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Extended Shelf Life Achieved for Actinovate® SP and Actinovate® Lawn and Garden Biological
September 15, 2017
GRANTS PASS, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mycorrhizal Applications LLC (MA) is pleased to announce a new development in the packaging technology for Actinovate SP and Actinovate Lawn & Garden 18 oz. Biological Fungicide packages. Effective September 1, 2017, the Actinovate brand horticulture products now provide a one-year shelf life for all 18 oz.
Massachusetts State Agencies Increase Deployment of XL Hybrids Technology to 52 Fleet Vehicles
September 15, 2017
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in connected fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced its XL3® Hybrid Electric Drive System will be installed in 52 vehicles that serve five Massachusetts state agency fleets. The hybrid-electric vehicles will be deployed at the Department of
AEye Demos First Commercial 360 Degree Solid State LiDAR System
September 15, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AEye Inc, a robotic vision pioneer, today announced completion of a successful live metropolitan demo showcasing its solid state commercial LiDAR system with 360° vehicle coverage. AEye’s high performance system employs a dense 150-vertical-channel LiDAR scanner, paired with region of interest
Thales Alenia Space, Telespazio and Spaceflight Industries Partner to Accelerate the BlackSky
September 15, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Space Alliance, formed by Thales Alenia Space (Thales 67%, Leonardo 33%) and Telespazio (Leonardo 67%, Thales 33%), today signed a partnership with the US-based company Spaceflight Industries which includes the following elements: A minority investment in Spaceflight Industries, which through its BlackSky business, has
Electric Vehicles in America
September 15, 2017
Last week Nissan globally unveiled the all-new second-generation LEAF. Nissan has great plans—or hopes—for the electric vehicle (EV), as it will be producing them in three plants—U.S., U.K., Japan—by year’s end. The new LEAF, which will go on sale in the U.S. early next year, has a cruising range of 150 miles and a
PLASTICS' Chief Economist Weighs In on Harvey Impact
September 15, 2017
In 2016, Texas ranked third in the U.S. for plastics employment and first in plastics industry shipments. Perc Pineda, the chief economist of PLASTICS hired this past April, issued a statement on the economic impact of Hurricane Harvey on Sept. 1, with a focus on the plastics industry. “For us in the plastics industry, we watched the news
“Top Shops” Human Resources Honoree Offers Two Creative Tips for Employee Prospecting
September 15, 2017
Go to where you might discover the candidates who could turn into strong players in your shop. You have to plant seeds, the shop owner says. Blog Post: 9/15/2017 Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief, Modern Machine Shop Matt Guse, owner of MRS Machining, was the only leader from among the four “Top Shops” honorees not able to make it to the
Paint Overspray Collectors Employ Larger Baffle Openings
September 15, 2017
Columbus Industries’ combination baffle/strainer-type paint overspray collector filters are constructed of layers of slit expanded Kraft with an optional final layer of duo-density synthetic polyester backing. New Product Post: 9/15/2017 Columbus Industries’ combination baffle/strainer-type paint overspray collector filters are
Compact DC Power Supplies Offer Range of of High Outputs
September 15, 2017
The DTX 2400 Series of DC power supplies from Dynatronix includes five models with outputs of 0-24 V at 0-100 amps and 0-100 V at 0-24 amps. New Product Post: 9/15/2017 The DTX 2400 Series of DC power supplies from Dynatronix, Inc. includes five models with outputs of 0-24 V at 0-100 amps and 0-100 V at 0-24 amps. Output is limited to a maximum of
Esprit CAM System Streamlines Workflows
September 15, 2017
DP Technology’s Esprit CAM System enables manufacturers to streamline their workflows, prevent silos from forming during the manufacturing process, increase tool life and machine utilization, and create greater access to practical knowledge for process improvement. New Product Post: 9/15/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production
Manifold Hot Runner System Caters to Special Gating Requirements
September 15, 2017
MHS - Mold Hotrunner Solutions presents new Contour manifold hot runner systems that offer injection mold designers the ability to place gates at any angle for plastic parts with curves or special gating requirements. At the core of this new technology is the Rheo-Pro Swing Lock, a fully adjustable mechanism that allows each nozzle to securely
Improving Five-Axis Mold Finishing Operations
September 15, 2017
In an interview with MMT’s European Correspondent Barbara Schulz, Open Mind’s Peter Brambs explains how its five-axis tangent plane machining strategy can achieve time savings of up to 90 percent. Blog Post: 9/15/2017 Barbara Schulz European Correspondent, Gardner Business Media Injection molds are known for tight tolerances,
Cabot Corporation Opens Asia Technology Center in Shanghai
September 15, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) announced the opening of its new Asia Technology Center in Shanghai, China. The investment will enhance Cabot’s application development capabilities and will provide a state-of-the-art collaboration platform to deliver innovative solutions to customers throughout Asia
Northrop Grumman Requests Florida Media Outlets to Broadcast the Following:
September 15, 2017
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Northrop Grumman employees impacted by Hurricane Irma who need assistance or information can call 1-800-995-4318, or continue to visit www.northropgrumman.com/emergency for updates. The following Northrop Grumman sites are open on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017: Panama City, Niceville, Melbourne, St. Augustine, Apopka, Davie and
Pelican Products, Inc. Unveils Highly Anticipated New Cases For All New iPhone Models
September 14, 2017
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pelican Products, Inc. (Pelican), the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance cases, today announced the launch of its full line of cases including Voyager, Adventurer, Protector, Ambassador, Interceptor (for the Apple® iPhone® 8 and 8 Plus — backwards compatible with iPhone 7
ISRI 2017 Scrap Yearbook: An Annual What, Where, How, & Why of Scrap Recycling
September 14, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) announced the release of its sixth annual ISRI Scrap Yearbook, providing the most up-to-date information and statistics about the U.S. scrap industry and global scrap marketplace. In addition, it aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of what the scrap
Genesis Alkali to Raise Off-List Prices for USP and Industrial Grade Sodium Bicarbonate
September 14, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesis Alkali, a business of Genesis Energy, L.P. (NYSE: GEL), announced today that, effective immediately or as contract terms permit, list and off-list prices will increase for USP and Industrial grade sodium bicarbonate by $20/Ton ($1.00/cwt). Increasing costs associated with production, investment in manufacturing
Celanese Announces Acetyl Intermediates, Vinyl Acetate Monomer and Emulsion Polymers Price Increases
September 14, 2017
DALLAS & AMSTERDAM & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following products. The price increases below will be effective October 1, 2017, or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to previously
IDEX Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
September 14, 2017
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IDEX CORPORATION (NYSE:IEX) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.37 per common share. The next dividend will be paid October 31, 2017 to shareholders of record as of October 16, 2017. This dividend represents the company’s 92nd consecutive regular
The ExOne Company to Participate at Sidoti & Company Fall 2017 Conference
September 14, 2017
NORTH HUNTINGDON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ExOne Company (NASDAQ:XONE) (“ExOne” or “the Company”), a global provider of three-dimensional (“3D”) printing machines and 3D printed and other products, materials and services to industrial customers, announced that James L. McCarley, Chief Executive Officer, and
Sparton Corporation Reports Fiscal 2017 Fourth Quarter Results
September 14, 2017
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sparton Corporation (NYSE: SPA) today announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 ended July 2, 2017. Fourth Quarter Financial Results and Highlights Joseph J. Hartnett, Interim President & CEO, commented, “We are pleased to report our organic growth produced over $23 million in new
CACI to Showcase Deep Learning Solutions at 18th Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance
September 14, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) will showcase its deep learning solutions at the 18th Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference (AMOS) September 19-22 at the Wailea Marriott, Maui, HI. AMOS is the premier technical conference in the nation devoted to space surveillance. The annual
Paint Booths Combine Standard Designs, Custom Solutions
September 14, 2017
Global Finishing Solutions’ General Purpose paint booths combine standard, pre-engineered solutions with custom and auxiliary options. New Product Post: 9/14/2017 Global Finishing Solutions’ General Purpose paint booths combine standard, pre-engineered solutions with custom and auxiliary options. They are designed to accommodate
Preparing for Lights-Out Production
September 14, 2017
The vision of barstock automatically loading into unattended turning machines and pumping out parts overnight can seem like a dream come true. However, ceding total control of production to unmanned machines and worrying about everything that could go wrong is the stuff of nightmares. In fact, one machine shop owner confided that he couldn’t
New Centerless Grinder Keeps Shop Moving Forward
September 14, 2017
Since attaining ISO 9001:2008 certification in 2011, the family-owned Brunswick, Ohio-based Grind All Inc. has been applying time and resources toward meeting its ongoing quality goals. During an evaluation process, it came to light that some of its equipment was out of date. That’s when President Henry Matousek Jr. turned to Total Grinding
James Hardie Building Products Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Chicagoland Speedway
September 14, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with James Hardie Building Products to feature James Hardie as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet driven by William Byron at Chicagoland Speedway on September 16,
Koch Supply & Trading Mexico, Supported by Vopak, Brings First Imports of Ultra-Low Sulfur
September 14, 2017
VERACRUZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Koch Supply & Trading Mexico (Koch Mexico, pronounced ‘co-uk’) is importing its first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) into Mexico through the Port of Veracruz. The product was supplied via Koch’s US export system and will be delivered through a multi-year services agreement with the
BizVibe Announces the Top Exporters in the Global Engines and Motors Industry
September 14, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BizVibe, a smart B2B networking platform for global B2B buyers and suppliers, announced today the top exporters in the global engines and motors industry. This industry is essential to the success of automobile and heavy equipment manufacturers, and its global exports exceed USD 600 million annually. BizVibe creates
CEMEX Participates in European Industrial Efficiency Project
September 14, 2017
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (“CEMEX”) (NYSE: CX) announced today that it is participating in the European Union supported EPOS project. Designed to enable cross-sector industrial symbiosis, the project highlights case studies exemplifying ways for companies to use wastes from other industries to deliver
NARSA Mobile Heat Transfer Pavilion at AAPEX to Spotlight Innovation, Knowledge and Opportunity
September 14, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The NARSA Mobile Heat Transfer/Heating/Air Conditioning Pavilion at AAPEX returns as the global marketplace for service replacement parts and everything heat exchange, including finished products, manufacturing machinery, materials and supplies. AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and
Multi-Agitator System for Viscous Mixing, Dispersion
September 14, 2017
The VersaMix from Charles Ross & Son Co., Hauppauge, N.Y. is a new multi-shaft mixer designed for viscous applications requiring a high level of accuracy and batch-to-batch consistency. Two or three independently driven agitators work in tandem to ensure high-speed fine dispersion, efficient turnover, and uniform heating/cooling. The machine is
Multi-Axis Rotary Tables Can Be Assembled in 240 Configurations
September 14, 2017
The PL Lehmann 500 series of modular multi-axis rotary tables, available in North America through Exsys, can upgrade a VMC to increase productivity without the expense of a new machine. New Product Post: 9/14/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop The PL Lehmann 500 series of modular multi-axis rotary tables, available in
AmSty Announces Polystyrene Price Increase Effective October 1, 2017
September 14, 2017
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmSty announces an increase in the transaction price of all grades of polystyrene produced by the Company of $0.03/lb., effective October 1, 2017. This price supersedes all other previously announced price changes. About AmSty AmSty is one of the largest integrated producers of polystyrene and styrene monomer
Axalta Wins Elevation Award from Durability and Design Magazine
September 14, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, was awarded Design + Durability’s Elevation Award in the Public Buildings Category. The award ceremony honors architects, interior designers, painting contractors, decorative artisans, manufacturers and suppliers for
Dow Develops Leaders While Addressing World Challenges
September 14, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, The Dow Chemical Company, a subsidiary of DowDuPont (NYSE:DWDP), is kicking off its fifth annual Leadership in Action (LIA) program. In 2017, 43 employees from across the globe are collaborating with six strategic non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and universities in Hanoi and Hai Phong, Vietnam to
ESI Launches SYSWELD 2017
September 14, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESI Group (Paris:ESI), leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, announces the release of SYSWELD, ESI’s software solution for Assembly, Welding and Heat Treatment. ESI SYSWELD is the most accurate Finite Element Analysis (FEA) multi-physics software on the market to
Wear-Resistant Barrel Liners For Twin-Screws
September 14, 2017
KraussMaffei Berstorff (U.S. office in Florence, Ky.) is offering wear-resistant barrel liners made of a new material for its ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders. The new liner material is 72HA, an iron-based powder-metallurgical alloy with high amounts of carbon and chrome. The liners provide protection against wear and corrosion with compounds that
Self-Diagnostic Software For Extruders
September 14, 2017
Problem alerts personnel to heater solenoid failure, feeding issues, gearbox vibration, and general equipment failures. Apex Machine, Calvert City, Ky., has developed a self-diagnostic extruder program that it says can detect equipment and process anomalies based on data streaming from the machine. Machine data is captured live and forwarded to the
Buss Opens Test Lab in Illinois
September 14, 2017
Equipped with kneader for R&D, processing optimization, sampling. Buss has installed a working test laboratory at its Carol Stream, Ill. facility. The lab is specifically designed for R&D, process optimization, and customer sampling. It will be equipped with a Buss MX 30 lab kneader for testing and developing highly filled and
Multi-Layer Tool For Tubing
September 14, 2017
The latest generation of Series 800 extrusion tooling from Guill Tool & Engineering Co.Inc., W. Warwick, R.I., produces tubing in two to six layers and ODs from 1/8 to 6 in. Applications include automotive, medical, appliance, and industrial. The redesigned Series 800 produces “flawlessly smooth” extrusion and layer definition when
Indegy Wins CyberSecurity Breakthrough Award for IoT Security Solution of the Year
September 14, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Indegy, the leader in industrial cyber security, today announced it was selected as the Overall IoT Security Solution of the Year in the 2017 CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The company was selected from over 2,000 nominations for its ability to protect industrial networks from threats associated with the Industrial
Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics Collaborates with Industry Leaders to Make Trash Bags from
September 14, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dow Packaging and Specialty Plastics, a business unit of DowDuPont Materials Science, through its participation in the Trash Free Seas Alliance ®, and in collaboration with flexible packaging manufacturer Bemis Company, Inc. and Canada-based converter Polykar Inc., have developed a trash bag made from
PURE Bioscience to Present at 2017 SeeThru Equity Investor Conference
September 14, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PURE Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: PURE), creator of the patented non-toxic silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, today announced that the Company will present at the 2017 SeeThru Equity Investor Conference at 11am EDT on September 27, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York. Hank R. Lambert, CEO of PURE, will
IberEspacio Delivers the Primary Structure of The SpaceIL Lunar Mission
September 14, 2017
TEL AVIV, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Israeli SpaceIL team is one of five participants in the Google Lunar XPRIZE contest which will be won by the first contestant to reach the moon without governmental funding. IberEspacio has contributed to this mission by supplying the primary structure, the skeleton of the spacecraft, which has already been
CACI Awarded $173 Million Task Order to Provide Modeling and Simulation Sensor Development Support
September 14, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that it was awarded a task order, with a ceiling value of $173 million, to perform modeling and simulation systems development of sensor and imaging systems for the U.S. Army’s Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate (NVESD). This three-year task
New Extruder Builder Has Familiar Names
September 14, 2017
Start-up machine builder, headed by extrusion veteran Kramer, to furnish extruders from 1-8 in dia.  Among the extrusion veterans on the U.S. Extruders team are Bill Kramer (left), president and include Schilke. Previous Next Make way for a new supplier of custom extruders. US Extruders Inc.. started up last month in Westerly, R.I.,
New Name for Thermoforming Machine Builders
September 14, 2017
Brown Machine group to serve as master brand for Brown Machines, Lyle Industries, Nalle, and EPCO. Thermoforming Technology Group, Beaverton, Mich., announced recently that it is changing its name to Brown Machine Group. The new name will serve as the master brand for Brown Machine, Lyle Industries, Nalle Automation Systems, and EPCO. According to
New Extruder Builder Has Familiar Names
September 14, 2017
Start-up machine builder, headed by extrusion veteran Kramer, to furnish extruders from 1-8 in dia.  Among the extrusion veterans on the U.S. Extruders team are Bill Kramer (left), president and include Schilke. Previous Next Make way for a new supplier of custom extruders. US Extruders Inc.. started up last month in Westerly, R.I.,
Read the Interview: Uyemura's Tony Revier
September 14, 2017
Revier, who was attending IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries gathering in Washington, D.C. for IMPACT Washington, D.C. 2017 to advocate for a pro-growth, pro-advanced-manufacturing policy agenda. The IPC Peter Sarmanian Corporate Recognition Award honors an IPC member company for significant contributions to
How Scanning Jet Engine Thermal Coatings Can Increase Engine Lifetime
September 14, 2017
Jet engine cutaway. Turbine blades shown in gold. (Image Credit: Wikimedia commons) A story by Engineering.com talks about a collaboration between Rolls-Royce and researchers at Heriot-Watt University to test jet engine turbine blades that are protected from intense heat and wear by ceramic thermal barrier coatings. The