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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
Orbital ATK Completes Mission Extension Vehicle Satellite System Preliminary Design Review
June 20, 2017
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, today announced the completion of its Rendezvous, Proximity Operations and Docking (RPOD) system preliminary design review. The RPOD system comprises the sensors, actuators and control algorithms which allow for the detection, tracking, and
Barnes Group Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
June 20, 2017
BRISTOL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE: B) today announced it will release second quarter 2017 financial results on Friday, July 28, 2017, before the market opens. Barnes Group will also host a conference call which will begin at 8:30 a.m. (ET) on that day to discuss the results and the Company’s outlook. The public may
The McLaren 570S Spider
June 20, 2017
Issues associated with convertible versions of existing vehicles—and we don’t mean mussed-up hair—are that there tends to be a reduction in structural rigidity (after all, in effect, you’re cutting off the top of a unibody) and there is often an addition of a sizable amount of mass to handle the convertible mechanism. Blog
Dow, CH2M and Smithsonian Commit to Prepare and Inspire STEM Educators
June 20, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A group of 38 teachers from eight states will benefit from world-class training as a partnership between The Dow Chemical Company, CH2M, and the Smithsonian Science Education Center is renewed for another year. Participants in the 2017 Dow-CH2M Smithsonian Teacher Scholar Program will participate in the six-day
Alps Electric to Exhibit at Sensors Expo 2017
June 20, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alps Electric Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6770) (President: Toshihiro Kuriyama) will be exhibiting at Sensors Expo 2017, the premier sensors show, on June 28 and 29 at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.   Exhibit Overview   Dates:   June 28 – 29, 2017 Location: McEnery Convention Center, San
Certis USA Acquires LAM International
June 20, 2017
COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The biopesticide company Certis USA acquires 100 percent of the shares of Butte, Montana-based LAM International. LAM International is a developer and manufacturer of several leading bioinsecticide products, including Botanigard® and Mycotrol®, and has a pipeline of newly registered products and others
UEC Enters Global Civil Aero Engine Market as Tier 2-4 Supplier
June 20, 2017
MOSCOW & LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russian United Engine Corporation (UEC), specialising in development, serial production, service & support of engines for civil and military aviation, space programmes and naval applications, as well oil & gas industry and power generation, enters the global commercial aero engine market as
HEICO Acquires Innovative Composites Manufacturer
June 20, 2017
MIAMI & OCEANSIDE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI.A and HEI) today announced that its Flight Support Group has acquired 100% of Carbon by Design, a rapidly growing manufacturer of composite components for UAVs, rockets, spacecraft and other specialized applications. The purchase price and financial details were not
Avolon Signs MOU for 75 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Valued at US$8.4 Billion
June 20, 2017
PARIS & DUBLIN & SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (”MOU”) for 75 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft at the Paris Air Show. The MOU also includes an option for a further 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Today’s order builds on
June 2017 Product Spotlight: EDM
June 20, 2017
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on a variety of electrical discharge machining equipment. Blog Post: 6/20/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop The products listed below, compiled in our June 2017 issue’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight, include EDMs, wire, and a special EDM coating
Norsk Titanium and thyssenkrupp to Jointly Explore Industrial Cooperation Opportunities
June 20, 2017
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Norsk Titanium AS, the world’s pioneering supplier of aerospace-grade, additive manufactured, structural titanium components, announced it is exploring industrial cooperation opportunities with the diversified industrial group thyssenkrupp. In December 2016, Norsk Titanium and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems signed
ACSS Selected by Airbus Helicopters to Supply T3CAS® Integrated Surveillance System for
June 20, 2017
LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ACSS, an L3 and Thales Company, announced today that its T3CAS® Integrated Surveillance System has been selected by Airbus Helicopters as standard equipment for its new H160 medium-lift, multi-role commercial transport helicopter. ACSS’s T3CAS provides situational awareness and collision avoidance
L3 Delivers Its 4,000th MX™-Series Electro-Optical/Infrared Turret
June 20, 2017
LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) announced today that it has delivered its 4,000th MX™-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) imaging turret since the initial launch of the product line in 1997. This milestone delivery of L3’s MX™-20D to a government customer will aid close air support missions from
Dassault Systèmes and Airbus APWorks Collaborate to Advance the Use of Additive Manufacturing for
June 20, 2017
LE BOURGET, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Dassault Systèmes (Paris:DSY) (Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA), the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, world leader in 3D design software, 3D Digital Mock Up and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, and Airbus APWorks GmbH, a subsidiary of Airbus and specialist in metal 3D printing,
CORRECTING and REPLACING Xingfa Expands Executive Team to Drive Localized Growth in North America
June 20, 2017
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The corrected release reads: XINGFA EXPANDS EXECUTIVE TEAM TO DRIVE LOCALIZED GROWTH IN NORTH AMERICA Hubei Xingfa (Xingfa), a Fortune China 500 company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the largest
Personal Air Conditioning Vests Help Workers Avoid Heat Stress 
June 20, 2017
According to OSHA Emergency Preparedness Guidelines, workers can be exposed to heat stress when their deep internal core temperature rises higher than 100.4 degrees F (38 degrees C).
BIO Adopts Principles on Workplace Development, Diversity, and Inclusion; Launches Board WDDI
June 19, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) released a set of principles on workforce development, diversity, and inclusion (WDDI) for the biotechnology industry. Concurrent with the adoption of these principles, BIO established a board-level WDDI Committee charged with working to foster workforce
Yamaha to Purchase Assets of Kracor, Inc. Rotational Molding
June 19, 2017
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. today announced it has acquired the assets of Kracor, Inc., a rotational molding manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisc. The company will become part of Yamaha Marine Systems Company (hereafter “YMSC”), a subsidiary of Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. “The creation of YMSC and
BIO Elects John Maraganore, Ph.D., as New Chair
June 19, 2017
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Xingfa Expands Executive Team to Meet Increasing U.S. Customer Demand for Phosphates
June 19, 2017
NAPERVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hubei Xingfa, a Fortune 500 company listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the largest manufacturer of fine phosphates in China, announced today two new executive appointments in North America. J. Bryan Kitchen joins the Xingfa team as President, North America and Larry Esposito has been appointed as
Axalta Launches New Activator for Corlar 2.1 PR-P Epoxy Primer for its General Industrial Market
June 19, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is pleased to announce an expansion to its Corlar® 2.1 PR-P Epoxy Primer line with the introduction of FG-042 High Build Activator. Ideal for general industrial, construction, fabrication and oil and gas markets, the new
Global Safety Laser Scanners Market - Size, Projections, Drivers, Trends, Vendors, and Analysis
June 19, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global safety laser scanners market is projected to grow to USD 182.4 million by 2021, at a CAGR of more than 3% over the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global safety laser scanners market for 2017-2021. Based
LinQuest Corporation Awarded OASIS STS-2 METIS Contract
June 19, 2017
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LinQuest Corporation is proud to announce that the Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base in El Segundo, CA has recently awarded the One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) Management Operations, Enterprise Architecting, Test and Validation, Integration, and
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June 19, 2017
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Business Wire will be posting its members breaking Paris Air Show 2017 news on a dedicated news archive at www.tradeshownews.com. For more information on Business Wire’s suite of event news release distribution services, click here. About Business Wire Business Wire, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is the
Global Gas Cutting Machine Market - Size, Projections, Drivers, Trends, Vendors, and Analysis
June 19, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global gas cutting machine market is projected to grow to USD 766 million by 2021, at a CAGR of nearly 1% over the forecast period, according to Technavio’s latest report. In this report, Technavio covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the global gas cutting machine market for 2017-2021. Based on the
NIMS, Immerse2Learn Release Manufacturing Education Package to Schools
June 19, 2017
The National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) and Immerse2Learn are introducing a new manufacturing, engineering and technology training solution that combines simulation‐based online learning, multimedia software and industry‐recognized credentials. With support from the Gene Haas Foundation, this STEM Learning Innovation
AIM Launches New Molding Certificate Program
June 19, 2017
The American Injection Molding (AIM) Institute has launched a brand new Injection Molding Certificate Program. This program was developed recognizing that molders should be able to apply diverse techniques to establish an optimized process and creativity to efficiently solve complex molding problems. “This program was designed to not only