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Two-Speed Belt Grinder Offers Grinding Flexibility
August 24, 2017
Palmgren’s two-speed belt grinders provide flexibility for applications ranging from roughing to intermediate grinding and from blending to final finishing. New Product Post: 8/24/2017 Edited by Kyle Stone Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Palmgren Steel Products, Inc.'s two-speed belt grinders provide flexibility for applications
Agilent Technologies to Present at Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference
August 24, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced the following webcast for the investment community: Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference Grand Hyatt Hotel, New York City Tuesday, September 12, at 2:05 p.m. EDT Mark Doak, President, Agilent’s CrossLab Group A link to the webcast will be
Avista Pharma Solutions Completes Expansion of Analytical Laboratories At Durham Headquarters
August 24, 2017
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. (“Avista Pharma”) has announced that the expansion and upgrades to the Analytical Laboratories at its Durham, North Carolina facility are now complete. These enhancements will enable the company to significantly increase its capacity with a comprehensive range of capabilities
Axalta Introduces New Architectural Shade to Alesta AR500 Product Line
August 24, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, expands its Alesta® AR500 powder coating offering with new shade, RAL 9006. The latest addition delivers exceptional beauty and meets the strictest performance standards of the architectural industry. RAL 9006 is a premium
Battelle’s DroneDefender™ Joins Forces with Dedrone
August 24, 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Battelle’s DroneDefender™ defeats drones. Dedrone’s platform alerts to the presence of rogue and unauthorized drones in protected airspace. The two market-leading companies announced today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will explore ways to create an end-to-end solution
Glass-Filled Nylon 6 & PBT in Two-Part Top Steering Wheel Column Module
August 24, 2017
Three BASF materials form integrated component design for BMW 3 to 7 series with rear-wheel drive. The new BMW 3 to 7 series of vehicles with rear-wheel drive from the BMW Group features a nylon 6 and two PBT resins from BASF, Florham Park, N.J., in the top column module that connects the steering wheel with the control unit, making it about
New ASTM Standard Expected to Boost PP Piping Systems
August 24, 2017
Borealis’ PP random copolymer showing up in the first North American plumbing and industrial PP piping projects. From small plumbing installations to large industrial pipe systems, an innovative PP random copolymer with improved temperature resistance from Austria’s Borealis Group (U.S. office in Port Murray, N.J.) is expected to get a
DuPont & Kurz Collaboration Yields Golden or Metallized Effects
August 24, 2017
The development involved a foil that offers excellent adhesion to Surlyn ionomer. A collaborative R&D effort between DuPont Performance Materials, Wilmington, Del. and the Kurz Transfer Products LP (U.S. office in Charlotte, N.C.), a renowned innovator in hot stamping and cold transfer technology, has led to the “beautifying” of
Is Micro Molding Hot?
August 24, 2017
It seems to be, at least if it’s done right, earning MTD Micro Molding attention from Inc. magazine. Exhibit A: MTD Micro Molding, Charlton, Mass., a long-time leader in medical micromolding, just announced that it made the “Inc. 5000” list of America’s fastest-growing companies—for the second time. MTD Micro Molding
Six-Edge Turning Inserts Designed for Small-Diameter Applications
August 24, 2017
Westec 2017: Carmex presents new products in its Swiss-Line, Tiny Tools and Mini Tools series, including the G6 six-edge turning insert. New Product Post: 8/24/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Carmex presents new products in its Swiss-Line, Tiny Tools and Mini Tools series, including the G6 six-edge turning
Domtar Inaugurates Its Second Generating Unit at Windsor Mill
August 24, 2017
WINDSOR, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar is proud to inaugurate its second generating unit with a power output of 18 MW at its Windsor (Quebec) Mill. The start-up of its second generating unit, built for $36 million, will improve the energy efficiency of the mill produced from renewable resources while reducing production costs. In 2001, the Domtar
KEEN, Inc. Gets in Step with Centric PLM
August 24, 2017
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KEEN, Inc. (KEEN), the Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer and retailer of shoes, sandals, boots, bags and apparel, has selected Centric Software to provide its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Centric Software is the leading PLM solution for fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor and consumer
Sea-Land Chemical Co. Appoints Jennifer Altstadt to Chief Operating Officer
August 24, 2017
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sea-Land Chemical Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Altstadt to Chief Operating Officer. In her new leadership role, Altstadt will be responsible for overseeing all departments and the daily operations of the company and will report to the President. Altstadt joined Sea-Land in 2015 as the
Intel Editorial: When Will You Be Ready to Get in a Driverless Car?
August 24, 2017
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following is an opinion editorial provided by Jack Weast, a senior principal engineer and the chief systems architect for Intel’s Autonomous Driving Group. We are really close to perfecting the technology for self-driving cars. But our driverless future won’t go anywhere if people don’t
Romeo Power Closes $30 Million Seed Financing; Ramps Battery Pack Production for EVs and Stationary
August 24, 2017
VERNON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Romeo Power, the energy storage technology company founded by top engineers and designers from SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Amazon and Samsung, today announced $30 million in seed financing. The announcement comes as Romeo Power finalizes the installation of a fully automated 113,000 square-foot manufacturing facility near
Drone World Expo to Offer over 40 Educational Sessions; Topics Include the Use of Drones in
August 24, 2017
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The commercial drone industry can provide business solutions to a variety of industries, which is why Drone World Expo is bringing over 40 educational sessions to the San Jose Convention Center on October 3-4, 2017. Industry experts and thought leaders will lead seminars on everything drones can do for businesses,
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