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Drilling EDMs Provide Stability for Smooth Machining
November 13, 2017
Absolute Machine Tools has introduced the Yougar YGS CNC Moving Head and YGS ZNC Manual series of drilling EDMs. The YGS CNC Moving Head is designed to provide smooth motion and more stability than fixed-head, moving-table EDM drills. An automatic guide changer enables long, unattended operations and automatic hole drilling. The machines offer
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Awarded $73.8 Million Multi-Year Contract for Wireless Enhanced
November 13, 2017
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--November 13, 2017-– Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) announced today that during its first quarter of fiscal 2018, its Safety and Security Technologies group, which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Segment, has been awarded a multi-year contract with an estimated value of approximately
Parts Cleaning Trade Show Boasts Largest Booked Space in Its History
November 13, 2017
The 15th edition of the parts2clean show for industrial parts and surface cleaning was the biggest in its history, ranking also among the best in terms of attendance. Held October 24-26, 2017 in Stuttgart, Germany, the show featured 253 exhibitors from 16 countries. Booths and displays filled more than 78,500 square feet, making it the biggest
Equipment Rental Industry Forecast Calls for Consistent Growth
November 13, 2017
MOLINE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its latest five-year forecast, the American Rental Association (ARA) expects equipment rental industry revenue to grow consistently with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 2017 and 2021 of 4.7 percent in the United States, resulting in total revenue of $59.3 billion in 2021. According to the ARA Rental
Optomec Showcases Industry’s Only 3D Metal Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere System at FormNext
November 13, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and 3D printed metals announced today that the company will showcase its new controlled atmosphere LENS 3D Hybrid Machine Tool at the FormNext Conference held November 14-17, in Frankfurt, Germany. The
RPM to Webcast Presentation at Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals Conference
November 13, 2017
MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that Russell L. Gordon, vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals and Agriculture Conference in Boston, Mass. on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at 1:15 p.m. EST. A live, listen-only webcast will be accessible
Westlake Chemical Announces Proposed Offering of Senior Notes
November 13, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (“Westlake”) announced today the commencement of an underwritten public offering, subject to market and other conditions, of senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) under its existing shelf registration statement. The timing of pricing and terms of the Notes are
Pioneering Electric Airplane Firm Receives Government Contract to Build and Fly Ten Aircraft
November 13, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yates Electrospace Corporation (YEC) today announced the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) has selected the company’s Silent Arrow® product line of autonomous cargo aircraft for a 12-month flight test program. Under the contract, YEC engineers and test pilots will build and test fly a fleet of
Terves Launches Industry’s First High-Temperature Dissolvable Alloy for Operating Temperatures up
November 13, 2017
EUCLID, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terves Inc. (“Terves”), the largest manufacturer of Dissolvable Materials for the Oil and Gas industry, is pleased to announce the launch of Oil and Gas industry’s first High-Temperature Dissolvable Alloy, TervAlloy-HT (High Temperature), that is engineered to offer excellent mechanical properties
Intrinsically Lubricated Grinding Wheels Reduce Friction, Wear
November 13, 2017
Meister Abrasives’ HPL grinding wheels rely on CBN crystals fixed with a durable, porous, intrinsically-lubricated bonding matrix.New Product Post: 11/13/2017 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Meister Abrasives’ HPL grinding wheels rely on CBN crystals fixed with a durable, porous, intrinsically-lubricated
Matsuura USA Completes AM Platform Production Center
November 13, 2017
The development of Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc.’s Lumex Laboratory and demonstration facility within the existing corporate headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota is complete. The facility has begun installing Matsuura Lumex Avance machines. The facility joins the three other Lumex Centers of Excellence locations in Japan, Germany and the United
Syncsort Unveils New Board of Directors to Accelerate Growth and Big Iron to Big Data Leadership
November 13, 2017
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syncsort, the global leader in Big Iron to Big Data solutions, today announced its new Board of Directors following the recent $1.26 billion acquisition by Centerbridge Partners, L.P. (“Centerbridge”). The distinguished group of industry leaders provides Syncsort deep knowledge and significant
Olympic Steel Promotes David J. Gea to Regional Vice President
November 13, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, announced David J. Gea has been promoted to the position of Regional Vice President. Gea started his career with Olympic Steel in 2002 as an Inside Sales Representative, and has successfully progressed through several positions. He advanced
European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Grants Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Certification
November 13, 2017
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the certification of the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). “This is a significant milestone for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and I know our customers in Europe are thrilled to hear the news as well,”
EnPro Industries Comments on Exchange Offer for Its Unregistered 5.875% Senior Notes Due 2022
November 13, 2017
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnPro Industries, Inc. (NYSE: NPO) today commented that its offer to exchange up to $150 million of 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “New Notes”), which have been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for its outstanding unregistered 5.875% Senior Notes due 2022 issued on March 24,
Hexion Inc. To Showcase Epoxy Resins and Curing Agents Portfolio at ChinaCoat 2017
November 13, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) will highlight its diverse portfolio of waterborne epoxy resin and curing agents at ChinaCoat 2017 in Shanghai on November 15-17. Enabling coatings with superior resistance to corrosion, chemical and other challenging environment, Hexion’s waterborne
Avista Pharma Solutions Doubles API Manufacturing Capacity at Colorado Facility
November 13, 2017
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. (“Avista Pharma”) has completed facility upgrades that effectively double the company’s API manufacturing capacity at its Longmont, Colorado site. During this expansion, the site’s three existing GMP drug substance manufacturing suites were upgraded, and a
Ford Introduces an All-New Expedition: It’s On for Big SUVs
November 13, 2017
The Ford Expedition—a full-size SUV if there ever was one—has been on the scene since model year 1997. What is sort of unusual to think about is that its arrival marked the departure of the Ford Bronco, which certainly was a dimensionally smaller vehicle than the Expedition. Since ’97, there have been four generations, with the
Additive Manufacturing Magazine Expanding in 2018
November 13, 2017
New writing staff and expanded industry events presage a transition from four print issues per year to six, starting in 2018. Blog Post: 11/13/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Founded in 2012 as the first magazine devoted to industrial applications of 3D printing technology, Additive Manufacturing is making a series of moves
Lifetime Achievement Awardee Honored For Over 30 Years of Advances in Automotive Molding
November 13, 2017
Technical specialist Dr. Suresh Shah, who holds more than 45 Intellectual Properties including patents and trade secrets, was recognized at SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Gala. The 47th-annual Society of Plastics Engineers Automotive Innovation Awards Gala, was held Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Burton Manor in Livonia, Mich., honoring the winning part
Taiyo Pacific Partners Becomes Major Shareholder in W-SCOPE (6619) with Stake Over 5%
November 13, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Taiyo Pacific Partners announced today that it has accumulated in excess of 5% in W-SCOPE CORPORATION (6619) to become the 6th largest shareholder. The company (or “W-Scope”) is a global, leading provider of separators for lithium-ion secondary cell batteries used in portable devices as well as hybrid and
Embark, Frigidaire®, and Ryder Partner to Pilot Automated Driving Technology
November 13, 2017
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embark today announced a partnership with Frigidaire®, a leading household appliance brand, and Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, to pilot a series of automated driving technology tests. During the pilot, Frigidaire®
TX7 Linear Production Tool Handles Heavy Grinding Operations
November 13, 2017
Anca’s TX7 Linear production tool grinding machine with a 37-kW (49HP) peak power direct-drive spindle and BigPlus arbor handles 3-mm diameter end mills to 400-mm-long drills or a 300-mm diameter face cutter.  New Product Post: 11/13/2017 Anca’s TX7 Linear production tool grinding machine with a 37-kW (49HP) peak power
AM Platform Recycles Powder for Safety and Efficiency
November 13, 2017
The Lumex Avance-60 is a product from the Matsuura Lumex Avance series, which are now available in North America from Matsuura Machinery USA, Inc. The series are made of powder bed, metal additive manufacturing (AM) platforms with subtractive capability that combine laser sintering and high-speed milling. New Product Post: 11/13/2017 Edited by
Orbital ATK Successfully Launches Eighth Cargo Delivery Mission to the International Space Station
November 12, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE:OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, successfully launched its Antares™ rocket carrying a Cygnus™ spacecraft today at 7:19 a.m. EST, from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia. The launch is Orbital ATK’s eighth cargo delivery mission
EHC125300 CNC Horizontal Lathe Handles Large Parts
November 12, 2017
SMTCL’s EHC125300 is a high precision CNC horizontal lathe featuring swing over the bed of 1250 mm or 49” that can handle parts up to 3 m in length or 118 inches. New Product Post: 11/12/2017 SMTCL’s EHC125300 is a high precision CNC horizontal lathe featuring swing over the bed of 1250 mm or 49”. The machine also can
Polyoxymethylene Market - Drivers and Forecasts by Technavio
November 11, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio analysts forecast the global polyoxymethylene (POM) market to grow at a CAGR of over 6% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global polyoxymethylene market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, Technavio
United Grinding Unveils New Ohio Facility
November 11, 2017
The new facility will consolidate the company’s offerings in a single location in Miamisburg, Ohio. After breaking ground a little more than a year ago, United Grinding North America organized an event to celebrate the opening of its new 110,000-square-foot headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio. The open house included speeches by
TNC 620 Contouring Controls Features Touchscreen Technology
November 11, 2017
Heidenhain’s TNC 620 contouring control with touchscreen has a workshop-oriented operational design and conversational programming that combines contouring controls with the latest in touchscreen technology.  New Product Post: 11/11/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Heidenhain’s TNC
Smithers Viscient Experts to Offer Three Presentations at the 2017 Society of Environmental
November 10, 2017
WAREHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Viscient, a global contract research organization (CRO), has announced that its scientists will present three posters at the 2017 Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) World Congress and North American Annual Meeting being held November 12-16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “Each year
Cabot Corporation Board Declares Dividend
November 10, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, November 10, 2017, the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE:CBT) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.315 per share on all outstanding shares of the Corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on December 8, 2017, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 24, 2017. About
Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. Announces Closing of Secondary Common Stock Offering
November 10, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC) (the “Company” or “Orion”), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance Carbon Black, announced today the closing of the secondary offering of an aggregate 10,000,000 common shares of the Company by Kinove Luxembourg Holdings 1 S.à r.l.
AgroFresh Solutions to Present at the 2017 Furey Research Partners Hidden Gems Conference
November 10, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS) (the "Company"), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Jordi Ferre and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Katherine Harper will attend the 2017 Furey Research Partners Hidden Gems Conference. The
Accuride Named 2017 Supplier of the Year by Great Dane
November 10, 2017
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – announced that trailer manufacturer Great Dane has named Accuride Corporation the recipient of its 2017 Supplier of the Year Award for large suppliers. Accuride is among the
Twin-Spindle Mill/Turn Machines Complex Parts Complete
November 10, 2017
The T8 Hybrid nine-axis twin spindle mill/turn center from Quicktech combines a three-axis power turret and a 360-degree B axis with a subspindle that features a four-axis gang slide to enable complete machining of complex parts with a capacity of 38 tools. Quicktech machines are distributed in North America exclusively by Absolute Machine
Guess?, Inc. to Webcast Conference Call on Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results
November 10, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Guess?, Inc. (NYSE: GES) will release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2018, which ended October 28, 2017, on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. The Company will webcast a conference call at 4:45 p.m. (ET) that day to discuss the results. A live webcast will be accessible at www.guess.com via the
Badger Meter Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
November 10, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) Board of Directors today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share to shareholders of record November 30, 2017, payable December 15, 2017. This is the same amount voted in the previous quarter. About Badger Meter Badger Meter is an innovator in flow measurement,
Axalta to Showcase its Corrosion Protection Portfolio to New Markets
November 10, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) has spent the last few years reinforcing its expansive portfolio of liquid, powder, and thermoplastic corrosion protection products to appeal to new customers and new markets. Products include top brands like Nap-Gard® for use on external and internal oil and gas pipelines,
Grades’ Coating Reduces Friction in Grooving, Parting
November 10, 2017
Walter has introduced three new Walter Cut GX Tiger-tec Silver CVD grooving and parting grades (WKP13S, WKP23S and WKP33S) for use on steel and cast iron applications. New Product Post: 11/10/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Walter USA has introduced three new Walter Cut GX Tiger-tec Silver CVD grooving and
Swiss-Type Grooving Tools Extended to General Lathe Market
November 10, 2017
Tungaloy is broadening its TetraMini-Cut series of grooving tools for Swiss-type machines to include new insert lines for the general lathe market. New Product Post: 11/10/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Tungaloy is broadening its TetraMini-Cut series of grooving tools for Swiss-type machines to include new
Chevron Phillips Chemical Celebrates Start-Up of U.S. Gulf Coast Petrochemicals Project at Old
November 10, 2017
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP (Chevron Phillips Chemical) today celebrated the start-up of its world-scale polyethylene (PE) units in Old Ocean, Texas that will play a pivotal role in the company’s continuing dynamic growth strategy. The new Old Ocean facility will produce up to 1,000,000 metric
Orbital ATK Set to Launch Eighth Cargo Resupply Mission to the International Space Station
November 10, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced it is set to launch the company’s AntaresTM rocket carrying its CygnusTM cargo spacecraft to the International Space Station. Pending completion of final vehicle testing and acceptable local weather conditions, the
North American Automotive Vendor Tooling Spending Projected at 11 Billion in 2018
November 10, 2017
Harbour Results, Inc. (HRI) recently released the results of its in-depth study on the current state of the automotive vendor tooling industry. The analysis predicts 2018 automotive vendor tooling spend to reach a record high of $11 billion. The key factor driving increased tooling spend is the high level of North American vehicle launches that are
OSHA Recognizes Cintas in Pasco, WA with Highest Safety Designation
November 10, 2017
PASCO, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) today announced that its rental location in Pasco, Washington received Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification from the Washington State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). VPP Star is OSHA’s highest recognition for the practice of and commitment
PVH Corp. Earns Top Marks in HRC’s 2018 Corporate Equality Index
November 10, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) announced today that it received a score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights
Cintas Recognized as an Aon Best Employer in Canada for the 10th Time
November 10, 2017
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) is one of the country’s top employers, according to the 2018 Aon Best Employers in Canada Study, released today. This is the 10th year that Cintas has been named a leader in workplace excellence. “Our employee-partners are a key component to our success and we are thrilled to
Boltex Mfg. Co. and Weldbend Corporation Urge U.S. Authorities to Scrutinize Possible Circumvention
November 10, 2017
ARGO, Ill. & HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Two leading producers of carbon steel flanges, Weldbend Corporation (“Weldbend”) and Boltex Mfg. Co. (“Boltex”), today announced a collective effort to push for further inspections and investigations into illegal trade practices by foreign countries on the imports of finished carbon
3D CAD Viewer Annotates, Analyzes Engineering Data
November 10, 2017
ZWsoft’s CADbro 2017 SP1, available from Creative CNC, is a 3D CAD viewer with improved functions to access, annotate and analyze engineering data.New Product Post: 11/10/2017 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop ZWsoft’s CADbro 2017 SP1, available from Creative CNC, is a 3D CAD viewer with improved functions to
Machine Monitoring Software Enables Remote Access of Key Data
November 10, 2017
Kitamura’s Anywhere-Remote enables access of machine information through email. The adaptor makes it possible to get information remotely from in-house machine monitoring software. New Product Post: 11/10/2017 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media
SLM Solutions Updates Its Website with White Papers, Media
November 10, 2017
Metal additive manufacturing equipment supplier SLM Solutions (Wixom, Wisconsin) has launched an updated website (slm-solutions.us) for its North American branch with updated, in-depth content on the selective laser melting process. The new resource center, slm-solutions.us/resources, offers whitepapers to help manufacturers better understand how