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Material comforts

02/06/2025

Qian Yang, Technical Specialist at Goodfellow, explores the ever-changing world of materials facing design engineers frantically pursuing lighter and greener products.

High stakes

Choosing the right high-performance alloy (HPA) for your sector can be the difference between success and failure. Alloy Wire International (AWI)’s Andrew Du Plessis explores the subtle difference between each sector and which alloys hold the key to the best performance.

Pooling expertise to deliver packaging innovation that responds to customer needs

05/11/2024

In the highly competitive world of contract packing, businesses stand or fall on their ability to meet the changing needs of the biggest brands. Yet, while recent technological advances have made this continual evolution feasible, it is collaboration that makes it possible.

How do packaging material choices affect food safety systems?

04/11/2024

Phil Brown, Sales Director at Fortress Technology, explores the key factors to consider when choosing an end-of-line inspection system, including which systems are best suited to the different packaging types, the most challenging packaging materials to test and inspect, and how new technological innovations are overcoming these.

More sustainable material handling in just five steps

02/09/2024

Research by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) found that 58 percent of manufacturers considered sustainability essential for competitiveness. Sustainability is a strategic imperative, including in material handling processes. Here, Carl Hodges, Business Development Manager at Gough Engineering, explores five ways manufacturers can reduce their environmental footprint.

Materials Features

Material comforts

High stakes

Pooling expertise to deliver packaging innovation that responds to customer needs

How do packaging material choices affect food safety systems?

More sustainable material handling in just five steps