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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
Hexagon to Build “Smart Factory” in China
June 21, 2017
Hexagon (Stockholm, Sweden) is investing approximately 90 million euros in a new, 52,000-square-meter production facility in Hongdao, China. The new site, which will primarily produce metrology systems for the Manufacturing Intelligence division, will utilize Hexagon’s smart manufacturing technologies to produce and calibrate the systems, as
Headwaters MB Advised Trinseo on its Acquisition of API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A.
June 21, 2017
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire API Applicazioni Plastiche Industriali S.p.A. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017, following customary closing conditions.
Amy Byrne Joins CDK Global as Chief Human Resources Officer
June 21, 2017
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDK Global (Nasdaq:CDK) today announced that Amy Byrne recently joined the company as executive vice president and chief human resources officer. Amy brings nearly 25 years of experience leading large global HR teams across talent, compensation and benefits, diversity, labor relations, and organizational
Airbus Selects Rockwell Collins for FOMAX Program to Digitally Connect A320 Aircraft and Operators
June 21, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a move that will help airlines shift toward all-digital operations, Rockwell Collins has been selected by Airbus for the flight operations and maintenance exchanger (FOMAX) program on the Airbus A320 family of aircraft. The solution, which keeps operators connected to their aircraft by deploying the infrastructure for
Ryder Named a Leader within Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for North American 3PLs
June 21, 2017
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it was recognized as a leader within the May 2017 Magic Quadrant for Third-Party Logistics, North America by Gartner, the world's leading information technology research and
United Engine Corporation: Russian-French SaM146 engine surpasses 600,000 flight hours
June 21, 2017
MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Russian-French SaM146 engine that powers Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) airliners has logged over 620 thousand flight hours in operation. The SaM146 engine, produced within the 50/50 partnership between Safran and UEC, is successfully operated all around the world by well-known airlines such Russian Aeroflot, Mexican
Single-Wall Carbon Nanotubes Stay Put
June 21, 2017
OCSiAI’s test results with HDPE, epoxy, and elastomers show no release of particles when materials are mechanically stressed. Back in 2007, I reported on carbon nanotubes and other electically-conductive and/or thermally-conductive nano-particles noting that there is plenty of potential, if the price is right. Hampering their progress was
The Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus
June 21, 2017
As we looked at one convertible yesterday and as today is the official start of summer, here’s another, the Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus. Blog Post: 6/21/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. As we looked at one convertible yesterday and as today is the official start of summer, here’s another, the Audi R8
Applied DNA Sciences Vice President, MeiLin Wan, Honored with 2017 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in
June 21, 2017
STONY BROOK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Applied DNA Sciences, Inc. (“Applied DNA,” “the company,” NASDAQ:APDN) is pleased to announce that MeiLin Wan, Vice President of Textiles, received a 2017 Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award at the organization’s 16th annual dinner gala in New York City on June 20th. The
Australian Automotive Manufacturing Plants Shutting Down Operations
June 21, 2017
AMSTERDAM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilco Industrial Acquisitions B.V. (www.hilcoind.com) announced today that it will lead the disposition process for a massive machinery and equipment asset sale which will effectively shut down the automobile manufacturing business on the Australian Continent. The sale comes because of the recent closure of all Toyota
Video: Are You a Top Shop?
June 21, 2017
If you are or if you aspire to be a top shop, come to our conference September 5-7 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Blog Post: 6/21/2017 Peter Zelinski Editor-in-Chief, Modern Machine Shop In this video produced for our upcoming Top Shops Conference, I talk about the value of benchmarking and the different benefits that might come from comparing your
Stratasys FDM 3D Printing Supports German Space Exploration Mission to Mars
June 21, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that the German Aerospace Centre (Das Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V.) is using Stratasys FDM 3D printing for the production of a fully-working prototype of
L3 Selected by Airbus to Provide and Integrate New Fixed and Deployable Flight Recorders for
June 21, 2017
LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3 announced today that it has been selected by Airbus to provide and integrate new voice and data flight recorders for the entire range of Airbus commercial aircraft. L3 will design and manufacture a fixed, crash-protected Cockpit Voice and Data Recorder (CVDR) capable of recording up to 25 hours of voice and
GA-ASI Celebrates 25 Years of Aviation Innovation
June 21, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PARIS AIR SHOW – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, celebrates its 25th anniversary with a series of employee and customer outreach activities that will continue over the
Self-Doubting Robots Could Integrate More Easily Into Society 
June 21, 2017
The simulation they created depicts an interaction between a robot and a human with an adjustable level of self-confidence for the robot.
New Connected Worker Software by Honeywell  
June 21, 2017
Honeywell Sotera™ helps customers keep their facilities and personnel safe, boost productivity, and lower compliance and administrative costs. 
Ion-exchange Resins Market - Global Forecasts and Opportunity Assessment by Technavio
June 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global ion-exchange resins market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 5% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Ion-exchange Resins Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and
Orbital ATK Completes Key Milestone in NASA's Orion Launch Abort System Qualification Effort
June 20, 2017
ELKTON, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced that is has completed analysis of the critical components demonstrated in the Orion Launch Abort System Attitude Control Motor (ACM) test conducted at the company’s Elkton, Maryland, facility. Results from the test
BizVibe Announces Their List of the World’s Top 10 Automobile Manufacturers
June 20, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global automobile market is currently undergoing rapid change due to new consumer preferences and innovations in design and technology. Many major manufacturers have managed to keep up with this fast-paced evolution, catering to customer demands and investing in the latest technologies. The market is expected to grow at
AeroVironment, Inc. Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2017 Earnings Release and
June 20, 2017
MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today announced it will issue financial results for the Company's fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended April 30, 2017, after the market closes on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Management will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss the results at 1:30 p.m. Pacific
Flexjet Awarded for Maintenance Excellence by the National Air Transportation Association
June 20, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the world’s most luxurious fleet of private jets, today announced two National Air Transportation Association (NATA) awards in maintenance excellence for one of its employees and the company. Flexjet was honored with NATA’s Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT)
Polynt-Reichhold Announces Gel Coat Application & Repair Course
June 20, 2017
CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Polynt-Reichhold will host a technical training seminar August 22-23, 2017 at their Polynt-Reichhold Application Center in North Kansas City, Missouri. This Gel Coat Application & Repair course will introduce and expand on a working knowledge of gel coat materials, application, and repair skills. The
Prize-Winning Mix-It-Yourself Cocktail Package Comprises Two Snap-Fit PET Bottles
June 20, 2017
Shelf-stable fruit juice on top, premium liquor on the bottom. The “Clasper” bottle, engineered by Plastic Technologies, Inc. (PTI), Holland, Ohio, won the 2017 AmeriStar Package Award in the alcoholic beverages category from the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP). This novel two-compartment package consists of
NatureWorks Creates Performance Chemicals Division and Launches Vercet Product Line
June 20, 2017
MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NatureWorks, an advanced materials company offering a broad portfolio of renewably sourced polymers and chemicals, has formed a Performance Chemicals Division to supply lactides, polyols, binder resins, and chemical intermediates to companies that manufacture innovative C.A.S.E. (coatings, adhesives, sealants,
Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Systems for Flexible Circuits and Sensors at FlexTech
June 20, 2017
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed electronics announced today that the company will showcase its Aerosol Jet systems for 3D production-grade printed electronics at the SEMI FlexTech conference, held June 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency in Monterey,
New Robots Made Safer Around People—Without Sacrificing Performance
June 20, 2017
One robot, five levels of safety around people. So-called “collaborative” robots, or “cobots,” have captured the imagination of a number of plastics processors who are looking for automation that can operate safely in close proximity to human workers and doesn’t have to be locked away behind
Sepro Expands Robot Operations in U.S. & France
June 20, 2017
U.S. expansion will allow assembly of large robots. Sepro of France announced a three-phase, $12.3 million expansion plan. The robot maker will expand its French headquarters by 54% and build a new training facility nearby. Both projects are due for completion by summer 2018. In the U.S., Sepro America, LLC, Warrendale, Pa., will more than double
Engel Bundles Its MES Expertise Into T.I.G.
June 20, 2017
T.I.G. now handles Engel's plantwide monitoring solution. With the integration of Austrian software developer T.I.G. into the Engel group of companies last year, T.I.G. is now the sole producer of MES solutions within the Engel group (U.S. office in York, Pa.). Engel will no longer supply its own “e-factory” MES system—which
ZF and Hella Partnering for Advancing Technology
June 20, 2017
In an effort to advance autonomous and assisted driving technologies, two major automotive suppliers—ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.--have established a strategic partnership, with ZF bringing systems know-how (as well as driveline and safety technologies and an entire ecosystem of other partners it is organizing toward
Stop Waiting and Start Painting: OLYMPIC Paints and Stains by PPG Widens Window of Opportunity for
June 20, 2017
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barbeques, gardening, dog-walking, beach vacations: all popular summer activities ruined when precipitation is in the forecast. But good news -- gone are the days of relying on the perfect day to start an outdoor home project, because the OLYMPIC® Paints and Stains brand by PPG has launched an updated
New Architectural Grade Alesta Colors Join the Axalta Powder Coating Family
June 20, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, expanded its powder coating architectural-grade, Alesta® AR400 color palette with two new colors. This addition to the Alesta line offers powder coaters and their customers more premium color options that combine excellent
Google Has More Patents than Most Automakers on Connected and Self-Driving Cars According to Oliver
June 20, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global automotive industry is at a turning point. The automobile is undergoing a transformation, moving from a means of conveyance to becoming a data center on wheels. For car manufacturers to maintain their leverage, they have to build alliances and concentrate on R&D resources. This according to Oliver
Automakers Recognize MPW for Outstanding Performance
June 20, 2017
HEBRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MPW Industrial Services earned Toyota’s Superior Performance Award for Services and Honda’s Performance Excellence Award for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. MPW’s Facility & Environmental Management (FEM) General Manger Kevin Sullivan accepted the Honda award June 14 in Columbus, Ohio and
Six-Axis EDM Drill Also Mills 3D Shapes
June 20, 2017
EDM Network offers Chmer EDM’s six-axis AD5L EDM Drill/Mill, a high-speed EDM drilling machine that can also mill 3D diffuser shapes required for air cooling in jet engines and industrial gas turbine generators. New Product Post: 6/20/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop EDM Network offers Chmer EDM’s six-axis
Barnes Group Inc. to Host Inaugural Investor Day
June 20, 2017
BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today announced that it will host an investor day on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) in New York City with presentations given by Patrick Dempsey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Christopher Stephens, Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, and
One of the First Biobased Nylons Turns 70
June 20, 2017
Despite its advancing age, an “exciting future” is forecast for Arkema’s Rilsan Nylon 11. We have been reporting on new bioplastics for the last several years and more recently, I have blogged about new developments unveiled at the SPC Bioplastics Converge conference. We have also reported on the ‘greening’ of
Jesse Garant Metrology Center Invests $15 Million in CT, X-Ray, 3D Scanning Technology
June 20, 2017
The center serves the aerospace and automotive industries with non-destructive testing and part inspection services. News Post: 6/20/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop The Jesse Garant Metrology Center, a part inspection company specializing in industrial part scanning for automotive and aerospace manufacturers in Michigan and
ACI Sustainability Report: Some Industry Progress, But “Bold Collective Actions” Needed for
June 20, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) fourth Sustainability Report, “Foundations for Transformation,” showcases the steps the cleaning product supply chain is taking to address the industry’s core material issues. The 2017 Report highlights the progress made by companies throughout the cleaning
Clean Chemistry Issued New Patents for Water Treatment Technology
June 20, 2017
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Clean Chemistry, a chemical technology company, announced today the issuance to it by the US Patent and Trademark Office of three patents that cover formulae, synthesis methods and use of unique oxidant chemistries. Specifically, the patents for inventions numbered 9,551,076, 9,517,955 and 9,517,956 cover the only
Ecolab Helped Businesses Conserve 161 Billion Gallons of Water in 2016
June 20, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2016, Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services, helped customers save 161 billion gallons of water at more than one million locations around the world. These savings, equivalent to the annual drinking water needs of more than 558 million people, are highlighted in the
HARMAN Ignite Cloud Platform Wins Best Telematics Product Award and Continues to Gain Traction with
June 20, 2017
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, won the 2017 TU-Automotive Award in the category of Best Telematics Product or Service for its HARMAN Ignite platform. The TU-Automotive Awards
Yamaha to Purchase Kracor, Inc., Rotational Molding Assets
June 20, 2017
KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. today announced the creation of Yamaha Marine Systems Company (hereafter “YMSC”), a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. This newly formed subsidiary has acquired the assets of Kracor, Inc., a rotational molding manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisc. “The
Zeevo Group Expands Aircraft and Engine Maintenance Cash Flow Forecasting Service Offering
June 20, 2017
SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zeevo Group (“Zeevo”), a leading provider of professional services, today announced the addition of Ethan Ross to its rapidly growing team. Ross joins Zeevo’s tenured leadership to deepen the company’s expertise in delivering comprehensive aircraft and engine leasing advisory services by leveraging
GE Additive creating world’s largest laser-powder additive machine
June 20, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GE Additive (NYSE: GE) is creating the world’s largest laser-powder additive manufacturing machine. Tailored for the aerospace industry, the machine will be able to print in a “build envelop” of one meter cubed (1000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm). The development project, announced at The Paris Air Show, will be