Author: Riya Kadam

3D People and Zeal Lifestyle Revolutionize Mobility with Cutting-Edge 3D Printing Zeal Lifestyle is a sustainable lifestyle company, based in Surrey, UK; with a specific focus on stylish and highly functional and adaptable mobility aids for supported living. The Zeal journey began when its two founders — Georgia Williams and Joshua King — independently looked into purchasing a walker for family members. Before that, though, both Georgia and Josh studied industrial design at Brunel University in London. Georgia going on to work for renowned fashion brand Dior for a number of years, while Josh garnered experience working as an industrial…

Mondi Reinvents Paint Packaging with Re/Cycle Spouted Pouch Mondi collaborated with Sherwin-Williams to introduce re/cycle SpoutedPouch for paint concentrate. Mondi created a wider spout so Sherwin-Williams can easily fill the pouch, and end users can conveniently pour the concentrate. The durable pouch is a replacement for traditional plastic tubs, reducing plastic consumption by 90% vs a 5L bucket. Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, collaborated with Sherwin-Williams, a global leader in paints and coatings, to introduce re/cycle SpoutedPouch as a refill option for its concentrated paint, sold on the UK market. Leveraging the expertise in its Halle/Steinfeld…

Southeast Asia PE Plant Shutdowns Aim to Tackle Market Oversupply A recent wave of plant shutdowns among polyethylene (PE) producers across southeast Asia has been seen by some as a reflection of how dire the situation in the market is. At the same time, many also believe such actions are needed to rebalance a market plagued by oversupply. Over 2 million tonnes of capacity shut in recent months Most shutdowns due to commercial reasons No panic buying yet seen in the market Over the last six months in southeast Asia, over 1 million tonnes of linear low-density PE (LLDPE) and…

Cutting-Edge Cable and Plug Solutions for Enhanced Electrical Safety Innovative plug inserts and cables allow fast and space-saving wiring of power/signal plugs to the mould. With an extended product range, HASCO hot runner offers even more possibilities to make applications more efficient and less expensive. New attractively priced aluminium-shielded cable For applications in which the premium cable as per DIN 16765 with its special inserts, metal mesh shielding and robust silicone sheath is not necessary, HASCO offers the cable H1251/… with aluminium shielding and PVC covering. This not only offers outstanding protection against interference signals, but it is also very…

PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2025: Ticket Sales Begin for the Ultimate Multi-Channel Marketing Event Three months ahead of its kick-off on 13 May, the PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2025 is on a promising path to success: Numerous international industry players will be taking part again, positioning the Düsseldorf convention-exhibition as a key hub for multi-channel and dialogue marketing one year after drupa 2024. The ticket shop is now open. The PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION once again promises to deliver innovation, future insights, knowledge transfer, and networking at the highest level. It will demonstrate how print becomes an experience, excels through…

MOL Group Successfully Tests Production of HVO and SAF, Ushering in a Sustainable Future MOL Group has produced a diesel fuel containing Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the refinery of Slovnaft in Bratislava. The quality of the products has been verified by radioisotope analysis by the independent specialist laboratory of Isotoptech Zrt. The successful production test confirms that MOL Group is technologically ready for the production of alternative synthetic fuels, which is part of the company’s long-term SHAPE TOMORROW strategy. Biodiesel HVO of vegetable origin was successfully produced at the Bratislava Refinery. HVO was produced…

Tides Studios’ Shades of Identity Produced On-Demand by 3D People. Additive manufacturing (AM) technologies have proved time and again that they are capable of making things and making things better. This has proven true once again with the polymer powder bed fusion (PBF) AM process for the production of stylish and original eyewear. As a case in point, Tides Studios, based in London, has built a successful business by focusing on eyewear, specifically sunglasses, utilising polymer PBF AM and some key finishing techniques alongside a made in London business model that contributes to its sustainability goals. Founded by Joseph Alpert,…

Vulkollan Marks 75 Years of Innovation, Performance, and Sustainability Vulkollan stands for continuous innovation to circularity and strong partnerships Setting the standard in high-performance elastomers for decades Enhancing performance, ensuring global supply security of quality products It is a long-time favorite and an innovative material for a sustainable future: 75 years ago to the month, in February 1950, Vulkollan was invented, a versatile evergreen among high-performance plastics. Thanks to its extreme mechanical resilience combined with maximum dynamic load-bearing capacity, the Vulkollan elastomers ensure that the wheels never stand still in logistics centers, manufacturing plants and on roads around the world.…

PALFINGER Unveils Next-Level Lifting Innovations at Bauma 2025 True to the motto “Go for Solution P”, PALFINGER showcases its full portfolio of lifting solutions, services, and latest innovations at bauma 2025 in Munich. Leading the lineup is the PK 880 TEC loader crane, making its world premiere at the event. In addition, visitors can look forward to two world premieres within the TEC range of aerial work platforms, as well as another one in the FL range of truck-mounted forklifts. With these and many other product and service highlights, including the HP 20 A TEC hookloader, PALFINGER is setting the…

FIMIC Srl Joins Nordson PPS as Exclusive Agent for BKG Products in Italy Nordson Corp.’s Polymer Processing Systems (PPS) division, a leading global supplier of melt delivery and pelletizing solutions, as well as polymer and fluid coating die systems, has announced an expansion of its sales agent network in Europe to boost global support for its BKG melt delivery and pelletizing customers. FIMIC Srl., a leading cutting-edge melt filtration technology provider, has been appointed the exclusive agent for Nordson’s BKG products in Italy. This strategic partnership combines the expertise of two industry leaders, aiming to strengthen the Nordson BKG brand…