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Schneider Electric's 'Factory of the Future' Strategy Incorporates Stratasys 3D Printing to Improve
September 28, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS & REHOVOT, Israel--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stratasys Ltd. (Nasdaq:SSYS), the 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions company, has announced that French multi-national corporation, Schneider Electric, has worked with Stratasys to include 3D printing into its manufacturing processes for both short and longer term efficiency goals.
PPG Completes Second COLORFUL COMMUNITIES Project in San Juan del Río, Mexico
September 28, 2016
SAN JUAN DEL RÍO, Querétaro, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the completion of its second COLORFUL COMMUNITIES™ project in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, Mexico, this time revitalizing the park, playground and traffic school on the grounds of the Headquarters of Crime Prevention and Citizen
3Diligent Expands Manufacturing Industry Access to 3D Printing with New Service Options for
September 28, 2016
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--3Diligent, the leading services marketplace for professional and industrial 3D Printing, announced that it is splitting its service in two to better support its growing customer base. It is retaining its Marketplace and introducing 3Diligent Direct, which provides turnkey support for every step of the 3D
Nordson Honored with SMTA Corporate Partnership Award
September 28, 2016
WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) has received the SMTA Corporate Partnership award in recognition of its ongoing support of the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA). Several businesses within Nordson’s Advanced Technology—Electronics Systems group are active Corporate members, including
Jacobs Wins Contract for Vastly Manufacturing Plant in Virginia
September 28, 2016
PASADENA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) announced today it was awarded a contract from Vastly (formerly Tranlin, Inc.) to lead permit acquisition and provide design services for its new $2 billion manufacturing plant in Chesterfield, Virginia. The plant represents Vastly’s first investment in North
Mesh Networking Module from Silicon Labs Simplifies Thread and ZigBee Connectivity
September 28, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) has introduced a new family of Wireless Gecko modules focused on mesh networking applications with support for best-in-class ZigBee® and Thread software. Silicon Labs’ new MGM111 module is the first in this comprehensive family of multiprotocol modules based on the Mighty Gecko
Actuant Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2016 Results; Provides 2017 Guidance
September 28, 2016
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Actuant Corporation (NYSE: ATU) today announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended August 31, 2016. Fourth Quarter Highlights Fourth quarter total sales declined 8% year-over-year with unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changes negatively impacting sales by 1%, and the net benefit of
Sight Machine 2.0 Delivers Industrial Strength, User-Driven Manufacturing Analytics
September 28, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sight Machine Inc., the industry leader for manufacturing analytics, today introduced a major upgrade of the only end-to-end big data platform purpose-built for manufacturing. Sight Machine 2.0 has been developed and stress-tested for large-scale deployment across lines, plants and extended supply chains. Sight
Toshiba Announces Qi-certified 15W Wireless Power Transmitter System
September 28, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toshiba Corporation's (TOKYO:6502) Storage & Electronic Devices Solutions Company today announced that a wireless power transmitter system using its “TC7718FTG” 15W wireless power transmitter IC has been certified as Qi[1] v1.2 EPP (Extended Power Profile) compliant by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC). The
Gränges AB: Effect of Lower Tax Rate in China 2013-2015 to Be Reported in Third Quarter
September 28, 2016
STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: Gränges AB (STO:GRNG) Gränges will report a positive tax effect of approximately SEK 139 million in the third quarter of 2016 as a result of Gränges been classified as a High Technology Enterprise in China for the period 2013-2015. The classification means that Gränges has been
BillerudKorsnäs: Nomination Committee 2016
September 28, 2016
SOLNA, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News: In accordance with the resolution by the Annual General Meeting of BillerudKorsnäs (STO:BILL) on 10 May 2016, the Chairman of the Board of Directors has convened a Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2017, appointed by the major shareholders in the company. The Nomination
Mitsubishi Electric to Supply Railcar Equipment for Hong Kong MTR Train Replacement Project
September 28, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it has been awarded a contract for the delivery of railcar electrical equipment by CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co., Ltd. in China. The contract covers 93 train sets comprising 744 cars that will operate on Hong Kong’s Mass Transit Railway (MTR). Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Electric Launches Mobile Mapping System for Overseas Market
September 28, 2016
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that the company will launch a new model of its Mitsubishi Mobile Mapping System, the MMS-G220, a highly accurate measuring system using car-mounted GPS antennas, laser scanners and cameras. The system gathers 3D positioning data of road surfaces and roadside
3-D Scanning From Your Mobile Phone
September 28, 2016
Cost-Effective, Pro-quality 3D Scanning Coming to Android
Lex South Steel Plant Opens in Houston
September 28, 2016
Expansions, moves, mergers, and sell offs from the past 30 days.
The Ordered Mess of Amazon's Warehouse
September 28, 2016
On a recent visit to Amazon's Manhattan Prime Now location, TechInsider got a peek at how they stock their shelves — and it looks like a total mess.  
Solid Business Activity Continues at the Port of Houston Authority
September 27, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--“Container activity is solid at the Port of Houston Authority,” Executive Director Roger Guenther announced in his report to the Port Commission today, during its regular September meeting. “Container TEUs are within one percent of last year’s volume, and in fact,” he added, “August 2016
ERI’s John Shegerian Calls Data Mining of Discarded Electronics a ‘Significant Threat to
September 27, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Citing a recent NBC Nightly News special report titled “How Supposedly-Deleted Personal Data Can Come Back to Haunt You,” John Shegerian, Chairman and CEO of Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the nation’s leading recycler of electronic waste, has called hardware data security a “largely
Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. Announces Resolutions Adopted at Its Shareholders’ Meeting
September 27, 2016
LIMA, Peru--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cementos Pacasmayo S.A.A. (NYSE:CPAC) (BVL:CPACASC1) (“Cementos Pacasmayo” or the “Company”) a Peruvian cement company, announced today that in accordance with the Peruvian Security Market Law Resolution for Material Events and Reserved Information N° 005-014-SMV/01, the Shareholders’
Fortune Brands Declares Quarterly Dividend
September 27, 2016
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), an industry-leading home and security products company, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.16 per common share. The dividend is payable on December 14, 2016, to stockholders of record as of the close of
NIKE, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2017 First Quarter Results
September 27, 2016
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) today reported fiscal 2017 financial results for its first quarter ended August 31, 2016. Strong global demand drove double-digit currency-neutral revenue growth internationally in the first quarter and six percent revenue growth in North America. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter
Curtiss-Wright to Announce Third Quarter 2016 Financial Results
September 27, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) expects to release its third quarter 2016 financial results after the close of trading on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. A webcast conference call will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 9:00 am EDT for management to discuss the Company’s third quarter 2016
Ecolab Schedules Webcast and Conference Call on November 1
September 27, 2016
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab will host a live webcast of its third quarter earnings conference call to discuss third quarter results and future earnings guidance. A news release containing the third quarter results and future earnings guidance is expected to be issued before market open on November 1, 2016. Details for the public
Myers Industries Appoints New Vice President of Human Resources and Makes other Organizational
September 27, 2016
AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Myers Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MYE), an international manufacturer of polymer products for industrial, agricultural, automotive, commercial and consumer markets, today announced a series of management and organizational changes designed to simplify the Company’s reporting structure and aim focus at executing on
Alcoa Inc. Announces Closing of Debt Offering In Connection with Separation
September 27, 2016
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Inc. (NYSE:AA) (“Alcoa”) announced today that Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (the “Issuer”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”), which is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa, closed its offering of $750,000,000 aggregate principal
The LGL Group Announces Change in Leadership at MtronPTI
September 27, 2016
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The LGL Group, Inc. (NYSE MKT:LGL) (the “Company” or “LGL”) today announced the appointment of Robert Mamazza, Ph.D. to President and CEO of the Company’s primary subsidiary, M-tron Industries, Inc. (“MtronPTI”). Effective, October 1, 2016, Dr. Mamazza will be replacing
Ingevity Announces Dates for Third Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
September 27, 2016
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ingevity Corporation (NYSE: NGVT) today announced that it will release its third quarter earnings after the stock market close on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016. The company will host a conference call on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, at 10 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss third quarter fiscal results. Those who wish to
Praxair Scores First among U.S. Chemical Firms Selected for Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
September 27, 2016
DANBURY, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North American Indices (DJSI) for the 14th consecutive year. The company is the only U.S.-based firm in the chemical sector to be selected for the World DJSI for 14 consecutive years. Praxair also scored first among U.S. chemical firms
Quad/Graphics Wins Multiple Awards for Print Excellence
September 27, 2016
SUSSEX, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quad/Graphics’ Dallas printing plant earned 20 awards in the Printing Industries of America 2016 Premier Print Awards, including four “Bennys,” the annual competition’s top recognition for print excellence. The 2016 Premier Print Awards drew nearly 3,000 entries in 92 categories from around the
Dow Named to 2016 Working Mother 100 Best Companies for Women, Announces 2016 Working Mother of the
September 27, 2016
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Working Mother magazine today named The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) to the 2016 Working Mother 100 Best Companies list, marking the twelfth time in the award’s 31 year history that Dow has received this prestigious recognition. This award honors companies committed to addressing the core issues of working
GE Introduces the Digital Mine to Boost Efficiency and Drive Improved Safety and Productivity
September 27, 2016
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at MINExpo, GE Mining, a division of GE Transportation (NYSE: GE), unveiled the Digital Mine, a suite of technologies that can improve performance, reliability, safety and operations. Each mine is a mini-city, requiring power, water and transportation. Intelligent, real-time monitoring across the mine, allows
Atkore International Group Inc. Presents at Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference
September 27, 2016
HARVEY, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atkore International Group Inc. (NYSE: ATKR) (“Atkore”) announced that John Williamson, Atkore President and Chief Executive Officer, and James Mallak, Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on September 27, 2016 at 2:55 p.m. PDT /
Optomec to Showcase 3D Printed Electronics at Sensors Midwest
September 27, 2016
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optomec, a leading global supplier of production grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals and 3D Printed Electronics, announced today that the company will feature its production grade Aerosol Jet 3D Printers at Sensors Midwest at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois,
EarthTronics Introduces New Low-Watt, High Output Design Light Consortium 4.0 T8 and T5 LED Linear
September 27, 2016
MUSKEGON, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EarthTronics, dedicated to developing innovative energy efficient lighting products that provide a positive economic and environmental impact for its customers, introduces its new high energy efficient, smooth dimming 2200 lumen, 15-watt T8 LED linear tube that delivers 146 lumen per watt and its 25-watt, 3200
Gigaphoton Achieves a 10,000 Kiloliter Annual Reduction of Helium Gas Consumption
September 27, 2016
OYAMA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gigaphoton Inc. (Head Office: Oyama, Tochigi; President & CEO: Hitoshi Tomaru; www.gigaphoton.com), a leading manufacturer of light sources used in lithography, has announced that its helium-free technology has made it possible to achieve a 10,000 kiloliter annual reduction of helium gas consumed by high-output
Meggitt Training Systems to Introduce Revolutionary FATS® 100LE Law Enforcement Use-of-Force
September 27, 2016
SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meggitt Training Systems (booth #2623) will debut a new use-of-force simulation solution at the 2016 International Association of Chiefs of Police annual conference and exposition to be held in the San Diego Convention Center on October 15-18, 2016. The top-of-the-line FATS®100LE and recently introduced
Gabriel Opens Application Development Laboratory
September 27, 2016
ROCK HILL, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gabriel Performance Products (Gabriel), a market leader in epoxy additives and specialty chemical manufacturing, is proud to announce the opening of an Application Development Laboratory in Rock Hill, SC. The Application Lab will focus on supporting customers working on new developments with CAPCURE® and
Arthur D. Little Study: Western Truck Manufacturers Clash with Chinese in the Middle East
September 27, 2016
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After years with relatively low sales figures, the demand for commercial vehicles in various regions will rise. Strategy and innovation consultancy Arthur D. Little has explored the potential of various markets as part of a new study, "The Truck Industry in the Middle East: Strategic growth opportunities in an
NI Releases HIL Software Geared to Autonomous Vehicle Testing
September 27, 2016
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world’s greatest engineering challenges, today released VeriStand 2016, the latest version of its software used by embedded software test engineers to build and run hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) verification
L-3 WESCAM Appoints Mike Greenley as President
September 27, 2016
BURLINGTON, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--L-3 WESCAM announced today that Mike Greenley has been appointed president, reporting to Jeff Miller, president of L-3’s Integrated Sensor Systems (ISS) sector. Mr. Greenley joins L-3 from CAE Inc., where he served as vice president and general manager of CAE Canada. He will be based out of L-3
Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. Completes Exchange Offer for 9.500% Senior Notes Due 2024
September 27, 2016
NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Manitowoc Foodservice, Inc. (NYSE: MFS), today reported the results of its previously announced offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) all of its outstanding $425,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.500% Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Original Notes”) for new 9.500% Senior Notes due
Russell Reynolds Associates Hires Marc Baca to Strengthen Firm’s Industrial, Energy and Natural
September 27, 2016
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Russell Reynolds Associates, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, today announced that Marc Baca has joined the firm as a member of its Industrial and Energy and Natural Resources Practices, with a specialization in Utilities. Based in Houston, Marc will be responsible for conducting C-suite
ICF Launches New Independent Engineering/Owners Engineer Practice
September 27, 2016
FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ICF, (NASDAQ:ICFI), a consulting and technology services provider to government and commercial clients around the world, has named Carol Babb as vice president and managing director of a newly created independent engineering and owners engineering (IE/OE) services team for renewable and thermal generation. ICF is also
Intertek supports food Innovation in China as clients gain market access for their novel food
September 27, 2016
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intertek, a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, announces a number of regulatory successes in China throughout 2016. On behalf of several clients, the regulatory assurance team in China has received several approvals for a combination of new novel food ingredients (2 approvals, 1
Celanese to Demonstrate the Art of Material Selection at K 2016, World’s Largest Plastics Trade
September 27, 2016
DALLAS & DÜSSELDORF, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer demand and government regulations are pushing manufacturers worldwide to revolutionize their products – from growth in electric vehicles to smarter consumer electronics to flexible, lifesaving medical devices. To help manufacturers tackle these challenges, Celanese Corporation
Toro Equipment Helps Hazeltine National Golf Club Prepare for Prestigious Match Play Competition
September 27, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hazeltine National Golf Club, located in Chaska, Minnesota, has utilized its comprehensive fleet of Toro® turf maintenance equipment and irrigation products to help ready the course for the tournament, which will feature professional golfers from the United States and Europe in head-to-head match play
Flexjet’s Unique Dedicated Crewing Concept in Broadcast Television Commercial
September 27, 2016
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flexjet LLC, offering travelers access to the world’s most luxurious fleet of private jets, is launching a new, 30-second television commercial that highlights one of the unique features of Flexjet’s Red Label offering – flight crews dedicated to a single aircraft. Having crewmembers assigned to one
Premier Women in Engineering Conference Opens Call for Speakers
September 27, 2016
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (WIE ILC), today announced details of its 2017 conference and call for speakers. IEEE WIE ILC will be held May 22 – 23, 2017, at the San Jose Convention Center, San Jose, Calif. “The IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership
U.S. Cellular Celebrates 4-H’s Ninth Annual National Youth Science Day
September 27, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the second consecutive year, U.S. Cellular is joining the National 4-H Council to celebrate its annual National Youth Science Day (NYSD). As part of its commitment to advancing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, U.S. Cellular will support local 4-H members at 10 events throughout the
Materialise Brings “Making a Difference / A Difference in Making” Exhibition to the Red Dot
September 27, 2016
ESSEN, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materialise NV (Nasdaq:MTLS), the leading provider of Additive Manufacturing software and sophisticated 3D printing solutions in the medical and industrial markets, is proud to announce that from today until October 30, visitors of the Red Dot Design Museum Essen are invited to discover pluralistic aspects of