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CAD/CAM Software Targets Specific Processes
December 26, 2017
Tebis America’s Version 4.0, Release 5 CAD/CAM software targets specific processes such as bottlenecks that can result in long waiting times as well as heavy use of resources and conflicts. New Product Post: 12/26/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining Tebis America Inc.’s Release 5 of its
Technology Tuesday: 2017 in Review
December 26, 2017
Time flies! 2017 is already coming to a close. Cruise through this final 2017 Technology Tuesday blog to see the year in review. Blog Post: 12/26/2017 Karen Cornelissen Managing Editor, Gardner Business Media Time flies! 2017 is already coming to a close. Let’s take a look back on a great year for the magazine and the industry. This
Mitsubishi Electric to Exhibit at CES 2018
December 26, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO:6503) announced today that it will exhibit cutting-edge technologies and products, including its EMIRAI4 driving-assistance concept car for safer and more convenient transportation in the smart mobility era under the concept of "Make the move to mobility," at CES in Las Vegas, U.S.A.
Collet Chucks Enable Full-Capacity Spindle Operation
December 25, 2017
The elimination of the drawtube on Lexair’s full-bore, fixed-length, self-contained collet chuck enables full-capacity spindle operation. New Product Post: 12/25/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop The elimination of the drawtube on Lexair’s full-bore, fixed-length, self-contained collet chuck enables
Multi-Axis Grit Blaster Prepares Aerospace Parts
December 25, 2017
Guyson has released the multi-axis CNC grit blaster, designed for preparation prior to coating application in the aerospace industry.New Product Post: 12/25/2017 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Guyson has released the multi-axis CNC grit blaster, designed for preparation prior to coating application in the aerospace
No Chiron for Christmas
December 25, 2017
You probably didn’t get a Bugatti Chiron in your driveway with one of those giant red bows on its sculpted roof today. Blog Post: 12/25/2017 Gary S. Vasilash Editor-in-Chief, Gardner Business Media, Inc. You probably didn’t get a Bugatti Chiron in your driveway with one of those giant red bows on its sculpted roof today. Don’t
Novel Process Assembly, Safety, Environmental Applications from 2017 SPE Auto Innovations Finalists
December 25, 2017
First application of torsional welding (spin + ultrasonic) for a 7% lighter fascia; bin and lid with overmolded hinge in one press; first all-plastic hood leveler; and more. This is my fifth and final in a series of blogs on the 2017 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards contest, which, beyond the winning parts, once again yielded some very interesting
SR-3iA SCARA Robot Offers Compact Design
December 25, 2017
FANUC America Corporation’s SR-3iA SCARA robot features high-speed operation for pick and place, assembly, testing/inspection and packaging processes in a range of industries including consumer electronics, auto component, plastics, food and beverage, lab automation, appliances and medical device manufacturing. The design is compact
Dual-Arm Cobot Meets Flexible and Agile Production Needs
December 24, 2017
ABB’s YuMi dual-arm collaborative robot is designed to meet the flexible and agile production needs of small parts assembly and material handling applications. New Product Post: 12/24/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining ABB Inc.’s YuMi dual-arm collaborative robot can operate
Six-Axis Compact Line is the Solution for Grinding Inserts
December 23, 2017
Ewag’s six-axis Compact Line machine is a high-precision, compact and flexible solution for the grinding of inserts in tungsten carbide, cermet, ceramic, PCBN and PCD with peripheral grinding also included in the machine’s capabilities.  New Product Post: 12/23/2017 Edited by Bart Bishop Assistant Editor, Production Machining
ALL Crane Sells First Kobelco Crane Under New Dealer Agreement
December 22, 2017
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The ALL Family of Companies has made its inaugural sale as an authorized Kobelco dealer. Kelley Steel Erectors purchased a Kobelco CK800G-2 crawler crane from ALL and took delivery of the machine during a Dec. 21 key ceremony at the ALL Crane yard in Cleveland. The sale of the new Kobelco unit was one of
CF Industries Announces Pricing of Tender Offer for 7.125% Senior Notes Due 2020
December 22, 2017
DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CF Industries Holdings, Inc. announced today the pricing terms of the tender offer by its wholly owned subsidiary CF Industries, Inc. (“CFI”) to purchase for cash up to $200,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the “Maximum Tender Amount”) of CFI’s 7.125% Senior Notes due 2020 (the
BAE Systems Receives U.S. Army Contract to Begin M109A7 Full-rate Production
December 22, 2017
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a contract that clears the path to begin full-rate production of the company’s M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier vehicles. The contract includes an initial $413.7 million award to execute the third and final option for low-rate initial
Three-Edged Drills Address Chip Removal Concerns
December 22, 2017
Hoffmann Group USA has expanded its Garant MasterSteel solid carbide drill product series with the three-edged, solid carbide drill and matching three-edged NC spotting drill, including 8×D and 12×D variants. New Product Post: 12/22/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Hoffmann Group USA has expanded its
APAC Drives the Global Chitosan Market | Technavio
December 22, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest market research report by Technavio on the global chitosan market predicts a CAGR of above 18% during the period 2017-2021. The report segments the global chitosan market by end-user application including, water treatment, food and beverage, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical and biomedical, and by geography,
DMG MORI USA Appoints New President
December 22, 2017
DMG MORI USA has appointed James V. Nudo as its new President. He has been with the company for more than 14 years, having previously served as Executive Officer of DMG MORI USA as well as of the International Legal Department and International Human Resources Department for DMG MORI Co. Ltd. Mr. Nudo was part of the team that was responsible for
DMG MORI USA Appoints New President
December 22, 2017
DMG MORI announces the appointment of James Nudo as the new president of its organization as of December 7, 2017. Mr. Nudo has been with the company for over 14 years and has served as executive officer of DMG MORI USA and as executive officer of the International Legal Department and International Human Resources Department for DMG MORI Co.
Icahn Automotive Group Continues to Expand Aftermarket Footprint
December 22, 2017
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Icahn Automotive Group LLC announced today that it has purchased 19 independently-owned service locations throughout the United States. Highlighted among these acquisitions are: Elliott Tire and Service, a 10-shop center in Washington State; S&S Service in Hamburg, NY; Jack’s Service Center in Miami,
Manual Measuring System for Tool Grinding
December 22, 2017
United Grinding introduces the Heliset Plus, a manual measuring system from Walter that is said to contribute to the reduction of complex tool machining time by as much as 30 percent.New Product Post: 12/22/2017 Edited by Eli Plaskett Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop United Grinding introduces the Heliset Plus, a manual measuring system from
Angle Heads Available in Fixed Angle, Flexible Models
December 22, 2017
NT Tool’s angle heads add a new cutting axis to existing machines, allowing users to machine from additional angles without the need for tilt tables. By building a new axis into the toolholder itself, machining plants can save greatly on setup costs and expensive investments in new machinery. The angle heads come in fixed angles of 45 and 90
AC&A, a Portfolio Company of AE Industrial Partners, Acquires EnCore Composite Structures
December 22, 2017
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AC&A Enterprises Holdings, LLC, (“AC&A”), a leading provider of composite and metallic parts in the aerospace, defense, space and specialty automobile markets, announced today that it has acquired EnCore Composite Structures, Inc. (“ECS”), a division of the EnCore Group. Terms of
‘Unique’ Characterizes Materials Category Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards
December 22, 2017
Recycled carbon-fiber as a filler for PP; low-gloss low-squeak ABS for instrument panels; IP skin not weakened by scoring; and more. This is my fourth in a series of blogs on the 2017 SPE Automotive Innovation Awards, including one that described the winners of the nine categories, followed by two blogs highlighting some of the finalists in the
Top 6 Vendors in the Automotive ADAS Market in China from 2017 to 2021 | Technavio
December 22, 2017
BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top six leading vendors in their recent automotive ADAS Market in China report. This market research report also lists eight other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. Competitive vendor landscape According to the research analysis, the automotive
Cintas Corporation Announces Fiscal 2018 Second Quarter Results
December 21, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (Nasdaq: CTAS) today reported results for its fiscal 2018 second quarter ended November 30, 2017. Revenue for the second quarter was $1.61 billion, an increase of 26.4% over last year’s second quarter. The organic revenue growth rate, which adjusts for the impacts of acquisitions and foreign
Flowserve Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.19 Per Share
December 21, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.19 per share on the company's outstanding shares of common stock. The dividend is payable on January 19,
Alcoa Corporation Announces Decisions on Smelting Assets
December 21, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, today announced decisions regarding smelting assets in the United States and Italy. The actions support the Company’s strategic priorities to reduce complexity and to strengthen the balance sheet. In the United States, Alcoa intends to
BWXT Joint Venture Awarded $1.39 Billion Environmental Management Contract
December 21, 2017
LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) announced today that its Newport News Nuclear BWXT-Los Alamos (N3B) joint venture with lead partner Stoller Newport News Nuclear (SN3), a subsidiary of Huntington Ingalls Industries Technical Solutions division, was awarded the Los Alamos Legacy Cleanup Contract. The work will be
Nel ASA: Awarded Orders over $2.3 Million for U.S. and U.K. Navy Electrolyzer Stacks
December 21, 2017
OSLO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proton OnSite (Proton), the U.S. subsidiary of Nel ASA (Nel, OSE:NEL), has received combined purchase orders for electrolyzer cell stacks from United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) for the U.S. and U.K. submarine fleets, at a value of more than $2.34 million. The electrolyzer stacks produce critical life support oxygen
ISRI Hails Resumption of U.S. Mint's Mutilated Coin Redemption Program as Major Victory for
December 21, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) applauded the decision by the U.S. Mint to resume the Mutilated Coin Redemption Program after a nearly three-year suspension. The program is worth millions of dollars to the recycling industry which recovers coins left in end-of-life products turned over for scrap
Siemens Program Helps Partners Develop IoT Solutions
December 21, 2017
Siemens has launched its global MindSphere Partner Program to equip operational and information technology partners with tools that help them solve business and technology challenges for end customers. This is the first phase in the company’s investment in a global team to support strategic and regional partners with business development and
Ravago Americas Announces Acquisition of Polymer Technology & Services, LLC with Integration
December 21, 2017
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ravago Americas, LLC is pleased to announce the acquisition of Polymer Technology & Services, LLC (PTS) of Murfreesboro, TN. PTS will become part of Ravago's Amco Polymers' business, a leading North American distributor of commodity, engineering, and specialty polymers. "We continue to grow our business by
CORRECTING and REPLACING Humanetics is Revolutionizing Vehicle Safety for Baby Boomers
December 21, 2017
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Third paragraph, second sentence of release dated December 14, 2017, should read: While the industry has used crash test dummies representing the average younger male and female occupants for years, Humanetics designed the new elderly dummy to reflect the biofidelic nature of a 70-year-old female, 161 cm in
Five-Axis Rotary Table Increases Productivity of VMCs
December 21, 2017
Exsys Tool, the North American supplier of pL Lehmann rotary tables, has introduced the space-saving TAP five-axis rotary table for small, high-speed VMCs. The table enable users to increase productivity without buying a new machine. The rotary table effectively creates a five-axis machining center for small and medium-sized workpieces as large
APAC Tops the Global Copper Oxychloride Market| Technavio
December 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest market research report by Technavio on the global copper oxychloride market predicts a CAGR of close to 5% during the period 2017-2021. The report segments the global copper oxychloride market by application (fungicide, commercial feed supplement, and colorants and pigments) and by geography (the Americas, EMEA,
Peak Performance: ABB Technology Powers New Cable Car Zugspitze
December 21, 2017
ZURICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Long queues waiting to ascend Germany’s tallest mountain may now be history. And that is not the only thing historical about the new ABB-powered cable car system that opened today and can take as many as 580 passengers an hour to the Zugspitze, the Bavarian Alps peak that is Germany’s highest. The cableway
Fluor Completes Work on BASF’s Automotive Coatings Plant in Shanghai, China
December 21, 2017
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluor Corporation (NYSE: FLR) announced today that BASF’s Coatings division has opened a new automotive coatings plant at the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park in Caojing, Shanghai, China. An opening ceremony was held recently to commemorate the milestone. “Working closely with BASF, the team optimized the
Top Trends in the Global Ballistic Composites Market - Technavio
December 21, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio’s latest market research report on the global ballistic composites market provides an analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the market outlook from 2017-2021. Technavio defines an emerging trend as a factor that has the potential to significantly impact the market and contribute to its
Envirosuite Fast Tracks Global Growth With Odotech Acquisition
December 21, 2017
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--San Francisco-based Envirosuite – provider of the world’s most comprehensive real-time monitoring, investigative, and predictive environmental management software – has acquired the assets of Odotech, Inc., a Montreal-headquartered environmental technology company specializing in monitoring and
Kinder Morgan, DCP Midstream and Targa Resources Announce Final Investment Decision on Gulf Coast
December 21, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinder Morgan Texas Pipeline LLC (KMTP), a subsidiary of Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI), DCP Midstream, LP (NYSE: DCP) (DCP Midstream) and an affiliate of Targa Resources Corp. (NYSE: TRGP) (Targa) today announced a final investment decision to proceed with the Gulf Coast Express Pipeline Project (GCX Project) after
Luxoft Showcasing Next Generation Technology Driving Automotive Innovation Forward at CES 2018
December 21, 2017
ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Luxoft, a global IT service provider, today announced that it will demonstrate its latest Digital Cockpit, Autonomous Driving and Connected Mobility services at CES 2018 in Las Vegas at the Luxoft Suite (Floor 30, Room 103) in the Venetian Hotel from January 9 – 12, 2018. A future where electric, driverless
Accuride Expands North American Distribution Network, Improves Lead Times
December 21, 2017
EVANSVILLE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Accuride Corporation – a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries – today announced that it has strategically extended its North American Distribution network to provide targeted customer coverage in key regional markets and offer aftermarket
CDB Aviation Delivers First of Three New A320neo Aircraft to AirAsia Berhad
December 21, 2017
TOULOUSE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CDB Aviation Lease Finance DAC (“CDB Aviation”), a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Limited (“CDB Leasing”), announced today the delivery of a new Airbus A320neo aircraft to Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia Berhad, as part of a purchase
U.S. Air Force Awards Booz Allen $140M to Provide Consulting Services to Streamline Business
December 21, 2017
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Air Force is the world’s preeminent force in air, space and cyberspace. In today’s complex geopolitical landscape, the Air Force faces a myriad of complex business and transformational challenges across its locations and specialties that requires a strategic approach to restore readiness,
ATRP Solutions, Inc. Renamed Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc.
December 21, 2017
CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ATRP Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of Pilot Chemical Company, is now Pilot Polymer Technologies, Inc. (PPT). The new name better reflects PPT’s broadening proprietary technologies in important chemical markets.   “Our name change shows Pilot Chemical’s commitment to growth and innovation in
Acura RDX: Anticipating Gen 3
December 21, 2017
Nearly 13 years ago—January 2005—Acura unveiled a concept vehicle at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, the RD-X: And just over a year later, the company launched the first-gen premium-entry SUV (as they’ve become known), the RDX. Yes, they dropped the hyphen between concept and production: At the 2018
2018 Acura TLX A-Spec
December 21, 2017
The Acura TLX launched in 2014 as a 2015 model, the successor to the TL. The TL had been a venerable and possibly bad nameplate when the midsize car launched in 1995 as a ’96 model: possibly bad because it was one of the first vehicles in the brand’s lineup to give up nouns for letters. The model prior to it was the Vigor. Perhaps not
Top Shops: Certifications for Liquid-Powder Operations
December 21, 2017
More than 15 percent of all liquid and powder coating shops have the ISO 9901 quality certification, the largest sector in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking Survey. More than 15 percent of all liquid and powder coating shops have the ISO 9901 quality certification, the largest sector in the Products Finishing Top Shops Benchmarking
Vogel Paint's Powder Expansion Project Ahead of Schedule
December 21, 2017
The company says that Phase Three of a five-year, $29.3 million expansion plan for the powder coating operation located at its headquarters in Orange City, Iowa, will begin ahead of schedule.  Vogel Industrial Coatings says that Phase Three of a five-year, $29.3 million expansion plan for the powder coating operation located at
Modular Towers Enable Mixing, Matching of Clamping Components
December 21, 2017
Kurt’s SeraLock Towers, along with its WedgeLock and MoveLock workholding modules, provide density, accuracy and flexibility to accommodate different part sizes and multiple parts. New Product Post: 12/21/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Kurt’s SeraLock Towers, along with its WedgeLock and MoveLock
Owens Corning to Support Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. Program to Build Custom Smart Homes for
December 21, 2017
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Owens Corning will donate insulation and roofing products for 10 homes to be built by the Gary Sinise Foundation’s R.I.S.E. program (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment). The program provides fully customized, specially adapted smart homes to ease the everyday burdens of severely wounded veterans and