The Environment Agency (EA) has confirmed that producers are free to use the incoming updated definition of fibre-based composite (FBC) packaging. The agreement is in relation to the Recycling ...
The Food and Beverage Carton Alliance (FBCA) has introduced RECY:CHECK, a new certification protocol aimed at assessing the recyclability of fibre-based composite packaging (FBCP). This announcement ...
This industry has intensified its demand for fibres since 1996, with significant peaks: for example, a more than 90% increase from 1999 to 2000. Many European models now commonly use thermoplastics ...
Pharmaceutical packaging plays an important role in sustainability efforts. Maija Pohjakallio, VP, Climate and Circular Economy, Metsä Group, explains how fiber-based packaging can help with these ...
MUNICH—As a perennial fan of “How It’s Made” videos, my visit last month to GE’s Global Research Center in Munich was particularly fascinating. Although the campus is not involved with any actual ...
PalletX uses carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and CompoTech's advanced winding technology to manufacture a lightweight, more durable, modular alternative to traditional shipping pallets. Shown ...
A drawback of additive manufacturing is the internal integrity of fabricated parts, which impacts their me­chanical properties. Due to the inherent nature of the process, a zero-defect strategy is ...
Fibers used to reinforce composites are supplied directly by fiber manufacturers and indirectly by converters in a number of different forms, which vary depending on the application. The automated FPP ...
KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced the availability of the new KUKA KR 100-2 PA(tm) palletizing robot. The new robot and KUKA's KR 180 PA(tm ...