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Injection Molding: New Compact Hot-Runner Nozzles Debut at Fakuma Show
August 21, 2017
At next month’s Fakuma show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, HRSflow of Italy (U.S. office in Byron Center, Mich.) will show off a new family of screw-in hot-runner nozzles for small, delicate parts such as loudspeaker grilles and for reverse gating from the ejector side. Thanks to a space-saving heating system,
Standex Announces Fourth-Quarter 2017 Financial Results and Business Update Conference Call and
August 21, 2017
SALEM, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI) will announce its fourth-quarter fiscal 2017 financial results prior to the open of the market on Monday, August 28, 2017. In conjunction with this announcement, the company invites you to participate in a conference call and slide presentation with Chief Executive Officer
Ascend Introduces New Grades of Specialty Amines
August 21, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials, a global leader in the production of specialty plastics, fibers and chemicals, announced today the addition of several new grades to its specialty amines portfolio. The new grades offer enhanced performance in a number of oil and gas, coatings and asphalt applications. “These new grades
Rockwell Collins Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer to Address the Morgan Stanley 5th
August 21, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg will address the Morgan Stanley 5th Annual Laguna Conference in Laguna Beach, CA on September 15, 2017 at 11:00am Eastern Time. A live audio webcast and subsequent replay of Ortberg’s comments will be available on
KraussMaffei and Roctool Sign Global Collaboration Agreement
August 21, 2017
KraussMaffei joins with Roctool to promote hot/cold molding technology with rapid induction heating to achieve smooth surfaces, superior mold replication. KraussMaffei Corp., Injection Molding Technology of Germany (U.S. office in Florence, Ky.) and RocTool Inc. S.A. of France (U.S. office  in Charlotte, N.C.) are
Get a Handle on Part Release: How Easy? How Hard?
August 21, 2017
New test mold assesses ease of part release in injection molding. Test mold produces a disc-shaped part to test ease of release. Test part has ridges on back so that it can be rotated in the mold. The torque is measured up to the point where the part starts to turn, as an indicator of relative ease of release. Previous Next If you have ever wished
Eleven Graduate from Machining Pre-Apprenticeship Program for Women
August 21, 2017
The Step Up program, a partnership between West Virginia Women Work and Apprenticeship Works, is offered twice a year at Robert C. Byrd Institute in West Virginia. News Post: 8/21/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Eleven women from West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio have just completed a 10-week advanced manufacturing
Deb Group Launches Solopol® GFX™–The World’s Only Heavy Duty Foam Hand Cleaner with Grit
August 21, 2017
WATERFORD, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Deb Group has launched Solopol® GFX™, the world’s only heavy duty foam hand cleaner with grit. Solopol® GFX™ quickly removes medium to heavy duty contamination such as oil, grease and grime from your hands, without leaving them feeling dry, rough and cracked. “We’re excited
Strategic Collaboration to Drive SIMPAS Precision Application Technology
August 21, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE:AVD), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary AMVAC Chemical Corporation has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Trimble Inc. The two companies are working toward a definitive agreement which will grant Trimble Inc. global distribution rights for
George W. Bilicic Appointed to Polaris Industries Inc. Board of Directors
August 21, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) appointed George W. Bilicic to the Company’s Board of Directors on August 18, 2017. Mr. Bilicic serves as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking; Head of Midwest Investment Banking; and Global Head of Power, Energy and Infrastructure at Lazard, which he joined in 2002. “We
CNC Enables Simultaneous Machining with Two Tools
August 21, 2017
Siemens has expanded the scope of its Sinumerik 828D CNC family with software version 4.7 and the PPU 2xx.3. The Sinumerik 828D Advanced enables control of as many as 10 axes/spindles and two auxiliary axes, and the Sinumerik 828D offers a second machining channel for simultaneous machining with two tools. The update also increases the range of
Maximum Mold Inc. Acquires Mach Mold Inc.
August 21, 2017
Maximum Mold Inc. (Benton Harbor, Michigan) has acquired Mach Mold Inc. (Benton Harbor, Michigan), a custom builder of plastic molds such as thermoplastic injection molds, injection thermoset molds, compression molds and extrusion blow molds. Bill and Vicki Mach own Mach Mold, which has been in business for 36 years. The acquisition will
PSC and HydroChem Announce Agreement to Combine Companies
August 21, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PSC, a portfolio company of Littlejohn & Co. LLC, and Aquilex Holdings, LLC, owner of HydroChem and a portfolio company of Centerbridge Partners, L.P., today announced they have signed a purchase agreement whereby PSC will acquire all of the outstanding ownership interests of Aquilex, combining both PSC and HydroChem
3M Applies Its Adhesive Know-How to Improve Wearable Medical Devices
August 21, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When Joe’s heart-rate monitor kept falling off, he asked his doctor, “Isn’t there a better way to make it stick?” Thanks to 3M, there is. The company that makes everything from Post-it® Notes to structural adhesives that hold airplanes together, also makes advanced medical adhesives that
Olympic Steel Promotes Terry Rohde to Director of Operations
August 21, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Olympic Steel Inc. (Nasdaq: ZEUS), a leading national metals service center, announced that Terry Rohde has been promoted to the new position of Director of Operations. Rohde began his career at Olympic Steel in 2001, and was promoted to General Manager of the Chicago Division in 2008. As General Manager, he also oversaw
Clearlake Capital Backed Futuris Global Holdings to be Acquired by Adient
August 21, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Clearlake”) today announced a definitive agreement to sell Futuris Global Holdings LLC (“Futuris” or the “Company”) to an affiliate of Adient plc (NYSE: ADNT; “Adient”). The transaction is expected to
Westlake Chemical Corporation Announces 10% Increase in Quarterly Dividend
August 21, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) declared on Friday, August 18, 2017 a regular dividend distribution of $0.2100 per share, an increase of 10% from the $0.1906 per share in the second quarter of 2017. The dividend will be payable on September 18, 2017, to stockholders of record on September
ProAmpac Completes Acquisition of Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando
August 21, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, one of the nation’s largest flexible packaging manufacturers, today announced that is has acquired Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando from Holland’s Clondalkin Group. Specializing in converting, printing, die-cutting and slitting packaging materials, Clondalkin Flexible Packaging Orlando is an
Autos by Acronyms
August 21, 2017
Carlos Tavares is the CEO of Groupe PSA, the French company that produces Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles, the company that, just a couple weeks ago, closed on its acquisition of Opel from General Motors. Blog Post: 8/21/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Carlos Tavares is the CEO of Groupe PSA, the French
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Primary School in Kecskemét, Hungary
August 21, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in Kecskemét, Hungary, that helped revitalize the learning environment of the Corvin Mátyás primary school. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and products along with financial contributions
August 2017 Product Spotlight Slideshow: Grinding
August 21, 2017
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on a variety of grinders and abrasive machining equipment. Blog Post: 8/21/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop The slideshow above, based on our August 2017 issue’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight, features grinding and abrasive equipment for a variety of
SMK Electronics Receives ISO/TS16949 Certification for its Békéscsaba Hungary Manufacturing
August 21, 2017
BÉKÉSCSABA, Hungary--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SMK Electronics (Europe) Ltd., a division of SMK Corporation (Japan), announced today that SMK Hungary Kft, its local manufacturing facility located in Békéscsaba, Hungary, has received ISO/TS 16949 certification–the recognized worldwide quality standard for production and
Foresight Completes a Successful System Demonstration with Uniti Sweden
August 21, 2017
NESS ZIONA, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd., a leading developer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (NASDAQ and TASE: FRSX), announced today that the company has successfully completed a system demonstration performed with Uniti Sweden. The system’s capabilities were demonstrated in Sweden, under a controlled
Digital Group Force Analyzer Harvests Data
August 21, 2017
Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc.’s Digital Grip Force Kit Analyzer software and kit serves as a digital tool for safety, process, and service diagnostics.  New Product Post: 8/21/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Kitagawa-NorthTech, Inc.’s Digital Grip Force Kit Analyzer software and kit for Windows helps
Learn Moldmaking Strategies, Network at AMBA Shop Tour
August 21, 2017
Learn about total quality programs, just-in-time logistics, enhanced data sharing and instantaneous communications technologies by touring A-1 Tool Corp. on September 14. Tour A-1 Tool Corp. (Melrose Park, Illinois) with the American Mold Builders Association (AMBA) on Thursday, September 14. Members and non-members alike are welcome to see
HEIDENHAIN’s Magnetic Spindle Encoder 
August 21, 2017
HEIDENHAIN CORPORATION has improved its ERM 2200 and 2400 series of magnetic modular angle encoders to keep with the growing trend requiring “Functionally Safe” axes (an EU standard) on machines.
Metals Loading Study Supports Milwaukee Finishers' Stand Against Regulations: Then and Now
August 20, 2017
In July of this year, our NASF Report featured a major success for the surface finishing industry, the results of a 2014-2016 study of wastewater discharged to the POTWs in Milwaukee.  What follows here is the story going back 30 years, when an initial study of Milwaukee metal finishers’ discharge to the POTWs dramatically
MEDIA ADVISORY: GA-ASI Flight Test and Training Center – New Hangar Grand Opening
August 20, 2017
    WHAT: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is hosting the grand opening of its Flight Test and Training Center’s new permanent hangar at the Grand Sky Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Business Park near Grand Forks, N.D., to meet the training and testing requirements of our customers, while pursuing excellence
Generator Sets Sales Hindered by Emission Regulations 
August 20, 2017
The generator sets market has been extremely volatile since the fall of global oil prices, and emission regulations have contributed significantly to an already challenging market environment.
Dangerous Goods Symposium Set for Sept. 6-8
August 20, 2017
Labelmaster hosts 12th annual symposium for professionals involved in transportation of dangerous goods.
Google and Toyota Keynote Energy Independent Vehicle Event
August 20, 2017
The event is the world’s first that is dedicated entirely to “Energy Independent Electric Vehicles”. It is at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands September 27-28.
Say Goodbye to Oldest Boeing 747
August 20, 2017
The oldest Boeing 747 aircraft in active service may have taken her last flight.
Siemens Outlines Five Stages of Digitalization in EMO 2017 Preview
August 19, 2017
Siemens presented five stages of digitalization with end-to-end solutions from its integrated portfolio at a preview of its 2017 EMO exhibit. Blog Post: 8/19/2017 Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop The benefits of digitalization are clear, but the process of moving in that direction can be overwhelming. So many parts and pieces, from
Rocky Brands Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
August 18, 2017
NELSONVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocky Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: RCKY) today announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.11 per share of outstanding common stock, which will be paid on September 11, 2017 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 29, 2017. The declaration and payment of
Simulation Software Reduces Debugging, Improves Cycle Times
August 18, 2017
Spring Technologies will demonstrate its NCSIMUL Solutions simulation software, highlighting the NCSIMUL Machine and NCSIMUL 4CAM modules. The 2017 version of the software is designed to provide ease of use, flexibility and automation for manufacturers to move towards Industry 4.0. New features include new probing strategies, support for turning
Gardner Denver Announces Credit Agreement Amendment and Expected Reduction in Borrowing Costs
August 18, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gardner Denver Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GDI) announced that on August 17, 2017, it entered into an amendment to its existing credit agreement that repriced and extended its term loan facilities. The amendment refinanced the previously existing senior secured U.S. dollar term loan facility with a replacement $1,285.5 million
GA-ASI MQ-9B SkyGuardian Completes FAA Approved Flight
August 18, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On August 16th General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) flew a MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) from Laguna Airfield at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., through National Airspace, to its Gray Butte Flight Operations facility near Palmdale, Calif. The MQ-9B is a STANAG 4671 (NATO
Automated Selective Plating Takes Off With Safran Project
August 18, 2017
Sifco ASC has partnered with Safran on various surface finishing projects for more than 20 years, including recent work to increase wear resistance on an aircraft’s axles. Safran Landing Systems, a leading manufacturer of landing gear systems, is focused on providing solutions that are not only reliable and robust, but
Carroll Shelby’s 1964 “Secret Weapon” Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe to Return in Limited
August 18, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shelby American will finish the “secret weapon” program that Carroll Shelby envisioned for the 1964 24 Hours of Le Mans with a limited production series of big block Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupes. Six aluminum cars will be built to Shelby’s specifications for the original race car. The first in the series
Verification Software Leverages Cloud for Tool Data
August 18, 2017
CGTech and MachiningCloud have jointly announced a MachiningCloud enhancement that enables Vericut users to import tool manufacturers’ cutting parameters from MachiningCloud directly into Vericut. New Product Post: 8/18/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop CGTech and MachiningCloud have jointly announced a
CNC Broaching with a Driven Broach Head
August 18, 2017
Because of the importance of speed in the manufacturing industry, one must consider the measurement of shop time as a key factor for profitability. How long CNC machines are tied up with one part and the time each process takes to complete is evaluated constantly and plays into the pricing of products all the way down to consumers. Saving even a
Automated Grinding Cell Supports Multiple Functions
August 18, 2017
EMO 2017: ANCA will demonstrate its TXcell automated grinding cell, which integrates several manufacturing operations into a single production machine. New Product Post: 8/18/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop ANCA will demonstrate its TXcell automated grinding cell, which integrates several manufacturing
Confederate Motorcycles Unveiled the R-Code Combat Bomber, Its Most Powerful Example of the Art of
August 18, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Confederate Motorcycles, creators of the world’s most exotic motorcycles, has released the extremely limited-edition FA-13 Combat Bomber, of which only thirteen examples will be handcrafted at the company’s Birmingham headquarters. The FA-13 Combat Bomber is characterized by its 100% carved from
End Mill Material Improves Edge Strength, Sharpness, Durability
August 18, 2017
Westec 2017: YG-1 Tool offers the Only One powdered metal composition (HSS-PM60) for its end mills, designed to provide high performance in unstable and “less-than-perfect” setups. New Product Post: 8/18/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop
End Mill Material Improves Edge Strength, Sharpness, Durability
August 18, 2017
Westec 2017: YG-1 Tool offers the Only One powdered metal composition (HSS-PM60) for its end mills, designed to provide high performance in unstable and “less-than-perfect” setups. New Product Post: 8/18/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop YG-1 Tool offers the Only One powdered metal composition
Bimodal Substrate, Coating Extend Tool Life of PCBN Insert Grades
August 18, 2017
Seco Tools has expanded its family of PCBN insert grades for hard part turning. New Product Post: 8/18/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Seco Tools has expanded its family of PCBN insert grades for hard part turning. Using a bimodal substrate and nanolaminate coating process, these inserts are designed to extend tool
Three-Axis Grinder Machines Fully-Sintered Ceramics
August 18, 2017
Tratech Corp. has unveiled its Advanced Grinding System (AGS), a three-axis CNC grinding machine designed specifically for machining fully-sintered ceramics. New Product Post: 8/18/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Tratech Corp. has unveiled its Advanced Grinding System (AGS), a three-axis CNC grinding machine
Evco Plastics Announces Facility Expansion
August 18, 2017
After more than two years of design work, Evco Plastics has begun expansion at its MED facility in DeForest, Wisconsin. The 50,000-square-foot addition will more than double the size of the facility, making it 84,000 square feet. Part of the expansion includes Evco’s ISO Class 8 clean room, which will triple to 30,000 square feet. The
Heidenhain Announces New Manager to Focus on Business Development of CNC Products
August 18, 2017
Heidenhain Corp. recently announced that it has hired Gisbert Ledvon as TNC Business Development Manager in North America. With over 20 years of extensive corporate industrial machine business experience, Ledvon assumed this new position earlier this year and is responsible for growing the CNC control side of the
Rayonier Advanced Materials and Tembec Announce Antitrust Clearance from the Competition Bureau of
August 18, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. & MONTREAL, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM) (“Rayonier Advanced Materials”) and Tembec Inc. (TSX: TMB) (“Tembec”) announced today that they received clearance from the Competition Bureau of Canada (the “Competition Bureau”), without condition, of the