Friday, June 22, 2018
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Sterling Construction Company, Inc. Awarded $30 Million Colorado Springs Utilities Water Treatment
March 27, 2018
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sterling Construction Company, Inc. (NasdaqGS:STRL) (“Sterling” or the "Company”) today announced that Myers & Sons Construction LLC, a consolidated affiliate, is the apparent low bidder on a $30 million Colorado Springs Utilities water treatment facility project in Colorado Springs,
2018-2023 Chlorobutanol Hemihydrate (CAS 6001-64-5) Global Industry Report With Focus on the Chinese
March 27, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global and Chinese Chlorobutanol Hemihydrate (CAS 6001-64-5) Industry - 2018" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the Chlorobutanol Hemihydrate manufacturers and is a valuable source of guidance and direction for companies and
GMC Going Off-Road with AT4
March 27, 2018
Although the 2019 GMC Sierra has yet to be released, the folks at what is arguably General Motors most-powerful brand (yes, Chevy handily outsells it, but when you look at the total sales numbers for 2017, GMC, which is second in terms of units delivered, is the only one of the GM U.S. brands—also including Buick and Cadillac—that
Cepton Announces Next-generation LiDAR Solution for Autonomous Vehicles
March 27, 2018
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cepton Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of 3D LiDAR solutions for automotive, industrial and mapping applications, today unveiled its Vista LiDAR sensor at the annual NVIDIA GPU Technology Conference, with immediate availability for the autonomous vehicle market. A video overview is available here:
Topics Announced for the Highly Anticipated Automated Driving Systems Conference in June
March 27, 2018
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Automated Driving Systems Conference & Expo, scheduled on June 19 and 20, 2018 in Washington, DC will feature a strong line-up of talks from autonomous vehicles experts. The 2-day event will bring together academia, industry, transit and fleet operators, insurers, and legislatures to discuss their plans for safe
UAE Drone Market 2013-2018 & 2023 By Type, Segment, Application, & Payload -
March 27, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "UAE Drone Market By Type (MALE, TUAV & Others), By Segment (Military & Commercial), By Application (Mapping, Surveying & Photography, Security, & Others), By Payload (150-600 Kg, Above 600 Kg & Others), Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2013-2023" report has been added to
Institute to Develop Cybersecurity Hub for Manufacturing
March 27, 2018
The Digital Manufacturing Design and Innovation Institute (DMDII) announced the launch of a Cyber Hub for Manufacturing with seed funding from the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The hub will serve as a testbed for the creation and adoption of cybersecurity technologies to secure manufacturing shop floors across the United States. DMDII
Scheduling Software Helps Shop Protect Due Dates
March 27, 2018
Over the last decade, some OEMs have experienced a paradigm shift in customer demand. At first, there was a demand for quality, but five years ago the focus shifted to price. In 2018, however, there’s been a shift yet again to expecting deliveries to be on time. To keep these deliveries on time and to stay competitive, a company must find
Predictive Maintenance Service Reduces Robot Breakdowns
March 27, 2018
FANUC America’s Robot LINKi Zero Down Time (ZDT) service is now available to all manufacturers who purchase the company’s robots. ZDT is a predictive analytic service that identifies potential failures so that customers can schedule maintenance and repairs, avoiding unexpected breakdowns during production. The
Software Provides Customized Running Parameters for End Mills
March 27, 2018
Web-based Machining Advisor Pro from Harvey Performance generates precise, optimized running parameters for its Helical Solutions cutting tools in five steps. New Product Post: 3/27/2018 Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Harvey Performance has launched Machining Advisor Pro, a free, web-based software program that provides
Wire EDMs Handle Extra-Large Workpieces
March 27, 2018
Sodick has released two models of wire EDMs, the ALN800G and the ALN800GH. New Product Post: 3/27/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Sodick has released two models of wire EDMs, the ALN800G and ALN800GH. These machines are designed to accommodate extra-large work, with
Keeping The Heat on The Barrel
March 27, 2018
Noncontact radiant heaters embedded in ceramic-fiber insulation save energy and keep heat from being lost into the plant environment. Rex Materials TCS both heats and insulates the injection barrel, reducing energy use and speeding heatup time. Rex Materials TCS on barrel heating. Previous Next Exposed heater bands represent wasted money. (You may
Engel Rolls Out Decoject In-Mold Decorating Process
March 27, 2018
Fully automated cell that feeds a thin TPO film into the tool for back molding makes its North American debut.  Decoject process of back-injecting TPO film with in-mold graining is introduced to the Americas by Engel. Engel’s easicell self-contained automation cell performs laser trimming of Decoject IMD parts beside the press.
New Robots: Economical and Top-of-the-Line
March 27, 2018
Wittmann Battenfeld is introducing the top-of-the-line X-Series robots and the economical pick-and-place Primus 14 model. Wittmann Battenfeld’s new X-series robots, like this model WX163, are the new top of the line, incorporating the new R9 control. Wittmann Battenfeld's new, economical Primus 14 robot. Previous Next
Delicate Medical Molding: 4000 Bristles in One Shot!
March 27, 2018
Engel is molding eight interdental brushes having 500 bristles apiece, with less than a 2-g shot. New Product Post: 3/25/2018 Engel molds interdental brushes with up to 500 bristles each. Engel is performing a tricky piece of molding for the medical arena: eight interdental brushes, each with up to 500 tiny bristles, and a total shot weight of only
Engel Rolls Out Decoject In-Mold Decorating Process
March 27, 2018
Fully automated cell that feeds a thin TPO film into the tool for back molding makes its North American debut.  Decoject process of back-injecting TPO film with in-mold graining is introduced to the Americas by Engel. Engel’s easicell self-contained automation cell performs laser trimming of Decoject IMD parts beside the press.
High-Speed Cap & Cup Molding
March 27, 2018
Engel shows how all-electric injection machines perform at 2-3 sec cycles. Engel’s all-electric e-cap system injection molds 96 bottle caps in 2 sec. An all-electric Engel machine molds four airline cups in under 3 seconds with side-entry automation from Campetella Robotic Center. Previous Next Two production cells running Engel machines
Engel Brings Economical Chinese-Built Machines to the Americas
March 27, 2018
Engel’s Wintec servo-hydraulic two-platen and all-electric toggle injection presses are now available here for general-purpose molding. Engel is introducing Chinese-built Wintec e-win all-electric injection molding machines to the Americas. Engel’s Wintec line also includes t-win servo-hydraulic toggle injection molding
Collaborative Robots Help Automate Blow Molding Lines
March 27, 2018
Proco Machinery Inc., supplier of automation systems for blow molding, is highlighting collaborative robot systems at NPE2018. Examples are the new collaborative robotic Half-Cube Palletizer system and the Robo Packer case packer. Both utilize six-axis UR “cobots” from Universal Robots (which has its own exhibit at the show). Both are
Crane Co. Announces Date for First Quarter 2018 Earnings Release and Teleconference
March 27, 2018
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Co. (NYSE: CR) announces the following schedule and teleconference information for its first quarter 2018 earnings release: Earnings Release: April 23, 2018 after close of market by public distribution and the Crane Co. website at www.craneco.com. Teleconference: April 24, 2018 at 10:00 AM (Eastern) hosted by
CDB Aviation and SpiceJet Sign Lease Agreement for Five 737 MAX Aircraft
March 27, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (“CDB Aviation”), a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (“CDB Leasing”), today announced that the company signed an agreement with India’s low-cost carrier SpiceJet Ltd (“SpiceJet”) for the long-term
New Top-of-the-Line Servo Robots with Industry 4.0 Connectivity
March 27, 2018
Yushin's new FRA servo robots are loaded with intelligent self-correcting features; network connectivity with downstream equipment; and remote monitoring, reporting and troubleshooting capabilities. Yushin’s new FRA servo robots suit injection presses from 50 to 600 tons. Yushin’s new E-Touch V controller is said to be equipped for
Collaborative Robots: Going Mainstream?
March 27, 2018
Testimony to the growing interest in so-called “collaborative” robots (or “cobots”) for plastics processing is the first model from Yushin America, thanks to a new exclusive distribution agreement with Productive Robotics, Carpenteria, Calif. Yushin, a major supplier of linear robots and sprue pickers for injection molding,
Integrated Metal/Plastic Processing for Teletronics
March 27, 2018
Engel combines metal punching and tapping with injection overmolding in one integrated process. Thermal switches of punched and tapped brass, overmolded with nylon, are produced in one integrated line by Engel. Left to right, this Engel line punches and taps brass sheet from a roll, and overmolds it with nylon in a vertical press, with inline
Study Shows Enormous Savings Potential in Packaging Printing: Propyls from Oxea Replace Conventional
March 27, 2018
MONHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--More sustainable and economical printing is easily possible by simply replacing the solvent system. This is shown in a recent study. It was carried out at the Hochschule der Medien (HdM), Stuttgart, Germany, in the Rotogravure working group of Professor Armin Weichmann at the Faculty of Printing and Media
Media Advisory: Details of Ford Motor Company’s March 2018 U.S. Sales Conference Call
March 27, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) will release its March 2018 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 3, 2018. At 10:00 a.m. EDT, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. He
Quandl Launches Exclusive Tesla Demographics Dataset
March 27, 2018
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quandl, the leading provider of alternative data, today launched an exclusive dataset that allows investors to track weekly Tesla sales in real-time, along with demographic data about Tesla buyers. The new dataset can be used to predict the outcome of Tesla’s promise to fulfill more than 400,000 Model 3 pre-orders by
Graco Unveils Powerful Electric Fireproofing Pump
March 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Graco Inc. (NYSE:GGG), a leading manufacturer of fluid handling equipment, is pleased to announce its new ToughTek® F800e, an innovative cementitious fireproofing pump that couples performance with portability for contractors across the United States. Designed with Graco’s patent-pending piston pump
Relativity Space Raises $35M Series B Funding Led by Playground Global as It Extends Full-Stack
March 27, 2018
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Relativity today announced the close of its $35 million Series B financing, led by Playground Global with full participation from existing Series A investors Social Capital, Y Combinator Continuity and Mark Cuban. The funding will be used to grow the company’s scalable, automated process for manufacturing and
Latest CORENA Manufacturer Release Brings Strong Productivity Improvements
March 27, 2018
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flatirons Solutions®, part of the Flatirons Jouve™ group of companies, is pleased to announce the latest release of its CORENA Manufacturer solution. CORENA Manufacturer is used to create and revise the technical information needed to maintain and operate complex products, including aircraft, defense
Fluor Awarded Front-End Engineering and Design and Project Management Consultancy Contract for
March 27, 2018
IRVING, Texas & CAIRO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that it was awarded the front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by Egypt’s state energy firm Enppi for the offsites and utilities portion of the main plant complex and support services for the Waphco phosphoric acid production plant at Abu Tartour,
Protolabs Wins Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Award for Operational Excellence
March 27, 2018
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Protolabs (NYSE: PRLB), a global leader in technology-enabled manufacturing, today announced that it has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan as a Manufacturing Leadership Awards winner for its outstanding achievement in operational excellence. Protolabs’ winning project was called Cellular
Leading French Pharmaceutical Company Achieves Full Return on Investment within First Year of
March 27, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), a global leader in applied additive technology solutions, has announced that leading French pharmaceuticals company, UPSA, is reinvigorating its manufacturing workshop and enjoying cost reductions of as much 95 percent on some processes, since integrating Stratasys
CACI International to Release 3rd Quarter FY18 Results After Market Close on May 2, 2018
March 27, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) will issue its third quarter FY18 results at 4:15 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Following the release of this information, we have scheduled a webcast for Thursday, May 3, 2018 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Members of our senior management team will be making a brief
Allegheny & Tsingshan Stainless Joint Venture Files Tariff Exclusion Request
March 27, 2018
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Allegheny Technologies Incorporated (NYSE: ATI) today announced that the company filed for an exclusion from Section 232 tariffs on behalf of its recently formed Allegheny & Tsingshan Stainless joint venture (JV). The JV imports semi-finished stainless slab products from Indonesia. These slabs are currently subject
Intertek launches Inlight™ Advantage to accelerate the compliance onboarding process at every
March 27, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces the launch of Inlight™ Advantage, a new service-offering designed to accelerate a customer’s onboarding process with a series of off-the-shelf compliance modules to assess risk in their global supply chain operations. Intertek
Antares Capital Supports The Gores Group’s Recapitalization of TurbineAero, Inc.
March 27, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Antares Capital (“Antares”) announced today it is serving as administrative agent and sole lead arranger on a $73.5 million senior secured credit facility to support the recapitalization and growth initiatives of TurbineAero, Inc. (“TurbineAero”) by The Gores Group. Headquartered in Chandler, AZ,
PPG Forms Mobility Team to Develop Coatings for Self-Driving Cars
March 27, 2018
PPG unveiled its work with self-driving and electric vehicles in January during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.  The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports that PPG has developed a team to look at how innovations in coatings can help autonomous and electric vehicles. According to a recent article, “As cars change, so
The Buckle, Inc. Reports Quarterly Dividend
March 27, 2018
KEARNEY, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Buckle, Inc. (NYSE: BKE) announced that at its quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors, held on March 26, 2018, the Board authorized a $0.25 per share quarterly dividend to be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 13, 2018, with a payment date of April 27, 2018. About
Renesas Electronics Unveils World’s First On-Chip Flash Memory Microcontroller Featuring Advanced
March 27, 2018
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced the sample shipment of the industry’s first on-chip flash memory microcontroller (MCU) using a 28 nanometer (nm) process technology. To contribute to the realization of next-generation green cars and
Sensai Modernizes Manufacturing Operations With AI; Launches US Pilot Program
March 27, 2018
MONTERREY, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sensai, an augmented productivity platform for manufacturing operations, today announced the launch of its pilot program in the United States. Sensai increases throughput and decreases downtime with an innovative AI technology that enables manufacturing operations teams to effectively monitor machinery,
Ryder Enters the Sharing Economy with COOP by Ryder™, the First-Ever Peer-to-Peer Digital Platform
March 27, 2018
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, announced today the launch of COOP by Ryder™ (COOP - pronounced “koop”), a new asset sharing platform and the first of its kind for commercial vehicles. The digital platform offers
IHI Upgrades IP Management with ANAQUA 9
March 27, 2018
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Anaqua, Inc., a leading provider of Intellectual Property (IP) analytics, software and services, today announced that Japanese comprehensive heavy-industry manufacturer IHI Corporation will upgrade its IP management systems by moving to ANAQUA 9, Anaqua’s integrated software and services platform. IHI, which provides
Cronus Partners Announces Acquisition of Aerospace Company
March 27, 2018
SOUTHPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cronus Partners LLC is pleased to announce that it acted as financial advisor to the owners of Kelly Aerospace, an MRO/PMA business, in its acquisition of 100% of the stock of Aerokool Aviation Corporation, an MRO and manufacturing center. “The acquisition of AeroKool Aviation adds a global leader in
ASEAN & South Asia Dyestuff for Textile Market 2013-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
March 27, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "ASEAN & South Asia Dyestuff for Textile Market by Type and by Country - Market Size, Share, Development, Growth, and Demand Forecast, 2013-2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The growth of the ASEAN and South Asia dyestuff for textile market is mainly driven by the tremendously high
Navigant Research Report Shows Vehicle Electrification Market Players Are Focused on the Traction
March 27, 2018
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new report from Navigant Research analyzes how vehicle electrification is driving investment in all aspects of electric motor technologies and control electronics, analyzing trends and providing recommendations for industry players. Over the last several years, electric vehicles have entered the mainstream, and
Emergency Calling Becomes Required in the EU
March 27, 2018
Automatic emergency calling functionality—“eCall”—becomes mandatory for all new cars and light commercial vehicles next Saturday (March 31) in the European Union. Blog Post: 3/27/2018 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. Automatic emergency calling
Buying a Five-Axis: Picking Options and Add-Ons
March 27, 2018
So you’ve settled on a five-axis machine. So what options do you choose? One to remember: spindle probing.Blog Post: 3/27/2018 Barry Rogers President, Alpha Strategies Generally speaking, five-axis machining is complex and requires a lot of expertise and substantial investment, not only in the machine itself, but also in CAM and simulation
Mitsui Chemicals to Launch MILASTOMER™ Production in North America
March 27, 2018
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (TOKYO:4183)(President & CEO: Tsutomu Tannowa) has decided to set up a new production facility for MILASTOMER™ thermoplastic olefin elastomer at the Ohio-plant of its U.S. subsidiary Advanced Composites, Inc. (President: Keiji Shite).   Overview of New Production Facility 1. Product
Plastic Mold and Tooling Alloys Featured
March 27, 2018
Materion has the MoldMax product line on display at NPE2018 in booth W5966. New Product Post: 3/27/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media Materion features the MoldMax product line of plastic mold and tooling alloys at NPE2018. Materion has the MoldMax product line on display in booth W5966. Materion