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Wire EDM Series Features Two Options for Surface Roughness
June 22, 2017
Global EDM Inc. introduces the Excetek VGPlus series of wire EDMs. New Product Post: 6/22/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Global EDM Inc. introduces the Excetek VGPlus series of wire EDMs. The series has a new digital power manager for improved cutting and accuracy, an HP AVR circuit for better accuracy with multiple
GKN Aerospace, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Form Additive R&D Partnership
June 22, 2017
GKN Aerospace and the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) have signed a five-year research agreement focused on additive manufacturing. Utilizing the DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL, this $17.8 million cooperative research and development agreement will focus on additive manufacturing
ZapGo Ltd to Begin Large-Scale Production of Carbon-Ion Cells, Signs Manufacturing Agreement with
June 22, 2017
OXFORD, England & CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ZapGo Ltd (Zap&Go), developer of Carbon-Ion (C-Ion) cells, a fast-charging and safe alternative to lithium batteries, is on course to begin manufacturing commercial quantities of its next-generation cells. The company has concluded a collaborative partnership agreement with Li-Fun
Sea-Land Chemical Company Announces Partnership with Lockhart Chemical Company
June 22, 2017
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Effective July 17, 2017, Sea-Land Chemical Company would like to announce that we are now an authorized distributor for Lockhart Chemical Company and their line of branded products in North America. Under this agreement, Sea-Land will represent the EZ Mulz™, Counter Rust™, Lubristay™,
Arconic Foundation Renews Support for Women in Manufacturing ® (WiM) 2017 Virtual Learning Series
June 22, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Women in Manufacturing® (WiM) announced today that its Virtual Learning Series will continue into 2017 thanks to renewed support from Arconic Foundation. The series, launched in 2016 with Arconic Foundation’s support, produces six bimonthly webinars focused on a variety of industry-related topics. Each webinar
Punch Powertrain Solar Team Unveils Its Entry For Bridgestone World Solar Challenge
June 22, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Punch Powertrain Solar Team, comprised of engineering students from the University of Leuven in Belgium, unveiled its entry for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, which will take place in Australia from October 8 to 15, 2017. The car - Punch 2 - was presented at an official ceremony for the press on June
Optomec Announces NASA Award for Adaptive Laser Sintering System
June 22, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics and 3D printed metals, today announced that the company was awarded a NASA SBIR contract for the further development of an Adaptive Laser Sintering System (ALSS) The success of this endeavor will
UEC Shows Latest Russian Civil Aero Engines at Paris Air Show
June 22, 2017
MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russian United Engine Corporation (UEC), specialising in development, serial production, service and support of engines for civil and military aviation, space programmes and navy, as well oil and gas industry and power generation, presents the modern Russian commercial aero engines at Paris Air Show 2017 and holds talks
Siemens Provides University of South Carolina with Technology Grant Valued at $628 Million
June 22, 2017
COLUMBIA, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Siemens and the University of South Carolina announced today an in-kind grant of Siemens hardware and software with a commercial value of $628 million. As part of this grant, Siemens’ product lifecycle management (PLM) software will be used in USC’s College of Engineering and Computing, and in
Manheim Louisville Named 2016 Top Performing Automobile Auction by Fiserv
June 22, 2017
BROOKFIELD, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today named Manheim Louisville of Clarksville, Indiana, the top performing automobile auction of 2016. Manheim Louisville was a strong performer throughout the year, both in terms of sales effectiveness and
Lynx Equity is Pleased to Announce the Acquisition of Seattle-Based G&W Commercial Interiors
June 22, 2017
TORONTO & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Lynx Equity is pleased to announce the acquisition of Seattle-based G&W Commercial Interiors, a provider of commercial flooring and related services across the Pacific Northwest. For the past seventeen years, G&W has provided best in class service to its customers by maintaining a roster of
Boyd Corp’s Thermal Division, Aavid, Introduces Revolutionary Online Thermal Design Tool
June 22, 2017
PLEASANTON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aavid, Boyd Corporation’s thermal product division, announced the launch of the Aavid Genie, a new web application that allows engineers, including those with limited thermal management experience, to design effective, manufacturable heat sinks in minutes. The online design tool is a virtual thermal
Trinseo Announces Increase to Quarterly Dividend and New Share Repurchase Program
June 22, 2017
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the Company to increase its quarterly dividend to $0.36 per share, a 20 percent increase. The dividend will be a cash distribution payable
Ryder Named to Food Logistics’ Top Green Providers List for 2017
June 22, 2017
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has been named one of the “Top Green Providers” by Food Logistics. Food Logistics’ annual “Top Green Providers”
ViewScan 4: See How the ST PerfectView Software Simplifies Microfilm Scanning
June 22, 2017
NORTHBROOK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ST Imaging, a leader in the micrographic conversion industry, continues to set the standard of how people work with their microfilm collection. This week, the fifth generation digital microfilm scanner and fourth generation ViewScan will make its debut, the ViewScan 4. Attendees of the 2017 American Library
FlexView: Affordable Microfilm Conversion Has Arrived
June 22, 2017
BOISE, Idaho--(BUSINESS WIRE)--nextScan and ST Imaging, both divisions of Digital Check Corp. and leaders in micrographics conversion products, have combined their technologies to create a low cost production microfilm scanner. This scanner, the FlexView, will debut at the 2017 American Library Association Annual Conference (ALA) in Chicago, June
Would James Bond Wear Them?
June 22, 2017
This is a car. Blog Post: 6/22/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. This is a car. But not just any car. It is the Q by Aston Martin Vanquish S Red Arrows edition. This is a shoe. But not just any shoe. It is the Aston Martin x Hogan luxury sneaker. There are 10 Vanquish S Red Arrows being built. There are 3,000 pairs
CORRECTING and REPLACING: Dassault Systèmes Partners with AVIC to Found a Sino-French Industry
June 22, 2017
LE BOURGET, France & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: Dassault Systèmes Partners with AVIC to Found a Sino-French Industry Joint Innovation Center Center will comprehensively introduce advanced digital technologies across the
Keurig to Produce Recyclable K-cup Pods in Canada by End of 2018
June 22, 2017
Push to make pods recyclable to ramp up in Canada. In its Sustainability Report, Keurig Green Mountain announced that it’s targeting a new recyclability milestone: 100% of K-Cup pods in Canada will be produced in a recyclable format by the end of 2018. In addition, Keurig reiterated its sustainability goal that 100% of its K-Cup pods are
Dassault Systèmes Partners with AVIC to Found a Sino-French Industry Joint Innovation Center
June 22, 2017
LE BOURGET, France & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) today announced the signing of a contract to establish a Sino-French Industry Joint Innovation Center that will operate across the complex system lifecycle specific to the aviation industry and its entire
Amerimold 2017: Multitudes of Metalworking Materials and Machines
June 22, 2017
Amerimold proved once again that it is THE event for moldmaking. Amerimold proved once again that it is THE event for moldmaking. Whatever aisle one ventured down during Amerimold on June 14-15 in Chicago, displays of cutting tools, machine tools, mold materials and components, EDM supplies and so much more filled the senses. Attendees commented
AquaBlue™ Floor Cleaner and Degreaser 
June 22, 2017
AquaBlue by Madison Chemical is an alkaline detergent for general floor cleaning. 
BizVibe’s Top 10 Wool Producing States in India
June 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Wool producing in India has had a long history of being one of the major sectors for the country’s prominent textile and apparel industry since the 1870s. Today, India is one of the world’s largest wool producing countries with its woollen products ranging from textile intermediaries to finished textiles. In
Celanese Announces Vinyl Acetate-based Emulsions Price Increase
June 21, 2017
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, and a global leader in vinyl acetate ethylene (VAE) emulsions, announced today it will increase the price of vinyl acetate-based emulsions sold in Asia (outside of China) by $80/MT effective June 21, 2017, or as contracts
Ford Becomes No. 2 Non-Premium Brand in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study; Ford’s Best
June 21, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford has jumped to No. 2 of all non-premium brands in J.D. Power’s 2017 Initial Quality Study – the brand’s best-ever ranking in the annual study now in its 31st year. The Ford brand improved to 86 problems per 100 vehicles from 102 in 2016. This improvement helped Ford tie for fourth among all
Nordson SEALANT EQUIPMENT Introduces a Comprehensive New Range of Products That Drive Customer
June 21, 2017
PLYMOUTH, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN), a leading supplier of precision technologies for ambient temperature material dispensing, announces the addition of an extensive lineup of new meter mix and dispense solutions through its Nordson SEALANT EQUIPMENT division. These new offerings broaden the solution portfolio of
CACI Issues Guidance for Its Fiscal Year 2018
June 21, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI), a leading information solutions and services provider to the federal government, issued its guidance for its Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18) which begins July 1, 2017, and reiterated its Fiscal Year 2017 (FY17) guidance. Commentary Ken Asbury, CACI’s President and CEO said,
GA-ASI President Dave Alexander Addresses UAV Group at Paris Air Show
June 21, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PARIS AIR SHOW – Today General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) president David R. Alexander issued the following statement at the Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) Conference during the Paris International Air Show: GA-ASI applauds the FAA’s effort to work with industry through the recently formed
GE and Its JV Partners Receive More Than $31 Billion in Orders/Commitments at 2017 Paris Air Show
June 21, 2017
LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Aviation and its joint venture companies, led by CFM International*, announced more than $31 billion (USD) in orders and commitments at this week's Paris Air Show. The orders and commitments included more than 1,700 GE and CFM engines as well as a full suite of TrueChoice™ engine maintenance
REV Group Ambulance Division Expands Market Partnership with Kolaja Fire Equipment Sales in Western
June 21, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REV Group, a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, has expanded its market partnership with Kolaja Fire Equipment Sales, an emergency vehicle dealership located in Union City, Pennsylvania. Kolaja will now provide sales and service in the
REV RV Group Introduces American Coach Class B Motorhome
June 21, 2017
DECATUR, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services, today announced the Recreation Group is launching a new Class B offering in its legacy RV brand line-up, introducing its first-ever RV Class B diesel motorhome — the
Die-Sinking EDM Features Low Energy Consumption
June 21, 2017
Available from GF Machining Solutions, the AgiesCharmilles Form 20 EDM features Intelligent Power Generator (IPG) technology that gives it low energy consumption levels (3.7 kW/hr. at full power). New Product Post: 6/21/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Available from GF Machining Solutions, the AgiesCharmilles Form 20
Aimed at Bringing Open-Source Farming to Consumers, Cool Idea! Award Grant Helps FarmBot Maintain
June 21, 2017
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In this age of non-GMO, home-grown and fully traceable produce, backyard food gardening is on the rise. FarmBot hopes to capitalize on this trend with a first-of-its-kind, open-source, CNC small-scale farming machine. FarmBot gives individuals the power to create a digital garden using a desktop, laptop, tablet
The B’laster Corporation Expands Its Presence in Canada
June 21, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The B’laster Corporation announced today an expanded presence in Canada by adding to their retail presence there and entering the country’s industrial market for the first time. Since 1957, B’laster has delivered professional-grade penetrants, lubricants, rust inhibitors and a full line of specialty
B’laster Products Now Available in Mexico
June 21, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The B’laster Corporation, the makers of the #1-selling penetrant, PB B’laster, announced today that two of their most popular products are now available in Mexico. Consumers in Mexico can purchase the Original PB B’laster Penetrant and B’laster Pro-Grade PB-50 Multi-Purpose Lubricant at their
Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit Summit 2017
June 21, 2017
The show includes OEM case studies, materials focused presentations, interactive panel discussions and cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. The 6th annual Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Detroit Summit 2017 is August 22-24 in Michigan.  The show includes OEM case studies, materials focused presentations, interactive panel
SPEEDO USA Announces 2017 Roster Ahead of National and World Championships
June 21, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SPEEDO USA, a division of PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), today announced their 2017 roster of elite swimmers in advance of the upcoming national and world championship swimming competitions. Anchored by returning veterans Nathan Adrian, Missy Franklin, Conor Dwyer, Cullen Jones and Elizabeth Beisel, Team Speedo USA welcomes
Dow and 1QBit Announce Collaboration Agreement on Quantum Computing
June 21, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and 1QB Information Technologies (1QBit) announced today a collaboration agreement to develop quantum computing tools for the chemicals and materials science technology spaces. By combining Dow’s unique innovation capabilities with 1QBit’s leading expertise in
Owens Corning Announces Commencement of Cash Tender Offers for Certain of its Outstanding Notes
June 21, 2017
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning (NYSE:OC) today announced that it is commencing cash tender offers (the “Tender Offers”) for any and all of its outstanding 9.000% Senior Notes due 2019 (the “2019 Notes”) and a portion of its 7.000% Senior Notes due 2036 (the “2036 Notes,” and together with the 2019
Ecolab Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States
June 21, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that protect people and vital resources, was recognized by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, as one of the most community-minded companies in the U.S. The 2017 Civic 50 list,
Windsor Windows & Doors featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Iowa Speedway
June 21, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will partner with Windsor Windows & Doors, a Woodgrain Millwork Company, to feature Windsor as the primary sponsor on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet race car driven by William Byron at Iowa
TEDA: Embracing Smart Manufacturing for Its Auto Industry
June 21, 2017
TIANJIN, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--China’s car boom has only just begun, but already there are big plans to move auto manufacturing up the value chain as part of the government’s "Made in China 2025" initiative – a bid to avoid being squeezed by lower cost countries on one side and high-end manufacturers on the other. With that in
GE Additive and Oerlikon Sign MoU for Additive Manufacturing Collaboration
June 21, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Additive (NYSE: GE), Concept Laser and Arcam AB have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Oerlikon of Switzerland to collaborate on accelerating the industrialization of additive manufacturing. The agreement includes the provision of additive machines and services to Oerlikon, while Oerlikon becomes a preferred
Fred Johnson of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Receives DFMA Supporter of the Year at the 2017 Boothroyd
June 21, 2017
WAKEFIELD, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The “Distinguished DFMA Supporter of the Year” award, offered annually at the Boothroyd Dewhurst International Forum on Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA®), was given this year to Fred Johnson, senior technical cost engineer at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. The 2017 Forum was held in
Harris Corporation Delivers Advanced Weather Satellite Instrument to South Korea
June 21, 2017
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has delivered an advanced digital weather satellite instrument to the Korea Aerospace Research Institute that will help forecasters safeguard people in the region from typhoons and other severe weather. The Harris-built Advanced Meteorological Imager, or AMI, will be integrated into
Rockwell Collins' Kelly Ortberg Named a Highest Rated CEO by Glassdoor
June 21, 2017
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins’ Chairman, President and CEO Kelly Ortberg has won a Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award recognizing the 100 Highest Rated CEOs in large U.S. companies for 2017. Glassdoor, one of the world’s largest and fastest growing job sites, released its annual report honoring the Highest
5th Edition of the Puerto Rico Investment Summit, Scheduled for October 2017
June 21, 2017
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 5th edition of the Puerto Rico Investment Summit will be held on October 9 and 10, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan. This Summit is the Caribbean’s premier investor’s conference and is the most important event to learn about Puerto Rico’s tax incentives program (Act
OSI Systems Awarded $23 Million Contract to Provide RTT Explosive Detection Systems
June 21, 2017
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Security division has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $23 million from a major European airport group to provide multiple units of its RTT® 110 (Real Time Tomography) Explosive Detection Systems. OSI Systems’ Chairman and CEO,
Orbital ATK Validates ShotFinder Acoustic Warning System on Fixed-Wing Aircraft
June 21, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it has completed testing and characterization of its ShotFinder Acoustic Hostile-Fire Indication System on a fixed-wing aircraft. The ShotFinder system, installed on a Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft configured for intelligence,
AerCap and Primera Air Announce Lease Agreement for Two Airbus A321LR Aircraft
June 21, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) and Primera Air today announced the signing of a lease agreement for two Airbus A321LR aircraft. The agreement was sealed at a signing ceremony during the Paris Air Show. The deal signifies ‘firsts’ for both companies, as this is the first aircraft of its