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Barrier packaging applications to watch
Don Rosato EngineeringBarrier developments in food packaging are expected to greatly help reduce food waste to better feed a growing world population. Approximately 1.3 billion tons or one-third of the food produced around the world is lost or wasted on its way from the farm to the fork. In industrialized countries, 210 to 255 pounds of food still fit for consumption per person is simply thrown away each year.
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Energy service companies struggle to stay alive amid low oil prices
Chris Frevert Natural ResourcesSince 2014, over 60 percent of privately-held oilfield service company owners have reduced their rates for top customers by more than 20 percent. And over 65 percent have seen their gross revenues decline by more than 30 percent, according to respondents to the third survey we've conducted since the downturn began.
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Barrier packaging: Novel material and process solutions
Don Rosato EngineeringWith new plastic barrier materials, let's start by taking a look at layered barrier film material comparisons. Depending on product sensitivity, it is vital to provide food packaging protection with proper barrier components to ensure product shelf life.
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Increased F-Gas enforcement on the horizon?
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe European F-Gas regulations are laudable for their ambition in reducing global warming through control of the refrigerant supply, via a mixture of bans and restrictions on what is placed on the market. However, they have caused some frustration to parts of the cooling industry, because the aims have historically not been backed by enforcement.
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The US manufacturing industry is not bouncing back
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingSince the Great Recession of the mid-2000s began, the American manufacturing industry has been contracting, despite the predictions of many economists and manufacturing experts. This was supposed to be the time for a Renaissance in the U.S. manufacturing industry. This manufacturing Renaissance was to be fueled by China experiencing rising labor costs as well as high costs for domestic oil and natural gas.
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Innovative plastic barrier packaging trends
Don Rosato EngineeringValue and health are currently driving barrier technology in food packaging. Increasingly busy lifestyles are reflected in growing consumer demands for convenience foods, ready meals and eating "on the go," resulting in high growth in food packaging.
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Air quality debate stings UK into action
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe air conditioning and ventilation sectors in the United Kingdom are working together in a rare demonstration of cross-industry collective action following a high-profile report condemning Britain's air quality. The groups, led by leading HVAC body the Building Engineering Services Association, are aiming to raise the subject of indoor air quality (IAQ) up the political agenda, in response to the report "Every breath we take" from the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
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Infographic: Perfecting your CV and resume to get the job you want
Colin Cuthbert Healthcare AdministrationFor people who are out of work, job-seeking can be a frustrating process, as time and again you are politely turned down for vacancies. It is difficult to keep going after multiple rejections, but it may be worth considering whether you need to do anything differently — and that starts with reviewing your resume.
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The road ahead for innovative medical plastics packaging
Don Rosato EngineeringWithin the broad expanse of medical package development there are several simultaneous medical packaging challenges that always need to be taken into account. The development of innovative packaging starts with a complete understanding of the device or pharmaceutical, the packaging material and end-user requirements.
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Would you trust a robot in an emergency?
Lynn Hetzler Science & TechnologyUnderstanding human trust in robots is increasingly important as we enter an age of self-driving cars and artificial intelligence. While science fiction suggests people have an inherent mistrust in robots, researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology recently found that humans may trust robots too much in high stress situations.
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