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Real Alloy Announces Asset Purchase Agreement as Part of “Stalking Horse” Bidding Process
March 8, 2018
BEACHWOOD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Real Alloy Holding, Inc. (“Real Alloy” or the “Company”) today announced that the Company and the ad hoc group comprised of certain Real Alloy noteholders led by funds and accounts managed by DDJ Capital Management have reached an agreement in principal with the Official Committee of
flydubai Selects AstroNova’s ToughWriter® 5 Flight Deck Printer for 75 Boeing 737 MAXs
March 8, 2018
WEST WARWICK, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AstroNova, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALOT), a global leader in data visualization technologies, today announced that Dubai-based flydubai has signed an agreement to install the Company’s ToughWriter® 5 flight deck printer on the airline’s 75 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The advanced ToughWriter 5 flight deck
Rand Capital Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
March 8, 2018
BUFFALO, NY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rand Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: RAND) (“Rand”), a venture capital company which invests in growth businesses with unique product, service or technology concepts, announced its results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Allen F. (“Pete”) Grum, President and Chief Executive
IEEE Women in Engineering Brings Inspiring Speakers Center Stage at Its 5th Annual International
March 8, 2018
PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, today announced new additions to the speaker lineup for its fifth annual IEEE Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference (IEEE WIE ILC). Emphasizing the event’s Lead Beyond
Pipe, Tube Measurement/Control Solutions for Industry 4.0
March 8, 2018
Non-contact length and speed gauge measures a product’s wall thickness and concentricity, offering high-speed tolerance checking and multi-layer measurements.  New Product Post: 2/16/2018 LaserSpeed Pro offers a quicker processing engine for faster communications and supports Ethernet connectivity. New Beta Laser BenchMike "Pro" gauges
New 4.0 Measurement and Control Solutions for Webs
March 8, 2018
New Product Post: 2/16/2018 FilmPro Infrared Thickness Gauge. NDC Technologies is debuting several new and innovative measurement systems at NPE2018. The systems are said to be ready for Industry 4.0 with data integration and connectivity down to the gauge level.  NDC is showcasing its latest FilmPro infrared gauge for the film, sheet and
High-Speed Robots for Thermoforming, Packaging
March 8, 2018
Servo-driven robots can fit new or existing thermoformers and be configurerd to stack parts off the side or at the end of the line.  New Product Post: 2/16/2018 Ranger TR Series robots feature high-speed servo drives that allow part extraction and stacking in cycle times as fast as 3 seconds. Ranger Automation’s new TR Series
Redesigned Melt-Filtration Systems
March 8, 2018
Patented rotary filtration systems are completely encapsulated by two filter blocks with a hatch-door allowing access without interrupting the production process.  New Product Post: 2/16/2018 Gneuss Filtration Technology is exhibiting several different models of its patented rotary filtration systems, where the screen cavities are
Thermoformer Offers More Precision, Control of Form and Trim
March 8, 2018
Ultra 2 can serve multiple industries and is equipped with a more robust, heavy-duty, rail transport system. New Product Post: 3/7/2018 SencorpWhite’s Ultra 2 includes inline steel rule tools to help reduce tool and labor costs. SencorpWhite, Hyannis, Massachusetts, announces the release of the Ultra 2. Designed for multiple industries
High-Speed Tilt-Bed Thermoformer
March 8, 2018
New tilt-bed machine reportedly offers output increases of up to 50% compared to current industry standards.  New Product Post: 2/16/2018 Gabler M100 tilt-bed machine features a completely re-engineered forming station with a total forming area of 1130 x 550 mm. The new M100 from Gabler Thermoform GmbH is billed as a revolutionary
High-Speed Robots for Thermoforming, Packaging
March 8, 2018
Servo-driven robots can fit new or existing thermoformers and be configurerd to stack parts off the side or at the end of the line.  New Product Post: 2/16/2018 Ranger TR Series robots feature high-speed servo drives that allow part extraction and stacking in cycle times as fast as 3 seconds. Ranger Automation’s new TR Series
Unloader Uses Vibration to Discharge Bulk Bags
March 8, 2018
Acrison’s Model 820 bulk bag unloader features a spout clamping mechanism that keeps the bag taut during the emptying process, and an optional pneumatically operated valve that closes off the bag’s discharge spout. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Acrison’s Model 820 bulk bag unloader uses “controlled vibration” to
Paint Robots Can Handle Small, Larger Applications
March 8, 2018
The two high-speed, six-axis paint robots are designed to create smooth, consistent finishes for a variety of painting and dispensing applications. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Yaskawa Motoman’s MPX2600 paint robot offers a 15-kg wrist payload and a 70-mm hollow wrist diameter. Yaskawa Motoman has added two high-speed, six-axis models to
Air-Assisted Airless Spray Guns Feature Ergonomic Design
March 8, 2018
Trophy AA air-assisted airless manual spray guns from Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Binks brand offer low trigger-pull force for enhanced control and reduced operator fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Trophy AA air-assisted airless manual spray guns from Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Binks brand
Modular Enclosures Protect Both Personnel and Processes
March 8, 2018
Hemco engineers and builds modular enclosures that protect personnel from hazardous fumes and processes from lab contamination. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Hemco engineers and builds modular enclosures that isolate liquid-handling workstations, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) equipment, sample weighing, high-throughput screening,
Paint Robots Can Handle Small, Larger Applications
March 8, 2018
The two high-speed, six-axis paint robots are designed to create smooth, consistent finishes for a variety of painting and dispensing applications. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Yaskawa Motoman’s MPX2600 paint robot offers a 15-kg wrist payload and a 70-mm hollow wrist diameter. Yaskawa Motoman has added two high-speed, six-axis models to
Brochure Details Alkaline Soak Cleaners for Hot-Dip Galvanizing
March 8, 2018
According to the company, alkaline soak cleaners, unlike 100-percent caustic soda, include wetting agents that lower the surface tension of the use solution and allow it to penetrate the cracks in the layers of scale more quickly and to a greater degree. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Madison Chemical offers a full-color brochure that details its
NOx Scrubbing Solution Boosts Safety, Efficiency
March 8, 2018
Unlike typical nitrogen oxide sulfide/caustic control chemistry, Bionomic Industries’ low-toxicity BioNOxSolver scrubbing solution is formulated so that it will not liberate flammable and dangerous hydrogen sulfide gas at pH-use conditions. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Unlike typical nitrogen oxide sulfide/caustic control chemistry, Bionomic
Paint Mist Separators Made from Recycled Paper
March 8, 2018
The dry scrubbers resemble cardboard cubes and, in the conversion from wet to dry, serve to eliminate chemicals and lower energy costs accordingly. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Made from 100 percent recycled paper, Edrizzi paint mist separators from Brainflash Patententwicklungs GmbH are designed to absorb as much as 100 kg of overspray per square
Paint Robots Can Handle Small, Larger Applications
March 8, 2018
The two high-speed, six-axis paint robots are designed to create smooth, consistent finishes for a variety of painting and dispensing applications. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Yaskawa Motoman’s MPX2600 paint robot offers a 15-kg wrist payload and a 70-mm hollow wrist diameter. Yaskawa Motoman has added two high-speed, six-axis models to
AgroFresh Solutions Appoints Denise L. Devine to Its Board of Directors
March 8, 2018
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AgroFresh Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGFS), a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Denise L. Devine, CPA, MBA, MST as a director, and as a member of the board’s audit and compensation committees. She will stand for re-election at the
China Petrochemicals Industry Forecasts 2018-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
March 8, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Petrochemicals Industry Forecasts - China Focus" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This new study focuses on industry trends, and forecasts with historical data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and long-term forecasts through 2022 and 2027 are presented. This study focuses on China's Petrochemicals
Acid Pickle Cleaner Cuts Rust, Oxide Scale on Steel
March 8, 2018
Henkel’s Bonderite C-IC 182C metal cleaner is suited for both hot- and cold-rolled steel, and can be used as a conventional pretreatment spray or on an immersion line. New Product Post: 3/7/2018 Henkel’s Bonderite C-IC 182C is a phosphoric acid pickle formulated to eliminate rust and oxide scale on laser-cut steel parts. Suited for
Boosting the Power of Immersion Degreasing
March 8, 2018
How do you make your parts cleaning operation more efficient? Add agitation, says Bex’s Steve Phillips. Q. How can we boost the immersion degreasing operation for cleaning parts in our shop? A. Cleanliness specifications continue to rise for manufacturers of high-precision components in every sector. Aqueous cleaning in immersion (soak) tanks
Air-Assisted Airless Spray Guns Feature Ergonomic Design
March 8, 2018
Trophy AA air-assisted airless manual spray guns from Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Binks brand offer low trigger-pull force for enhanced control and reduced operator fatigue and repetitive strain injuries. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Trophy AA air-assisted airless manual spray guns from Carlisle Fluid Technologies’ Binks brand
HARMAN and the 1,000 Dreams Fund Launch #NewFaceofTech STEAM Scholarships Competition
March 8, 2018
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, and the 1,000 Dreams Fund, a national scholarship program for young women aspiring to live their dreams, today announces the launch of the
Ryder CFO to Address J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Industrials Conference
March 8, 2018
MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Art Garcia will present a company update at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Industrials Conference. Who:   Ryder Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Art Garcia   What: J.P. Morgan Aviation,
Axalta Capital Markets Day Focuses on Growth, Productivity, and Increasing Shareholder Returns
March 8, 2018
PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) (“Axalta” or the “Company”), a leading global coatings company, will host its Capital Markets Day today in New York City led by Charles W. Shaver, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. At the event, Axalta will highlight its five-year performance track
Vorsprung durch Technik & Composites
March 8, 2018
Audi, not all that long ago, was pushing the utilization of aluminum in a massive way, pioneering the ways and means to deploy the light material in structural and closure applications. But as time went on, the folks in Ingolstadt came to the realization that a mixed-materials approach to vehicle build is more advantageous, so that’s the
The 3-to-7-Minute Color Change—Step 2: Preparation & Equipment
March 8, 2018
Hopper and screw and barrel considerations come into play as do strategies: press-side loading, satellite hoppers or a combination of both? In NASCAR, a pit stop is a planned event that utilizes a well-trained crew, which has all the tools needed to perform its job quickly and methodically. The same principles apply to color changeovers. Your team
Grade AH8015 Inserts are Intended for Large Stock Removal
March 8, 2018
Tungaloy Corp.’s grade AH8015 inserts have a double-sided insert geometry that is said to bring benefits in tool economy and productivity. New Product Post: 3/8/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Tungaloy Corp.’s grade AH8015 inserts are part of the DoFeed series, a high-feed
Matrix Plastic Products Celebrates 40th Anniversary
March 8, 2018
Matrix Plastic Products Inc. (Matrix) formerly went by Matrix Tooling Inc. & Matrix Plastic Products. The company is a plastic injection molder of critical components that also designs and builds the molds required to produce those components. Matrix is celebrating 40 years in business in 2018 with a new
Throwback Thursday: Hot Manifold Repair: What’s so Tough about it?
March 8, 2018
Today’s TBT discusses how maintaining a typical hot runner system takes mold maintenance skills to the next level. Who could have predicted how popular and widely used hot runner systems would be today? There are numerous brands, styles, components and more that make up every system, and when it comes time to perform maintenance or repair,
Thor Announces Record Results for Second Quarter and First Half of Fiscal 2018
March 8, 2018
ELKHART, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:THO) today announced record second quarter results with income before taxes of $141.1 million, on revenues of $1.97 billion. Gross profit for the second quarter ended January 31, 2018, increased 27.7% to $270.3 million. As a result of the strength of revenues and production during the
REV Group, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2018 First Quarter Results
March 8, 2018
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REV Group, Inc. (NYSE: REVG) today reported results for the three months ended January 31, 2018 (“first quarter 2018”). Consolidated net sales in the first quarter 2018 were $514.9 million, an increase of 16.2 percent over the three months ended January 28, 2017 (“first quarter 2017”). This
Manufacturing Continues Strong Pace of Growth 
March 8, 2018
Backlogs and slower supplier deliveries challenge industry. 
A Decluttering Robot
March 8, 2018
A team of engineers from MIT and Princeton University has developed a robotic system that can successfully localize and pick up any item, amid clutter, and move it to another location.
Demystifying Cleaning Company Proposals
March 8, 2018
The six primary components that should be included in your cleaning service proposal.
Five Key Machine Safeguarding Trends
March 8, 2018
Each has the potential to significantly impact or even disrupt entrenched processes.
China Architectural Paints Markets Report 2018: Historical Data (2007, 2012 and 2017) and Long-Term
March 7, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Architectural Paints Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Architectural Paints has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been
China Plastic Pipes Markets 2018: China's demand for Plastic Pipes will continue to grow at about 8%
March 7, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Plastic Pipes Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Plastic Pipes has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next decade, both production and demand will continue to grow. The Chinese economy maintains a high speed growth which has been stimulated by
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Declares $0.10 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend
March 7, 2018
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2018-– Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, payable on May 18, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 18, 2018. The dividend is the Company’s
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Announces Results for Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter and Updates Its
March 7, 2018
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 7, 2018-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) today reported its operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2018 and updated its fiscal 2018 guidance. Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Highlights Net sales were $133.7 million. Bookings were $210.6 million, with a
Materials: Copolyester Designed for Electronics Housings in Medical Devices
March 7, 2018
New copolyester available as a fully compounded, biocompatible, medical-grade polymer for medical device housings and hardware with strong impact and chemical resistance. New Product Post: 3/7/2018 Eastman developed a four-step 24-hour test protocol to determine chemical resistance. Shown here: Step 1—selecting a jig with the appropriate
Thermoformer Offers More Precision, Control of Form and Trim
March 7, 2018
Ultra 2 can serve multiple industries and is equipped with a more robust, heavy-duty, rail transport system. Press Release Post: 3/7/2018 SencorpWhite’s Ultra 2 includes inline steel rule tools to help reduce tool and labor costs. SencorpWhite, Hyannis, Massachusetts, announces the release of the Ultra 2. Designed for multiple industries
Hudson Technologies Reports Record Revenues of $140.4 Million for Full Year 2017; Full Year EPS of
March 7, 2018
PEARL RIVER, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hudson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: HDSN) announced results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2017. Consolidated Results For the year ended December 31, 2017 Hudson achieved record revenues of $140.4 million, a 33% increase compared to $105.5 million in the comparable 2016 period. The increase is
Hexion Inc. to Raise Prices for Epoxy Resins and Bisphenol A in Americas
March 7, 2018
COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hexion Inc. (“Hexion” or the “Company”) today announced that it will increase all off-list pricing for the following epoxy resins and Bisphenol A (BPA) in North America effective April 1, 2018, or as contracts allow. All other terms and conditions of sale remain unchanged. Products:  
Radial Plate Fixture Eases Non-Square Part Inspection
March 7, 2018
Phillips Precision has released the Radial Loc-N-Load plate as part of the lean Inspection Arsenal quick-change inspection fixture system. The plate is 8" in diameter, with ½" thick black, hard anodized aluminum and ¼-20 threaded holes. Because not every part is square, the product uses a radial hole pattern rather
Micro Tools Deburr Holes Smaller than 0.1"
March 7, 2018
New Product Post: 3/7/2018 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop
Bentley Systems Issues Call for Submissions to the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards for Going
March 7, 2018
EXTON, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bentley Systems, Incorporated, a leading global provider of comprehensive software solutions for advancing infrastructure, today announced its call for submissions to the Year in Infrastructure 2018 Awards program. The awards, which are judged by independent juries of industry experts, recognize infrastructure projects