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Optomec Showcases Production Systems for 3D Printed Electronics and 3D Printed Metals at the RAPID +
April 23, 2018
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing solutions, announced today that the company will showcase its industry proven Aerosol Jet Systems for Printed Electronics and LENS systems for 3D printed metals at the RAPID + TCT Conference this week. Highlighting its exhibition will
Snapple Replicates its Iconic Bottle in Plastic— and Keeps the “Pop”
April 23, 2018
R&D/Leverage designed the preform and blow mold tooling for converting Snapple’s iconic bottle to PET, while keeping the metal lug cap and the “pop” when it’s first opened. When Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS), Plano, Texas, decided it was time to convert its Snapple juice and tea bottle from glass to lightweight,
Blow Molding: Injection-Blow Molder Gets a Speed Boost
April 23, 2018
At Chinaplas last month, Jomar Corp., Egg Harbor Township, N.J., introduced the TechnoDrive 65 injection-blow molding machine. It’s a faster version of the company’s Model 65, with 52-ton preform clamp. It has a dry-cycle time of only 1.8 sec, a full second faster than the Model 65. According to Jomar, what makes
Super-Lightweight PET Bottle For Quick Refreshment
April 23, 2018
Two new PET water bottles set benchmarks for light weight and material savings. Krones 200-ml water bottle. KHS Factor 100 water bottle. Previous Next Krones AG in Germany (U.S. office in Franklin, Wis.) has developed a droplet-shaped 200-ml PET bottle for still water that weighs only 4.4 g. It has a 26/22 neck finish, typical for
Analytics Software Offers Customizable Dashboards, Panels
April 23, 2018
Vimana has launched new functionalities for its Elevate Enterprise Edition software.  New Product Post: 4/23/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Vimana has launched new functionalities for its Elevate Enterprise Edition software. The analytics software leverages pre-built templates and
Mazak Expands Leadership Roles to Support Growing Sales
April 23, 2018
To meet the needs of North American manufacturers, Mazak Corp. has made some organizational changes aimed at better supporting its North American customers. Chuck Birkle, who will continue in his role as vice president of sales and marketing, will oversee the Midwest, Southwest, West and Mexico regions. Greg Papke will manage the North
Vertical Machine Turns, Finish Grinds Parts in One Setup
April 23, 2018
Emag has developed the VLC 100 GT, which combines vertical turning and finish grinding. It is said to reduce cycle times for chucked components as large as 100 mm in diameter. The machine uses the company’s pick-up concept, where the main spindle is used to load and unload workpieces from the integrated conveyor belt
QUIKRETE® One Bag Wonder Contest Call for DIY Project Entries
April 23, 2018
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A water recycling concrete toilet tank top took top honors in 2016 and a floating concrete ghost table landed first prize in 2017, so anticipation is high for the 2018 QUIKRETE® One Bag Wonder contest entries. QUIKRETE®, the leading manufacturer of packaged concrete, will award the three most creative, well-crafted
Europe Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis & Trends and Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 23, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe aromatic compounds market is expected to reach 22,012.73 Thousand Tons by 2025 from 16,837.66 Thousand Tons in 2017, at a CAGR of 3.6%
Asia-Pacific Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis, Trends & Forecast to 2025 -
April 23, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Asia-Pacific Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Asia-Pacific aromatic compounds market is expected to reach 93,313.75 Thousand Tons by 2025 from 64,666.37 Thousand Tons in 2017, at the
GrafTech Announces the Closing of its Initial Public Offering
April 23, 2018
BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GrafTech International Ltd. (the “Company”) today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 35,000,000 shares of its common stock. The shares were sold by its sole stockholder, an affiliate of Brookfield Business Partners LP, a publicly listed business services and industrials
TOP 5 CITIES Today Named Worst for Spring Allergy Sufferers Replacing Car Cabin Air Filters Can Help
April 23, 2018
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With spring comes pollen and those with seasonal allergies know all too well the havoc it causes – from sneezing attacks to itchy eyes. People in McAllen, TX; Louisville, KY; Jackson, MS; Memphis, TN; and San Antonio, TX are especially impacted, as those cities were today named the top five “Allergy
Zeevo Group Deploys Expertise on Implementations of Cloud-Based Financial System and Audit
April 23, 2018
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zeevo Group LLC (“Zeevo”), a business, finance and information technology consulting services firm, today announced that the company has recently been engaged in two notable assignments with new global clients, namely: program management for an implementation of a cloud-based financial system for a technology
Nissei Opens First U.S. Plant to Build Injection Machines
April 23, 2018
Nissei’s first U.S. assembly plant for injection molding machines has opened for business. Article Post: 4/23/2018 Staff Report Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. of Japan started up operations in March at its first assembly plant in the U.S. for injection molding machines. The plant is operated by a new subsidiary called
ASV Holdings, Inc. to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
April 23, 2018
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASV Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ASV), a leading provider of rubber-tracked compact track loaders and wheeled skid steer loaders in the compact construction equipment market, today announced it will participate in two upcoming investor conferences. Andrew Rooke, Chief Executive Officer of ASV will be available for
Badger Licensing to Provide Technology for New Ethylbenzene / Styrene Monomer Plant in China
April 23, 2018
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Badger Licensing LLC (Badger) today announced that Fujian Gulei Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (GLPC) has selected Badger’s proprietary technologies for a 600 KTA grassroots ethylbenzene / styrene monomer (EB/SM) plant being built in Gulei Economic Development Zone, Zhangzhou City, Fujian Province, People’s Republic of
Stratasys Advancing Additive Manufacturing Into Mainstream With New Solutions for Factory Floor
April 23, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), a global leader in additive technology solutions, today unveiled a range of new solutions designed to accelerate the use of additive manufacturing on the factory floor. Announcements today at RAPID+TCT 2018 include an expanded number of 3D printers compatible with carbon
Stratasys Adds Software for Streamlining Jig and Fixture Creation
April 23, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys (Nasdaq: SSYS), a global leader in additive technology solutions, today announced it is seeking beta customers for a new software designed specifically to improve the Stratasys Additive Manufacturing solution for the production of jigs, fixtures, and other manufacturing tooling. This new
Stratasys Sets New Standards for Realism, Color and Speed in Rapid Prototyping With Next-Generation
April 23, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in additive technology solutions, today further pushed the envelope of what’s possible with 3D printed prototypes - empowering customers to deliver highly realistic, vibrantly-colored parts at speeds up to 5x - 10X faster and more cost effective
Impossible Objects Adds Ford® as Customer
April 23, 2018
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Impossible Objects today announced that Ford Motor Company, the best-selling car brand in America and ranked in the top 10 of the Fortune 500, is a customer. Ford recently purchased two Impossible Objects “Model One” 3D printing machines to be used by the company for research and development. “We
EnvisionTEC Unveils New In-Vivo Medical-Grade Materials and Feature Options for 3D-Bioplotter
April 23, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, today announced two new medical-grade materials that make printing parts for implantation in humans safe and easy. EnvisionTEC’s two new ready-to-print Medical Grade (MG) materials – a liquid silicone
Cooper Tire’s Tread Wisely™ Program Encourages Teens to Get Pumped for Prom
April 23, 2018
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As prom season arrives across the country, Cooper Tire’s Tread Wisely™ program, a tire and vehicle safety campaign for teens and young adults, is encouraging teens to get pumped for prom by performing three important tire safety checks before heading to the big dance. 1.   Check your tire pressure To
MakerGear Unveils M3 Independent Dual Rev. 1 3D Printer with Enclosure, and MakerGear Cloud Software
April 23, 2018
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MakerGear, developer and manufacturer of #1-rated 3D printers, today announced new products being unveiled at the RAPID + TCT Conference and Trade show (Booth #310), which gets underway tomorrow at the Ft. Worth Convention Center, and runs through Thursday, April 26. Leading these introductions is
Tennant Company Reports 2018 First Quarter Results
April 23, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tennant Company (“Tennant”) (NYSE: TNC), a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing of solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world, today reported net sales of $272.8 million and net earnings of $3.3 million, or $0.18 per share, and adjusted net earnings of $5.0 million, or
Cabot Corporation Announces Chief Financial Officer Eduardo Cordeiro to Retire and Appoints Erica
April 23, 2018
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) today announced that Eduardo Cordeiro, executive vice president, chief financial officer (CFO) and president of the Americas Region, will retire from Cabot at the end of 2018. He will step down from these roles effective May 15, 2018 at which time Erica McLaughlin, the Company’s vice
Greif, Inc. Releases 2017 Sustainability Report, Announces 2025 Goals and Gasser Award Winner
April 23, 2018
DELAWARE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In conjunction with Earth Day, Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) today announces the launch of its online 2017 Sustainability Report, which details its 2025 global sustainability goals. A global leader and industrial packaging solutions provider, Greif’s ninth annual Sustainability Report demonstrates the
Myers Industries Announces Reporting Date and Conference Call for 2018 First Quarter Results
April 23, 2018
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 on Monday, May 7, 2018 before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call the same day at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to review its performance. Investors and analysts may access
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross and GT-PHEV Scoop Prestigious GOOD DESIGN™ Awards
April 23, 2018
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two of Mitsubishi Motors’ latest creations – the Eclipse Cross CUV and the GT-PHEV Concept – have received GOOD DESIGN™* awards from experts at The Chicago Athenaeum. The awards are an indication of the success of Mitsubishi Motors’ design renaissance, which include the face-lift for the
Light Truck tires outpace 4x4/SUV, Passenger Car segments in units, dollars, and price
April 23, 2018
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest data from GfK’s nationwide point-of-sale (POS) panel shows that the Light Truck category is leading a sluggish tire retail market in the US. Representing nearly 35,000 points of sale nationwide, the data reveal that, in an overall down market, Light Truck tires have performed better than other segments,
BAE Systems and Dell EMC collaborate to offer mission-ready cloud solution for the U.S. Government
April 23, 2018
MCLEAN, Virginia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems and Dell EMC today announced a collaboration to offer the first scalable, hybrid cloud solution of its kind for the U.S. government. The federated secure cloud is flexible enough to power agency-level IT modernization or support smaller, forward-operating units. The solution empowers users to
AstroNova Receives FAA Supplemental Type Certificate to Retrofit Boeing 737NG Aircraft with
April 23, 2018
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies and a leading provider of flight deck printers, networking hardware and related accessories, today announced that it has received an FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the retrofit
April 2018 Product Spotlight: Robots and Automation
April 23, 2018
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on robots, handling equipment and other automation products.  Blog Post: 4/23/2018 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop The image gallery above, based on Modern Machine Shop magazine’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight, features a variety of automation
Jack Hamilton Joins Positek RFID Team to Expand Healthcare Market Proficiency
April 23, 2018
NORRISTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Positek RFID Inc., the complete RFID systems, solutions and integration company serving the textile maintenance industry, is pleased to announce the hiring of John “Jack” A. Hamilton as Director of Business Development for Healthcare. Bringing more than 35 years of professional experience to the
LSB Industries, Inc. Announces Expiration and Results of Cash Tender Offer for Its Outstanding 8.50%
April 23, 2018
OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LSB Industries, Inc. (NYSE:LXU) (“LSB”) today announced the expiration and results of its previously announced cash tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase any and all outstanding $375,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 8.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2019 (CUSIP No. 502160AL8)
Country Leaders Inspired by ABB’s Breakthrough E-Mobility Technologies
April 23, 2018
HANNOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The two leaders, along with ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer, were shown a demonstration of the company’s new high power fast charging solution: the Terra HP EV charging station with a power output of up to 350 kW recharges a car battery in just eight minutes for 200 km reach. “This high-power fast charger
EnvisionTEC Now Offers Highest Resolution Large-Frame 3D Printer
April 23, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, today revealed a hardware update to its family of large-frame 3D printers that allows them to deliver best-in-class resolution. EnvisionTEC will now offer XY resolution of 25 microns ― equivalent to about half
RBC Bearings Announces the United States Patent & Trademark Office Granted Nine Additional
April 23, 2018
OXFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RBC Bearings Incorporated (Nasdaq: ROLL), a leading international manufacturer of highly-engineered precision bearings and components for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries, today announced the United States Patent & Trademark Office granted the Company the following additional nine trademark
Tesla Model 3: Piece-by-Piece Munro Analysis
April 23, 2018
The Tesla Model 3 is certainly one of the most controversial cars to be launched in some time, with production models (a comparative handful, admittedly) presented on a stage with a throng of people treating it like it was an event with Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, all at the same time. Here was still another car from the nascent
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. Announces Date and Time for Release of First Quarter 2018
April 23, 2018
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BRSS) (“GBC” or the “Company”) announces that it will release financial results for the first quarter of 2018 on Thursday, May 3, after the close of the market. The Company will host a teleconference and webcast at 9:00 a.m. (Central Time) on
ProAmpac Showcases Agility of Innovation in Pet Food Packaging
April 23, 2018
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, the fast-growing flexible packaging leader, today offers the latest innovations in the company’s flexible packaging products for the pet food industry. “From retort pouches and roll stock to quad-seal and woven polypropylene bags, ProAmpac has a ‘petfolio’ of products that deliver high
North America Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis & Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 23, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Aromatic Compounds Market Analysis, Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America aromatic compounds market is expected to reach 32,640.70 Thousand Tons by 2025 from 23,792.35 Thousand Tons in 2017, at a
Porton Pharma Solutions and Codexis Launch Global Partnership
April 23, 2018
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. & CHONGQING, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS) and Porton Pharma Solutions, Ltd. (SZSE: 300363) announce a strategic collaboration to deploy Codexis’ world-leading biocatalyst technology within Porton’s global custom intermediate and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) development and
Elliott Unveils “Accelerate Hyundai Proposals”
April 23, 2018
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Elliott Advisors (HK) Limited, which advises various funds (together “Elliott”) collectively holding a significant shareholding – more than US $1 billion of common stock – in Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. (“Mobis”), Hyundai Motor Company (“HMC”), and Kia Motors Corporation
Predictive Analytic Service Identifies Potential Failures
April 23, 2018
FANUC America’s Robot LINKi Zero Down Time (ZDT) is a predictive analytic service that identifies potential failures so customers can schedule maintenance and repairs, avoiding unexpected breakdowns during production.  New Product Post: 4/23/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining FANUC America’s Robot
Platinum Equity Acquires Husky Injection Molding Systems
April 23, 2018
Platinum Equity and Husky Injection Molding Systems close on acquisition agreement.  Platinum Equity announced the successful closing of its previously announced acquisition of Husky Injection Molding Systems (IMS) International Ltd. Based in Bolton, Ontario, Husky is a global supplier of highly engineered injection molding equipment and
Successful Supplier Nights Help "Mold" Careers
April 23, 2018
The Chicago Chapter of the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) recently hosted its fourth successful supplier night fundraiser that continues to provide much-needed support for promoting careers in moldmaking. Suppliers to the moldmaking industry were represented in abundance last week during the fourth annual Supplier Night hosted by the
Metal 3D Printer Combines Laser Sintering and High-Speed Milling
April 23, 2018
New Product Post: 4/23/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Automotive High Performance Torque Converters - Rise in Demand for Automatic Transmission Systems is
April 22, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest market research report on the global automotive high performance torque converters market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2018-2022. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market
CAD/CAM Platform Serves as a Communication Tool for a Moldmaker
April 22, 2018
CAD/CAM software for moldmaking became one company’s “universal translator,” smoothing communication and interoperability between client, designer, machinist and machine.  Alpha Precision, an injection mold manufacturer, has been part of a recent resurgence of moldmaking in its native Irish Republic. Advanced
781BXT AccuBore is a Bluetooth-Enabled Electronic Bore Gage
April 22, 2018
Starrett’s 781BXT AccuBore electronic bore gages are a trigger-operated gaging system, and Bluetooth wireless technology in the bore gage enables measurement data acquisition capabilities without the encumbrances and limitations of cables.  New Product Post: 4/22/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining