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EnvisionTEC Expands Reach in the UK with New 3D Printing Distribution Partner GoPrint3D
August 24, 2017
GLADBECK, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC GmbH today announced that it has expanded its reach in the UK market with the addition of Ripon-based GoPrint3D as a new distributor of its 3D printing solutions for industrial customers. GoPrint3D is a trusted seller of a variety of 3D printing products and already serves major trusted brands such as
Terminix Releases Top 20 Bed Bug Cities List
August 24, 2017
MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for late-summer vacations and students returning to college campuses, Terminix®, a leading provider of termite and pest control services in the United States and a ServiceMaster (NYSE: SERV) company, released a list of the top 20 bed bug-infested cities in America, based on service requests the
Nordson EFD Shares Benchtop Fluid Dispensing Best Practices in New Video Series
August 24, 2017
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson EFD, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN) and the world’s leading manufacturer of precision fluid dispensing systems, introduces a new Better Dispensing™ How-To Video series. These three short but highly-educational videos, hosted by EFD Application Specialist Tom Muccino, provide best
The Toro Company Reports Record Third Quarter Results
August 24, 2017
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) today reported net earnings of $68.4 million, or $0.61 per share, on net sales of $627.9 million, an increase of 4.5 percent, for its fiscal third quarter ended August 4, 2017. In the comparable fiscal 2016 period, the company delivered net earnings of $55.8 million, or $0.50 per
Minimum Quantity Lubrication Isn’t for Every Application
August 24, 2017
Although the benefits of MQL are tangible for many applications such as turning, milling, drilling, and related operations, the technology is not well suited for all applications. Article Post: 8/24/2017 Lori Beckman Managing Editor, Production Machining Minimum quantity lubrication (MQL), as the name suggests, is the technology that reduces
NOW Inc. Announces Retirement of Executive Chairman Pete Miller
August 24, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NOW Inc. (NYSE:DNOW) announced today that Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board of Directors Merrill A. “Pete” Miller, Jr. has informed the NOW Board of Directors that he intends to retire from the Company effective October 1, 2017. In conjunction with Mr. Miller’s upcoming retirement, Mr. Miller
Gabelli & Company’s Aerospace & Defense Conference
August 24, 2017
RYE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabelli & Company will host the 23rd Annual Aerospace & Defense Conference on Thursday, September 7th, 2017 in New York City. This research meeting will feature presentations by senior management of several leading aerospace and defense companies, with an emphasis on industry dynamics, new technologies, and
Ford’s EV Future in China
August 24, 2017
While automakers in the U.S. seem to be frustrated by the California Air Resources Board sticking to its requirements for the electrification of vehicles—although in some regards it appears that the number of electric vehicles (including plug-in hybirds) sold by a company in California in 2025 is on the order of over 15 percent of total
BASF Refinish Coatings Receives GM Global Refinish Approval
August 24, 2017
BASF Corp. Refinish Coatings has received General Motors Global Refinish approval for its Glasurit and R-M paint brands. Blog Post: 8/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing BASF Corp. Refinish Coatings has received General Motors Global Refinish approval for its Glasurit and R-M paint brand, having met
Stronghold Coatings Doubles Size with New Facility
August 24, 2017
Stronghold Coating Systems doubles its production floorspace with new 5,000-square-foot facility in Franklin, Ohio. News Post: 8/24/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Stronghold Coatings hosts Congressman Warren Davidson for a ribbon cutting to open its new 5,000-square-foot facility.  Stronghold Coating
Woolam Cotton Gin Certified as First U.S. Organic Textile Processor Utilizing Applied DNA Organic
August 24, 2017
STONY BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“Applied DNA,” “the Company,” NASDAQ: APDN), today announced that one of their ginning partners, the Woolam Gin in O’Donnell, Texas, was awarded the Global Organic Textile Standard (“GOTS v5.0”) certification, making it the first certified U.S.
Lincoln Opens Dallas Experience Center; Shows Increased Commitment to Effortless Service
August 24, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The spacious new Lincoln Experience Center now open near Dallas – Lincoln’s second such facility – is the latest example of the brand’s ever-increasing outreach to provide personalized client services and effortless ownership. The Lincoln Experience Center at the site of The Star in Frisco –
Arcing away from Near-Net Forging
August 24, 2017
An electrical arc process joins a field of additive manufacturing technologies that could one day provide aerospace manufacturers with alternatives to near-net-shape forgings. Blog Post: 8/24/2017 Matt Danford Senior Editor, Modern Machine Shop In the future, pounding heated metal into submission will not be the only viable means of producing
Arcing away from Near-Net Forging
August 24, 2017
An electrical arc process joins a field of additive manufacturing technologies that could one day provide aerospace manufacturers with alternatives to near-net-shape forgings. Blog Post: 8/24/2017 Matt Danford Senior Editor, Modern Machine Shop In the future, pounding heated metal into submission will not be the only viable means of producing
Nordson ASYMTEK Introduces 2-in-1 Dispensing and Inspection System at NEPCON South China, Booth 1H20
August 24, 2017
CARLSBAD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson ASYMTEK, a Nordson company (NASDAQ: NDSN), a global leader in dispensing, jetting, and coating equipment and technologies, will introduce its new Spectrum™ II Premier automated fluid dispensing system with built-in automated optical inspection system at NEPCON South China, in booth 1H20. ASYMTEK will
Micromar 40 EWRi Micrometer Simplifies Measuring
August 24, 2017
Mahr Inc.’s Micromar 40 EWRi transfers measurement data to an i-Stick on a computer without any interfering data cables, and MarCom software makes data acquisition simple.  New Product Post: 8/24/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Mahr Inc.’s Micromar 40 EWRi is the latest addition to its integrated
CAD/CAM Software Update Includes Exclusive Turning Strategies
August 24, 2017
Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, turning and mill-turn enhancements, and more. Stock awareness has been added to select 2D tool paths and enable tool motion on the top, bottom or both values of the stock. This provides safer and more optimized tool motion. The workflow for all 3D High Speed tool paths has
Machines Grind Super Hard Materials
August 24, 2017
Agathon will introduce a line of machines designed for super hard materials, including PCD. The machines are designed to provide flexibility, higher productivity, and time and cost savings in small- and medium-batch precision manufacturing.  The company will also showcase its AGC+5 control software for its indexable insert grinding
CTS Corporation Declares a Dividend
August 24, 2017
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of CTS Corporation (NYSE:CTS) declared a cash dividend of $0.04 per share, payable November 3, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 29, 2017. About CTS CTS (NYSE:CTS) is a leading designer and manufacturer of products that Sense, Connect and Move. CTS manufactures
New LED Solution for Retrofitting High Bay Lighting in Industrial Facilities 
August 24, 2017
Emerson's new Appleton® Baymaster™ LED High Bay luminaire features a patented quick-mount pendant system that makes it faster, safer and more cost-effective to install high bay LEDs in harsh industrial and hazardous locations.  
Ford Names New Chairman and CEO for Ford China; New Vice President of Powertrain Engineering
August 23, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company today announced a new chairman and CEO of Ford China and head of Powertrain Engineering as it continues to strengthen its global leadership team. Jason Luo is named chairman and CEO Ford China. In his new role, Luo will lead all of the company’s operations in Greater China including its
Luxfer Finance Director to Step Down
August 23, 2017
SALFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxfer Holdings PLC (Luxfer Group, NYSE: LXFR) announced today that Andy Beaden, the company’s Finance Director, is leaving the company for personal reasons as of October 1, 2017. Mr. Beaden began his career 20 years ago with British Aluminium, now Luxfer Group. He held a number of increasingly important
Advance Auto Parts Names ExxonMobil and Motorcar Parts of America 2017 Vendors of the Year
August 23, 2017
ROANOKE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP), a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, presented its 2017 Vendor of the Year awards during the company’s annual vendor summit held this week in Raleigh, North Carolina. Advance honored five
Orion Engineered Carbons to Attend UBS Global Chemicals Conference and KeyBanc Capital Markets 2017
August 23, 2017
LUXEMBOURG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE: OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance Carbon Black, today announced that members of its management team, including Jack Clem, Chief Executive Officer will be attending the following two conferences: UBS Global Chemicals Conference on Wednesday, September 6th,
HEICO Corporation Reports Record Net Income and Net Sales for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2017; Full
August 23, 2017
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HEICO CORPORATION (NYSE: HEI.A) (NYSE: HEI) today reported that net income increased 9% to a record $45.7 million, or 53 cents per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2017, up from $42.0 million, or 49 cents per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2016. In the first nine
The CTS-V Limited Edition
August 23, 2017
While there is nothing definitive, it seems that Cadillac’s head Johan de Nysschen is going to transform the lineup of sedans that the GM division has on offer, retaining the CT6 but replacing the ATS and CTS and doing something (eliminate?) the XTS. And the timeframe seems to be fairly tight: 2019, perhaps. Which is why you ought to get to
VMCs Can be Connected to Form Smart Production Line
August 23, 2017
EMO 2017: Okuma will demonstrate its MU-S600V five-axis vertical machining center, which enables five-face machining of workpieces as large as 600 mm in diameter. New Product Post: 8/23/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Okuma will demonstrate its MU-S600V five-axis vertical machining center, which enables
GE Additive to Certify New Production Partners
August 23, 2017
WEST CHESTER, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Additive is actively selecting companies to become certified additive production centers for its customers. During this past Paris Air Show in June, GE Additive signed an MoU with Oerlikon of Switzerland, which included an agreement for Oerlikon to become a GE Additive preferred (non-exclusive) component
2017 BMW 530i xDrive
August 23, 2017
The BMW 5 Series has been on the scene since 1972, and now the vehicle is in its seventh generation. And the vehicle hasn’t missed a step in this period of time, perhaps because according to the company it is “the most successful premium sedan.” It isn’t entirely clear what is meant by that, but it probably has something to
Tech21 Announces New Collection Designed to Protect the Samsung Galaxy Note8 Drop After Drop.
August 23, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tech21, the leader in impact protection for mobile devices, today announced a new collection of innovative cases and screen shields for the Samsung Galaxy Note8 made of unique, patented impact protection materials that guarantee the most effective drop protection on the market. Tech21 products are designed to protect,
PCW Adds PS to its Weeklies Just as a Reverse Trajectory Emerges
August 23, 2017
Price hikes possible for PS; no relief for PVC or PP, while PE up in air. Moving into the third week of August, PetroChemWire (PCW) added polystyrene (PS) to its weekly reports just as August contracts appeared to have rolled over and one supplier issued a 2¢/lb hike, effective Sept. 1. This driven by higher spot benzene and styrene monomer
General Purpose Booths Combine Standard Designs and Custom Solutions
August 23, 2017
Liquid applicators don't always need all of the expensive bells that come with a fully customized booth. Sometimes, all they are looking for is a simple solution with a few additional options. Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) in Osseo, Wisconsin, has introduced a new line of General Purpose booths that aims to provide both the convenience and cost
Automated Pallet-Handling System Offers More Control, Adaptation
August 23, 2017
Makino Inc. has introduced a new design configuration for its MMC2 automated pallet-handling system, which enables full compatibility with the company’s a61nx-5E five-axis horizontal machining center. These technologies offer aerospace manufacturers more control over workflow and the ability to adapt to complex, multi-dimensional part
CAD/CAM Software Update Includes Exclusive Turning Strategies
August 23, 2017
Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, turning and mill-turn enhancements, and more. Stock awareness has been added to select 2D tool paths and enable tool motion on the top, bottom or both values of the stock. This provides safer and more optimized tool motion. The workflow for all 3D High Speed tool paths has
Analog Devices’ Monitoring Initiative Aims to Improve Crop Quality and Yields and Boost
August 23, 2017
NORWOOD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Analog Devices, Inc. announced today a collaboration with The Cornucopia Project and ripe.io to explore the local food supply chain and use this work as a vehicle for educating students at ConVal Regional High School in Peterborough, N.H., and local farmers on 21st century agriculture skills. The initiative
CAD/CAM Software Update Includes Exclusive Turning Strategies
August 23, 2017
Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, turning and mill-turn enhancements, and more. Stock awareness has been added to select 2D tool paths and enable tool motion on the top, bottom or both values of the stock. This provides safer and more optimized tool motion. The workflow for all 3D High Speed tool paths has
CAD/CAM Software Update Includes Exclusive Turning Strategies
August 23, 2017
Westec 2017: Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, turning and mill-turn enhancements, and more. Blog Post: 8/23/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Mastercam 2018 introduces new 2D/3D milling features, design improvements, turning and mill-turn enhancements, and more. Stock
Cricut Maker™, the New Ultimate Smart Cutting Machine, Brings More Tools, More Materials,
August 23, 2017
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cricut, the leader in technology products that allow makers to create personalized, professional-quality DIY projects with ease, announced today that Cricut Maker is now available in retail stores and on Cricut.com. Unveiled on August 1, 2017, Cricut Maker is the next-generation smart cutting machine that offers
Evoqua Selected by City of Bakersfield, CA to Help City Continue to Provide Clean Drinking Water
August 23, 2017
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. & PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evoqua Water Technologies has been selected by the City of Bakersfield, CA to help the city continue to provide clean drinking water to its residents. Evoqua will provide 42 granular activated carbon (GAC) vessel systems to the City at a total value of $7.8 million. The vessels will be
PACCAR Introduces 12-Speed Automated Transmission
August 23, 2017
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PACCAR (Nasdaq:PCAR) is introducing the new PACCAR Automated Transmission, the lightest heavy-duty transmission for on-highway commercial vehicles. The PACCAR transmission is designed to complement the superior performance of PACCAR MX engines and PACCAR axles. Kenworth and Peterbilt will begin offering the PACCAR
Cooper Tire’s Tread Wisely™ Program Offers Three Important Back to School Tire Safety Tips for
August 23, 2017
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As students make their way back to high school and college campuses across the country, it’s important to ensure young drivers are safe on the road. While often overlooked, tires are the only thing connecting a car to the road and are extremely important to road safety. Cooper Tire’s Tread Wisely™
Southwest Research Institute, Commercial Spaceflight Federation Announce 2017 Suborbital Space
August 23, 2017
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As a new generation of suborbital space vehicles prepares to come online for space research, education, and space tourism over the next two years, the 2017 Next-generation Suborbital Researchers Conference (NSRC) will bring together hundreds of researchers, educators, flight providers, spaceport operators, government
Asterion Appoints Spencer Curnutte Technical Sales Representative
August 23, 2017
Surface technology company, Asterion, appoints Spencer Curnutte as technical sales representative for western Ohio and eastern Kentucky regions.  News Post: 8/23/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Spencer Curnutte, technical sales representative for Asterion. Surface technology company, Asterion, appoints
PURE Control® Antimicrobial Listed as Safe and Suitable Ingredient in the USDA-FSIS Directive
August 23, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PURE Bioscience, Inc. (OTCQB: PURE), creator of the patented non-toxic silver dihydrogen citrate (SDC) antimicrobial, today announced that PURE Control® antimicrobial is included in the newly updated list of Safe and Suitable Ingredients Used in Production of Meat, Poultry and Egg Products in the Food Safety and
3M Leads the Way as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
August 23, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When you have a disability, bringing your full self to work can take an extra dose of courage – but not if your employer puts the support in place to help you thrive. Take Darcie Rossborough, a 3M lean agile continuous delivery manager who also happens to have a hearing disability. “I’m
Cronus Fertilizers Announces New EPC Contractor and Significant Project Updates
August 23, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cronus Fertilizers announced today that it has signed an agreement with Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions (TKIS), one of the world’s leading fertilizer plant technology and construction companies, to serve as its new engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for its Tuscola, Illinois fertilizer
AMVAC Mexico Srl Acquires Certain Herbicide and Fungicide Products from Syngenta in Mexico
August 23, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary AMVAC Mexico Srl has completed the acquisition of certain selective herbicides and contact fungicides sold in the Mexican agricultural market from Syngenta AG. This divestment results from Mexican regulatory
Axalta Inaugurates Its New Technology Center in Vadodara, India
August 23, 2017
MUMBAI, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, opened its expanded Technology Center Savli in Vadodara in the state of Gujarat, India. The technology investment demonstrates Axalta’s commitment to delivering innovative coating solutions in India, a strategic market
Sight Machine Introduces Digital Readiness Index for Manufacturing
August 23, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sight Machine Inc., the category leader for manufacturing analytics, today introduced the Digital Readiness Index (DRI), a methodology to evaluate a manufacturer’s readiness for digital transformation and identify the projects likely to deliver the most impactful returns. Sight Machine developed DRI based on
BAE Systems Selects Harris Corporation’s Advanced Aircraft Electronic Warfare Transmitter
August 23, 2017
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BAE Systems has selected Harris Corporation’s (NYSE:HRS) advanced electronic warfare transmitter technology to help protect the U.S. Air Force Special Operations AC/MC-130J aircraft from electronic threats. The contract was awarded during the fourth quarter of Harris' fiscal 2017. Harris’ phased array