Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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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
The Valence Group Issues Fairness Opinion to SK Capital in Connection with Archroma
August 18, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Valence Group has provided a fairness opinion to SK Capital Partners, LP in connection with its recapitalization of Archroma, including investments made by various affiliates of SK Capital. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About SK Capital SK Capital is a private investment firm focused on the specialty
Yamaha Marine Group President Ben Speciale to Testify at U.S. Senate Field Hearing Prior to 2017
August 18, 2017
SOLDOTNA, Alaska--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Marine Group President Ben Speciale will testify at a U.S. Senate field hearing held by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at Kenai Peninsula College in Soldotna, Alaska from 1:00 p.m.
Hyundai Mobis Develops Two-way Charger for EV, a Core Part for V2G "Electric Vehicles Fill Up the
August 18, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyundai Mobis (KRX:012330) announced on August 17th that it became the first in Korea to develop the Bi-directional On Board Charger (OBC) for electric vehicles, which is key to the implementation of V2G (Vehicle To Grid). V2G refers to using the idle power while plug-in environment-friendly cars, such as EV and
Towards Industrial 4.0: TEDA Is Making Chinese Manufacturing Smarter
August 18, 2017
TIANJIN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When Chinese underwater vehicle maker Deepfar became a winner of Reddot Award 2017 for its WhiteShark Max remote-controlled submarine, executives at the Tianjin industrial park where the firm is based knew their strategy was beginning to pay off. Deepfar’s submarine can dive to depths of 100m, uses image
Cloeren Completes EMO Purchase
August 18, 2017
Austria's EMO to operate as Cloeren GmbH as sheet and cast film die and feedblock makers unite. Extrusion die and feedblock manufacturer Cloeren Incorporated has completed its acquisition of Austrian die maker EMO. Cloeren, Orange, Texas, bought a 33% stake in EMO last year. Effective immediately EMO will operate as Cloeren GmbH. “The
Gosiger to Host Sixth Biennial Manufacturing Exhibition
August 18, 2017
The sixth biennial Gosigerfest is scheduled to be held at Gosiger’s campus in downtown Dayton, Ohio, September 20-21, 2017. At the time of publication, more than 1,000 are said to have registered, including decision makers, engineers, operators and suppliers, to attend the two-day manufacturing event featuring live demonstrations and
Hyosung Group Chairman Cho Hyun-joon Accelerates Growth Strategy in 'High-tech Materials, Chemicals'
August 18, 2017
SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyosung Group (KRX:004800) reported its second-quarter sales last month when Chairman Cho Hyun-joon was appointed as chief executive. Its revenue increased 0.8 percent from the same quarter of last year. As Cho has pursued a strategy to accelerate growth since taking office as CEO, its annual operating profit is
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. Announces Pricing of Senior Notes Offering
August 18, 2017
BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--H&E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: HEES) (the “Company”) today announced the pricing of $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2025 (the “Notes”) in an unregistered offering (the “Offering”). The Notes will pay interest semi-annually at a
HEICO Corporation Announces Its Largest Acquisition
August 18, 2017
MIAMI & CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HEICO Corporation (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI) announced today that its Electronic Technologies Group entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the stock of AeroAntenna Technology Inc. (“AAT”). Chatsworth, CA-based AAT is a leader in the design and production of high
PPG Foundation Donates $40,000 to NDSU Coatings and Polymeric Materials Department
August 18, 2017
Grant supports establishment of professional graduate degree and program in color technology. News Post: 8/18/2017 Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing According to PPG, this new program will complement the university's long-standing coatings and polymeric materials program that provides academic research and education focused on
Biker Summer 2017 campaign: What’s happening during Biker Summer 2017? Moto-tyres.co.uk is giving
August 18, 2017
HANOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Whether it’s a short weekend break or a long-distance tour – once again this year Moto-tyres.co.uk is asking bikers from 10 countries about their dream destinations and longest journeys as part of its “Biker Summer 2017” campaign. To ensure than nothing gets in the way of your next tour,
Tahoe Custom: Chevy’s New SUV Value Play
August 18, 2017
Although the common wisdom has it that crossovers and SUVs have limitless growth opportunities, maybe the folks at Chevrolet have discerned something that indicates that there’s still something called economic gravity. Listen to Sandor Piszar, Chevrolet Trucks marketing director: “In the past five years, the average transaction price
First Thermoplastic Composite Gearbox Housing: 30% Lighter Than Aluminum
August 18, 2017
ARRK’s lightweight injection molded construction is made with layer-optimized organic sheeting. I recently had the pleasure of interacting with the ARRK Engineering Division of Germany’s ARRK Group regarding what they claim to be the first thermoplastic composite gearbox housing with layer-optimized organic sheeting. Geared to electric
Automation Events Highlight Deburring
August 18, 2017
This tedious, costly and complex operation was one focus of two complementary, same-day events that covered virtually every aspect of industrial robotic automation. Blog Post: 8/18/2017 Matt Danford Senior Editor, Modern Machine Shop Whether they were transporting parts, building complex assemblies or serving iced cream, the robotic displays
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
SOUTH-TEC 2017 Celebrates Advancements and Workplace Inclusion in Southeast Manufacturing
August 18, 2017
Manufacturing is thriving in the southeast and manufacturers are enjoying considerable growth in a host of industries, from petrochemicals and automotive to aerospace.
Controx Solid Carbide Blades Split Semiconductors such as SMD Resistor Chips 
August 18, 2017
Controx-Neuhauser solid carbide blades are available in widths from .005” and width tolerances of .0002”.
How SCM Software Became a $13B Industry
August 18, 2017
Here are just a few reasons why modern supply chain technology is so important.
Training Drivers with Virtual Reality
August 18, 2017
Before hitting the streets in 10,000 lbs delivery trucks, new UPS drivers are testing out their skills in VR.
U.S., Canada and Mexico begin NAFTA negotiations
August 18, 2017
As talks begin to renegotiate this 23-year old trade pact, CNN's Clare Sebastian looks at both sides of the "New" NAFTA and why it matters.
Carter’s, Inc. Announces Quarterly Dividend
August 17, 2017
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Carter’s, Inc. (NYSE:CRI) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, payable on September 8, 2017, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 29, 2017. Future declarations of quarterly dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates will be
Kymeta Takes Mobile Connectivity on the Road to Support First Responders During Total Solar Eclipse
August 17, 2017
REDMOND, Wash. & GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Projected to welcome upwards of 100,000 to 500,000 visitors during the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse, the city of Greenville, S.C.’s police department is keeping its force connected with a little help from Redmond, Wash.-based Kymeta. Kymeta, the company delivering on the promise of
Girl Scouts Works with the SETI Institute to Skyrocket Girls’ Interest in STEM
August 17, 2017
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) announced new details about a five-year program called Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts. Funded by NASA’s Science Mission Directorate and led by the SETI Institute, the program offers more girls opportunities to explore careers in science,
CDB Aviation Lease Finance Delivers First of Three 737-800s to Urumqi Air
August 17, 2017
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (“CDB Aviation”), a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (“CDB Leasing”), today delivered the first of three Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Urumqi Air, a Chinese low-cost carrier based at Urumqi Diwopu International Airport.
ETAS Metal Roof & Wall Systems Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Bristol Motor Speedway
August 17, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has partnered with ETAS Metal Roof & Wall Systems (ETAS) to feature ETAS as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet driven by William Byron at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday,
National Park Service Overturns Ban on Bottled Water
August 17, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citizens Against Government Waste (CAGW) today thanked the National Park Service (NPS) for reversing its December 2011 ban on bottled water in national parks. CAGW President Tom Schatz said in a statement: “The NPS ban on bottled water was silly and illogical from its inception, particularly because the ban did