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Amerimold: Moldmaking's Largest Show Is A Microcosm of Current Metalworking Technology
June 23, 2017
Many of the emerging developments and key trends in metalworking technology were represented at this show, making it a revealing cross-section of current advances. Blog Post: 6/23/2017 Mark Albert Editorial Director, Modern Machine Shop Although the Amerimold event is primarily targeted to manufacturing companies involved in plastic injection
INFINITI, F1 and Your Garage
June 23, 2017
There is a phrase that’s often used to justify manufacturer participation in motor sports that has it, “Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday.” This was particularly the case when NASCAR ran what were “stock cars,” as in cars that were almost like those held in stock at dealerships. Perhaps there is some of that thinking going
VIDEO: Wittmann Battenfeld and Industry 4.0 at Amerimold 2017
June 23, 2017
Dave Preusse’s belief in the connecting power of the Internet of Things (IoT) extends to his own doorbell. Blog Post: 6/23/2017 Tony Deligio senior editor, Plastics Technology Preusse was speaking with Plastics Technology when an alert on his smart watch and smart phone let him know that 900 miles away from Amerimold 2017 the doorbell was
Amerimold: A Microcosm of Current Metalworking Technology
June 23, 2017
Many of the emerging developments and key trends in metalworking technology were represented at this show, making it a revealing cross-section of current advances. Blog Post: 6/23/2017 Mark Albert Editorial Director, Modern Machine Shop Although the Amerimold event is primarily targeted to manufacturing companies involved in plastic injection
PacSci EMC Completes Successful Launch of Company-Owned Demonstrator Satellite
June 23, 2017
CHANDLER, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PacSci EMC has successfully launched its own on-orbit technology demonstrator satellite, PACSCISAT. The company will conduct payload tests to prove the performance of several of its commercial space technologies once the satellite is commissioned and in orbit. The mission was undertaken to give the company’s
REV Group Subsidiary ElDorado National-California (ENC) Learns of Los Angeles County Metropolitan
June 23, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REV Group (NYSE:REVG), a $2.4 billion manufacturer of industry-leading specialty vehicle brands and leading provider of parts and services and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ElDorado National-California (“ENC”) learned today that the board of directors of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Positorq Oil Shear Tension Control Brakes  
June 23, 2017
Brakes provide precise torque control down to 0 rpm.
Concept Laser and LAUAK sign Letter of Intent for additive manufacturing collaboration
June 22, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Concept Laser, a GE Additive company based in Germany, and LAUAK Group, an aeronautical company based in France, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to launch an alliance that will advance additive manufacturing in the aerospace industry. The agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show. LAUAK will invest in Concept Laser
ASV Holdings, Inc. Files Form 10-Q with First Quarter 2017 Results
June 22, 2017
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASV Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ASV) announced that it has filed its Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2017 today, June 22, 2017. There has been no material change to the quarterly numbers previously reported in connection with the Company’s prospectus dated May 12,
Phillips 66 Partners to Announce Second-Quarter Financial Results
June 22, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 Partners (NYSE: PSXP) executive management will host a conference call webcast at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 1, to discuss the partnership’s second-quarter 2017 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on strategic initiatives. To access the webcast, go to the
Phillips 66 to Announce Second-Quarter Financial Results
June 22, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 (NYSE: PSX) executive management will host a conference call webcast at noon EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 1, to discuss the company’s second-quarter 2017 financial results, which will be released earlier that day, and provide an update on strategic initiatives. To access the webcast, go to the
Xingfa Moves U.S. Headquarters to Meet Growing Phosphate Demand in North America
June 22, 2017
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hubei Xingfa (Xingfa), a Fortune China 500 company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the largest manufacturer of specialty phosphates in China, announced today it has moved its North American headquarters from Naperville to an office space triple the size in Schaumburg, Illinois. The move supports
Shenzhen Wuzhoulong Motors Unveils 12-Meter Bus for China Market – Showcasing UQM PowerPhase®DT
June 22, 2017
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UQM Technologies Inc. (NYSE MKT: UQM) today announced that Shenzhen Wuzhoulong Motors, a new energy bus manufacturer, recently unveiled a 12-meter bus for the China market, powered by the UQM electric drive system. Wuzhoulong Motors announced this bus at the Shenzhen International Electric Tradeshow as the
Hallstar Expands Its North American Partnership With Leading Distributor L.V. Lomas For Several
June 22, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Specialty chemical producer Hallstar is pleased to announce an expanded partnership with leading North American distributor L.V. Lomas. As of September 1, 2017, Hallstar will transition distribution activity for several of its accounts in the United States, primarily in the Plastics, Adhesives, Sealants, and Coatings
Projected Top NHL Draft Pick Nico Hischier Partners with CCM Hockey
June 22, 2017
MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CCM Hockey is pleased to announce that Nico Hischier, the highly-touted Swiss center and projected top pick in the upcoming 2017 NHL Draft, has decided to exclusively use CCM equipment to start his NHL career. Hischier joins an impressive roster of CCM athletes including Sidney Crosby, Connor
Martin Marietta Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
June 22, 2017
RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) announced today that Anne H. Lloyd will retire as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company, effective mid-August, 2017. Ms. Lloyd will remain with the company through September to ensure a smooth transition. The Board of Directors has identified
Apogee Elects New Director
June 22, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (Nasdaq:APOG), which provides distinctive solutions for enclosing commercial buildings and framing art, today announced that its board of directors elected a new director, Lloyd E. Johnson, 63, former global managing director, finance and internal audit, Accenture Corporation. “Lloyd is
Confederate Fighter Creates Mayhem As Cool Motorcycle Punk, Mohawk, In Transformers: The Last Knight
June 22, 2017
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Confederate Motorcycles, creator of the world’s most exotic road-going machines, has announced that its most advanced motorcycle yet, the P51 Combat Fighter, has been included in the production of Transformers: The Last Knight. The global luxury brand is excited to confirm that the Decepticon, Mohawk, will
Axalta’s Cromax Pro Waterborne Coatings Support Tianjin’s Sustainable Auto Repair Program
June 22, 2017
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, recently announced collaboration with the Tianjin Vehicle Maintenance Administrative Office to offer advanced, technical education on waterborne coating technology to more than 60 Tianjin automotive service companies. Technicians
Chemetall’s CODACS Original Data Acquisition and Control System and Coolant Tracker Designed for
June 22, 2017
CODACS and CODACS Coolant Tracker are designed to help maximize output, increase efficiency and productivity, reduce downtime and improve throughput and profitability. New Product Post: 6/22/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Chemetall US, Inc, a leading global surface treatment supplier and a global business unit of
RecycleSmart Launches Online Store Featuring Zero Waste Boxes from TerraCycle
June 22, 2017
RICHMOND, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RecycleSmart, a leading provider of waste and recycling management services, today announced its partnership with TerraCycle in launching an online store that offers TerraCycle’s Zero Waste Boxes. The e-commerce site is an extension of RecycleSmart’s existing services. It also offers other
AAPEX Introduces Mobility Park to Spotlight Today’s Automotive Technology
June 22, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new Mobility Park at AAPEX 2017 will feature live demonstrations, giving attendees the opportunity to experience and learn first-hand more about today’s automotive technology. AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and is held annually at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Plans are
TCI Powder Coatings Announces New Product Development Laboratory
June 22, 2017
TCI Powder Coatings opens its new product development laboratory in Americus, Georgia. News Post: 6/22/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing TCI Powder Coatings' new product development laboratory in Americus, Georgia. TCI Powder Coatings, a subsidiary of RPM International Inc., announces the opening of its new product
Airport Tower Featuring Duranar Sunstorm Coatings Wins Metal Design Award
June 22, 2017
PPG announces that the new air traffic control tower at the San Francisco International Airport, featuring Duranar Sunstorm coatings by PPG, has earned a Chairman’s Award for design excellence from the Metal Construction Association (MCA). The 221-foot tower, designed by Denver-based Fentress Architects, features a metal and glass facade
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
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