Monday, June 18, 2018
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Sulzer Mixpac Files Lawsuits Against F-System Cartridge Copiers and Gains Key Judgments
June 14, 2017
HAAG, Switzerland & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sulzer Mixpac Ltd. (Sulzer) announced today that it has taken further legal actions to protect its products from copying in China. On August 17, 2015 Sulzer filed a lawsuit in the Guangzhou IP Court in China alleging that Dongguan Cohui Industry Material Co., Ltd. of Guangdong Province, China
Dow Announces Launch of Enlist Corn in U.S. and Canada
June 14, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) will launch Enlist™ corn in the U.S. and Canada for the 2018 growing season, enabling farmers to access the premier technology to maximize yield by controlling weeds. The Company announced the news today after the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of
Kaman Extends Production of Commercial K-MAX® Helicopter
June 14, 2017
BLOOMFIELD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaman Corporation (NYSE:KAMN) announced today that its Aerosystems division will continue production of the commercial K-MAX® heavy-lift utility helicopter. The company resumed K-MAX® production in 2015 after a more than decade long hiatus with an initial commitment to build at least ten new
Citrine Informatics Awarded as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
June 14, 2017
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citrine Informatics, a chemicals and materials artificial intelligence (AI) platform, was selected among hundreds of candidates as one of the World Economic Forum’s “Technology Pioneers”, a selection of the world’s most innovative companies. The World Economic Forum’s Technology
Optimal+ Discusses Improving IoT Manufacturing Infrastructure at GSA Silicon Summit
June 14, 2017
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimal+ CTO Michael Schuldenfrei joins fellow speakers: IBM Director Electronics Industry Christophe Begue, NVIDIA VP Product Engineering David Greenlaw and Moderator, Bristlecone President and CEO Irfan Khan at the GSA Silicon Summit on June 14 to discuss refining the IoT ecosystem. The panel will present
Improving the Accord
June 14, 2017
Although there is clearly a penchant for crossovers in the U.S. market, not all cars are finding direly diminished sales. Blog Post: 6/14/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Although there is clearly a penchant for crossovers in the U.S. market, not all cars are finding direly diminished sales. Through May, according
Data-Driven Manufacturing: Retrofit Your Machines
June 14, 2017
The Fraunhofer Institute has developed a retrofit solution to upgrade production systems with network capability to enable users of older machines to reap the benefits of data-driven manufacturing. Blog Post: 6/14/2017 Barbara Schulz European Correspondent, Gardner Business Media Many shops today have a variety of newer and older CNC machines, and
Norsk Titanium & Mecachrome Establish 21st Century Additive Manufacturing Supply Chain Solutions
June 14, 2017
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, a world leader in additive manufactured titanium components, announced today that they have established an industrial scale supply chain capable of delivering high quality low-cost additive manufactured aerospace structural components. As part of a Long Term Agreement (LTA) signed last year with
GBI: Moldmaking for May 2017 - 58.3
June 14, 2017
The industry records its best reading in at least five years.Blog Post: 6/14/2017 Michael Guckes Chief Economist, Gardner Business Intelligence Registering 58.3 in May, the Gardner Business for moldmaking recorded its highest value in more than five years, driven by year-to-date figures for material prices, production and new orders. The production
Laser Welder Can Complete Mold Repairs Within Variety of Equipment
June 14, 2017
The Alpha Laser ALFlak Max laser welder from Phoenix Laser Solutions builds on the ALFlak body but adds a 9-ft. arm range and the ability to be driven into a spotting press, molding machine or a milling machine to complete repairs with the least amount of downtime possible. New Product Post: 6/14/2017
Starpharma Sells Agrochemicals Business to Agrium for $35M
June 14, 2017
MELBOURNE, Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starpharma Holdings Ltd (ASX: SPL, OTCQX: SPHRY) today announced that it has completed a transaction to sell its agrochemicals and Priostar® business (Starpharma Agrochemicals) to Agrium, Inc., (Agrium) (NYSE: AGU, TSE: AGU) for A$35 million in cash consideration. The Starpharma Agrochemical business
DuPont's New Tychem® 2000 SFR Protective Apparel Garments 
June 14, 2017
Dual protection offered for chemical and fire hazard threats.
Questions to Ask When Specifying a Frame Grabber for Machine Vision Applications 
June 14, 2017
Has standardization removed the need for frame grabbers?
Virtual Reality Data Glove 
June 14, 2017
The data gloves provide haptic feedback and sense knuckle and abduction motion of the human hand.
BizVibe: China Continues to Set the Standard for the Global Technical Textile Industry
June 13, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global technical textile industry is one of the fastest-growing segments in the global textile and apparel industry, with technical textile products experiencing increased demand worldwide. As this market continues to grow, China is expected to remain its leader and meet most of the demand from countries in the US and
Celanese Announces MIBC Price Increase in Europe
June 13, 2017
DALLAS & AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for MIBC. The price increase below will be effective immediately or as contracts otherwise allow.     Product     EUROPE EUR/Mt   MIBC    
Berry Global Group, Inc. Joins the Fortune 500
June 13, 2017
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berry Global Group, Inc. (NYSE: BERY), a leading global manufacturer and marketer of innovative engineered materials, nonwoven specialty materials and consumer packaging, today announced that it has joined the Fortune 500, Fortune Magazine’s ranking of America’s largest companies. Berry is ranked at
ProAmpac Calls for Collaboration Between Consumer Brand Owners and Packaging Suppliers
June 13, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProAmpac, one of the Nation’s largest packaging manufacturers, is calling for collaboration between brand owners and packaging companies as a strategic key to winning over and retaining retail consumers. “In today's race from concept to commercialization, packaging is often the first thing consumers
Culp Announces Results for Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2017
June 13, 2017
HIGH POINT, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Culp, Inc. (NYSE: CFI) today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended April 30, 2017. Fiscal 2017 Full Year Highlights Net sales were $309.5 million, down 1.1 percent compared with the prior year, with mattress fabric sales up 2.4 percent, a record year, and
Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Rigid Foams Market Through 2021: Technavio
June 13, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest market research report on the global rigid foams market provides an analysis on the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its growth or
Craig O. Morrison to Retire, Craig A. Rogerson Elected Chairman, CEO and President of Hexion Inc.
June 13, 2017
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) today announced the planned retirement of Craig O. Morrison, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hexion Inc. after more than twelve years of service and a distinguished career in the chemical and industrial industries. Craig A. Rogerson
Choice Terminal™ Bulk Transfer Facility Opens in Sanford, North Carolina
June 13, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Atlantic and Western Railway (ATW), a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), today announced the opening of a Choice Terminal™ bulk transload facility in Sanford, N.C. Choice Terminals are operated by G&W railroads and transfer bulk materials – such as flour, plastic pellets, propane,
EXTRUSION: Planetary Cutter Offers More Precision for Medical Tubing
June 13, 2017
A new, patent-pending traveling planetary cutter (M-TPC) from Conair, Cranberry Township, Pa., features a fully-programmable, servo-driven cutting head that reportedly cuts small-diameter medical tubing so precisely that the need for secondary, off-line tube finishing is virtually eliminated. The planetary knife spins around the circumference
Global Corrosion Inhibitors Market 2017-2021: End-user Segmentation and Forecast by Technavio
June 13, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global corrosion inhibitors market is expected to grow at a CAGR of close to 5% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Corrosion Inhibitors Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue
Axalta Coating Systems Wins Honda Supplier Award in Brazil
June 13, 2017
GUARULHOS, Brazil--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, recently received Honda Brazil’s 2016 Best Supplier award in the “Excellence in Delivery” category, which recognizes suppliers who meet every deadline throughout the year. The award not only reflects
AstroNova to Present at the 2017 Marcum MicroCap Conference
June 13, 2017
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today announced that President and CEO Gregory A. Woods and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer John P. Jordan will present at the 2017 Marcum MicroCap Conference in New York City. The presentation will begin at 10:30 a.m. (ET)
New Turning Process Can Drastically Cut Cycle Times
June 13, 2017
Sandvik Coromant’s PrimeTurning process allows turning and facing in all directions, delivering dramatic increases in high-volume production. Cycle time reductions of 50 percent or more can be achieved. If you could take a high-volume turning application and double the output, would you be willing to change your process? That’s a
Top 3 Trends Impacting the Global Automotive Roller Tappets Market Through 2021: Technavio
June 13, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest market research report on the global automotive roller tappets market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to
Safe Drive Systems Introduces World’s Most Advanced Radar System for Avoiding Traffic Accidents
June 13, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safe Drive Systems, the leading developer and distributor of advanced, active, auto safety technologies, has unveiled the world’s most sophisticated platform for avoiding chain-reaction traffic accidents. “Our new radar-enhanced RD-140 Super Premium tracks brake lights in the car ahead and also spots
Cohu to Host Corporate Access Day
June 13, 2017
POWAY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cohu, Inc. (NASDAQ: COHU), a leading supplier of semiconductor test and inspection handlers, will host a Corporate Access Day event on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the Marriott, Santa Clara, CA from 9:00 a.m. to Noon P.T. The company will be demonstrating its equipment and contactors along with unveiling new products
Protective Coatings for Fuel Elements Prevent Accidents in Nuclear Reactors
June 13, 2017
Shells can significantly reduce hydrogenation of containers where nuclear fuel is placed, extend their service life and protect reactors from explosion in case of potential accidents. A sample of the titanium nitride-based coating. (Photo: Tomsk Polytechnic University) Research done by a team from the general physics department at
Henkel Partners with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Alfa Romeo Giulia Luxury Vehicle
June 13, 2017
Henkel and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) are set to discuss close cooperation in the development of ground-breaking new treatment processes applied to the latest version of the Alfa Romeo Giulia luxury vehicle. News Post: 6/13/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Included in the collaboration is Henkel’s
Domtar Receives Innovative Technology Designation from Vizient, Inc. for Attends Supersorb®
June 13, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) today announced that its Attends Supersorb® Complete Premium Underpad has received Innovative Technology designation from Vizient, Inc. the largest member-driven health care performance improvement company in the country. Vizient’s Innovative Technology designation
RPM to Webcast Presentation at Vertical Research Partners Global Materials Conference
June 13, 2017
MEDINA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) announced today that Barry M. Slifstein, vice president – investor relations, will present at the Vertical Research Partners Global Materials Conference in Westbrook, Conn., on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 2:50 p.m. ET. The presentation will focus on RPM's growth strategy;
Iconic 1958 Chevrolet Impala from the Film “American Graffiti” Hits the Road with Axalta this
June 13, 2017
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, partners with three-time NASCAR® Cup champion crew chief and 2018 NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee, Ray Evernham to display the beloved 1958 Chevrolet Impala from the movie, American Graffiti at select automotive shows
Trinseo Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Synthetic Rubber Production
June 13, 2017
HORGEN, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), the global materials solution provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, today is celebrating 80 years of synthetic rubber production in Schkopau, Germany close to its production site, which pioneered the commercialization of synthetic rubber and fostered its
Back Seat Talker
June 13, 2017
Drivers have been talking to cars for a number of years now. Blog Post: 6/13/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Drivers have been talking to cars for a number of years now. Push a button on the steering wheel and annunciate. Then phone calls get made or music played. Nuance, which has long offered voice-based
Coolant’s Impact on Face Milling Aluminum
June 13, 2017
Manufacturers of parts like automotive engine blocks and cylinder heads mill a lot of aluminum. Typically, these operations involve taking light passes at the most aggressive speeds and feeds possible. The goal is to increase cutting speeds enough to boost productivity without exceeding the force and power limits of the machine and cutting tools.
Machine Software Speeds 3D Contouring
June 13, 2017
Makino introduces SGI.5, the latest version of its Super Geometric Intelligence software for high-feed-rate, tight-tolerance machining of complex, three-dimensional contoured shapes. New Product Post: 6/13/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Makino introduces SGI.5, the latest version of its Super Geometric Intelligence
Making Mountains out of Mold Steel—Literally
June 13, 2017
Bottoms up. That is to say, the uniqueness of the glass pints and tumblers hand-blown by artisans for North Drinkware grows upwards from the base of those glasses as accurate representations of iconic U.S. mountains. The photos in the slideshow above show what I mean. A couple of years ago, Nic Ramirez, along with husband and wife team Matt and
Ascend’s Chocolate Bayou Facility Earns OSHA VPP Award for the Fourth Consecutive Year
June 13, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ascend Performance Materials’ Chocolate Bayou facility has received the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Region VI Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) Star of Excellence award. This marks the fourth year in a row that Ascend’s Chocolate Bayou facility has received an award as part of
Axalta Coating Systems To Introduce New Powerful Mini Spectrophotometer To The European Refinish
June 13, 2017
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, has launched highly innovative, next -generation spectrophotometers for each of its three premium refinish brands – Cromax®, Spies Hecker® and Standox® – across the company’s Europe, Middle
Sunnova Raises nearly $1 Billion Based on Strength of Business Approach
June 13, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sunnova Energy Corporation, a leading residential solar service provider in the U.S., announced today it has raised aggregate capital of nearly $1 billion in the past three months after closing a $140 million round of debt funding with CIT Group and other investors this past week, with CohnReznick Capital advising Sunnova
First Automated Vehicle in New York, an Audi, Takes to Capitol Streets in Technology Demonstration
June 13, 2017
ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Audi became the first company to demonstrate an automated vehicle in New York, at an event near the state capitol today. Audi offered rides and demonstrations of Audi Highway Pilot technology – Society of Automobile Engineers Level 3 automation – to legislators, their staffs, media and other
Food Industry Collaboration Creates New Fresh Snack Packaging
June 13, 2017
Milliken’s NX Ultra Clear PP concentrates play key role in “Pick Your Plate” concept. Tell the truth! When you hear the word ‘snack”, do you not envision some not-so-healthy option like potato chips or other such salty, crunchy things? And, while there’s a whole lot of new technology—much of it plastics
GM Advances Autonomy at Orion
June 13, 2017
The GM Orion Assembly Plant measures 4.3-million square feet and the people there have built in excess of five-million cars since it was opened in 1983. But today GM chairman and CEO Mary Barra announced the production of 130 cars at Orion Assembly that are conceivably more important than the 4,999,870 or so cars that they’ve built there.
How to Identify and Maintain Ecoat Bacteria
June 13, 2017
Q. Our electrocoat supplier tested our system for bacteria and reported that we are positive for bacteria. What kind of bacteria are found in ecoat systems and where can they come from? How can this affect the operation of the system? Q. Our electrocoat supplier tested our system for bacteria and reported that we are positive for bacteria. What
Bemis Associates to Showcase Impact of Sewfree Bonding Technology in Sportswear
June 13, 2017
BOSTON & FRIEDRICHSHAFEN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bemis Associates, bonding innovation and design partner to the world’s leading sportswear, technical, lifestyle and luxury brands, will showcase its suite of Sewfree® Bonding solutions – and examples of its partners’ garments infused with Bemis technology – at OutDoor
Akeso Biomedical™ Closes Financing Round of $4.4M
June 13, 2017
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Akeso Biomedical, Inc., announced today that it closed its most recent financing of $4.4M from existing and new investors. Akeso Biomedical is a privately held company developing novel, non-antibiotic feed additive technologies to improve food safety, animal health and production. Akeso’s feed additives
Applied Acoustics International Names Kalyan Nadella R&D Engineer
June 13, 2017
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied Acoustics International® (AAI®), a Tier 1 supplier of noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) solutions to the North American automotive industry, today announced the appointment of Dr. Kalyan Nadella as Research and Development Engineer. Dr. Nadella will accelerate new NVH product introductions