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Covalon Announces $14 Million in New Contract Orders in the Middle East
September 5, 2017
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Covalon Technologies Ltd. (the "Company" or "Covalon") (TSXV: COV), an advanced medical technologies company, today announced that it has received $14 million of new orders under exclusive contracts that it has won in the Middle East. The contract orders have been received as a result of the Company being
Arcadia Biosciences to Participate in Rodman & Renshaw 19th Annual Global Investment Conference
September 5, 2017
DAVIS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arcadia Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKDA), an agricultural technology company that creates value for farmers while benefitting the environment and enhancing human health, today announced that it will be featured as a presenting company at the 19th Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference, sponsored by
AGCO Unveils Next Generation of Axial Combines
September 5, 2017
BREGANZE, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today unveiled IDEAL, its new top range combine harvester, in Breganze, Italy. “The IDEAL combine is the result of many years of R&D, countless engineering hours, committed teamwork, and leading industry
Jacobs Selected to Provide EPCM Services for Evonik’s New Silica Plant
September 5, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) has been selected by Evonik to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for its new precipitated silica production plant located near Charleston, South Carolina. In close proximity to several large tire manufacturers, the plant is being built to
PEI-Genesis Expands Distribution Partnership with LEMO to Include Europe, Israel, and Africa
September 5, 2017
PHILADELPHIA & ECUBLENS, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PEI-Genesis, a global leader in the design and assembly of custom engineered connectors and cable solutions, has announced the expansion of its distribution partnership with LEMO, the global leader in circular Push-Pull connectors. Previously the only qualified LEMO assembling distributor
How to Mask Common Part Features for Liquid and Powder Coating
September 5, 2017
Masking expert Andrew Oniszczuk answers a reader’s question. A variety of masking tools are available for liquid and powder coating. Q. We perform a lot of masking at our liquid and powder coating shop, and I wondered if you could give us some tips on making sure we are using the proper masking tools for our parts. A. It’s
American Midstream Closes Sale of Propane Business for $170 Million
September 5, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Midstream Partners, LP (NYSE:AMID) (“Partnership” or “AMID”) announced today the closing of its previously announced sale of the Partnership’s Propane Marketing and Services (“Propane”) business to SHV Energy N.V. (“SHV”) for $170 million in cash. Through this
Genesee & Wyoming and SEACOR Form Joint Venture to Own and Operate Rail Ferry Service, CG
September 5, 2017
DARIEN, Conn. & FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) (NYSE:GWR) and SEACOR Holdings Inc. (SEACOR) (NYSE:CKH) today announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture to own and operate CG Railway, LLC (CGR), a subsidiary of SEACOR recently acquired through its acquisition of International Shipholding
Daseke Adds Defense Specialization with R&R Trucking Addition
September 5, 2017
ADDISON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daseke Inc. (NASDAQ: DSKE)(NASDAQ: DSKEW), a leading consolidator and the largest owner of flatbed and specialized transportation solutions in North America, announced a merger with R&R Trucking, a leading specialized transporter of defense and commercial AA&E (arms, ammunition and explosives) cargo. This
Automotive Past and Future and Lots In Between
September 5, 2017
The Nissan Pao is a small three-door—approximately 147 inches long, 62 inches wide, 58 inches high, and with a 91-inch wheelbase—that had a three year run, from 1989 to 1991. Blog Post: 9/5/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. The Nissan Pao is a small three-door—approximately 147 inches long, 62
INVISTA Collaborates with Who What Wear to Promote Denim Brands Using LYCRA® dualFX® Technology
September 5, 2017
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--INVISTA -- owner of the LYCRA® brand and long an innovator in comfort, style and fit -- has teamed up with Who What Wear, a leading fashion editorial and shopping website amongst millennials, to showcase the FALL DENIM EDIT featuring 2017’s most fashionable and technically savvy jeans for women. What
Milpro Process Oils are Formulated for Multiple Applications
September 5, 2017
Milacron Holdings Corp.’s Cimcool brand releases a series of Milpro  Process oils, formulated for slide-way, hydraulic, and gear oil applications. These include Milpro Way oils, Sure-Way 68, hydraulic oils and gear oils. Milpro Way oils are clear colored lubricating oils designed to reduce friction and stick-slip on machine tool
E-CONNECT Solution Integrates Products into ERP and MES
September 5, 2017
The LNS Group is implementing e-CONNECT solutions to integrate their products, in particular barfeeders, into their customers’ ERP and MES systems. This will allow LNS customers to get full transparency about the workload of each machine, production cycle times and expected production at first glance, the company says. Large and small
System Balances and Monitors Grinding Wheels
September 4, 2017
Marposs has announced the availability of its P1dWB, an entry-level grinding wheel balancing and process monitoring system intended to replace the company’s E78 and E82 electronic systems. Designed with full backwards capability, the system features functions such as pre-balancing and spectral analysis of the imbalance. It can also
Harvey Update: Partial Reopening of Ports and Rail System Underway
September 4, 2017
Estimated 525 million pounds of ethylene output was lost from August 24-31. With its 10th update on Tropical Storm Harvey on the last day of August, PetroChemWire (PCW) reported on the latest news in plant operations as well as the status of ports and rail systems. By late evening, PCW’s 11th update indicated some progress in the
Find the Right Tyres Even More Easily: Moto-tyres.co.uk Now with a Modern Design for Mobile Display
September 4, 2017
HANOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Moto-tyres.co.uk has undergone a “face lift” to bring it up to date, as well as widening its search functions and expanding its product range. The website’s new look offers a better overview and also includes new user-friendly functions which make buying tyres online at Moto-tyres.co.uk even
Labor Day 2017
September 4, 2017
Today in the United States it is Labor Day. Blog Post: 9/4/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Today in the United States it is Labor Day. This is the 123rd time the national holiday has been celebrated. To be sure, people have been laboring in this country—as well as everywhere else—for a whole lot
JLR and Owning the Steering Wheel
September 4, 2017
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posits that in the future people will be calling on various vehicles to take them where they need to go. Blog Post: 9/4/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) posits that in the future people will be calling on various vehicles to take them where they need to go. It is
Grinding Fluid Lasts Years without Regeneration, Exchange
September 4, 2017
Gear Expo 2017: Oelheld will feature its DiaGrind 535-15 high-speed grinding fluid, a blend of additives and base oils designed to go years without requiring regeneration or complete exchange. New Product Post: 9/4/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop
Grinding Fluid Lasts Years without Regeneration, Exchange
September 4, 2017
Gear Expo 2017: Oelheld will feature its DiaGrind 535-15 high-speed grinding fluid, a blend of additives and base oils designed to go years without requiring regeneration or complete exchange. New Product Post: 9/4/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop
Familiar, Maker of Clothing for Infants and Children, to Open First Popup Stores Overseas, with
September 4, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Familiar, Ltd., will open its first ever short-run popup stores overseas, in London and Paris. Familiar, Ltd., began in 1950 when four women in Kobe, Japan came together to create clothing for infants and children. The Familiar product concept is Japan Quality and Care. That notion refers to the founder’s desire to be
Video: Functional Excavator Features 3D-Printed Components
September 4, 2017
The cab, arm and heat exchanger were all 3D printed on the first excavator to feature major components produced additively. Case Study Post: 9/4/2017 Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief, Additive Manufacturing ​ Making its debut in March at the ConExpo-Con/Agg trade show for the construction industries was the first fully functional excavator to
Labor Day and the Real Rosie
September 4, 2017
Today’s your day to sit back and take pride in what you do for a living, moldmakers. Happy Labor Day. Today’s your day to sit back and take pride in what you do for a living, moldmakers. Happy Labor Day. Since 1884, the United States has celebrated Labor Day, the “working man’s holiday,” on the first Monday of every
TRIBOS-RM Precision Toolholder Achieves Steady Tool Clamping
September 4, 2017
Schunk’s TRIBOS-RM precision toolholder has a one-piece, rotationally symmetric design that ensures long life of the machine spindles and the complete transmission of power.  New Product Post: 9/4/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining SCHUNK, Inc.’s TRIBOS-RM precision toolholder is for
Multigrind’s Tool Magazine Combines Milling and Grinding
September 4, 2017
Haas Multigrind LLC’s tool magazine has space for 70 grinding wheels, enabling customers to combine multiple, high-precision, complex grinding and milling operations into a single part clamping and single machine cycle. New Product Post: 9/4/2017 Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Haas Multigrind LLC’s tool magazine
Labor Day and the Real Rosie
September 4, 2017
Today’s your day to sit back and take pride in what you do for a living, moldmakers. Happy Labor Day. Today’s your day to sit back and take pride in what you do for a living, moldmakers. Happy Labor Day. Since 1884, the United States has celebrated Labor Day, the “working man’s holiday,” on the first Monday of every
Update on Arkema Inc. Crosby Plant
September 3, 2017
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the Arkema Inc. site in Crosby, Texas, there is clear visual evidence that the chemicals in the trailers are degrading but they have failed to ignite completely. We are concerned that, without ignition, we can’t determine if the hazard has been fully eliminated. In order to maintain control of the
Vise and Drop & Lock Pallet are a Quick-Change Solution
September 2, 2017
Jergens’s 125 mm vise and 96 mm Drop & Lock pallet is a universal quick-change solution that works ideally on vertical and horizontal machining centers.  New Product Post: 9/2/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Jergens, Inc.’s 125 mm vise and 96 mm Drop & Lock pallet is a universal
Additional Developments at Arkema Inc. Crosby Plant
September 2, 2017
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Around 5:05 p.m. (CDT), representatives of the Harris County Emergency Operation Center observed multiple dark plumes of smoke coming from the Arkema Inc. plant in Crosby, Texas. Shortly thereafter, fire was observed at the plant. Local officials continue to maintain a 1.5 miles evacuation perimeter around our
IHS Markit Hurricane Harvey Update (September, 1 2017)
September 2, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IHS Markit (Nasdaq: INFO), a world leader in critical information, analytics and solutions, is releasing periodic updates on the impact of Tropical Storm Harvey on the crude oil, refining and chemical sectors. A summary of the latest update (as of 6:00 p.m. ET Friday, September 1) follows below. The complete report is
Thomas Thompson Retires as Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing
September 1, 2017
LONGVIEW, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 30, 2017, Thomas Thompson retired as Senior Vice President – Sales and Marketing of Friedman Industries, Incorporated (NYSE – American; Trading symbol: FRD) (the “Company”). The Company expresses its appreciation to Mr. Thompson for his 42 years of leadership and loyal service to
Cintas to Close Distribution Center and Centralized Stockroom Facility in Atlanta, GA
September 1, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ: CTAS) announced today plans to gradually close its distribution center and centralized stockroom in Atlanta, GA over the course of the next 12 months. Cintas acquired these facilities as part of its merger with G&K Services earlier this year. “Our strategy is to focus on the optimal
Hannibal Industries’ Houston Facility to Reopen after Labor Day Weekend
September 1, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey to the people of Southeast Texas, Hannibal Industries is grateful to announce that their Houston, Texas Hannibal South facility will be fully operational again on September 5. General Manager of Hannibal’s Houston facility, Ryan Peck, said, “We at Hannibal are so
Injection Molding: How Repeatable is Repeatability?
September 1, 2017
Process repeatability is not a constant, but varies over time in response to a number of variables. That variation is not captured by a snapshot in time—measuring a discrete sample of parts. And the only way to manage that variation is with process controls that adjust each and every cycle. The repeatability of a process is not a constant
Small Eyewear Manufacturer Sees the Benefit of Automation
September 1, 2017
A startup eyewear company with a mission to bring “Made in the USA” labels back to the eyewear industry needed a low-cost automation and integration solution that would enable cost-effective production of eyewear from its New York City location. With the help of a distributor, Lowercase Eyewear selected a Robotiq gripper on a UR5
Grinding Machine Magazines Hold 70 Grinding Wheels
September 1, 2017
Haas Multigrind’s CB grinding machine can be equipped with a new high-capacity 2,000 × 2,400 × 3,200-mm shelf magazine. The magazine offers space for 65 grinding wheels of 300-mm diameters or less. On the Multigrind CA grinding machine, the shelf magazine can be equipped with as many as 70 grinding wheels ranging to 250 mm in
Mexichem Informs about Hurricane Harvey's Effect on Its Operations  
September 1, 2017
TLALNEPANTLA DE BAZ, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mexichem, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: MEXCHEM*) ( “Mexichem”) announced today that Mexichem Resinas Vinílicas S.A. de C.V., Mexichem Resinas Colombia S.A.S., and Mexichem Specialty Resins Inc. (Vinyl’s business subsidiaries in Mexico, Colombia and the USA), as well as Mexichem Fluor
How Low Can Low-Rate Feeders Go?
September 1, 2017
More and more processors are looking for greater precision from their feeding equipment. Here’s what some are doing about it. Plastrac gravimetric Disc Feeders have been modified to run on vertical injection machines performing insert molding at Weiss-Aug’s Surgical Products Div. How many pellets are in 1 g? How many in 0.01 g? Orbetron
Injection Molding: How Repeatable is Repeatability?
September 1, 2017
Process repeatability is not a constant, but varies over time in response to a number of variables. That variation is not captured by a snapshot in time—measuring a discrete sample of parts. And the only way to manage that variation is with process controls that adjust each and every cycle. Repeatability means the ability to produce parts
Axalta to Acquire Plascoat Systems Limited
September 1, 2017
Founded in 1952, Plascoat was a pioneer in the science behind the formulation, manufacturing, and application of thermoplastic polyolefin coatings. At the signing, left to right, Keith Bilham (Group Finance Director, IPT Ltd), Jeremy Stoke (Chairman, ITP Ltd), Matthias Schoenberg, Axalta Vice President and President Europe, Middle East and
AUKOM Is Coming to the United States
September 1, 2017
AUKOM is an acronym for the German phrase ausbildung koordinatenmesstechnik, which translates to “coordinate metrology training.” U.S. machine shops serving the automotive industry might be familiar with this standard and perhaps have metrologists on staff who are certified in it. Those outside of automotive might not have heard of it
Quality Data Management Software Improves Process Reliability
September 1, 2017
When a characteristic does not meet tolerance requirements, companies like Metabowerke GmbH of Nürtingen, Germany, must react quickly to troubleshoot the production problem. That reaction could be delayed if someone is using outdated inspection plans, or if there is an error in transferring manually captured measuring and inspection data.
CNC Software Is the Sensor
September 1, 2017
Over recent years, the evolution of such concepts as condition monitoring and adaptive control have been substantial. Condition monitoring, as the name implies, watched the relationship between theoretical and actual speeds and feeds, making preprogrammed or set adjustments as needed. Adaptive control was the next iteration, as the CNC could detect
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports August Sales of 25,373
September 1, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 25,373 units, compared to 28,404 vehicles sold during the same month last year. On a year-to-date basis, Mercedes-Benz retails totaled 213,242 units, down 2.9% from the previous year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever August sales with 3,581 units and smart
BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2017 Sales
September 1, 2017
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 7.7 percent in August for a total of 23,553 compared to 25,531 vehicles sold in August 2016. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is down 5 percent in the U.S. on sales of 194,604 vehicles compared to 204,744 sold in the first eight months of 2016. Notable vehicle sales in August
Kymeta Receives Commercial Authorization from FCC and Ofcom
September 1, 2017
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kymeta Corporation has received blanket authorization from the FCC for commercial distribution of 11,000 of its KyWay™ terminals in the United States. This is the first-ever blanket license issued by the FCC for an electronically-steered, beam-forming flat panel antenna terminal, a significant milestone for
Wet-Machining of Composites Crosses Boundaries
September 1, 2017
It is part of human nature to cross boundaries and set new records—to run a 100-meter dash faster than ever before, to fly even further into space and enter new realms. Speed can be an addiction. Like mountain climbing, going faster is its own reward, and carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) play a key role in reaching top speeds for
Conference to Focus on Understanding, Implementing Industry 4.0 Technologies
September 1, 2017
Automation Alley, a Michigan technology and manufacturing business association, is hosting the Integr8 Conference, a cross-disciplinary global conference focused on Industry 4.0 technologies. Scheduled for November 9, 2017, the Detroit, Michigan, conference is expected to attract 500 manufacturing and technology professionals. The goal will be to
CAD/CAM Data Exchange Translator Supports Mainstream File Formats
September 1, 2017
Creative CNC has upgraded the product development features of its ZW3D 2017 CAD/CAM software. Included are an improved data exchange translator and modeling interactions, new mold functions, and enhanced five-axis milling controls. The new data exchange translator supports mainstream file formats generated by CAD solutions including Catia
Modular Heads Added to End Mill System
September 1, 2017
The latest addition to Tungaloy’s TungMeister changeable-head end mill system is a line of modular heads for TungForce-Rec, the indexable miniature shoulder-milling cutter series. New Product Post: 8/30/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop The latest addition to Tungaloy’s TungMeister changeable-head end mill