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Nexa Resources S.A. 4Q17 and 2017 Results
February 19, 2018
SÃO PAULO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexa Resources S.A. (NYSE:NEXA) (TSX:NEXA) ("Nexa” or the "Company") today reported operating and financial results for the fourth quarter of 2017 and the full fiscal 2017 year, provided production and capex guidance for fiscal 2018 and declared a share premium distribution to shareholders of
China Non-Hot-Roll Thin Wide Steel Belt Market Report 2018 - Analysis And Forecast To 2025 -
February 19, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "China: Non-Hot-Roll Thin Wide Steel Belt - Market Report - Analysis And Forecast To 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Non-hot-roll Thin Wide Steel Belt Market. It presents the latest data of the market size, consumption, domestic
General Cable Corporation Stockholders Approve Acquisition By Prysmian Group
February 19, 2018
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--General Cable Corporation (NYSE: BGC) today announced the voting results from the Company’s special meeting of stockholders held this morning. Stockholders of General Cable approved the Company’s previously announced acquisition by Prysmian Group (BIT: PRY) for $30.00 per share in cash. A total of
Zonoville Investments Limited Announces Agreement on Acquisition of RUSAL Shares
February 19, 2018
MOSCOW--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Zonoville Investments Limited, a consortium of investors led by Renova Group and Access Industries, announced today that it had reached an agreement with Onexim Group to purchase its 6% stake in the United Company RUSAL Plc. Following completion of the purchase, Zonoville Investments Limited and its associate SUAL Partners
Metal Powder Products Completes Acquisition of NetShape Technologies
February 19, 2018
WESTFIELD, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Metal Powder Products LLC (“MPP”), a Mill Point Capital portfolio company, announced today that it has acquired NetShape Technologies Inc. (“NetShape”), a leading manufacturer and solutions provider of engineered metal components using powdered metal and metal injection molding
PPG Appoints Senior Business Director, Mobility
February 19, 2018
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that Ranju Arya will become senior business director, mobility, effective immediately. Arya will lead PPG’s efforts in developing and commercializing paint and coatings technologies for autonomous and electric vehicles. He will report to Gary Danowski, vice president, automotive OEM
Sensor Suite Collects Machine Data, Provides Reports
February 19, 2018
Captemp Industries has developed the Nidus sensor suite to gather and centralize information with fully automated, real-time control. The company’s goal is to improve the interaction and control between all machines, operators and managers in a manufacturing environment. The system collects data from equipment such as controls, fluid pressure
China Yarn Market Report 2018 - Analysis And Forecast 2007-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
February 19, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "China: Yarn - Market Report - Analysis And Forecast To 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Yarn Market. It presents the latest data of the market size, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price dynamics and trends
China Monocrystalline Silicon Market Report 2018 - Analysis and Forecast 2007-2025 -
February 19, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "China: Monocrystalline Silicon - Market Report - Analysis and Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the monocrystalline silicon market in China. It presents the latest data of the market size and volume, exports and imports, price
China Caustic Soda Market Report 2018 - Analysis And Forecast 2007-2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
February 19, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "China: Caustic Soda - Market Report - Analysis And Forecast To 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the Chinese Caustic Soda Market. It presents the latest data of the market size, consumption, domestic production, exports and imports, price
Rockwell Collins Announces 2017 Engineer of the Year Recipients
February 19, 2018
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockwell Collins has selected three employees as the company’s 2017 Corporate Engineers of the Year. The recipients are Angelo Joseph, a principal systems engineer in Commercial Systems; Adriane Van Auken, a principal systems engineer in Government Systems; and Frédéric Trincal, a principal
Harris Corporation EWeek Celebration Inspires Wonder in Engineering
February 19, 2018
MELBOURNE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) employees will design, build and problem-solve during a series of events marking National Engineers Week, or EWeek, at Harris locations around the United States and the world. Part of a national event organized by the National Society of Professional Engineers, Harris EWeek runs from
Celanese Appoints Scott Richardson as Chief Financial Officer
February 19, 2018
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) (the “Company”) announced today that chief financial officer, Chris Jensen, has tendered his resignation after a successful 12 years with the Company to spend time with his family and commence the next chapter of his career. He will be succeeded as CFO by Scott Richardson,
TEI and voxeljet Sign Volume Contract for 3D Printed Sand
February 19, 2018
FRIEDBERG, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--voxeljet AG (NYSE:VJET) (the “Company” or “voxeljet”), a leading provider of high-speed, large-format 3D printers and on-demand parts services to industrial and commercial customers, today announced that Tooling and Equipment International in Livonia, MI (TEI) has signed a 3-year Volume
Trusted Global Leaders in Dental 3D Printing and Software Join Forces to Ease Adoption of Quality
February 19, 2018
DEARBORN, Mich. & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EnvisionTEC, the global leader in dental 3D printers and materials, and AvaDent Digital Dental Solutions, the global leader in digital dentures, today announced a new partnership. Working together, the two companies now offer a complete digital workflow solution for digital dentures, from
PPG Market Manager Receives Metal Construction Association Award
February 19, 2018
Forty-year PPG veteran Scott Moffatt was recognized for his volunteer contributions to the organization. The Metal Construction Association (MCA) awarded its Patrick R. Bush Service Award to Scott Moffatt, PPG market manager for architectural coil and extrusion coatings, during the organization’s 2018 Winter Meeting in San Diego,
Westlake Chemical to Expand Chlor-Alkali, PVC and VCM Capacities at Facilities in Germany and
February 19, 2018
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced that it will expand capacities for the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) at three of its chemical facilities. Two of the plants are located in Germany (Burghausen, Gendorf) and one is located in Geismar, Louisiana. The
Buying a Five-Axis: Selecting the Right Machine
February 19, 2018
Horizontal or vertical? Trunnion or swivel head? What’s the effective difference between different configurations of five-axis machining centers?Blog Post: 2/19/2018 Barry Rogers President, Alpha Strategies Not all five-axis machines are alike. Here’s where the application for which they will be used must be considered. You need to know
API Launches Innovative Lightweight Footwear Solutions to Meet Customer Demand for Quality,
February 19, 2018
MUSSOLENTE, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--API, an Italian company specialized in the production of thermoplastic elastomeric compounds and bioplastics who was acquired by global materials company Trinseo in July 2017, introduces its newest lightweight footwear solutions, APILONTM 52 EXP and APILONTM 52 LIGHT, at the SIMAC Tanning Tech in Milan.
Ferromagnetic Nanoparticles Lead Quest for Reversible Adhesives
February 19, 2018
Promising research on reversible multi-material adhesive bonds could prove game changing in auto industry. A key trend in automotive is the use of multi-material structures and, in turn, the ability to structurally join dissimilar materials and keep them together during the vehicle’s useful life, yet the need to separate them for repair,
Global Automotive Steering Knuckle Market - High Demand from APAC to Boost Growth | Technavio
February 19, 2018
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global automotive steering knuckle market to grow at a CAGR of 4% during the period 2018-2022, according to their latest report. This market research report segments the global automotive steering knuckle market by vehicle type (passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles) and
Soft Blank Jaws Provide Part Clamping
February 19, 2018
Dillon’s soft jaw blanks feature reduced setup times, aid concentric performance, provide better chuck balance, and have a longer jaw life because of the increased jaw accuracies.  New Product Post: 2/19/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Dillon’s soft chuck jaw blanks allow for consistent
Being There: Moldmaking Events are Occasions to Learn, Share, Connect
February 19, 2018
It is easy to wave off conferences and other trade events when life and work is all-consuming, but when it comes to events that are focused solely on moldmaking, you must make the time to be there. This blog is directed less to active members of the American Mold Builders Association and more to those who are less active or who do not belong
Heating/Cooling: Energy-Saving Mold-Temperature Control Comes to NPE
February 18, 2018
Electronic flow control is paired with a variable-speed TCU pump to achieve optimum cooling with the minimum energy required.  New IQ flow control in Engel’s CC300 injection machine controller interfaces with Engel’s e-flow water-valve controller and its new e-temp TCU with variable-speed pump. New Engel e-temp TCU has
Materials Handling: Control for Bowl Feeder Gives Energy Savings, Gentler Feeding
February 18, 2018
Spirol International Corp., Danielson, Conn., has enhanced its Series 2000 bowl feeder with the new Mark VI controller having a 7-in. touchscreen, 50-recipe storage capacity, and Ethernet interface for remote access and control. This feeder is said to be well suited to handling fragile, tactile, or slippery parts
New Software Collaborations Advance CAD for 3D Printing
February 18, 2018
SolidWorks is working with HP on computer modeling of the Multi Jet Fusion process and with 3D Systems to optimize designs for plastic and metal printing without STL conversion. New version of 3DXpert for SolidWorks from 3D Systems optimizes design of 3D printed metal and plastic parts.   Two software collaborations were
Additive Manufacturing: HP Announces Lower-Cost Jet Fusion 3D Printers for Prototyping—in Full
February 18, 2018
Lower cost, more compact models for low-volume prototyping also introduce full-color 3D printing. New HP model 300/500 3D printer for low-volume prototyping. Full-color 3D printing capability is new with HP’s model 300/500 units. Previous Next Last month, HP Inc., Palo Alto, Calif., added to its growing line of 3D printers using its
Engel’s Online Customer Portal To Go Live in Time for NPE
February 18, 2018
NPE will see North American debut of Engel’s e-portal for remote service, ordering spare parts, and preventive-maintenance monitoring. Engel e-connect portal will be live for North American customers by NPE showtime in May. Previous Next The redesigned e-connect customer portal from Engel Austria has been available in parts of Europe since
Heating/Cooling: Energy-Saving Mold-Temperature Control Comes to NPE
February 18, 2018
Electronic flow control is paired with a variable-speed TCU pump to achieve optimum cooling with the minimum energy required.  New IQ flow control in Engel’s CC300 injection machine controller interfaces with Engel’s e-flow water-valve controller and its new e-temp TCU with variable-speed pump. New Engel e-temp TCU has
Injection Molding: Wittmann’s U.S. Debut of Two Machines, New Robots & Auxiliaries at NPE
February 18, 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
Injection Molding: LSR Auto Cavity Balancing, New Decorating Process & High-Speed Cap Molding at
February 18, 2018
The Austrian parent of Engel Machinery Inc., York, Pa., revealed an early peek at its NPE2018 plans (booth W3303). Though not a complete listing of what will be on display, Engel described these manufacturing cells, the newest of which is described first: • LSR auto cavity balancing: Engel says this is the first time it has
Injection Molding: At NPE, U.S. Debut of Arburg’s Largest Machine Yet in a Brand-New Design
February 18, 2018
Arburg’s “big reveal” at K 2016 is now coming to NPE2018 as the U.S. launch of its largest machine ever and the first of a brand-new design with a sophisticated new control. The Allrounder 1120H (photo) has a 650-metric-ton clamp (730 U.S. tons, 30% larger than any previous Arburg machine)
Blow Molding: ‘Mini’ Accumulator-Head Machine Coming to NPE
February 18, 2018
Graham’s small-shot accumulator-head blow molder permits 1-hr color or material changes. NPE2015 in May will be the first show appearance of the Mini Hercules accumulator-head blow molder from Graham Engineering Corp., York, Pa. (Booth W2743). This small-shot system (2.5, 5, or 8 lb) also has a small footprint (15 × 11 ft
Injection Molding: Controlled Production Shutdown For PET Preform Molding
February 18, 2018
In harsh industrial environments, even brief power failures or fluctuations in the grid lasting milliseconds can interrupt the molding cycle, which cannot always be restarted immediately because of the potential presence of short shots in one or more cavities. In PET preform molds with many cavities, removal of
Injection Molding: All-Electric Two-Stage Machine Debuts at NPE2018
February 18, 2018
At the NPE2018 show in Orlando, Fla. (Booth W782), Plustech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., will show off its first Sodick all-electric machine, Sodick 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
Tooling: Metal 3D Printer and High-Speed Milling in One Machine
February 18, 2018
Laser sinter metal powder and perform CNC machining of tooling components in the same machine. At NPE2018 (booth W782), Plustech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., will introduce the Sodick OPM250 metal 3D printer, which combines laser sintering of metal powder and high-speed milling in the same machine. This can speed production
Tooling: Quick Changes for Mold Inserts
February 18, 2018
Haidlmair changes mold inserts in a few minutes with an air hose and simple tools. Change mold inserts with an air hose. A few simple tools and an air hose are all that’s needed. Previous Next Austrian moldmaker Haidlmair (North American office in Concord, Ont.) has a new quick-change system that permits changing injection mold
Automotive Molder Finds More Floorspace with “L”-Mount Robots
February 18, 2018
Midwest Molding finds room to expand capacity with space-saving robot mounting arrangement. Midwest Molding Inc. in Bartlett, Ill., custom injection molds primarily auto parts in a plant that was built in 2007. By 2015, with business expanding, the family-owned firm knew it had to do something to achieve more efficient space usage.
Tooling: Metal 3D Printer and High-Speed Milling in One Machine
February 18, 2018
Laser sinter metal powder and perform CNC machining of tooling components in the same machine. At NPE2018 (booth W782), Plustech Inc., Schaumburg, Ill., will introduce the Sodick OPM250 metal 3D printer, which combines laser sintering of metal powder and high-speed milling in the same machine. This can speed production
TOOLING: New Developments in Tooling For In-Mold Assembly
February 18, 2018
A new partnership between French and American toolmakers has facilitated broader access to sophisticated tooling concepts for multi-material overmolding, in-mold assembly, injection-blow molding, and multilayer injection of thick optical lenses. Some recent applications demonstrate the extreme
Chinaplas Debut for Unusual Approach To Injection Molding Thick Lenses
February 18, 2018
Engel molds thick, complex automotive lens in three layers on two injection molding machines. At Chinaplas next month, Engel Austria will present for the very first time a time- and cost-saving method of injection molding 22-mm-thick PMMA lenses for automotive headlamps. Cooling such thick parts without distortion
Automotive Molder Finds More Floorspace with “L”-Mount Robots
February 18, 2018
Midwest Molding finds room to expand capacity with space-saving robot mounting arrangement. Midwest Molding Inc. in Bartlett, Ill., custom injection molds primarily auto parts in a plant that was built in 2007. By 2015, with business expanding, the family-owned firm knew it had to do something to achieve more efficient space usage.
Wall-Mounting Kits are for Siemens G-Series Drive Platform
February 18, 2018
Siemens’ wall-mounting kits are for its Sinamics G120C and G120 PM240-2 modular drives and allow installation of the drives and conform to NEMA 1 and UL Type 1 standards for interior applications. New Product Post: 2/18/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Siemens’ wall-mounting kits are for
CAM Software Helps Shop Five-Axis Machine Aerospace Part
February 17, 2018
A five-axis machine and HyperMill CAM software from Open Mind Technologies gave a shop the ability to meet the tight tolerances required for the camera-mounting brackets on a NASA satellite mission. Blog Post: 2/17/2018 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Critical parts require tight tolerances, and these tolerances often
Metal Devil Saw Blade Cuts Through Difficult Metals
February 17, 2018
The M. K. Morse Co.’s Metal Devil diamond edge cut-off wheels for metal cutting offer an option for cutting through a broad range of difficult metals that include metal studs, structural steel, stainless tubing, rebar and cast iron to name a few.  New Product Post: 2/17/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining
Huntington Solutions Announces Acquisition of TrimTec Systems
February 17, 2018
GREER, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Huntington Solutions, a leading provider of custom-engineered expanded polystyrene (EPS) and expanded polypropylene (EPP) molded foam solutions announced today that it has acquired TrimTec Systems, a central Ohio based specialized manufacturer of custom fabricated EPS and industrial packaging solutions. “We are
Westlake Chemical Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend
February 17, 2018
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE:WLK) declared today a regular dividend distribution of $0.2100 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 13, 2018, to stockholders of record on February 27, 2018. This is the 54th successive quarterly dividend that Westlake has declared since
Berry Global, Inc. Announces Proprietary Spinlace® Capacity Investment
February 16, 2018
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Berry Global, Inc. (NYSE:BERY) today announced that it is investing in a state-of-the-art, proprietary Spinlace® asset to provide an incremental 17,000 metric tons of annual capacity serving the North America markets. This investment, which will be a part of the Company’s Health, Hygiene, and Specialties
ITT Increases Quarterly Dividend to 13.4 Cents Per Share
February 16, 2018
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) announced today that it is increasing its quarterly dividend to 13.4 cents per share on the company’s outstanding stock. The ITT Board of Directors has approved the cash dividend for the first quarter of 2018, which will be payable on April 2, 2018, to shareholders of record as of the
10 Ways 3D Printing is Advancing Plastics Manufacturing
February 16, 2018
3D printing expands possibilities for plastic parts, short-run molds and production mold tooling. Here are just 10 of the ways 3D printing is advancing: Plastic molds can make plastic parts. This mold, which was 3D printed in carbon-reinforced polymer by Avante Technology, offers a cost- and time-effective option for molding a short run of parts. A