Arizona State University (ASU) in the USA claims the first demonstration of 1kV-class aluminium nitride (AlN) Schottky barrier diodes (SBDs) [Houqiang Fu et al, IEEE Electron Device Letters, 5 July 2017]. AlN has a wide bandgap of 6.2eV. ...
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Nestlé Waters North America has launched a global advertising campaign focused on its NestléPure Life bottled water brand. Since its launch in Pakistan in 1998, Nestlé Pure Life has become the global category leader, ...
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A survey by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) revealed that the UK plastics industry has half of its temporary workers hailing from the European Union member states. This shows the continued dependence of the industry on EU workers, ...
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A survey Avery Dennison Label & Packaging Materials has found that 8 out of 10 shoppers struggle with stubborn labels. The survey found that about 80% of shoppers find it difficulty with removable labels that offer place and product ...
Tags: Removable Labels, Packaging
Datical, the leading provider of database release automation solutions, today announced integration with CA's Automic Application Release Automation (ARA) solution. The new plug-in allows users easy access to Datical's database release ...
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Print and packaging provider Multi Packaging Solutions International (MPS) has acquired Paris Art Label for an undisclosed price. MPS had signed a letter of intent in March this year to acquire the American manufacturer of labels and ...
Edelmann and Landa Digital Printing announce that Edelmann, one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality and innovative board and paper packaging solutions, will install a Landa S10 Nanographic Printing Press. Edelmann, ...
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US-based rigid packaging supplier Silgan has completed the acquisition of WestRock Company’s specialty closures and dispensing systems business for $1.025bn. The business is engaged in supplying triggers, pumps, sprayers and ...
Carbonics Inc of Marina Del Rey, CA, USA has launched its ZEBRA carbon-on-silicon technology for radio frequency (RF) components and devices in wireless, communications, defense and aerospace markets. Carbonics was spun out from ...
Brazilian flexible packaging firm Videplast has installed seven AVT Turbo Series 100% inspection systems for high print quality. Five Argus E Turbo inspection systems were installed on various printing presses, while two Apollo Turbo ...
Flexible packaging and labels provider Constantia Flexibles Group has purchased a new printing technology for installation at its manufacturing site in Louvain, Belgium, in a bid to boost its pharmaceutical packaging business. The firm ...
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Constantia Flexibles is planning to close its plant in Bucharest in Romania in a bid to optimize its film-based flexible packaging, manufacturing footprint in Europe. Expected to be finalized by July 2017, the manufacturing site closure ...
Packaging and paper producer Mondi is set to invest in its Mondi Simet plant near Pozna, Poland to strengthen its heavy duty corrugated capabilities in Europe. The investment will see installation of a 2.8m corrugator with three single ...
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Private equity firm Kohlberg & Company has agreed to acquire Pexco, a North American specialty plastics manufacturer, from Odyssey Investment Partners. Upon completion of the deal closes, Pexco will merge with Kolhberg portfolio company ...
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The outline for China’s 13th five-year plan isn’t exactly summer beach reading: The 65,858-character document, which lays out in broad terms how China’s leaders want the country’s economy to develop between now and ...
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