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Ecolab Provided 665 Tons of In-Kind Product Donations in 2017 to Aid Global Disaster Relief
April 30, 2018
ST. PAUL, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ecolab Inc. continued its commitment to supporting communities in need throughout 2017 by providing 665 tons of cleaning, sanitizing and public health products, valued at more than $5 million, to support natural disaster relief efforts throughout the world. “There are many needs immediately after a natural
Fortress UAV Announces New Drone Fleet Services for Enterprise and Public Safety Markets
April 30, 2018
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fortress UAV announced today a series of new drone service offerings for enterprise and public safety markets. These services complement the successful national drone repair and maintenance business model that Fortress UAV launched in 2017. The new enterprise and public safety offerings are meant to serve the emerging needs
Intel Saffron AI Speeds Issue Resolution for Manufacturing, Software and Aerospace
April 30, 2018
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--What’s New: Intel today released the Intel® Saffron™ AI Quality and Maintenance Decision Support Suite – a suite of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software applications using associative memory learning and reasoning to facilitate faster issue resolution. “Customers including
Orbital ATK Produces 25,000th Precision Guidance Kit
April 30, 2018
DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orbital ATK (NYSE: OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that the company has produced 25,000 M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK) for the United States Army and Marine Corps. The GPS guidance kit reduces the ballistic dispersion of conventional 155mm artillery projectiles -
Cooper Tire & Rubber Company Reports First Quarter 2018 Results and Updates Guidance
April 30, 2018
FINDLAY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cooper Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: CTB) today reported first quarter 2018 net income of $8 million, or diluted earnings per share of $0.16, compared with $31 million, or $0.57 per share, for the same period last year. First Quarter Highlights: Consolidated unit volume decreased 6.1 percent compared to the prior
Europe PUR Hot-Melt Adhesives Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe PUR Hot-Melt Adhesives Market - Segmented by Type, Application and Geography - Growth, Trends and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The Europe PUR hot-melt adhesives market is expected to register a CAGR of 6.85% during the forecast period, 2018 to 2023.PUR
Europe Construction Chemicals Market Analysis, Growth, Trends & Forecast 2018-2023 -
April 30, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Europe Construction Chemicals Market - Segmented by Product Type, End-user Industry, and Geography - Growth, Trends, and Forecast (2018 - 2023)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The Europe construction chemicals market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.38% in terms of revenue during the
LafargeHolcim Announces 2018-2019 Gygi and von Wyss Scholarship Recipients
April 30, 2018
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, LafargeHolcim announced the names of the eight students who will be receiving the 35th Annual Gygi and von Wyss Foundation Scholarship, an award open to children of Lafarge, Holcim and Aggregate Industries US. “I am delighted to congratulate this year’s scholarship winners and I wish each of the
Sintavia Achieves NADCAP Accreditation for Additive Manufacturing
April 30, 2018
DAVIE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sintavia, LLC, a leading Tier One metal additive manufacturer, announced today that it had achieved National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program (NADCAP) approval for its laser and electron beam powder bed fusion applications. The NADCAP accreditation is the latest quality certification achieved by
Arconic Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 30, 2018
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) today reported first quarter 2018 results, for which the Company reported revenues of $3.4 billion, up 8% year over year. Organic revenue1 was up 4% year over year, driven by higher volumes in the aerospace engines, automotive, commercial transportation, building and construction,
MEDIA ALERT: Alta Devices Shares Vision for Autonomous Power
April 30, 2018
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alta Devices:         What: Autonomous vehicles are predicted to become a part of daily life. These vehicles will fly and drive without human interaction. However, the picture being painted is incomplete: every time a vehicle (air or land-based) has to stop to refuel or recharge, it is no longer
CACI Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board Dr. J.P. (Jack) London Named National Association
April 30, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that Dr. J.P. (Jack) London, CACI Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, has been named a National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Governance Fellow. With more than 18,000 members, the NACD is the premier organization and authority for boardroom
Velodyne LiDAR Boosts GPS Industry With LiDAR USA at AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2018
April 30, 2018
SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Demand for 3-D scanning technology keeps rising in vehicle safety, aerial mapping, and security, but not all options can strike the perfect balance between reliability and affordability. Many systems can be large, just as heavy, and expensive to implement on a massive scale. These roadblocks did not fit LiDAR
Mahindra Automotive in America
April 30, 2018
Rick Haas has an impressive automotive resume, having held positions at Ford and Tesla and currently as the president and CEO of Mahindra Automotive North America. While you may not be familiar with Mahindra (yet), know that the India-based Mahindra Group is a $19-billion organization that is involved in the production of products ranging from
Can Manufacturing Simultaneously Add Robots and People?
April 30, 2018
According to a study released in Germany, the answer is yes. Blog Post: 4/30/2018 Tony Deligio Senior Editor, Plastics Technology In addition to quantifiable gains in productivity and quality, automation has consistently proven to increase something else: anxiety. Robotics, thanks in part to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) have entered
Optimar 100 Dial Indicator Expands with Upgrade Kit
April 30, 2018
Mahr Inc. has expanded the Optimar 100 with an upgrade kit that makes working with the measuring instrument safer and faster with a camera that automatically records the indicated values of the test indicators and forwards them to a software for processing.  New Product Post: 4/30/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production
Gardner Business Index: Moldmaking Extends Record Growth Rate
April 30, 2018
Growth in backlogs are the primary driver of the Moldmaking Index, at 60.3 for February. Blog Post: 4/30/2018 Michael Guckes Chief Economist, Gardner Intelligence The Gardner Business Index (GBI): Moldmaking registered 60.3 for February, extending its record-setting growth for a second month. In comparison to the same month one-year ago and to the
Robot System Boosts Logistics Efficiency
April 30, 2018
Yudo Inc. says that the Tagon AGV system and the Shuttle system automatically transfer all forms of logistics units such as container, carton box, cart, rack, pallet and so on safely and precisely. New Product Post: 4/30/2018 Edited by Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, MoldMaking Technology
Bel Air Finishing Supply Announces 3D Post Processing Workshop
April 30, 2018
At Bel Air Finishing Supply’s mass finishing workshop, attendees will find out how they can save time, cut costs and improve product quality on post processing 3D parts. Steve Alviti, president of Bel Air Finishing Supply (Bel Air), announced the company's biannual, all-day mass finishing seminar and workshop, which
Manufacturing News of Note: April 2018
April 29, 2018
Absolute Machine Tools turns 30, a new manufacturing cybersecurity hub in the works and other industry news. Blog Post: 4/19/2018 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop Absolute Machine Tools Inc. (Lorain, Ohio) is marking its 30th year as a machine tool importer and distributor in North America. Steve Ortner and Hayden Wellman founded the
Record Crowd Inspired by World’s Largest Celebration of Young Innovators and Changemakers at
April 29, 2018
DETROIT--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, more than 15,000 students from around the world traveled to Detroit, putting their innovation skills to the test at the annual FIRST Championship Presented by Qualcomm® Incorporated, held at the Cobo Center and Ford Field. The four-day event, attended by more than 40,000 people, came down to a heart-pounding
Thread Locking Tools Offer Alternative Safety Application
April 29, 2018
Emuge Corp.’s Self-Lock internal thread yields a self-locking screw connection that can be used repeatedly.  New Product Post: 4/29/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Emuge Corp.’s Self-Lock threading tools offer an alternative in thread locking for safety applications in aerospace,
Generation Robot: The Evolution of Robots – How They Might Change Everything
April 29, 2018
Grant Imahara visits the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Machines (IRIM) at Georgia Tech to answer the question "What is a robot, and how will they redefine the human experience?"
Silicon Designs' Model 2220 Series Accelerometer Chips 
April 29, 2018
Silicon Designs, Inc. has improved its compact, low-mass, single axis Model 2220 series, a part of its highly rugged industrial-grade line of MEMS variable capacitive accelerometer chips. 
New Products: From Foot Pedals to Digital Apps 
April 29, 2018
Six new products to help your business released by businesses in the last week. 
Automotive Lightweighting with Aluminum Closures
April 29, 2018
Aluminum material substitutions help OEMs meet regulatory requirements while maintaining design integrity. 
DDC’s Serial Output Resolver-to-Digital Converter 
April 29, 2018
Converter saves development time and frees up input/output resources. 
Rockford Systems' Foot Pedal Switch for Smaller Machinery 
April 29, 2018
The new CTD088 foot is especially effective for operators of smaller machinery such as riveters and welders, among others.
WIDIA Machining Center App 
April 29, 2018
WIDIA has created an app to quickly access machining speeds and feeds for WIDIA tooling without interrupting production.
New Hansford Sensors Products Enhance Vibration Monitoring 
April 29, 2018
Among the new products are the latest 4-20mA Transmitters, or Loop Powered Sensors, the new M12 Cable Assemblies with protective conduits and Snap On Quick Release Cables.   
Walter Surface Technologies' New Zip Stainless™ Thin Cut-Off Wheel  
April 29, 2018
Walter Surface Technologies' new Zip Stainless™ thin cut-off wheel offers 40 percent more cuts and better performance than its predecessor. 
USC-M Machining Centers Streamline Mold Production
April 28, 2018
Unisig’s USC-M series of seven-axis deep-hole drilling and machining centers allow manufacturers to process large and small parts with four-sided machining capability in a single setup. New Product Post: 4/28/2018 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Unisig’s USC-M series machines combine deep-hole
How Intelligent Clamping Technology Can Contribute to Process-Flow Optimization
April 28, 2018
Germany’s Metav 2018 trade fair presented various hands-on solutions in regard to Industry 4.0, automation, digitalization and data-driven manufacturing. One topic that stood out was intelligent clamping technology with integrated measurement capabilities to generate data to optimize machining processes. Blog Post:
Tenneco Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
April 28, 2018
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) reported first quarter net income of $58 million, or $1.13 per diluted share. First quarter 2017 net income was $59 million, or $1.09 per diluted share. First quarter 2018 adjusted net income was $81 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, compared with $79 million, or $1.46 per diluted
LevaData Named a ‘Cool Vendor’ for 2018 by Gartner
April 28, 2018
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--LevaData, the company that helps global enterprises improve gross margins by reducing supply chain costs, has announced its inclusion in the list of “Cool Vendors,” in Cool Vendors in Strategic Sourcing Applications, by Patrick Connaughton, Magnus Bergfors, Desere Edwards, Will McNeill, and Kaitlynn
Tenneco Announces Reporting Segment Changes
April 28, 2018
LAKE FOREST, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) announced today a change in the company’s financial reporting segments as noted in the attachments. The company will now report results in three segments, Clean Air, Ride Performance and Aftermarket. The attachments include 2015, 2016, and 2017 results aligned with these new
Industrial Vending Celebrates 25th Year with Promising Industry Outlook
April 28, 2018
MASON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a quarter century of development, industrial vending is a well-established best practice across the globe. And while the industry’s past and present show its significant growth, ongoing technological innovations also point to significant, future growth potential. The origin of self-serve, automation
Blue Bird School Bus Event Draws School District Decision Makers, Elected Officials
April 28, 2018
SELMA, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iconic Blue Bird school buses converged at the Retama Race Track for the “Blue Bird Experience.” Selma-based Blue Bird dealership, Rush Bus Centers, hosted the event, which showcased Blue Bird’s industry-leading range of school buses to local district transportation directors and decision makers.
Global Automotive Rear-View Camera Market Trends, Analysis & Forecasts 2018-2022 -
April 28, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Automotive Rear-View Camera Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The analysts forecast the Global Automotive Rear-View Camera Market 2018-2022 to grow at a CAGR of 11.32% during the period 2018-2022. Automotive rear-view cameras or reversing cameras are attached to the
Injection Molding: New Electric Series with Enhanced Specs & Controls
April 28, 2018
At NPE2018 next week, Toshiba Machine Corp., Elk Grove Village, Ill., is introducing a new generation of all-electric presses, the ECSXIII series (successor to the ECSXXII line), which was displayed in four models from 110 to 390 tons. They offer a streamlined frame design, re-engineered toggle-clamping system, “significantly faster”
AHMSA Announces First Quarter 2018 Results
April 28, 2018
MONCLOVA, Mexico--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. and Subsidiaries (“AHMSA” or “the Company”) (BMV: AHMSA) reported financial results for the period ended March 31, 2018 (1Q 2018). Financial and operating figures included in this report are unaudited and are based on AHMSA’s operating
Silicone Markets in China, 2018 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 28, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Silicone Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Silicone 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 the
Polyvinyl Alcohol Markets in China, 2007-2017 & 2018-2022 & 2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 28, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Polyvinyl Alcohol Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Polyvinyl Alcohol 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
Antifreeze & Thawing Agent Markets in China, 2007-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 28, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Antifreeze & Thawing Agent Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Antifreeze & Thawing Agent 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
Maleic-Anhydride Markets in China, 2018 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 28, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Maleic-Anhydride Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Maleic-Anhydride 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
Ethylene Oxide Markets in China, 2018 Report - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 28, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Ethylene Oxide Markets in China" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. China's demand for Ethylene Oxide 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
Celanese Announces VAM and Emulsions Price Increases in Asia
April 27, 2018
DALLAS & SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a global technology and specialty materials company, will increase list and off-list selling prices for the following products. The price increases below will be effective May 1, 2018 or as contracts otherwise allow, and are incremental to any previously announced increases.
North America Adhesive Equipment Market Forecasts, 2018 to 2023 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
April 27, 2018
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "North America Adhesive Equipment Market - Forecasts from 2018 to 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The North America adhesive equipment market was valued at US$5.086 billion in 2017 and is projected to expand at a CAGR of 4.31% over the forecast period to reach US$6.280 billion by
CF Industries Holdings, Inc. Declares Quarterly Dividend
April 27, 2018
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF) today reported that its Board of Directors has declared a $0.30 per share dividend on its common stock. The dividend will be payable on May 31, 2018 to stockholders of record as of May 15, 2018. About CF Industries Holdings, Inc. CF Industries is a leading global fertilizer
Compass Minerals Announces Labor Strike at Goderich, Ontario, Salt Mine
April 27, 2018
OVERLAND PARK, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) announced a strike has been initiated today by the union representing 341 hourly employees at its salt mine in Goderich, Ontario. The company has implemented contingency operating procedures and expects to operate the mine at or near its planned operating rates for 2018. Currently,