Thursday, June 21, 2018
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Rebecca Bennett Receives Bertram A. Stone Award
June 9, 2017
Bertram A. Stone Award is the top award of Chicago Midwest Chapter of NASF, and is bestowed on an individual who has performed outstanding service to the finishing industry locally and/or nationally. From left, Rick Delawder of SWD, Rebecca Bennett of Precision Plating, Charles Remied, retired from Serfilco, and  Christopher Nowotarski of
Seco Tools Launches New Global Website
June 9, 2017
Seco Tools has launched its new global website, secotools.com, designed to guide users with access to robust product and technical information, resources, and support, all in one centralized online location. “In today’s competitive marketplace, manufacturers need fast and reliable solutions to their complex metalworking
Nissan Driving Technology
June 9, 2017
Blog From: 6/9/2017, Gary S. Vasilash, Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Less than 10 years ago I wrote about the amazing technology that Volvo was deploying; it used sensors to detect objects in front of a vehicle and, if the driver didn’t seem to be taking the appropriate action (e.g., braking) the vehicle’s system would
High-Perfomance Nylon Beats Aluminum, Rubber in Auto Air Conditioning Lines
June 9, 2017
Eaton Polymers new PACCS lines bring a new standard to the industry. As our June cover story indicates, new materials for automotive continue to emerge for more and more areas of the vehicle. A broad range of nylons is among them, including high-performance versions such as amorphous-based and long-chain nylons. The latter include most notably
New Turning Process Can Drastically Cut Cycle Times
June 9, 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
Syngenta to Divest Sugar Beet Seeds Business to DLF Seeds
June 9, 2017
ROSKILDE, Denmark & BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Syngenta and DLF Seeds announced today that they have entered into a sale agreement in relation to the acquisition of Syngenta’s global Sugar Beet seeds business by DLF Seeds. The transaction is subject to customary approval requirements (including local employee consultation
C3Nano's Dr. Virkar Presents at ICMAT 2017
June 9, 2017
HAYWARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C3Nano, Inc., the performance leader in transparent conductive inks and films for the touch sensor, display and flexible electronics industry, announced today that co-founder and CTO Ajay Virkar will present at the International Conference on Materials for Advanced Technologies taking place at Suntec,
Industrial Lubricant Storage: How You May be Costing Yourself Money Without Knowing It
June 9, 2017
6 common mistakes for storing industrial lubricants
Nissan To Manufacture Automatic Emergency Braking In 1 Million U.S. Cars
June 9, 2017
Nissan Motor Company it will make automatic emergency braking standard on an estimated one million vehicles sold in the United States for 2018 cars.
Rockford Systems Barrier Guards
June 9, 2017
EX-AL™ barrier guarding systems by Rockford Systems, are customized to protect workers operating traditional presses, milling machines, lathes and drills, as well as the newest automation systems.
Celanese Announces VAE Emulsions Price Increases in Europe
June 8, 2017
DALLAS--(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 that it will increase the price for emulsions sold in Europe. Effective July 1, 2017, or as contracts otherwise allow, the following price increases will apply.
Superior Industries Prices €250 million Debt Offering
June 8, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Superior Industries International, Inc. (“Superior”) (NYSE:SUP), one of the largest manufacturers of aluminum wheels for customers serving the North American and European automotive markets, announced today that it has priced an offering of €250 million aggregate principal amount of 6.00% senior
Borealis to Build Dedicated Auto PP Compounding Plant
June 8, 2017
Company looks to secure position as a local supplier to automotive OEMs and Tier partners. Austria’s Borealis Group (U.S. office in Port Murray, N.J.), a leader in innovative polyolefins technology, will build a dedicated automotive PP compounding plant in North America, part of its strategy to secure a position as a local supplier to
New Materials, Applications Among Highlights of SPC Bioplastics Conference
June 8, 2017
New PLA, PHA, starch-based resins emerge. Advances in materials and applications were among the highlights of  an action-packed full day new conference, Sustainable Packaging Coalition—SPC Bioplastics Converge,  organized by the environmental non-profit GreenBlue (greenblue.org) last month in D.C. ● NatureWorks, Minnetonka,
Lanxess Expands Capacity of Polymeric Flame Retardant
June 8, 2017
PS insulating foam makers switching to sustainable alternatives such as Emerald Innovation 3000. A significant capacity expansion of a polymeric flame retardant launched in 2013 has been completed by Lanxess, Pittsburgh, Penn. The company increased its annual capacity of Emerald Innovation 3000 flame retardant from 22 million lbs to over 30 million
Iteris Reports Record Fiscal 2017 Full Year Revenue of $96 Million, up 24% Year Over Year
June 8, 2017
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2017. Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2017 Financial Highlights Total revenue increased 28% year over year to a record $25.3
Stratasys Announces 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
June 8, 2017
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSYS) (“Stratasys” or the “Company”) today announced that it will hold its 2017 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Meeting”) on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at 11:30 a.m. Israel time, at the offices of Meitar Liquornik Geva
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Food Bank of Puerto Rico, Donates $10,000 for
June 8, 2017
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As part of its global community engagement efforts, PPG (NYSE: PPG) has announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project at the Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico (Food Bank of Puerto Rico). The project involved more than 190 gallons of GLIDDEN® and PPG PAINTS™ products as well as
3M Personal Safety Division Invites ASSE Attendees to Unlock the Science of Safety at 3M Booth #1005
June 8, 2017
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3M Personal Safety Division will showcase its latest innovations in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), booth #1005, in Denver beginning Monday, June 19. In addition to the debut of new products and services, 3M will also address OSHA’s final rule to update
Rousseau Metal Inc. Featured on the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet at Pocono Raceway
June 8, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, partnered with Rousseau Metal Inc. for the No. 9 Axalta Chevrolet paint scheme. Rousseau will be the primary sponsor featured on the hood of JR Motorsports’ No. 9 car driven by William Byron at Pocono Raceway on
Kuraray to Exhibit Numerous Product Lines at EXPO PACK
June 8, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kuraray's EVAL™, KURARAY POVAL™ and Monosol® technology businesses will be exhibiting together at the EXPO PACK Guadalajara 2017 Show in Guadalajara, Jalisco, México, June 13-15. At the show, the company will highlight technologies in Kuraray EVAL™ ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVOH) flexible
PPG PAINTS Brand Launches Frank Lloyd Wright Color Palette in Honor of Wright’s 150th Birthday
June 8, 2017
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The PPG PAINTS™ brand today unveiled a new Frank Lloyd Wright color palette in celebration of the world-renowned architect’s 150th birthday. Based on a palette developed by the architect in the 1950s, the color collection has been newly updated by PPG’s color experts in collaboration with
BIO World Congress Announces 2017 GreenTech Investor Sessions
June 8, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) today announced that eleven emerging companies will make formal presentations to investors during GreenTech Investor Sessions at the 2017 BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology. The world’s largest industrial biotechnology and partnering event will be held
ESI Pro-SiVICTM 2017 Software Release Supports the Development of ADAS & Autonomous Driving
June 8, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ESI Group, leading innovator in Virtual Prototyping software and services for manufacturing industries, announces the release of its sensor simulation platform Pro-SiVICTM2017. ESI Pro-SiVICTM allows industrial manufacturers to virtually test the operational performance of various perception systems (sensors) onboard a
Quick-Change Pallet System Works with Various Table Sizes
June 8, 2017
Schunk’s Vero-S NSL quick-change workholding and positioning system is designed to speed setups with the ability to mount any workholding on top, from a standard vise to a custom fixture, for reliable and consistent change-over. New Product: 6/8/2017 Edited by Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Schunk’s Vero-S NSL
Code Green Apparel Provides Eco-Friendly Solutions to U.S.’s Withdrawal from Paris Climate Accord
June 8, 2017
LAGUNA BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Code Green Apparel Corp. (OTC: CGAC), an eco-friendly designer, manufacturer and marketer of environmentally sustainable apparel and accessories, recognizes increased demand for sustainable and eco-friendly apparel and accessories following the US withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord. The
ILS Proton Successfully Launches the EchoStar XXI Satellite
June 8, 2017
BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--International Launch Services (ILS), a leading launch services provider for the global commercial satellite industry, successfully delivered the EchoStar XXI satellite into orbit today on an ILS Proton for EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS). EchoStar is a premier global provider of satellite
Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Achieves FAA Certification
June 8, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, is pleased to announce that its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has been certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The Bell 505 continues to surpass significant milestones – achieving type certification in December 2016 from Transport Canada Civil
MATERIALS HANDLING: Blender Upgrades Control, Fine Tunes Mixing and Dosing
June 8, 2017
Conair, Cranberry Township, Penn., has updated its TrueBlend line of gravimetric blenders, introducing the new SmartBlend SB-3 control and undertaking design changes that it says eliminate material losses, optimize critical blends and simplify clean-out and maintenance. The SmartBlend SB-3 control, which supports 16 languages, features a
Creating a New Crossover: The 2018 Chevy Equinox
June 8, 2017
Sometimes you meet people who are both proud and energized by what they do, by what they’ve accomplished. People who have worked very hard and who have their work put out in the world in a way that can’t be overlooked. People like Mark Cieslak. He’s the chief engineer of the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox. And in the world of Chevrolet,
Carhartt Enlists Centric Software to Manage Product Lifecycles
June 8, 2017
CAMPBELL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carhartt, America’s premium workwear brand since 1889, has selected Centric Software to provide its Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solution. Centric Software is the leading PLM solution for fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor, and consumer goods companies. Carhartt was founded by Hamilton Carhartt
AgroFresh’s Innovative LandSpring™ Technology Receives EPA Approval for Expanded Crops
June 8, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, continues to lead the industry with LandSpring, securing EPA approval for its use on 12 additional crops beyond tomatoes and peppers. The innovative pre-transplant technology can now be used on the following seedling crops:
American Vanguard Declares Quarterly Dividend
June 8, 2017
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Vanguard Corp. (NYSE:AVD) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.015 cash dividend payment to be distributed on July 14, 2017 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2017. Eric Wintemute, Chairman and CEO of American Vanguard, stated, “This dividend payment continues our
Celanese Announces Construction Update to Polyacetal Facility of Ibn Sina Joint Venture
June 8, 2017
DALLAS & JUBAIL INDUSTRIAL CITY, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, today announced an update with respect to the Ibn Sina joint venture and its construction of a 50,000 metric tonne polyacetal manufacturing facility in Jubail Industrial City, Saudi
Citrine Informatics Raises $7.6M to Revolutionize Materials-Driven Product Development With AI
June 8, 2017
REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citrine Informatics, the chemicals and materials artificial intelligence (AI) platform, today announced it has closed a $7.6 million Series A led by Eric Schmidt’s Innovation Endeavors, DCVC (Data Collective), and Prelude Ventures. Jerry Yang’s AME Cloud Ventures and XSeed Capital also joined the
Cognata Raises $5M to Launch Deep Learning Simulation, Dramatically Speeds Time to Market for
June 8, 2017
REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cognata, Ltd., today announced the launch of its simulation engine, supported by $5 million in funding from Emerge, Maniv Mobility, and Airbus Ventures. The company will use the funding to accelerate product development and commercialization of its new solution, which combines artificial intelligence, deep
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Sponsors Symposium on Asia-Pacific Economic Integration
June 8, 2017
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Thursday, June 15, 2017, the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), in conjunction with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, will hold a Symposium on Asia-Pacific Economic Integration and the Role of the United States and Japan. Following President Trump’s election in 2016 and the United States’ subsequent
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Top Cummins Executives Share Plans to Lead in New and Emerging Technologies
June 8, 2017
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI): WHAT:   10 Cummins executives will discuss the company’s plans for growth leading in current and future technologies and markets   WHO: Cummins Chairman & CEO Tom Linebarger Cummins President & COO Rich Freeland Chief Technical Officer Jennifer Rumsey Distribution Segment
Axalta Coating Systems and Springer Release Handbook, Protective Coatings: Film Formation and
June 8, 2017
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global manufacturer of liquid and powder coatings, in collaboration with Springer, a Division of SpringerNature, has published Protective Coatings: Film Formation and Properties. The book focuses on the fundamentals of film formation in organic coatings, the
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at Primary School in Deurne, Belgium
June 8, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in Deurne, Belgium, that brightened a new playground at the local primary school, De Bever (The Beaver). The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and products along with financial contributions to bring color and
EnvisionTEC Unveils Cost-Saving Material Tray for Desktop 3D Printers
June 8, 2017
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, a leading global manufacturer of desktop and full-production 3D printers and materials, today announced a cost-saving, disposable material tray for its premium desktop 3D printers at JCK Las Vegas, the jewelry industry’s premier trade show. The new M-Type tray, which was developed and tested in
What Does the Future Look Like?
June 8, 2017
Blog From: 6/8/2017, Gary S. Vasilash, Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. On the one hand, we think it is absolutely great: General Motors and Honda working together to develop and, perhaps more importantly, manufacture fuel cells at a facility in Brownstown Township, Michigan. After all, there is lots of development going on but there
Sketching Sonata
June 8, 2017
Rather than just talking about and pointing at the new sheet metal—the car features a new “cascading grille,” that will become the new face of Hyundai, a modified profile, and an all-new back end, including slim taillights—Chris Chapman, chief designer, Hyundai North America Design Center, and his colleague at the facility,
Slovakian Super Sports Car Uses Axalta Spies Hecker Coating on S1 Prototype
June 8, 2017
Axalta Coating Systems has been selected as the paint provider for the prototype of the Brutal S1, a Slovakian road-legal, tuned-for-performance super sports car. News: 6/8/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing The super sports car features Axalta's snow-white Spies Hecker premium refinish brand. Axalta Coating Systems,
Throwback Thursday: Diamonds in the Roughing
June 8, 2017
This mold manufacturer discovered significant time and cost savings in a previously unexplored feature of its CAM software.   How often have you purchased a new product, such as a cell phone, and never completely explored all the possible ways you can use it? I have done it many times… I just want it to do what I need it to do –
Vertex Energy, Inc. to Present at the Stifel 2017 Industrials Conference Scheduled on June 15, 2017
June 8, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Vertex Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VTNR), a refiner and marketer of high-quality specialty hydrocarbon products, announced today that its Chairman and CEO, Benjamin P. Cowart, will present at the Stifel 2017 Industrials Conference on June 15, 2017. The presentation is currently slated to run from 12:40-1:10 PM in Hubbard 1 at the
Axalta Launches Two High Solids Epoxy Primers
June 8, 2017
Axalta Coating Systems, global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, introduces two new high solid epoxy primers to its agriculture, construction and earthmoving equipment (ACE) markets. New Product: 6/8/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Corlar 3.5 PR and 3.0 PR high solid epoxy primers are formulated to be highly
AkzoNobel Increases Organic Peroxide Capacity for North American Specialty Chemicals Market
June 8, 2017
AkzoNobel’s Specialty Chemicals business has taken another significant step in cementing its industry leadership in organic peroxides with the completion of an expansion project at its Polymer Chemistry production facility in Los Reyes, Mexico. The investment will increase the company’s peroxyester capacity in North America by 40
Axalta Launches Two High Solids Epoxy Primers
June 8, 2017
Axalta Coating Systems, global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, introduces two new high solid epoxy primers to its agriculture, construction and earthmoving equipment (ACE) markets. New Product: 6/8/2017 Edited by Hannah Coombs Assistant Editor, Products Finishing Corlar 3.5 PR and 3.0 PR high solid epoxy primers are formulated to be highly
Sun Hydraulics Declares Second Quarter Cash Dividend of $0.09 Per Share
June 8, 2017
SARASOTA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sun Hydraulics Corporation (NASDAQ:SNHY) (“Sun” or the “Company”), a global industrial technology leader that develops and manufactures solutions for both the hydraulics and electronics markets, announced that its Board of Directors, at its regular meeting, declared a quarterly cash dividend