new cost effective injection moldable resin ge general eletric has launched new resin. it say, its new extem thermoplastic polyimide tpi resin line are a new family of amorphous polymers that give exceptional thermal, chemical, and mechanical performance in extreme environments and are said to be the first new engineering thermoplastic polymers in 20 years. at the same time they eliminate the drawbacks of semicrystalline materials and imidized thermosets, which until now have been the only ultrahighperformance plastics on the market, said ge. specific benefits are said to include the ability to withstand high temperatures continuous use temperatures up to 230c and glass transition temperatures up to 310c as well as harsh chemical environments, including increased resistance to chlorinated solvents over existing melt processable polyimides available today. at the same time they remain stiff and dimensionally stable in extreme temperatures, as well as being flameretardant without the use of halogenated additives that can pose an environmental risk, it is claimed. anticounterfeit software anticounterfeit software that puts hidden design features into banknotes has been transformed into a brand protection tool for use by industry.. agfa graphics is previewing the new software at emballage  in frances capital. agfa said it combined its patents and expertise in highend security software with technology from document security systems. counterfeiting and tampering is a major issue for the food industry. it can undermine consumer trust in the quality and safety of a branded food product, leading to a loss in market share. agfa claims its software will allow processors to design packaging with security labels for improved food safety two food quality testing products from massachusettsbased food quality sensor international fqsi have been launched. one is a stickon label that can detect contamination inside a sealed package from the outside, while the other is a handheld meter that scans food surfaces for contamination, their manufacturer claims.because neither sensor is time or temperature dependent, contamination can be detected even when the meat and poultry has been handled in accordance with safety measures, reducing the risk of human illness or costly recalls.  next generation recyclable bottles australian winemaker palandri wines has developed a new wine bottle made from a plastic and aluminium material that can both be recycled and save the firm costs.the packaging was first developed by a japanese firm and is already used for fruit juices, yoghurts and sports drinks but palandris use of the pouchtype package for bottling wine is a first.extended shelf life of sports drink using freashcan a new drinks container can extend the shelf live of drinks containing active ingredients, claims its manufacturers.the shelf life of products, such as sports drinks, containing active ingredients in solution is shortened because active ingredients lose their effectiveness with time. the new development ensures active ingredients, like dietary supplements, are separated from the solution until the product is to be consumed, lengthening the potential shelf live of the product. the freshcan, developed by rpc bramlage, ball packaging and degussa freshtech, uses a plastic capsule in the container, called a wedge, which keeps the active ingredient stored in a dry environment until the beverage is consumed. the active ingredient is released when the product, such as a can, is opened. the resulting drop in pressure causes the wedge to spring open, emptying the contents to mix with the liquid.  new members          national starch & chemicals          expan plastics packagings          prayas enterprises          hitech packers          prakash mechnical works pvt. ltd. offers          laminate testing facilities at sds          sakurai199899 olive 66ez single colour          petpe laminate for medical market          pen bottles for pharmaceuticals          black hdpe bags as per fdaeu & german regulations events          packprint expo 22nd 24th february 2007 at bombay exhibition centre, mumbai, india          the indian label show 6th 9th december,  2006 at pragati maidan, new delhi, india          propak indonesia 2006 6th 9th december, 2006, jakarta important contacts          press@packagingconnections.com          innovations@packagingconnections.com          jobs@packagingconnections.com          news@packagingconnections.com     enjoy packagingeditor
