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Frost & Sullivan Recognises Oxbotica’s Mobile Robotics Software with Technology Leadership
June 29, 2016
OXFORD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oxbotica, a UK technology company with a focus on mobile robotics and driverless vehicles, has won a prestigious international award for its class-leading autonomous vehicle software. The company, which is a spin-off from Oxford University’s Mobile Robotics Group, was highly praised for tapping into the
AerCap Delivers First of Two New Airbus A350 XWB Aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines
June 29, 2016
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) today announced the delivery of a new Airbus A350-900 to Ethiopian Airlines, the first of two new A350-900 aircraft deliveries on long-term lease to Ethiopian Airlines from AerCap’s order book with Airbus. The aircraft was transferred to Ethiopian Airlines at a
StretchSense Raises Series A from StartToday
June 29, 2016
AUCKLAND, New Zealand--(BUSINESS WIRE)--StretchSense, a wearable sensor company based in Auckland New Zealand, today announced that it has secured Series A funding from Japanese corporation Start Today Co., Ltd. (3092:Tokyo, referred to as ‘StartToday’) StartToday owns ZOZOTOWN, Japan’s Largest Online Retailer of Apparel and
German Switch Manufacturer, Berker, Improves Agility, Reduces Prototype Testing Time by 85% by 3D
June 29, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, today announced that German switch manufacturer, Berker, is significantly reducing its production costs and time for testing electrical component prototypes by using Stratasys 3D printed injection molds.
Assystem and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Digitally Transform Nuclear Engineering
June 29, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dassault Systèmes (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 Assystem (Euronext Paris: #74148, ASY.PA), the leading European engineering company, today announced that they have extended their
Ford F-150 EcoBoost Hits 1 Million Sales; Technology Can Save Customers More Than 110 Million
June 29, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ford, America’s truck leader, has set a new benchmark in truck capability and efficiency: More than 1 million F-150 pickups with segment-exclusive EcoBoost® engines have now been sold in the United States. “We are proving that with advanced technologies like EcoBoost and high-strength,
ECOsine® Passive Harmonic Filter Model FN3415 by Schaffner
June 29, 2016
Designed for 60Hz, 480 & 600 VAC applications
Crane Co. Comments on Decision by the New York State Court of Appeals in the Dummitt and Suttner
June 28, 2016
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Crane Co. (NYSE:CR) made the following statement regarding the ruling handed down today by the New York State Court of Appeals with respect to the Dummitt and Suttner asbestos cases, which upheld two state court judgments against the Company totaling approximately $6.7 million: “We are disappointed by the
NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2016 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
June 28, 2016
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2016 financial results for its fourth quarter and full year ended May 31, 2016. Strong global demand fueled revenue increases across nearly all geographies in fiscal 2016, while robust international revenue drove growth in the fourth quarter. Diluted earnings per share
SAIC Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer Maria M. Bishop
June 28, 2016
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) announced today the appointment of Corporate Controller Maria M. Bishop as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1. Bishop will serve as interim CFO while the company continues its ongoing search for a new CFO. Bishop will assume the role of CFO from John
New Lignin Operation in Florida in Final Phase of Approval
June 28, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Borregaard (BRG) and Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) have concluded a market, technical and engineering analysis regarding a new lignin operation at RYAM’s Fernandina Beach site in Florida to serve the growing demand for natural lignin-based products. The final review of the investment by the
$20,000 Awarded to Santa Rosa Local and Redwood Empire Food Bank From Carl Buddig & Company
June 28, 2016
SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Carl Buddig & Company is awarding Redwood Empire Food Bank and Amy Meiers, a local Santa Rosa resident, $10,000 each as part of the company’s first national “Make It Delish Recipe Contest.” The Make It Delish Recipe Contest tasked consumers with submitting a recipe using Buddig and/or Old
Westinghouse Leverages Global Experience for Construction Certainty at Vogtle Project Site
June 28, 2016
WAYNESBORO, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company’s recent module placements for Vogtle AP1000® units 3 and 4 successfully leveraged the company’s global experiences in modular construction to drive delivery certainty for the nuclear power plant under construction in Waynesboro, Ga. “The modules are critical
SwRI’s Alan Stern Receives Distinguished Public Service Medal — NASA’s Highest Civilian Honor
June 28, 2016
BOULDER, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NASA today bestowed its highest honor, the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal, to Dr. Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute. As principal investigator of the New Horizons mission, Stern led the team that returned remarkable imagery and other data from the Pluto system last summer, generating headlines
CACI to Webcast Its 2016 Investor Day
June 28, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE MKT: CACI) announced today that it will webcast its 2016 Investor Day in New York City beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 30, 2016. The webcast will include presentations by CACI’s senior management team on our strategy for growth, our financial foundation, an
Industrial Internet Consortium Publishes 2nd Edition of The Journal of Innovation
June 28, 2016
NEEDHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Industrial Internet Consortium® (IIC), the global, not-for-profit, open membership organization formed to accelerate adoption and enablement of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), announced the second edition of The Journal of Innovation. A biannual publication written by IIC members, the second
Freightview Named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s SDCE 100 Top Supply Chain Projects
June 28, 2016
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Freightview, a cloud-based freight management tool for small to midsized businesses, was selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as a recipient of an SDCE 100 Award for 2016. The SDCE 100 is an annual list of great supply chain projects that serve as a guide for executives who are looking for new
Graphenea, NanoXplore Inc., GrollTex, Raith America and More Slated to Present at the Graphene World
June 28, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Smithers Apex, a company of The Smithers Group, pleased to announce that the NanoXplore, Graphenea, Graphene 3D Labs, GrollTex, Haydale, Raith America Inc., and more will present at the Graphene World Summit. Taking place September 19-20, 2016 in San Diego, California, the conference will bring together the scientific,
Orbital ATK and NASA Successfully Complete Ground Test of World’s Largest Solid Rocket Motor
June 28, 2016
PROMONTORY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, in partnership with NASA, today successfully completed the second of two booster qualification motor tests (QM-2) for NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS). Preliminary data indicate the motor performed well and provided the necessary
Littelfuse Achieves Platinum Level Status in the TTI Americas Supplier Excellence Award Program
June 28, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Littelfuse, Inc., the global leader in circuit protection, has received a 2015 Platinum Level Supplier Excellence Award from TTI Americas. This is the seventh consecutive year Littelfuse has received the Supplier Excellence Award, thus achieving Platinum level. Littelfuse is one of 12 TTI Americas suppliers who met or
Wuzheng Selects aPriori for Product Cost Management
June 28, 2016
CONCORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--aPriori, a provider of product cost management (PCM) software solutions, has been selected by Shandong Wuzheng Group, one of China’s largest agricultural vehicle manufacturers. Wuzheng will leverage aPriori’s software to optimize its product design, reduce costs and collaborate more effectively with
U.S. Refinery Accidents Minimized by EPIC Systems, Inc. & Mead O’Brien with Industrial
June 28, 2016
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Refineries must detect unsafe operating conditions before they occur. A set of automated safety shut-down skids for refineries were engineered, built and shipped by EPIC Systems, Inc. and Mead O’Brien, Inc. in April 2016. As safety instrumented systems, these industrial skids monitor pipelines and prevent potential
Marrone Bio Innovations and Groundwork BioAg Sign Seed Treatment Development Agreement
June 28, 2016
DAVIS, Calif. & MOSHAV MAZOR, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Marrone Bio Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: MBII) (MBI) and Groundwork BioAg, Ltd (GBA) announce a collaboration to create and commercialize the world’s first all-biological comprehensive seed treatment. The treatment is expected to contain a mycorrhizal biostimulant from GBA as well as a
PPG Foundation Awards More Than $290,000 Through National Merit Scholarship Program
June 28, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The PPG Foundation announced today that it is sponsoring more than $290,000 in undergraduate college scholarships for U.S. students through National Merit Scholarship Corp. in 2016, including 43 new four-year scholarships. The new scholarships include 27 awards for PPG employees’ children and 16 awards for
Proto Labs’ Cool Idea! Award Helps AgPulse ‘Water Down’ the Competition
June 28, 2016
MAPLE PLAIN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With water efficiency top of mind in agriculture, new businesses are cropping up quickly. Winning a Cool Idea! Award and getting access to critical grant funding was able to propel one innovative company forward, enabling them to get their product to market quickly and efficiently. California-based Mist Labs
Amkor Technology Opens MEMS Packaging Line in China
June 28, 2016
TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Driven by the increase in global demand for sensors from the smartphone and automotive markets, Amkor Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMKR), a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, today announced it is ramping up a new MEMS and sensor packaging line at its facility in Shanghai. This new,
Idemitsu Launches New North American R&D Facility
June 28, 2016
WIXOM, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Idemitsu Lubricants America (ILA) announces the opening of a new facility that will focus on providing custom lubricant solutions to a variety of customers throughout North, Central and South America. Located in Wixom, MI, this modern Research & Development Center features state-of-the-art equipment that allows
Global Scanning A/S Acquires Assets from Real Awesomesauce S.A.
June 28, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Global Scanning A/S (STO:GLS) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire assets from Real Awesomesauce S.A. to explore opportunities within 3D file sharing and other collaboration services. The transaction is valued at USD 3 million, comprising 50% in cash and 50% in new share
IDC Manufacturing Insights Provide Framework for an Integrated Supply Chain Execution Strategy
June 28, 2016
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Organizations using an integrated supply chain execution strategy are focused on delivering the best possible fulfillment experience to customers without sacrificing accuracy or quality. To enable executive leadership, IT, and supply chain managers to do so, IDC Manufacturing Insights provides a strategy
PrismTech’s Vortex Selected by Remuv for its Next Generation Control System Development Platforms
June 28, 2016
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PrismTech™, a global leader in software platforms for distributed systems, today announced that its award-winning Vortex™ intelligent data sharing platform has been selected by Remuv Technologies for its family of control system development platforms. Remuv’s platforms improve development practices of
Hundreds of New Products Land on Walmart.com During ‘Made in the USA’ Open Call
June 28, 2016
BENTONVILLE, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the third year in a row, Walmart is opening its doors to more than 450 entrepreneurs during the company’s “Made in the USA” Open Call event today for products made, assembled or grown in the U.S. The event is part of Walmart’s fourth annual U.S. Manufacturing Summit, hosted at the
Modern Meadow Closes $40M Series B Round to Commercialize Biofabricated Leather
June 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Modern Meadow, the biofabrication company that grows animal-free leather made from living cells, today announced a $40 million Series B round of financing led by Horizons Ventures and Iconiq Capital. The other investors participating in the round include ARTIS Ventures, Temasek, Breakout Ventures, Red Swan Ventures,
Cree Delivers Superior Energy Efficiency with Expanded ZR Series LED Troffer Portfolio
June 28, 2016
DURHAM, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE) expands the award-winning ZR Series LED troffer portfolio with the introduction of the new ZR FD LED Series, a commercial spec-grade troffer that delivers superior energy efficiency of 130 lumens per watt. This performance increase provides customers with up to 60 percent energy savings
B&W Announces Restructuring of Traditional Power Business and Updates Guidance for 2016
June 28, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (B&W) (NYSE:BW) today announced actions to proactively restructure its traditional power business in advance of a lower projection for U.S. coal generation and has updated guidance for 2016 to reflect: The net impact of the restructuring and decreased coal-related revenue
Westinghouse Fleet Expands with TVA’s Watts Bar Unit 2
June 28, 2016
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company today applauded Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for their startup of the Watts Bar Unit 2 reactor, the seventh operating reactor in its nuclear fleet. “We congratulate TVA on their two recent Unit 2 milestones—initial criticality and grid sync—as they progress to
AKHAN Semiconductor Joins U.S. Council on Competitiveness
June 28, 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AKHAN Semiconductor, the Illinois-based manufacturer of Nanocrystalline (NCD) based materials & devices, has joined the U.S. Council on Competitiveness. The company’s Miraj Diamond Platform is the most advanced diamond semiconductor platform in the world. “The Council prides itself on its
Molex Launches the MXMag™ Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 Connector
June 28, 2016
LISLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Molex has introduced the MXMag™ Gigabit Single-Port RJ45 connector. With options suitable for automated reflow-solder assembly, the integrated magnetic jack provides OEMs with a high-speed assembly solution without compromising the robust and reliable through-hole PCB connection. Traditionally, RJ45 connectors
Kinder Morgan Sells 50% Equity Interest in Utopia Pipeline Project to Riverstone Investment Group
June 28, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) announced today that Riverstone Investment Group LLC (Riverstone) will become a 50 percent partner in the Utopia Pipeline Project. To acquire its ownership interest, Riverstone agreed to an upfront cash payment provided at closing, consisting of reimbursement to KMI for its 50 percent share
PPG Introduces GLIDDEN DIAMOND Interior Paint
June 28, 2016
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The GLIDDEN® brand today debuted its newest product offering, GLIDDEN DIAMONDTM interior paint + primer, which delivers exceptional durability and is backed by a lifetime satisfaction guarantee. Glidden Diamond paint + primer is 100 percent acrylic and provides a smooth, beautiful finish with
1366 Technologies and Wacker Chemie AG Announce Strategic Partnership
June 28, 2016
BEDFORD, Mass. & MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon wafer manufacturer 1366 Technologies (“1366”) and Wacker Chemie AG (“Wacker”) (ETR: WCH) today announced that they have formed a long-term strategic partnership that is expected to accelerate growth and create lasting value for both companies in the solar industry. The
Axalta to Bring Chrome, Color and Classics to Columbus
June 28, 2016
GLEN MILLS, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Are you ready for one of the hottest hot rod shows in the Midwest? The Goodguys 19th PPG Nationals will turn up the heat at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio, on July 8-10. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA), a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, will support this show as well as several
Skyjet Website Now Offers Instant Private Jet Booking
June 28, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Skyjet, one of the nation’s largest charter jet companies and an aviation industry technology pioneer since 1997, today introduced enhancements to its website, Skyjet.com. Visitors to the new Skyjet.com can now utilize an instant booking feature that empowers them to select the exact type of jet they need from
Boeing Awards AstroNova™ 2015 Performance Excellence Award
June 28, 2016
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a leading manufacturer and supplier of aerospace products, including flight deck printers, networking hardware, and related accessories, to the commercial, business and military aerospace markets, today announced that it has been awarded the 2015 Boeing Performance Excellence
New Getac T800 Fully Rugged Tablet Offers One Hand Operation, Best-in-Class Battery Life and Optimal
June 28, 2016
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The next-generation Getac T800 is a fully rugged tablet designed to meet the needs of mobile field service and transportation technicians working in tight spaces and extreme environments. Designed for comfortable one-handed operation, the T800 features a thin, ergonomic design, an optimally sized touchscreen for
SYSPRO Again Placed on Food Logistics List of Top Green Providers
June 28, 2016
COSTA MESA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SYSPRO, a provider of best-of-breed, award-winning enterprise resource planning (ERP) software for on-premise, mobile and cloud-based utilization, has announced that SYSPRO has again been honored with placement on the Food Logistics list of “Top Green Providers.” The 2016 list recognizes companies
Thinfilm and Maria&Donato Make Luxury Handbags Smart With NFC Technology
June 28, 2016
OSLO, Norway--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thin Film Electronics ASA (“Thinfilm”) (OSE: THIN.OL; OTCQX: TFECY), a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems, today announced a partnership with Maria&Donato, a craftsman leather-goods manufacturer and provider of premium handbags. The two companies are integrating Thinfilm’s NFC
Babcock & Wilcox Schedules Webcast
June 28, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:BW) (the “Company”) expects to webcast a discussion today, Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer E. James (Jim) Ferland and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Jenny L. Apker will discuss recent
Free Booklet Shows How AdaCore’s Technologies Can Help Railway Software Developers Meet EN 50128
June 28, 2016
PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AdaCore today announced the publication of AdaCore Technologies for CENELEC EN 50128:2011. Authored by AdaCore expert Quentin Ochem and CERTIFIER safety assessor Jean-Louis Boulanger, this booklet summarizes the EN 50128 railway software standard and explains how the Ada programming language and AdaCore’s
Dr. John Wall, Former Vice President and Chief Technical Officer, Cummins Inc. to Receive the Thomas
June 28, 2016
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Dr. John C. Wall, former Vice President and Chief Technical Officer at Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), will receive the Thomas W. Zosel Individual Achievement Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at a ceremony for the 2016 Clean Air Excellence Awards. “It’s hard to overstate
OSI Systems Receives Orders for $9 Million for Security Inspection Systems
June 28, 2016
HAWTHORNE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OSI Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSIS) today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, received two orders from an international customer totaling approximately $9 million for multiple units of Eagle® Cargo and Vehicle Inspection (CVI) systems; 600 series Baggage and Parcel Inspection (BPI) systems;