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SIFCO Industries Announces Career Fair to Support Company Growth
February 26, 2018
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SIFCO Industries, Inc. (NYSE American: SIF) today announced a Career Fair for its Cleveland, Ohio location on Tuesday, February 27. SIFCO seeks to fill 16 positions, ranging from general labor and skilled trades to production supervision and engineering, to support its growth. “We’re excited to be creating
Clive A. Grannum Joins Materion as President, Performance Alloys and Composites
February 26, 2018
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Materion Corporation (NYSE:MTRN) announced today that Clive A. Grannum has joined the Company as President, Performance Alloys and Composites, one of three reportable business segments. He reports to Jugal Vijayvargiya, President and Chief Executive Officer and is based in Mayfield Heights. Mr. Grannum
Meggitt Training Systems to Highlight Small-Arms Simulator Portfolio at CPCA Training Symposium
February 26, 2018
SUWANEE, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Meggitt Training Systems will highlight its full range of small-arms training systems at the 41st Annual California Police Chiefs Association Training Symposium. The law enforcement event will be held March 18-22, 2018 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. “Meggitt’s growing product
Boeing Invests $1.5 Million in FIRST to Inspire Young Innovators
February 26, 2018
MANCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology), an international K-12 not-for-profit organization founded by inventor Dean Kamen, today announced a $1.5 million grant awarded by The Boeing Company to support young innovators through FIRST programming. The company’s investment will
ON Semiconductor Expands Solutions for Industrial IoT, Smart Home and Wearables
February 26, 2018
NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Embedded World – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, is helping engineers address a broader range of high growth Internet of Things (IoT) applications through the release of a new multi-sensor shield and expansion of software support for its IoT Development Kit (IDK). With
Linetec Named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
February 26, 2018
Linetec was named Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year Award in the “large” category, for companies with 300-799 employees, in a statewide recognition program. The Wausau shop is one of the nation’s largest independent architectural finishers, providing paint and anodize finishing services for such products as
USG Corporation to Webcast Investor Day Presentations on March 8
February 26, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions invites investors, analysts and the general public to view and listen to a webcast of its inaugural Investor Day being held Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The event
Cinemo Awarded with Android based Automotive Infotainment by Panasonic
February 26, 2018
KARLSRUHE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cinemo, a global leader in high performance multimedia technologies for In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI), and Panasonic, a world-renowned supplier to automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for infotainment and advanced connected car solutions, have announced a further extension of their cooperation on
Warrior Met Coal Announces Launch of Consent Solicitation Relating to its 8.00% Senior Secured Notes
February 26, 2018
BROOKWOOD, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC) (“Warrior” or the “Company”) today announced the commencement of a consent solicitation (the “Consent Solicitation”) with respect to its $350.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the “Existing
Warrior Met Coal Launches Proposed Offering of $125 Million of Additional 8.00% Senior Secured Notes
February 26, 2018
BROOKWOOD, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Warrior Met Coal, Inc. (NYSE:HCC) (“Warrior” or the “Company”) today announced that it proposes to offer, subject to market conditions and other factors, $125 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the “New Notes”) in a private offering
Nissan LEAF & the Economics of Automotive
February 26, 2018
Nissan’s Chris Reed has a title as long as an NBA player’s arm: Vice President, Components Engineering, Nissan Technical Center North America, Nissan North America, Inc. Oh, and let’s not leave out the other part: Overseas Chief Vehicle Engineer (OCVE) D-Platform Crossovers. All of which means that he has a wide area of
ADM, Cargill to Launch Soybean Joint Venture in Egypt
February 26, 2018
CHICAGO & MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) and Cargill have reached agreement to launch a joint venture to provide soybean meal and oil for customers in Egypt. The joint venture would own and operate the National Vegetable Oil Company soy crush facility in Borg Al-Arab along with related commercial and
Barr Group’s 2018 Embedded Systems Safety & Security Survey Reveals Little Movement Toward
February 26, 2018
GERMANTOWN, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barr Group, The Embedded Systems Experts®, has released the latest findings from its 2018 Embedded Systems Safety & Security Survey regarding the state of embedded systems safety. Preliminary results show that only 1 in 4 safety-critical device developers are following all industry-recommended software
HCC Embedded Releases MISRA-Compliant EAP Framework for Secure IoT Networks
February 26, 2018
NÜRNBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCC Embedded, experts in software for securely storing and communicating embedded data, has released an embedded Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) framework to support secure wireless connections for embedded devices. As part of this release, HCC provides support for many “flavors” of EAP,
Smart Machining Starts with Smart Sawing
February 26, 2018
A CNC band saw manufacturer worked with a university corporate research center to develop a cloud-based predictive maintenance app to not only monitor blade life, but also to predict blade failure. It also monitors overall band saw machine health in real time. Blog Post: 2/26/2018 Derek Korn Executive Editor, Modern Machine Shop For some shops,
Express Logic’s X-Ware IoT Platform® Delivers Seamless Connectivity to Alibaba, Amazon Web
February 26, 2018
NUREMBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Express Logic, provider of the comprehensive X-Ware IoT Platform® powered by the industry leading ThreadX® RTOS, announced today turnkey support for all the leading cloud providers. Among this group are Alibaba, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Baidu, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle
LDRA Extends Commitment to Safety and Security Compliance through Hire of Automotive Software
February 26, 2018
WIRRAL, United Kingdom--(BUSINESS WIRE)--From its inception in 1975, LDRA has advocated across all industries for the international development, adoption and enforcement of rigorous software standards that ensure the safety and security of software-based electronics systems. As champions of industry standards, LDRA has become the leader in
Quick Changeover: The 3-to-7-Minute Color Change
February 26, 2018
Step 1: Assessment—These questions must be asked during the development of fast changeover procedures. In lean manufacturing, changeover times are a vital component of shop performance. Minimal down time assures that multiple changeovers have little effect on a plant’s available machine time. After all, less down time in the production
Nippon Soda and Syngenta Enter into Global Licensing Agreement for Novel Seed Treatment Technology
February 26, 2018
TOKYO & BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nippon Soda and Syngenta announced today a global seed treatment licensing agreement for PICARBUTRAZOX, a new active ingredient from a novel chemical class discovered by Nippon Soda. It shows robust and reliable performance for the control of Pythium damping off and seedling blight diseases under
Asavie and Control Bringing Secure IoT Intelligence to High Performance Motorsport
February 26, 2018
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Asavie, a leader in secure Enterprise Mobility and IoT Connectivity, today announced with Control Ltd, part of the Westbase Group, a leader in cellular networking solutions, a telemetry solution targeting the high performance motor car racing industry which leverages Asavie’s on-demand secure IoT
HARMAN to Extend Existing IIoT Collaboration with PTC to Create Groundbreaking Mixed Reality
February 26, 2018
BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. focused on connected technologies for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, today announced its intent to extend its IIoT collaboration with PTC, a global provider of technology platforms and solutions, to integrate AR
FuelPlus Launches CORSIA-Ready Emissions Software for Airlines
February 26, 2018
HANOVER, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FuelPlus, a leading provider of aviation fuel management software, has launched a new product that helps airlines comply with the monitoring and reporting requirements of CORSIA (the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation). “Using our new Emissions Module, airlines can be
Turning Center Lines Feature Live Tooling
February 26, 2018
Heimatec Inc. has available live tooling for models in the Hyundai, Miyano and Nakamura turning center lines, is carrying an inventory of live tools for machines and has also invested in other lines of machine tools moving forward. New Product Post: 2/26/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining
Evco Plastics Remembers Founder Don Evans
February 26, 2018
Don Evans, who officially founded Evco Plastics in 1964, recently passed away. The company says that even when Evans took a step back from managing day-to-day operations, he remained a fixture at the DeForest plant (DeForest, Wisconsin) and continued to design plastic parts throughout his life, a pastime he enjoyed instilling in others. Before
Top Factors Driving the Global Honeycomb Core Materials Market| Technavio
February 25, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global honeycomb core materials market to grow at a CAGR of close to 8% during the period 2018-2022, according to their latest report. This market research report segments the global honeycomb core materials market into the following end-users (aerospace and defense and
Venturion 450 Presets and Measures Multiple Tools
February 25, 2018
Zoller’s Venturion 450 is a presetting and measuring machine that has a functional design of operating elements, an ergonomically designed separate cockpit operating unit, and a direct connection with external systems. New Product Post: 2/25/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Zoller’s Venturion 450 is
hyperMILL 2018.1 CAM Software Offers Enhanced Functionality
February 24, 2018
Open Mind Technologies’ hyperMILL 2018.1 is a new version of its CAM software that has a range of features and enhancements including blending capabilities, 3D-optimized roughing, global fitting, rotational abilities for CAD electrode applications and machining simulation. New Product Post: 2/24/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop
February 24, 2018
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Albany International Announces New Director Nominee
February 23, 2018
ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Albany International Corp. (NYSE:AIN) announced today that its Board of Directors has nominated Lee C. Wortham as a candidate for election to the Board at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, to be held on May 11, 2018. In connection with Mr. Wortham’s nomination, current Director John C. Standish has informed
BizVibe Announces Their List of the Top 10 Drone Manufacturers in India
February 23, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BizVibe, a smart business networking platform for global B2B buyers and suppliers, announced today their list of the top 10 leading drone manufacturers in India. BizVibe’s global B2B marketplace is the perfect digital community for companies looking to simplify the tedious task of finding suppliers and sourcing
Albany International Declares Dividend
February 23, 2018
ROCHESTER, N.H.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.17 per share on the Company’s Class A and Class B Common Stock, payable on April 6, 2018, to shareholders of record on March 19, 2018. Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and
North America Food Thickeners Market Analysis 2017-2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
February 23, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Food Thickeners Market Analysis (2017-2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America Food Thickeners Market would witness market growth of 4.1% CAGR during the forecast period (2017 - 2023). Food thickeners are widely used in various applications with the purpose of
2017 K-1 Tax Packages for Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Are Now Available
February 23, 2018
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The 2017 tax packages, including schedule K-1s, for Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (NYSE: EPD) are now available online. They may be accessed through the K-1 Tax Package Support website www.taxpackagesupport.com/enterprise. The partnership expects to begin mailing the 2017 tax packages today and complete mailing by
Nortech's Intercon 1 Group Expands Existing Manufacturing in China
February 23, 2018
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nortech Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: NSYS), a leading provider of full-service electronics manufacturing services (EMS), announced today that it has expanded capabilities at its manufacturing facility in Suzhou, Jiangsu, China, to support its regional machine vision technology customers. "Given the explosive growth of
T-Roc Cabrio: Will Past Be Prologue?
February 23, 2018
There are certain vehicles that, when brought up in conversation among those who are interested in the auto industry, generally evoke a cringe. For example, there is the Pontiac Aztek, which had a run from model years 2001 to 2005, yet it seems as though it was in production much, much longer. At issue with that vehicle is simply that it seems as
Mobile Package Performs Tapping Off-Line
February 23, 2018
FlexArm’s mobile tapping package enables operators to tap holes off-line while the machining center works on the next part. The package includes a GH-18-1 tapping arm with a tap capacity of #6 to 0.625", reaching from 17" to 72", offering variable speed from 100 to 420 rpm, 360-degree movement and a
Robot Programming Tool Reduces Calibration Issues
February 23, 2018
TM Robotics introduces TSAssist software, a programming tool. New Product Post: 2/23/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop TM Robotics introduces TSAssist software, a programming tool. The software assists with all phases of automation, including planning, design and improvement.  This
Rotary Encoders Improve Robot Absolute Position Accuracy
February 23, 2018
Heidenhain introduces encoders designed specifically for the requirements of the robotics, medical and drive technology industries. New Product Post: 2/23/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Heidenhain introduces encoders designed specifically for the requirements of the robotics, medical and drive
Tebis Appoints Account Manager for Its West Region in the United States
February 23, 2018
Tebis America has appointed Michael Bebout as account manager for the company’s West Region. Bebout will report to Vice President Sales, North America, Mark Cadogan. Bebout, who brings a strong background in software sales and marketing management, will handle the West Region United States for Tebis. He is based in
Phillips 66 Partners Files 2017 Form 10-K
February 23, 2018
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phillips 66 Partners LP (NYSE: PSXP) (“the Partnership”) has filed its annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 31, 2017, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing can be viewed through the “Investors” area of the Partnership’s website at
Express Logic Initiates EAL4+ Security Certification Effort for X-Ware IoT Platform® Secure Cloud
February 23, 2018
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Express Logic, provider of the comprehensive X-Ware IoT Platform® Secure Cloud (SC) powered by the industry-leading ThreadX® RTOS with more than 6.2 billion deployments, announced today that it has partnered with Brightsight, the world’s leading security lab, to perform the deeply embedded industry’s
EnvisionTEC Launches Two Orthodontic Materials at LMT Lab Day Chicago, Including Resin for Direct 3D
February 23, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, the global leader in high-accuracy dental 3D printers and materials, today launches an affordable new material for 3D printing orthodontic models on which to create clear thermoformed aligners. Samples of E-OrthoShape will be on display at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2018, where dental lab owners, managers,
Rayonier Advanced Materials Announces First Quarter 2018 Dividend on the Common Stock
February 23, 2018
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE:RYAM) announced today that the Company’s board of directors has declared a first quarter cash dividend of $0.07 per share of Common Stock of the Company. The dividend is payable on March 30, 2018 to stockholders of record on March 16, 2018. About Rayonier Advanced
Ecolab Declares Regular Dividend
February 23, 2018
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The board of directors of Ecolab Inc. today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per common share, to be paid April 16, 2018, to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 20, 2018. Ecolab has paid cash dividends on its common stock for 81 consecutive years. About Ecolab A trusted
Oshkosh Corporation Named 2017 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year
February 23, 2018
OSHKOSH, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) today announced that it has been named the 2017 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year in the annual competition sponsored by the Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, the advisory firm of Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and the legal firm of Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP. The annual
PPG Foundation Invests $14,500 in 6 Circleville-Area Organizations
February 23, 2018
CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that the PPG Foundation invested a combined $14,500 in six Circleville-area organizations in support of educational, business development and cultural initiatives in 2017. The grants were made on behalf of PPG’s local coatings facility. The grant recipients and funding
Injection Molding: Wittmann’s U.S. Debut of Two Machines, New Robots & Auxiliaries at NPE
February 23, 2018
Among six work cells that Wittmann Battenfeld Inc., Torrington, Conn., will display at NPE2018 (booth W3742), two will present new machines that previously debuted in Europe for the first time at a U.S. show. The EcoPower Xpress is the company’s newest, high-speed, all-electric machine, aimed at packaging and
Get into the Zone: Re|focus
February 23, 2018
At NPE2018, the new Re|focus Zone displays the latest trends in sustainable solutions and green manufacturing. Something new to look for in the Re|focus Zone is the Sustainability Lounge, a space to learn about PLASTICS and how companies can get involved in the sustainable initiatives they offer. Article Post: 2/23/2018 Hannah
Mastercam Celebrates 35th Anniversary
February 23, 2018
This year marks the 35th anniversary of CNC Software (Tolland, Connecticut), developers of Mastercam CAD/CAM software. In 1983, brothers Mark, Jack and Brian Summers developed a PC-based CAD/CAM software package that laid the foundation for what would be Mastercam. “It started out as a simple idea,” says
American Zinc Recycling Names Marcelino S. Rodriguez New Chief Financial Officer
February 23, 2018
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Zinc Recycling LLC (“AZR” or the “Company”), announced today that it has named Marcelino Rodriguez as its new Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Rodriguez is a seasoned financial executive having most recently served as Chief Financial Officer of KMG Chemicals, a publicly-traded company that