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GE Aviation Receives U.S. Army Contract for Silicon Carbide Power Electronics Research &
December 14, 2015
DAYTON, Ohio--GE Aviation received a contract for the research and development of silicon carbide-based power electronics supporting the high-voltage next generation ground vehicle electrical power architecture for the U.S. Army. “GE continues to invest in electric power technologies and specifically in Silicon Carbide which enables
TransCore’s Canadian Freight Volumes Decline for the Second Consecutive Month
December 14, 2015
TORONTO--TransCore Link Logistics Canadian Freight Index fell behind in November, following its traditional drop this time of year, with volumes declining eight percent compared to October. While year-over-year volumes also dropped 28 percent, this is compared to historic highs set throughout 2014. Cross-border loads leaving Canada decreased 12
New Data Dimensions Five-Year Contract Allows Work with Veterans to Continue
December 14, 2015
JANESVILLE, Wis.--Data Dimensions is proud to announce it has been awarded a five-year subcontract from its prime contractor, Systems Made Simple (SMS), a Lockheed Martin Company. SMS has subcontracted to Data Dimensions the Intake Conversion Mail Handling Services (ICMHS) contract with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which will allow the
Belden Delivers Cyber Security Solutions for Critical Infrastructure
December 14, 2015
ST. LOUIS--Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a global leader in high quality, end-to-end signal transmission solutions for mission-critical applications, today announced that Tripwire cyber security solutions for vulnerability and log management now support its brands, GarrettCom and Tofino Security’s products. The new, integrated solutions deliver an
Three New Modules Expand Application Options for HBM’s SomatXR Data Acquisition System, Outlast
December 14, 2015
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--HBM, Inc. (www.hbm.com), a leading manufacturer of data acquisition systems, analysis and calibration software, strain gauges, transducers and sensors, has added three more module options for its rugged SomatXR data acquisition system, extending the range of applications and bringing the number of modules to eight. The rugged
Tredegar Announces Leadership of PE Films and Flexible Packaging
December 14, 2015
RICHMOND, Va.--Tredegar Corporation (NYSE:TG) recently announced leadership of its PE Films and Flexible Packaging Films business units: Stephen Prince has been appointed to President, Personal Care of Tredegar’s PE Films division. He recently rejoined the company, having previously served in various roles from 1989 to 2010, including General
Orbital ATK Successfully Launches Patriot Target Vehicle for Missile Defense Test
December 14, 2015
DULLES, Va.--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, successfully launched a Patriot Target Vehicle (PTV) for the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC). Orbital ATK’s PTV served as an intercept target for the U.S. Army Lower Tier Project Office (LTPO) Patriot missile defense system. The
Kulicke & Soffa Introduces Asterion™ i-MULTI – Integrated Multi Magazine Handling
December 14, 2015
SINGAPORE--Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: KLIC) (“Kulicke & Soffa”, “K&S” or the “Company”) introduces a new compact multi magazine handling solution – Asterion™ i-MULTI – as part of its current portfolio of handling options designed and integrated for its latest
Sin City Gets WET! Trigg Laboratories Moves Headquarters and Manufacturing Plant to Las Vegas,
December 14, 2015
LOS ANGELES--After 25 years of manufacturing premium sexual wellness and consumer healthcare products, Trigg Laboratories, makers of Wet Lubricants, announces the relocation of their headquarters and manufacturing facilities from Valencia, California to Las Vegas, Nevada, effective July 2016. On November 19th, company President, Sean Smith, and
True Value Company Welcomes Marcus Lemonis to 2016 Spring Reunion
December 14, 2015
CHICAGO--True Value Company, one of the world's largest retailer-owned hardware cooperatives, is pleased to announce that Marcus Lemonis, host of CNBC’s hit show The Profit, will give the keynote address at the opening of the company’s three day 2016 Spring Reunion on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in
Larson Electronics Releases a 100 Watt Slip Fit Mounted LED Light That Runs on 480 Volts AC
December 14, 2015
KEMP, Texas--Larson Electronics continues its commitment to providing high grade lighting equipment to specialty markets with the release of a 100 watt LED explosion proof pole top slip fitter light. The EPL-PT-100LED-RT-480V Class 1 & 2 Division 1 & 2 pole top slip fit mounted explosion proof light fixture from Larson Electronics provides
INVISTA Launches EMBRACE THE ELEMENTS Global Campaign, Highlighting COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE®
December 14, 2015
NEW YORK--In early 2016, INVISTA will launch a new campaign for COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® brands, two leading fibers used within the company’s apparel and non-apparel segments. The EMBRACE THE ELEMENTS campaign reflects the new brand positioning for COOLMAX® and THERMOLITE® brands and includes a contemporary look and
Industrial Services of America, Inc. Announces Sale of Company’s Waste Services segment
December 14, 2015
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Industrial Services of America, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSA), (the “Company” or “ISA”), a company that buys, processes and markets ferrous and non-ferrous metals and other recyclable commodities, offers waste management programs and equipment to commercial customers and sells used auto parts, today announced the sale
Small Manufacturer Cuts Order Processing Time by 65 Percent with Exact Online
December 14, 2015
BOSTON--Southfield Packaging revealed that since using online business software from Exact, it has cut order processing time by 65 percent thanks to its ability to access all the data employees need on the shop floor and in the warehouse with just a few clicks. Nearly a year ago, fulfillment and packaging company Southfield Packaging turned its
New $7 Million XPRIZE Competition Seeks to Usher in a New Era of Ocean Exploration
December 14, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO--At a keynote address today during the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting in San Francisco, Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, chairman and CEO of XPRIZE, announced the launch of the $7M Shell Ocean Discovery XPRIZE, a three-year global competition challenging teams to advance ocean technologies for rapid and unmanned ocean exploration. As
Bluestone Energy Services Becomes OpTerra Energy Services
December 14, 2015
OAKLAND, Calif. & NORWELL, Mass.--A division of Oakland, California-based OpTerra Energy Services, Bluestone Energy Services, LLC, a leader in energy conservation, engineering and project development services for commercial and industrial clients, announced today that it is formally rebranding itself as the Commercial and Industrial (C&I)
Analogix and Pinecone Collaborate on USB-C Technology
December 14, 2015
SANTA CLARA, Calif. & BEIJING--Analogix Semiconductor, Inc. and Beijing Pinecone Electronics Co. Ltd., today announced their licensing agreement of Analogix’s Intellectual Property (IP) for USB-C™ technology. “Working with Analogix enables us to develop innovative products that meet our high performance targets,” said
Enviva Partners, LP Completes Southampton Drop-down and Issues New Guidance
December 14, 2015
BETHESDA, Md.--Enviva Partners, LP (NYSE:EVA) (“Enviva” or the “Partnership”) today announced it has acquired the fully-contracted Southampton plant from its sponsor’s joint venture with affiliates of John Hancock Life Insurance Company. In addition, the Partnership provided an update regarding expected 2015
Indonesia Investment Promotion Center Announces Indonesia’s Investment Growth Has Increased 16.7%
December 14, 2015
NEW YORK--Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) announced in October a Rp 400 trillion or US$ 28.6 billion investment realization for the period from January-September 2015 or 16.7 % increase from comparable period in 2014. Meanwhile, an increase of Rp 140.3 trillion or equal to US$ 10 billion investment was reported for Q3 2015. The data
BYD Appoints Eva Lerner-Lam to Lead Eastern U.S. Operations
December 14, 2015
LOS ANGELES--To broaden its presence in the U.S. markets for electric vehicles, BYD Motors, Inc. (www.byd.com) has named transportation expert Eva Lerner-Lam as director of eastern U.S. business. Lerner-Lam, who has spent her 40-year career developing transportation technologies in both the public and private sectors in the United States and China,
Swander Pace Capital Acquires Captek Softgel International
December 14, 2015
SAN FRANCISCO & NEW YORK--Swander Pace Capital, a leading private equity firm specializing in investments in consumer products companies, today announced it has completed the acquisition of California-based Captek Softgel International (“Captek”). Captek, previously owned by Prairie Capital and Skyline Global Partners, is a leading
Axalta Coating Systems Announces its Presenting Sponsorship of 2016 North American International
December 14, 2015
DETROIT--Axalta Coating Systems, a leading global supplier of liquid and powder coatings, is the Presenting Sponsor of the Charity Preview at the 2016 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at Cobo Center in Detroit, Michigan. The NAIAS Charity Preview, which will take place on January 15, 2016, is consistently the largest single night
Scania: Christian Levin Appointed Head of Sales and Marketing
December 14, 2015
SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden--Christian Levin will take up his position as Scania’s Head of Sales and Marketing on 1 January 2016. He has been a member of Scania’s Executive Board since 2010 and has extensive experience from the company’s international market organisation. Christian Levin was born in 1967 and joined Scania in 1994
Dematic Completes Acquisition of Reddwerks, Leading Provider of Warehouse Execution Software
December 14, 2015
ATLANTA--Dematic, a leading global supplier of integrated automated technology, software and services to optimize the supply chain, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Reddwerks Corporation. The acquired company is a leading innovator of Warehouse Execution Software (WES) that provides customers with real-time decision engines to
AEG Power Solutions Simplifies Power Protection for Small and Medium Enterprises with PRS System
December 14, 2015
ZWANENBURG, The Netherland--AEG Power Solutions, a global provider of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energy applications, today introduced the PRS (Power Rack Solution) UPS system, specifically developed to meet the needs of small and medium size companies to protect their IT assets from mains
Materialise 3DPrintCloud Now Available in the Onshape App Store
December 14, 2015
LEUVEN, Belgium--Materialise (NASDAQ: MTLS), a leading provider of Additive Manufacturing software and sophisticated 3D printing solutions is collaborating with the full-cloud 3D CAD system, Onshape to integrate 3D Printing functionality into their platform. The Materialise 3DPrintCloud tools to analyze and repair a design for 3D Printing will be
Fairchild Semiconductor Announces Further Developments in Connection with an Unsolicited Proposal
December 14, 2015
SAN JOSE, Calif.--Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc. (Nasdaq:FCS) (“Fairchild”) today announced that its board of directors, after conducting a review and considering the advice of its legal and financial advisors, has concluded that the unsolicited proposal received on December 7, 2015, to acquire Fairchild for $21.70 per
Eaton Earns 100 Percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Fourteenth Annual Scorecard on LGBT
December 14, 2015
CLEVELAND--Power management company Eaton announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. “At Eaton, fostering an
Dow’s Board of Directors Unanimously Supports Merger with DuPont
December 14, 2015
MIDLAND, Mich.--The Dow Chemical Company’s (NYSE: DOW) Board of Directors, including Third Point’s two designated directors, are unanimously and fully supportive of the announced merger of equals with DuPont and intended separation. This merger is the optimal path forward and a win for all of our shareholders. We stand by both our and
Watch the latest episode of BizWireTV's Accelerator Report from Business Wire
December 14, 2015
NEW YORK--Business Wire announces the newest episode of BizWireTV Accelerator Report, part of their BizWireTV news-show series. Now available on www.BusinessWire.com, the show serves as a preview of upcoming IPOs, scheduled earnings announcements, recent funding announcements, and trends to watch in the upcoming week. This week’s episode
GreenPeak Launches Next Generation Wireless Led Lighting Solution
December 14, 2015
UTRECHT,The Netherlands--GreenPeak Technologies, the world leading low power RF semiconductor company for Smart Home and IoT applications, has launched its wireless LED Lighting solution, a low-cost ambient lighting application based on the new GreenPeak GP651 communication chip that can support various ZigBee and IEEE 802.15.4 communication
Rudolph Receives Multi-system Order for Over $15 Million from Leading Foundry for Advanced Packaging
December 14, 2015
FLANDERS, N.J.--Rudolph Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:RTEC) announced today that a leading foundry in Asia has placed an order for over $15 million USD for multiple NSX® 330 Systems. The systems will be used for inspection of next-generation fan-out wafer level packaging products, including whole-wafer inspection and post-saw inspection. The systems
SK Capital Announces Sale of IBA Molecular to CapVest
December 14, 2015
PARIS--SK Capital (“SK”), a private investment firm focused on the specialty materials, chemicals and healthcare sectors, announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to sell IBA Molecular (“IBAM” or the “Company”) to funds advised by CapVest Partners LP (“CapVest”). The transaction is expected
Oshkosh Corporation L-ATV Military Vehicle Named to Popular Science Magazine “Best of What’s New
December 14, 2015
OSHKOSH, Wis.--The Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV) from Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), has been named to Popular Science Magazine’s “Best of What’s New 2015” list. Each year in its December issue, Popular Science honors 100 innovations that the magazine selects as “brilliant, revolutionary, and
Air Lease Corporation Announces the Lease Placement of Two New Boeing 787-9 Aircraft with El Al
December 14, 2015
LOS ANGELES--Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to El Al. Both aircraft are on long-term lease from ALC’s order book with Boeing and are scheduled to deliver to Israel’s flag
New Technologies to Give CHGT Cutting Edge in 3D Printing and Engraving
December 14, 2015
HOUSTON--Changing Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB:CHGT) is in the market for several new pieces of technology as it aims to further expand its growing range of additive manufacturing services into laser cutting and engraving. Piquing the company’s interest is a desktop laser cutter, a piece of equipment that will enable CHGT to add wider range of
Sandvik Appoints New President of Sandvik Mining
December 14, 2015
SANDVIKEN, Sweden--Regulatory News: Sandvik (STO:SAND) Lars Engström has been appointed President of Sandvik Mining. He will be included as a new member of Sandvik’s Group Executive Management. Lars Engström, previously President and CEO of the air treatment solutions company Munters, has an extensive industrial background with over
CityFibre Announces Acquisition of National Infrastructure Assets from KCOM Group plc and
December 14, 2015
LONDON--CityFibre (AIM:CFHL), a leading designer, builder, owner, and operator of fibre optic infrastructure in UK towns and cities, today announces the conditional acquisition of certain national infrastructure assets of KCOM Group plc (‘KCOM’) (the “Acquisition”) for a total consideration of £90.0 million together
Recruitment of Purchase Participants for Korean Medical Device Manufacturer SDE
December 14, 2015
SEOUL, South Korea--Located in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Korea, the cosmetic surgery medical device manufacturer SDE Corp. officially announced their plans for technology transfer to overseas markets and for selling of the company. SDE Corp. was established in 2014 as a venture company that manufactures and sells absorbable thread (PDO lifting thread),
Hirose Electric and THine Exhibit HD Interface Technology for Automotive SVM System at CES2016
December 14, 2015
TOKYO--THine Electronics, Inc. (JASDAQ:6769), the global leader in high-speed serial interface and provider of mixed-signal LSI today announced its collaborative exhibition of HD interface technology for automotive surround-view-monitor (SVM) systems with Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. at International CES2016, held at Las Vegas, USA from January 6th to
DELO Industrial Adhesives Enters Japanese Market, Selects APPEX as a Partner
December 14, 2015
TOKYO & WINDACH, Germany--DELO Industrial Adhesives has started its market entrance in Japan. The Germany-based adhesives manufacturer has completed a reseller agreement with APPEX CORPORATION on July 15 in 2015. DELO Industrial Adhesives develops versatile, multi-property and quick curing adhesives, encapsulants and sealants as well as
Gigaphoton Succeeds at 24-Hour Stable Emission of EUV Light Source at 108W Output
December 14, 2015
OYAMA, Japan--Gigaphoton Inc., a major lithography light source manufacturer, announced today that it succeeded in twenty-four hour continuous operation and stable emission of an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source scanner, a laser-produced plasma (LPP) light source prototype device that it is currently developing, at an output of 108W, with an
Ushio America Has Started Marketing Leading-Edge PVD Systems of Tango Systems in the Japanese Market
December 14, 2015
TOKYO--Ushio America, Inc. (President & CEO, Shinji Kameda), a leading manufacturer of specialty and general illumination lighting solutions and a subsidiary of Ushio Inc., today announced that the company has started marketing and servicing of the leading-edge PVD (Physical Vapor Deposition) systems manufactured by Tango Systems, Inc.
Design Software Supports Spirit AeroSystems’ Early Delivery of Bell V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Fuselage
December 14, 2015
HyperSizer® software, from Collier Research, automates structural sizing and load analyses
Manufacturing Technology Orders Remained Sluggish in October
December 14, 2015
Linear Technology Introduces New 300mV Start-Up, 1.6µA IQ Synchronous Buck-Boost DC/DC Converter
December 14, 2015
Converter includes integrated PowerPath for low power wireless sensor applications
Winter Nap for U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders?
December 14, 2015
The October 2015 U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders (USMTO) report from AMT-The Association For Manufacturing Technology shows that orders were down for the month and continue to lag year-to-date compared to the same point in 2014.
JEC Americas Solidifies Partnership with IACMI-The Composites Institute
December 14, 2015
JEC Group (“JEC”) is proud to announce that it has recently become a Consortium Member of the Institute for Advanced Composites Manufacturing Innovation (“IACMI- The Composites Institute”). JEC joins over 100 Consortium Members including important composite industry leaders in the field.
OPC UA Companion Specification for Sercos released
December 14, 2015
Sercos International, supplier of the Sercos® automation bus, announced that the OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Companion Specification for Sercos has been released. This specification describes the mapping of the Sercos information model to OPC UA so that functions and data of Sercos devices are made available and accessible via OPC UA.
Hyundai and Kia Sign Licensing Agreement with Paice
December 12, 2015
BALTIMORE--Paice, a pioneer in hybrid electric vehicle technology, has reached an agreement to license all of its hybrid vehicle technology to Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. Paice has now licensed all or part of its hybrid vehicle technology portfolio to Toyota, Hyundai/Kia, and Ford – three of the world’s six largest