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End Mill for High-Feed Milling in Hardened Steels
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Seco Tools has released a new solid carbide end mill designed to boost metal removal rates and extend tool life.
ER Clamp Available in More Big Plus Taper
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Big Kaiser’s Mega ER grip is designed for high clamping force, concentricity, rigidity and balance at high spindle speeds.
Emuge, Open Mind Technologies Formalize Partnership
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]The two companies have a history of collaboration.
Doosan Partners with 5ME to Offer Cryogenic Machining Options
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Doosan will sponsor an open house event at 5ME’s Michigan tech center later in 2017 to demonstrate cryogenic machining on its machine tools.
Hiring, Training and Supporting the Workforce in School and on the Job
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Virginia’s Rolls-Royce Crosspointe plant shares its strategies for attracting, hiring and supporting its workers, while Danville Community College excels with its integrated machining education model.
Additive Manufacturing Simulation Offers Virtual Experimentation
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]CGTech says that Vericut 8.1, which will be available early in the fall, adds the ability to identify potential problems that can occur when integrating additive methods.
Custom Machine-Ready Blanks Are Made to Order
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]TCI Precision Metals enables faster finish machining by eliminating material prep.
OR Laser, Heraeus to Collaborate on Metal Materials Development for AM
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]OR Laser has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Heraeus for developing powdered metal materials for additive manufacturing applications.
Amerimold 2017: Plastics Exhibitors Promoted Products, Too
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Amerimold had it all this year—or should I say it had MORE than ever before. While metalworking tools, materials and systems reigned supreme, the plastics side of the equation was also well represented.
Throwback Thursday: Testing Engineered Options for Mold Alignment
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Performance data on alignment components helps select the best treatment, improve the design and chart more precise application recommendations.
CAD/CAM Offers Five-Axis Tangent Plane Machining Optimization
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Open Mind has innovations in the hyperMILL 2017.2 and the hyperMILL Maxx machining performance package with its three modules for roughing, finishing and drilling.
SLIDESHOW: Technology Showcase, Amerimold Exhibitor Products
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Manufacturing trends are constantly changing, and in this thriving global marketplace, it's very important that you keep up with the latest processes, techniques and applications to ensure your company can be an active part of the industry. Take a look at more of the technology to be on display next week at
2017 Leadtime Leader Winner Accepts Award at Amerimold
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Graphic Tool demonstrates that size does not matter when it comes to bringing home MMT's annual Leadtime Leader Award.
Airfoil Scanning Process Yields Parametric Model
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Exact Metrology details the steps to a successful airfoil evaluation.
Company Growth, Partnerships Featured at Haimer Open House
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Haimer's annual open house at its U.S. headquarters in Villa Park, Illinois, gave attendees a taste of German hospitality and a look at how the family-owned company is expanding for the future.
SLIDESHOW: Amerimold Technology Showcase
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]We’re in the home stretch! Amerimold 2017 opens this week, and promises to be exciting, motivating and, of course, loaded with opportunities to learn, make connections and have fun with mold-industry colleagues.
SLIDESHOW: The Final Countdown to Amerimold
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]It’s Amerimold Eve! Our exhibitors are assembling and putting final touches on their booth displays today and there are so many new companies – plus familiar companies who have something new to show attendees. Amerimold 2017 is not to be missed.
MC Machinery Systems Officially Opens New Headquarters
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Last week, MC Machinery Systems Inc. officially opened its new, larger headquarters in Elk Grove Village and here's a slideshow of some of the notable features there.
Amerimold 2017: Multitudes of Metalworking Materials and Machines
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Amerimold proved once again that it is THE event for moldmaking.
CAM Offers Integrated Suite for Five-Axis Machines
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]TruePath software package offers an integrated suite of post processing, verification and optimization tools dedicated to five-axis machining centers.
Technology Showcase: Machining, AM and Software
July 19, 2017
[unable to retrieve full-text content]With Amerimold in our rear-view mirror for the time being, there are still several new products that have been released, or will be soon, to bring to MMT readers’ attention.
Honeywell Salisbury™ Premium Light Weight Lift Front Hood and Face Shields Offer Safety, Comfort,
July 19, 2017
The new Honeywell Salisbury™ Premium Light Weight Lift Front Hood and Face Shields deliver industry-leading comfort and safety on the job — and CE certification.
The Fiber Composite Market: A Land of Opportunities
July 19, 2017
It is easy to look at an industry like composites and quickly dismiss it as slow-moving and of no real interest to you or your company, but the chances are you would be wrong.
9 Google Search Tips Only Power Users Know About 
July 19, 2017
Did you know there are special words and characters you can add to your search to get even better results?
BizVibe Announces Their List of the Top 5 Wool Producing States in the US
July 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wool is finally making a comeback in the United States. After years of decline because of shifting preferences and price sensitivity in America’s flourishing textile and apparel industry, the US wool industry is looking promising once again. According to recent figures attained by BizVibe, the wool industry in the US
NIKE, Inc. Announces Monique Matheson as New EVP, Global Human Resources
July 18, 2017
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today announced Monique Matheson will become Nike’s EVP, Global Human Resources. Matheson will succeed David Ayre, who will retire from Nike after more than ten years leading the company’s Human Resources function. Matheson, a 19-year veteran of Nike, most recently served as VP,
Columbus McKinnon Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2018 Conference Call and Webcast
July 18, 2017
AMHERST, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Columbus McKinnon Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCO), a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, technologies and services, announced that it will release its first quarter fiscal year 2018 results before the markets open on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. The Company will host a conference call
Julie A. Lagacy Named to RPM Board of Directors; Robert A. Livingston Nominated to Join RPM Board in
July 18, 2017
MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced that it has appointed Julie A. Lagacy to its board of directors effective immediately, and has nominated Robert A. Livingston as a director candidate for election to the board at RPM’s annual stockholders’ meeting on October 5, 2017. Lagacy is vice
Myers Industries Announces Reporting Date and Conference Call for 2017 Second Quarter Results
July 18, 2017
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE) today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 before the market opens. The Company will host a conference call the same day at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to review its performance. Investors and analysts may
Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. Announces Completion of Debt Refinancing
July 18, 2017
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Global Brass and Copper Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BRSS) (“GBC” or the “Company”) closed the amendment and repricing of its long term debt (the “Term Loan B Credit Agreement”) agreement and amendment of the Asset Based Revolving Credit (the “ABL Facility”).
Horizon Global Announces Date for Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Release
July 18, 2017
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global (NYSE: HZN) announced today that it will host a conference call regarding second quarter 2017 earnings on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be hosted by Horizon Global President and Chief Executive Officer A. Mark Zeffiro. Participants in the call are asked to
VSE Corporation Receives $46.2M in New Awards
July 18, 2017
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VSE Corporation (NASDAQ: VSEC) reported today several recent awards to our Federal Services Group totaling approximately $46.2 million. The awards include: U.S. Army Reserve Recompete Award A Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Task Order under its Rapid Response Third Generation (R2-3G) prime contract to continue providing
Milacron’s Mold-Masters Hot Runner Product Brand Completes Significant Expansion at China
July 18, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Milacron Holdings Corp. (NYSE:MCRN), a leading industrial technology company serving the plastics processing industry is proud to announce the completion of an 88,000 ft2 (8,200 m2) expansion in Kunshan City, Jiangsu, China to their hot runner and control systems manufacturing facility and a 26,000 ft2 (2,500 m2)
ECCO (Electronic Connector Co.) now fully qualified to assemble Mil-Std D38999 connectors from
July 18, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ECCO (Electronic Connector Co.) a leading interconnect solutions provider, announced that it has received approval by the DLA (Defense Logistics Agency) & Aero Conesys to build military standard series III in the D38999 family of electronic connectors. Located in Chicago, Illinois, ECCO is an authorized partner of
Astro Pak’s Patrick Banes Appointed as Chairman of ASME BPE Surface Finish Subcommittee
July 18, 2017
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Patrick Banes, Northeast Technical Sales Manager for Astro Pak, has been named chairman of the ASME BPE Surface Finish Subcommittee. The ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) is a global multidisciplinary professional organization that creates standards and conducts research and development as well as
Smithers Viscient Names Larry Brewer North American Technical Director, Adds Glen (Gus) Zieske as
July 18, 2017
WAREHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Viscient, a global contract research organization (CRO), has promoted Larry Brewer to the role of North American Technical Director and named Glen (Gus) Zieske to succeed Brewer as the company’s Director of Avian and Wildlife Toxicology. Zieske will be based in the company’s Snow Camp, North
TetraVue Appoints Silicon Valley Technology Veterans Hal Zarem as CEO and Bruce McWilliams as
July 18, 2017
VISTA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TetraVue, the leader in high definition 4D LIDAR technology, today announced the appointment of Dr. Hal Zarem to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Dr. Bruce McWilliams as Chairman of the Board. Zarem and McWilliams will play key leadership roles in bringing TetraVue’s groundbreaking 4D LIDAR
Romeo Power Introduces First Lithium-Ion Battery Pack Adaptable for Any Electric Forklift Make or
July 18, 2017
VERNON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Romeo Power, the energy storage technology company founded by top engineers and designers from SpaceX, Tesla, Samsung and Amazon, today introduced THUNDER PACK™- C, the first lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery pack designed to be adapted for any electric forklift make or model. Like its predecessor, the THUNDER PACK
Products Finishing Co-Sponsors Powder Coating and Curing Processes Seminar
July 18, 2017
Held Sept. 26-27 in Atlanta, Georgia, the Powder Coating and Curing Processes Seminar offers classroom instruction and hands-on demos for powder coating best practices. News Post: 7/18/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Join Products Finishing magazine and CCAI for the Powder Coating and Curing Processes Seminar Sept.
FLEXcon Announces Two New Highly-Conformable Cast Vinyl Products for Heavy Equipment Labeling and
July 18, 2017
SPENCER, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FLEXcon, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today announced the availability of FLEXcon® DPM® Cast White Opaque Sheet (CWOS) and Cast White Sheet (CWS) for heavy equipment labeling, permanent outdoor signage applications, and more. These 2.0 mil highly-conformable cast vinyls are coated with a
Axalta and TAFE NSW Celebrate Inaugural Training Graduation in Australia
July 18, 2017
SYDNEY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, celebrates the success of its partnership with educational institute TAFE New South Wales, with the graduation of its inaugural program’s first students. TAFE, or Technical and Further Education, is Australia’s leading
Accuride Launches ProFinish™ Steel Wheel Refinishing
July 18, 2017
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today announced the introduction of its ProFinish™ steel wheel refinishing service for the North American commercial vehicle aftermarket. Now in full operation, ProFinish
Doosan Partners with 5ME to Offer Cryogenic Machining Options
July 18, 2017
5ME and Doosan Machine Tools America have partnered to showcase the advantages of cryogenic machining, including faster processing, longer tool life, increased part quality and lower environmental impact. As a result of a partnership agreement, 5ME says, Doosan will offer 5ME’s cryogenic machining technology as an option on a variety of its
How Bond Type Affects Production Grinding
July 18, 2017
To optimize performance, proper grinding wheel selection is imperative. Here's an article that provides an overview of the different abrasive product bond types, the benefits of each, and their typical applications. Columns Post: 7/18/2017 Chris Felix Senior Editor, Production Machining The emergence of new, difficult-to-machine materials has led
Fuji Electric Introduces Spool Type Ultrasonic Flow Meter in Americas
July 18, 2017
EDISON, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fuji Electric Corp. of America (FEA) has announced that they have developed a new Spool Type Ultrasonic Flow Meter (FST) that utilizes wetted sensors to achieve precision accuracy, resulting in reduced energy consumption and costs. The flow meter is low maintenance and easy to use, with an accessible front panel and
Garmin® introduces industry-first, all-in-one portable ADS-B and SiriusXM Aviation receiver
July 18, 2017
OLATHE, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced the GDL 52/51, a series of portable receivers that are capable of receiving Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) traffic and weather, as well as SiriusXM Aviation weather1 and audio for display and control on select
Sotheby’s Auction of Moon Bag Should Not Be Legal
July 18, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For All Moonkind, Inc. (www.forallmoonkind.org) today announced that Co-Founder and space lawyer, Michelle Hanlon, will present the nonprofit organization’s plan to obtain United Nations protection of the six Apollo Lunar Landing Sites and related artifacts at the Starship Congress 2017 in Monterey, California
Applied DNA Expands Long-Term CertainT™ Agreement with Loftex Home for Towels
July 18, 2017
STONY BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“Applied DNA,” “the Company,” NASDAQ: APDN), has signed a new multi-year, exclusive license agreement with Loftex Home, LLC, a well respected manufacturer of high-quality towels and home textiles. Under a prior agreement announced in March 2017, Applied DNA
Navigant Research Expects Introductions of Highly Automated Light Duty Vehicles to Begin in 2020
July 18, 2017
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes regional markets for light duty passenger vehicles (LDVs) and medium or heavy duty commercial vehicles with highly automated driving capability, providing forecasts for global market sales through 2035. Automated driving technology continues to advance in capability, and
Littelfuse Raises Guidance for Second Quarter
July 18, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc. (NASDAQ:LFUS) today announced revised guidance for the second quarter of 2017: Sales for the second quarter are now expected to be in the range of $312 million to $314 million, compared to previous guidance of $301 to $311 million. GAAP diluted earnings per share guidance range for the second quarter is