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ASTM International Launches “Caribbean Roadshow” in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana
May 16, 2018
The “Caribbean Roadshow” is June 4-8.
Eric Pope to Discuss Culture by Design During Keynote at the Assembly Show
May 16, 2018
The ASSEMBLY Show has selected Eric Pope of US Synthetic to deliver the opening day keynote address on Culture by Design, where he will discuss how creating a culture of continuous improvement was instrumental to his company's success. 
Uber Advances Plan For Flying Cars
May 9, 2018
Uber Technologies Inc. said on Tuesday it would work with the U.S. Army to advance research on a new technology that could be used in future flying cars.
ISM: Manufacturing to Continue Economic Expansion 
May 9, 2018
Economic growth is expected to continue in the U.S. throughout 2018.
Robotics-as-a-Service Gaining Momentum 
May 9, 2018
ABI Research estimates that the installed base for RaaS will grow from 4,442 units in 2016 to 1.3 million in 2026. 
3 Reasons Why Hiring Older Employees Is A Smart Decision 
May 9, 2018
It’s not unusual for people to re-enter the labor market or launch new careers when they are well into what was once considered retirement age. 
Visit Northwire Booth #1103 at Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo
May 1, 2018
Check out samples of custom cable solutions and an interactive testing unit.
Europe Bioplastic Market Analysis & Forecast 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Bioplastic Market - Segmented by Origin, Product Type, Application and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The European Bioplastics market is estimated to grow significantly at a CAGR of 26.07% during the forecast period
Global Technology and Manufacturing Leader Arconic Will Move Global Headquarters to Fairfax County
April 30, 2018
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gov. Ralph Northam today announced that Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC), a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in technology, engineering and advanced manufacturing, will relocate its global headquarters from New York City to Fairfax County. The move will bring approximately 50 jobs to the community. A decision
Panasonic Announces Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Securities and Exchange
April 30, 2018
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Panasonic Corporation (TSE: 6752, “Panasonic”) and one of its U.S. subsidiaries, Panasonic Avionics Corporation (“Panasonic Avionics”), have entered into agreements with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"),
North America Superabsorbent Polymers Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Superabsorbent Polymers - Segmented by Product Type, Application, and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America superabsorbent polymers market is expected to witness a steady growth rate during the forecast period,
Southeast-Asia Adhesives and Sealants Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Southeast-Asia Adhesives and Sealants Market - Segmented by Technology, Product Type, End-User Industry and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Southeast Asia Adhesives and Sealants market are expected to grow at steady pace during the
Europe Molecular Sieves Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Molecular Sieves Market - Segmented by Type, End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Europe Molecular Sieves Market is expected to grow at a moderate rate during the forecast period, 2018 to 2023. The market is
Ontic Acquires New Product Line from Curtiss-Wright Controls Electronic Systems
April 30, 2018
CHATSWORTH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc. (Ontic), a BBA Aviation company and the aerospace industry’s leading provider of ‘Extended Life Solutions’ for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) legacy products, has acquired an ESU product line from Curtiss-Wright. The ESU (Ethernet Switch Unit)
Flexjet to Open Private Terminal on Dallas Love Field at the Braniff Centre
April 30, 2018
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the world’s most luxurious fleet of private jets, today announced the relocation of its Dallas operations to the Braniff Centre, a 26-acre redevelopment project on Dallas Love Field (ICAO: KDAL). Flexjet’s new private terminal, maintenance hangar, office space and
PPG Completes COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project at YMCA in Pittsburgh’s Homewood Area
April 30, 2018
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the completion of a COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in the Homewood area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, that helped revitalize the YMCA Business Employment Office. The Colorful Communities program provides PPG volunteers and products along with financial contributions to bring color and
Asia-Pacific Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Asia-Pacific Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Segmented by Resin Type, End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Asia-Pacific hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a moderate CAGR during 2018-2023 (the forecast
Europe Polyolefins Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Polyolefins Market - Segmented by Type, Extrusion Process, End-User Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Europe polyolefins market is expected to witness a moderate CAGR during the forecast period, 2018 -
Bon Secours DePaul Surgeons Using Next-Generation Robotic Technology for Minimally Invasive Brain
April 30, 2018
TORONTO & NORFOLK, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Synaptive Medical Inc., a Toronto-based medical technology company, today announced that neurosurgeons at Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center will be the first in Virginia’s Hampton Roads region and second in the state to use Synaptive’s Modus V™. The next-generation robotic imaging
Big Kaiser Celebrates 70th Anniversary
April 30, 2018
Big Kaiser (Hoffman Estates, Illinois) celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. In 1948, 25-year-old Heinz Kaiser gave up his job to start his own business in Rümlang, Switzerland. His vision was to advance the development of tools to keep pace with the increasing productivity of machine tool technology at that
Diamond Grinding Wheels Produce Less Sparks, Odor
April 30, 2018
Innovative Products of America introduces its 3-in-1 diamond grinding wheels. Available in 2" and 3" diameters, the wheels are designed for use with high-speed die grinders. The grinding disc features a diamond abrasive edge that is said to last 20 to 60 times longer than traditional abrasives. In
United States Polymer Emulsions Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "United States Polymer Emulsions Market - Segmented by Product Type, Application, and End User Industry - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The polymer emulsion market in the United States is expected to register at a moderate CAGR during the
North America Polymer Emulsions Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Polymer Emulsions Market - Segmented by Product Type, Application, and End User Industry, and Country - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The polymer emulsion market in the North American region is expected to register a CAGR of 5.6%
Seoul Semiconductor Achieves $263 Million (US) Revenues for First Quarter 2018 and $43 Million (US)
April 30, 2018
ANSAN, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seoul Semiconductor Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ 046890), a market leader in LED (light emitting diode) design and manufacturing, today announced consolidated first-quarter revenues of Korean won (KrW) 283.0 billion. The rise in consolidated revenue came from strong sales in general lighting, especially from the automotive
Iteris Appoints Joel Lipsitch as Vice President, Sales for Agriculture and Weather Analytics
April 30, 2018
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iteris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ITI), the global leader in applied informatics for transportation and agriculture, today announced the appointment of Joel Lipsitch as vice president, sales for the company’s Agriculture and Weather Analytics (AWA) division. Mr. Lipsitch will lead the sales teams for AWA solutions
Mahindra Automotive in America
April 30, 2018
Rick Haas has an impressive automotive resume, having held positions at Ford and Tesla and currently as the president and CEO of Mahindra Automotive North America. While you may not be familiar with Mahindra (yet), know that the India-based Mahindra Group is a $19-billion organization that is involved in the production of products ranging from
Warrior Met Coal to Open New Mine No. 7 North Portal Facility with Alabama Governor Kay Ivey in
April 30, 2018
BROOKWOOD, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC) (“Warrior” or the “Company”) today announced that Alabama Governor Kay Ivey is expected to be among the guests in attendance on Wednesday, May 2 at 10:00 a.m., as the ribbon is cut celebrating the completion of Warrior Met Coal Company’s new No. 7
Terex Announces the Appointment of Boris Schoepplein, President, Terex Parts & Services
April 30, 2018
WESTPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced the appointment of Boris Schoepplein as President, Terex Parts & Services, based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, effective June 1, 2018. He will report to John L. Garrison, President and CEO of Terex Corporation, and serve on the Company’s Executive Leadership
Lotte Advanced Materials Standardizes on AspenTech Manufacturing Execution Systems Software
April 30, 2018
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), the asset optimization software company, today announced that Lotte Advanced Materials, part of chemical company Lotte Chemical, has standardized on aspenONE® Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) software after a rigorous selection process. With the deployment of AspenTech
Ecolab Provided 665 Tons of In-Kind Product Donations in 2017 to Aid Global Disaster Relief
April 30, 2018
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. continued its commitment to supporting communities in need throughout 2017 by providing 665 tons of cleaning, sanitizing and public health products, valued at more than $5 million, to support natural disaster relief efforts throughout the world. “There are many needs immediately after a natural
Fortress UAV Announces New Drone Fleet Services for Enterprise and Public Safety Markets
April 30, 2018
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortress UAV announced today a series of new drone service offerings for enterprise and public safety markets. These services complement the successful national drone repair and maintenance business model that Fortress UAV launched in 2017. The new enterprise and public safety offerings are meant to serve the emerging needs
Intel Saffron AI Speeds Issue Resolution for Manufacturing, Software and Aerospace
April 30, 2018
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What’s New: Intel today released the Intel® Saffron™ AI Quality and Maintenance Decision Support Suite – a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software applications using associative memory learning and reasoning to facilitate faster issue resolution. “Customers including
Orbital ATK Produces 25,000th Precision Guidance Kit
April 30, 2018
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that the company has produced 25,000 M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK) for the United States Army and Marine Corps. The GPS guidance kit reduces the ballistic dispersion of conventional 155mm artillery projectiles -
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports First Quarter 2018 Results and Updates Guidance
April 30, 2018
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today reported first quarter 2018 net income of $8 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.16, compared with $31 million, or $0.57 per share, for the same period last year. First Quarter Highlights: Consolidated unit volume decreased 6.1 percent compared to the prior
Europe PUR Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe PUR Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Segmented by Type, Application and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The Europe PUR hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.85% during the forecast period, 2018 to 2023.PUR
Europe Construction Chemicals Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Construction Chemicals Market - Segmented by Product Type, End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The Europe construction chemicals market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.38% in terms of revenue during the
LafargeHolcim Announces 2018-2019 Gygi and von Wyss Scholarship Recipients
April 30, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, LafargeHolcim announced the names of the eight students who will be receiving the 35th Annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship, an award open to children of Lafarge, Holcim and Aggregate Industries US. “I am delighted to congratulate this year’s scholarship winners and I wish each of the
Sintavia Achieves NADCAP Accreditation for Additive Manufacturing
April 30, 2018
DAVIE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sintavia, LLC, a leading Tier One metal additive manufacturer, announced today that it had achieved National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) approval for its laser and electron beam powder bed fusion applications. The NADCAP accreditation is the latest quality certification achieved by
Arconic Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 30, 2018
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) today reported first quarter 2018 results, for which the Company reported revenues of $3.4 billion, up 8% year over year. Organic revenue1 was up 4% year over year, driven by higher volumes in the aerospace engines, automotive, commercial transportation, building and construction,
MEDIA ALERT: Alta Devices Shares Vision for Autonomous Power
April 30, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alta Devices:         What: Autonomous vehicles are predicted to become a part of daily life. These vehicles will fly and drive without human interaction. However, the picture being painted is incomplete: every time a vehicle (air or land-based) has to stop to refuel or recharge, it is no longer
CACI Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Dr. J.P. (Jack) London Named National Association
April 30, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that Dr. J.P. (Jack) London, CACI Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, has been named a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow. With more than 18,000 members, the NACD is the premier organization and authority for boardroom
Velodyne LiDAR Boosts GPS Industry With LiDAR USA at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018
April 30, 2018
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Demand for 3-D scanning technology keeps rising in vehicle safety, aerial mapping, and security, but not all options can strike the perfect balance between reliability and affordability. Many systems can be large, just as heavy, and expensive to implement on a massive scale. These roadblocks did not fit LiDAR
Mahindra Automotive in America
April 30, 2018
Rick Haas has an impressive automotive resume, having held positions at Ford and Tesla and currently as the president and CEO of Mahindra Automotive North America. While you may not be familiar with Mahindra (yet), know that the India-based Mahindra Group is a $19-billion organization that is involved in the production of products ranging from
Can Manufacturing Simultaneously Add Robots and People?
April 30, 2018
According to a study released in Germany, the answer is yes. Blog Post: 4/30/2018 Tony Deligio Senior Editor, Plastics Technology In addition to quantifiable gains in productivity and quality, automation has consistently proven to increase something else: anxiety. Robotics, thanks in part to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) have entered
Optimar 100 Dial Indicator Expands with Upgrade Kit
April 30, 2018
Mahr Inc. has expanded the Optimar 100 with an upgrade kit that makes working with the measuring instrument safer and faster with a camera that automatically records the indicated values of the test indicators and forwards them to a software for processing.  New Product Post: 4/30/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production
Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking Extends Record Growth Rate
April 30, 2018
Growth in backlogs are the primary driver of the Moldmaking Index, at 60.3 for February. Blog Post: 4/30/2018 Michael Guckes Chief Economist, Gardner Intelligence The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking registered 60.3 for February, extending its record-setting growth for a second month. In comparison to the same month one-year ago and to the
Robot System Boosts Logistics Efficiency
April 30, 2018
Yudo Inc. says that the Tagon AGV system and the Shuttle system automatically transfer all forms of logistics units such as container, carton box, cart, rack, pallet and so on safely and precisely. New Product Post: 4/30/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Bel Air Finishing Supply Announces 3D Post Processing Workshop
April 30, 2018
At Bel Air Finishing Supply’s mass finishing workshop, attendees will find out how they can save time, cut costs and improve product quality on post processing 3D parts. Steve Alviti, president of Bel Air Finishing Supply (Bel Air), announced the company's biannual, all-day mass finishing seminar and workshop, which
Manufacturing News of Note: April 2018
April 29, 2018
Absolute Machine Tools turns 30, a new manufacturing cybersecurity hub in the works and other industry news. Blog Post: 4/19/2018 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Absolute Machine Tools Inc. (Lorain, Ohio) is marking its 30th year as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America. Steve Ortner and Hayden Wellman founded the
Record Crowd Inspired by World’s Largest Celebration of Young Innovators and Changemakers at
April 29, 2018
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, more than 15,000 students from around the world traveled to Detroit, putting their innovation skills to the test at the annual FIRST Championship Presented by Qualcomm® Incorporated, held at the Cobo Center and Ford Field. The four-day event, attended by more than 40,000 people, came down to a heart-pounding