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Acid Pickle Cleaner Cuts Rust, Oxide Scale on Steel
March 7, 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
2018 Kia Stinger GT2 AWD
March 7, 2018
The Kia Stinger was a finalist for the 2018 North American International Car of the Year Awards. One of three. No, it didn’t win. The Honda Accord did. The Stinger took the silver. But there are a couple of things to keep in mind. One is that the distance between first and second was within unaided visibility while the distance between second
Oasis Submits Shareholder Proposals for Katakura Industries’ Annual General Meeting (Stock Code:
March 7, 2018
HONG KONG--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oasis Management Company Ltd. (“Oasis”) is the manager to funds that beneficially own 7.92% of Katakura Industries Co. Ltd. (3001 JT) (“Katakura” or the “Company”), making Oasis the largest single shareholder of the Company. Oasis has adopted the Japan FSA’s “Principles of
Alps Electric to Exhibit at electronica China 2018
March 7, 2018
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alps Electric Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6770; President: Toshihiro Kuriyama; Head Office: Tokyo) will exhibit at electronica China 2018 to introduce a wide range of technologies, with particular focus on the automotive electronics and Internet of Things (IoT) markets. electronica China 2018 opens at the Shanghai New International
Web-Based Quoting System Leverages the Cloud to Integrate the Process
March 7, 2018
Applying “intelligent algorithms” to part geometry and linking to appropriate sources of other required information can make the job-quoting process faster, more accurate and more likely to be competitive. Traditional quoting processes are typically based on experience and estimates. The danger with this approach is that an
Pickup Truck Market in the US - Market Opportunities and Top Trends by Technavio
March 7, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced its newest market research report on the pickup truck market in the US for the period 2018-2022, providing the latest cutting-edge insights on this popular market. The market report is a follow-up on Technavio’s previous report on the pickup truck market in the US. It provides insightful
Precision Thread Chaser Holders Support Vibration Dampening
March 7, 2018
Seco Tools’ precision thread chaser holders support Steadyline vibration damping bars and Capto tooling with carbide-pin locating systems, pocket seat surface patterns and high-pressure coolant delivery. New Product Post: 3/7/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Seco Tools’ precision thread chaser
OSG Announces “Shaping Your Dreams” Scholarship Winners
March 7, 2018
On February 7, 2018, OSG USA Inc. recognized the recipients of its inaugural “Shaping Your Dreams” scholarship program, which was created to assist students in fulfilling their educational goals in the field of machining, manufacturing and engineering. Maram Safi of Elk Grove High School and Casey McCormick of Fenwick High School
A School within a Mold Shop
March 7, 2018
Unique Tool & Gauge has initiated a new, structured one-year training program designed to lead to full-time moldmaking positions with the company. Unique Tool & Gauge Inc. began operations in 1982 and works with all major automotive producers and Tier 1 suppliers. The company operates out of a 60,000-square foot facility in
Pipe, Tube Measurement/Control Solutions for Industry 4.0
March 7, 2018
Non-contact length and speed gauge measures a product’s wall thickness and concentricity, offering high-speed tolerance checking and multi-layer measurements.  Press Release Post: 2/16/2018 LaserSpeed Pro offers a quicker processing engine for faster communications and supports Ethernet connectivity. New Beta Laser BenchMike "Pro" gauges
Redesigned Melt-Filtration Systems
March 7, 2018
Patented rotary filtration systems are completely encapsulated by two filter blocks with a hatch-door allowing access without interrupting the production process.  Press Release Post: 2/16/2018 Gneuss Filtration Technology is exhibiting several different models of its patented rotary filtration systems, where the screen cavities are
Flexible Twin for Small-Lot Compounding, High-Output Extruder
March 7, 2018
ENTEK displaying two new twin-screw extruders in an interactive display that also features its screw layout program. New Product Post: 2/22/2018 ENTEK is displaying two machines in its booth: its new QC3 33-mm co-rotating twin-screw extruder, which was introduced in 2017 and is being shown publicly for the first time; and its high-output
High-Speed Tilt-Bed Thermoformer
March 7, 2018
New tilt-bed machine reportedly offers output increases of up to 50% compared to current industry standards.  Press Release 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
NRF Calls Steel and Aluminum Tariffs ‘Tax on American Families’
March 7, 2018
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Smallest 65W USB-PD Adapter Solution Using Industry Standard Super Junction FETs from ON
March 7, 2018
SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced a new solution for world-class, high-density power adapters for notebooks, tablets and other portable devices that require compatibility with the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) or Qualcomm Quick Charge™ specifications. The solution,
Smallest 65W USB-PD Adapter Solution Using Industry Standard Super Junction FETs from ON
March 7, 2018
SAN ANTONIO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, has introduced a new solution for world-class, high-density power adapters for notebooks, tablets, and other portable devices that require compatibility with the USB Power Delivery (USB PD) or Qualcomm Quick Charge™ specifications. The
High-Speed Robots for Thermoforming, Packaging
March 7, 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.  Press Release 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
High-Speed Robots for Thermoforming, Packaging
March 7, 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.  Press Release 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
Ecolab Schedules Webcast of Industry Conference for March 13, 2018
March 7, 2018
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Douglas M. Baker, Jr., will address financial analysts at the J.P. Morgan Aviation, Transportation & Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 13 in New York. Ecolab will offer a live webcast of Mr. Baker’s presentation. Details for the webcast are as
Chevron Phillips Chemical Announces that Maricela Caballero will Succeed Greg Wagner as Vice
March 7, 2018
THE WOODLANDS, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (Chevron Phillips Chemical) announced today that Greg Wagner, vice president of Human Resources, will retire from the company after 35 years of distinguished service with Chevron Phillips Chemical and Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX). The company also announced that
Selerant Simplifies Process-Based PLM for Food & Beverage Manufacturers with Release of DevEX
March 7, 2018
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Selerant, a leading global provider of formula-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software, today announced the release of its new DevEX Baseline System for food and beverage manufacturers. “Manufacturers need applications that provide speed, agility, accuracy and ability to track the subtle changes across
Advanced Drainage Systems Launches “ADS Installation Guides” Mobile App
March 7, 2018
HILLIARD, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (“ADS”) (NYSE: WMS), a leading global manufacturer of water management products and solutions, announced today the launch of the “ADS Installation Guides” mobile application, offering everyday installation instructions for its thermoplastic pipe products. The
Injection-Blow Tooling System Reduces Labor, Improves Quality
March 7, 2018
For more than 40 years, R&D/Leverage has developed tooling solutions for injection molding and stretch-blow molding. When the firm began building tooling for the injection-blow molding (IBM), it found an opportunity to make improvements to the traditional design of injection blow tools. The company set out to identify
New 4.0 Measurement and Control Solutions for Webs
March 7, 2018
Press Release 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
Liquidmetal Technologies Reports Results for Fiscal Year 2017
March 6, 2018
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Liquidmetal® Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: LQMT), the leading developer of amorphous alloys and composites, reported results for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017. Management Commentary “We made excellent progress in 2017 toward establishing global manufacturing operations for our revolutionary
Stainless Steel Suppliers in China - BizVibe Announces a New B2B Networking Platform for Stainless
March 6, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BizVibe, a smart B2B networking platform for global B2B buyers and suppliers, announced today the next generation of its B2B networking platform for the top stainless steel suppliers in China. With the update, businesses can establish a faster and more efficient path from company discovery to getting better quotes and
Epic Games Announces an Open Beta of Unreal Studio
March 6, 2018
CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Epic Games today launched Unreal Studio as an open beta, providing customers in architecture, design and manufacturing a shortcut to producing high-quality, real-time, fully immersive visual experiences. Unreal Studio introduces new learning tools, professional support and assets, along with the Datasmith workflow
Horizon Global to Present at the 30th Annual ROTH Capital Partners Conference
March 6, 2018
TROY, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Horizon Global (NYSE: HZN), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, today announced that President and Chief Executive Officer Mark Zeffiro is scheduled to present at the 30th Annual ROTH Industrial Conference in Dana Point, California on Monday, March 12, 2018 at
AeroVironment, Inc. Announces Fiscal 2018 Third Quarter Results
March 6, 2018
MONROVIA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AeroVironment, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAV) today reported financial results for its third quarter ended January 27, 2018. “The AeroVironment team continued to execute our fiscal 2018 plan effectively, increasing third quarter revenue by 20 percent year-over-year and generating funded backlog of $123.5 million,
Connectors Designed With Optimized Flow Properties
March 6, 2018
New Product Post: 2/27/2018 Eisele Connectors has expanded the Liquidline offering with all-metal connections for coolant applications, including swept screw-in elbows for particularly high flow rates. Eisele Connectors’ Liquidline product line provides optimized connections in a range of sizes  for cooling water
Torus Debuts Inspection Equipment for Packaging
March 6, 2018
The U.K.’s Torus Measurement Systems, exhibiting for the very first time at the NPE, is offering regular demonstrations and information on its latest plastic packaging innovations, which are used extensively for dimensional and destructive testing to meet the quality demands of customers.Over the last five years, the company
Revamped DeDuster Debuts at NPE2018
March 6, 2018
Four years after introducing its C-20 DeDuster to the market, Pelletron will unveil a revamped version at NPE2018. New Product Post: 2/23/2018 A revamped C-20 DeDuster will debut at NPE2018.  Four years after its introduction in 2014, Pelletron has completely redesigned its C‐20 DeDuster model.
Beccaria Srl Releases New Vertical Mixer Series
March 6, 2018
The outdoor mixing silos are equipped with technical and structural features that reportedly allow placement outdoor without need of any cover frame. New Product Post: 2/16/2018 The new outdoor mixing silos are available from 28 m3 (1,000 cubic ft) to 100 m3 (3,500 cubic feet). Beccaria SrL, Booth #S19181, launches a new series
Beccaria Srl Releases New Vertical Mixer Series
March 6, 2018
The outdoor mixing silos are equipped with technical and structural features that reportedly allow placement outdoor without need of any cover frame. New Product Post: 2/16/2018 The new outdoor mixing silos are available from 28 m3 (1,000 cubic ft) to 100 m3 (3,500 cubic feet). Beccaria SrL, Booth #S19181, launches a new series
New Features for STF's Polygonal Vertical and Horizontal Auger Combination
March 6, 2018
The company says the combination of a horizontal and vertical auger saves space since a long diagonal conveyor belt system is no longer needed. New Product Post: 2/15/2018 Next generation of STF Group’s polygonal vertical and horizontal auger combination. STF Group, Booth #S19181, presents the next generation of its
New Features for STF's Polygonal Vertical and Horizontal Auger Combination
March 6, 2018
The company says the combination of a horizontal and vertical auger saves space since a long diagonal conveyor belt system is no longer needed. New Product Post: 2/15/2018 Next generation of STF Group’s polygonal vertical and horizontal auger combination. STF Group, Booth #S19181, presents the next generation of its
Mobile Dry-Air Dryers for Small Throughputs with Integrated Conveying
March 6, 2018
New, mobile dry-air dryers from Motan allow processors to dry hygroscopic plastics for small material throughputs or stand-alone applications. The Luxor E A and Luxor EM A are equipped with an installed drying bin featuring volumes of 60, 100, or 150 liters. The Luxor E A models can be integrated into existing raw materials conveying
Gamut of New Technologies for Compounding
March 6, 2018
Leistritz Extrusion’s wide-ranging display of twin-screw extruder related technologies at NPE2018 includes a system for manufacturing 3D filaments.    New Product Post: 2/23/2018 Close-up of Leistritz’s ZSE 18 3D filament die system. Leistritz is displaying its ZSE MAXX furnished with two side stuffers. The
'Augmented Reality' Highlights Project Engineering Capabilities
March 6, 2018
Farrel Pomini highlights project engineering and service solutions, including a display that will feature its augmented reality capabilities. New Product Post: 2/21/2018 Farrel Pomini’s services extend into feasibility studies for projects that are still in the conceptual phase of development.  Farrel Pomini is showcasing
Gamut of New Technologies for Compounding
March 6, 2018
Leistritz Extrusion’s wide-ranging display of twin-screw extruder related technologies at NPE2018 includes a system for manufacturing 3D filaments.    New Product Post: 2/23/2018 Close-up of Leistritz’s ZSE 18 3D filament die system. Leistritz is displaying its ZSE MAXX furnished with two side stuffers. The
New Physical Foaming Process for Injection Molding
March 6, 2018
At the NPE2018, Linde LLC will introduce Plastinum foam injection molding, described as a less expensive, more flexible process for lightweighting molded plastic parts than currently available foaming processes. This physical foaming process is particularly suitable for automotive, white-goods, and medical parts manufacturers who are
All-Electric Two-Stage Machine Debuts
March 6, 2018
Plustech, Inc. is showing off its first Sodick all-electric machine, model MS100. This 100-ton, two-stage model incorporates the company’s V-Line two-stage injection system, with an inclined stationary screw mounted over a horizontal plunger. A new toggle design is said to contribute faster cycles and energy savings. It will run a
New Line Offers Efficient 'No Dry' PET Sheet Extrusion
March 6, 2018
System optimized for PET processing recently received an FDA non-objection letter for production of food-grade thermoforming sheet. New Product Post: 2/21/2018 STARextruder: efficient degassing for direct processing of PET. Close-up view of the planetary roller zone that ensures highly efficient degassing of the melt. Previous Next The STARextruder
US Extruders Debuts With New Machines, Novel Features
March 6, 2018
Machine builder that started up last August offering a variety of innovative designs. New Product Post: 2/23/2018 US Extruders 2.5-in. extruder debuts at NPE2018. Shroud air flow offers safe and easy access to each barrel zone. Previous Next At its first-ever NPE, US Extruders is showing a new generation of highly engineered, custom
Flexible, Rugged Systems for Pipe, Profile
March 6, 2018
High-performance conical twin-screw extruder with calibration basket to change pipe diameter. New Product Post: 2/23/2018 KMD 73 K/P conical twin-screw extruder is engineered to provide high output for profile extrusion. KraussMaffei Berstorff’s QuickSwitch calibration basket allows for automatic changes to pipe diameters from
Gamut of New Technologies for Compounding
March 6, 2018
Leistritz Extrusion’s wide-ranging display of twin-screw extruder related technologies at NPE2018 includes a system for manufacturing 3D filaments.    New Product Post: 2/23/2018 Close-up of Leistritz’s ZSE 18 3D filament die system. Leistritz is displaying its ZSE MAXX furnished with two side stuffers. The
New Control Platform, Plus Lines for Sheet, Tubing
March 6, 2018
Graham Engineering Corp. is displaying extrusions systems for sheet, medical tubing, wire and cable, and other applications, each equipped with a proprietary Navigator control system for live demonstration of its accuracy and ease of use. The extrusion displays include: ● A Welex brand Evolution sheet extrusion
Flexible Twin for Small-Lot Compounding, High-Output Extruder
March 6, 2018
ENTEK displaying two new twin-screw extruders in an interactive display that also features its screw layout program. New Product Post: 2/22/2018 ENTEK is displaying two machines in its booth: its new QC3 33-mm co-rotating twin-screw extruder, which was introduced in 2017 and is being shown publicly for the first time; and its high-output
'Height-Adjustable' Twin-Stack Cooling System for Blown Film
March 6, 2018
Latest iteration of Addex’s innovative cooling system expected to boost outputs beyond 50%, New Product Post: 3/4/2018 Addex Intensive Cooling Twin-Stack technology. Addex Inc. is showcasing its latest Intensive Cooling technology—the “Height-Adjustable” Intensive Cooling Twin-Stack system—which is designed
Single-Screw Extruder for a Wide Range of Applications
March 6, 2018
Flexible machine for pipe, profile, tubing, sheet, and more. New Product Post: 3/4/2018 Milacron’s SV 350 single-screw extruder is available in sizes ranging from 2–4.5 in. with a 24:1 L/D ratio. The SV350 from Milacron is billed as a robust and flexible single-screw extruder for pipe, profile, tubing, sheet, fiber, and