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Surface Finishing Sustainability: Technology Pathways - The 51st William Blum Lecture
December 19, 2017
This presentation is the 51st William Blum Lecture, presented at SUR/FIN 2014 in Cleveland, Ohio on June 9, 2014. In this lecture, Dr. Yinlun Huang discusses the critical issue of sustainability in manufacturing with the primary focus on the surface finishing industry, and the technology directed toward addressing the issue.   by Prof. Yinlun
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence Supports Workshops for Warriors
December 19, 2017
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence (North Kingstown, Rhode Island) is supporting Workshops for Warriors (WFW), a nonprofit organization created to train military veterans in advanced manufacturing, by contributing several portable Romer Absolute measurement arms. The contribution is intended to help expand the program into metrology education with
Hexagon to Host Grand Opening for California Solution Center
December 19, 2017
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence will host a grand opening at its newest Hexagon HeSolution Center in Irvine, California, on January 11. The ceremony will be preceded by a PC-DMIS users group meeting, featuring an exclusive preview of the latest PC-DMIS software release. The 15,500-square-foot facility is the company’s second solution
Dow Celebrates 25 Years of Collaboration with Sustainability External Advisory Council
December 19, 2017
MIDLAND, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Dow Chemical Company recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Sustainability External Advisory Council (SEAC) at a meeting in Chicago. “Our SEAC provides an independent, outside-in perspective on critical issues related to sustainability and environmental policy that impact Dow and our global
Daifuku Airport Technologies Mobile Inspection Table Beats Thanksgiving Rush at Dallas Love Field
December 19, 2017
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Daifuku Airport Technologies (ATec), a leading provider of airport baggage handling systems, announced today its Mobile Inspection Table (MIT) system has gone live at Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). This project was initiated to expand baggage search capacity for the existing in-line baggage screening system. Flexibility
2018 Promises to Be a Year of Innovation in the Energy Sector
December 19, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) announced today that advancements in new technology and innovation through techniques and materials will directly have an impact on affordable energy prices in 2018. The popularity and increasing affordability of traditional energy and renewable resources, coupled with the race to optimize
CDB Aviation Delivers Second A321-200 To Asiana Airlines
December 19, 2017
SHANNON, Ireland--(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 that on December 18 the company delivered the second new Airbus A321-200 aircraft to South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines. The
Decorative Electroplating: Theory to Explain Rapid Corrosion Due to Calcium Chloride ‘Russian
December 19, 2017
This presentation is the 48th William Blum Lecture, presented at SUR/FIN 2010 in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 14, 2010. In this lecture, Dr. Donald Snyder describes the phenomena behind a new challenge to decorative Cu-Ni-Cr plating, catastrophic corrosion failures involving the use of calcium chloride on Russian highways
OSHA Recognizes Cintas in Jackson, MS with Highest Safety Designation
December 19, 2017
JACKSON, Miss.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:CTAS) will announce that its rental location in Jackson received Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star certification from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The announcement will take place during a special ceremony beginning at 1:30 PM at Cintas, located at 3894
ON Semiconductor Demonstrates its Enabling Technologies for Automotive and IoT Applications at CES
December 19, 2017
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - Venetian 3302 – ON Semiconductor (Nasdaq: ON), driving energy efficient innovations, will be focusing on its technologies that are enabling the progression towards fully autonomous driving and increased electronic content in connected vehicles at the 2018 Consumer Electronics
Magneti Marelli to Exhibit at CES 2018
December 19, 2017
AUBURN HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Press Kit Materials are Available at: http://www.tradeshownews.com/events/ces-2018/magnetimarelli/ About Magneti Marelli For consumers and automakers eager to "sense what's coming" in vehicle technology, Magneti Marelli will display a wide range of smart, streamlined, high-tech and safe solutions during CES
PPG Announces Price Increase for Precipitated Silica Products
December 19, 2017
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it is raising prices by up to 6 percent for sodium silicate and all precipitated silica grades globally. The increase will take effect Jan. 1, 2018, or as contracts allow, and applies to all end-use segments. This price increase partially offsets rising raw material costs and
Large-FOV Benchtop Vision Measuring System Automatically Recognizes Parts
December 19, 2017
L.S. Starrett Co. has introduced the HVR100-Flip, a large-field-of-vision (FOV) benchtop vision measurement system that is capable of a vertical or horizontal orientation, featuring a high-resolution digital video camera and minimal optical distortion for accurate FOV measurements from as high as 90 mm (3.65"). The horizontal or vertical
Grooving, Parting Inserts Ensure Reliable Handling
December 19, 2017
The Walter Cut MX grooving and parting tool is said to improve accuracy, stability and process reliability. The indexable inserts boast four cutting edges each. Inserts are offered in three different geometry types (GD8, CF5 and RF5) and with Tiger-tec Silver PVD coating. The self-aligning, tangential clamping of the MX system and the
Live Tooling for Haas Turret
December 19, 2017
Heimatec, a manufacturer of live tooling for the North American machine tool industry, has made available an extensive line of tooling for the Haas BMT turret. The line includes a variety of driven tools (axial and radial drilling and milling heads) as well as static toolholders. Heimatec also offers specialty tools for this turret including
Avista Pharma Solutions Expands Drug Product cGMP Manufacturing at Colorado Site
December 19, 2017
LONGMONT, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. (“Avista Pharma”) has completed extensive facility upgrades at its Longmont, Colorado site, expanding its drug product manufacturing footprint by approximately 20,000 square feet and allowing for the formulation and manufacture of new dosage forms. The expansion includes
Arconic Appoints Dave Miller to Join Board of Directors
December 19, 2017
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Dave Miller, a Senior Portfolio Manager at Elliott Management, to join the Board as a director, effective immediately. Mr. Miller replaces Patrice Merrin, who has voluntarily stepped down from the Board. The Board has also appointed Mr.
CACI International to Release 2nd Quarter FY18 Results After Market Close on January 31, 2018
December 19, 2017
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) will issue its second quarter FY18 results at 4:15 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Following the release of this information, we have scheduled a webcast for Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Members of our senior management team will be making a
DAE to Lease Two New Airbus A320 Aircraft to Hongtu Airlines
December 19, 2017
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. has announced that its leasing division, DAE Capital and Yunnan Hongtu Airlines (“Hongtu”) of China have today completed a lease agreement for two new Airbus A320-200 aircraft. These modern, fuel efficient planes will be delivered in 2018 and are part of
Program Collects 5 Powder Products, Services Under One Umbrella
December 19, 2017
FS Coatings’s IFS Advance program is a collection of five different IFS products and services designed to advance and improve the powder coating process. New Product Post: 12/12/2017 IFS Coatings’s IFS Advance program is a collection of five different IFS products and services designed to advance and improve the powder coating process.
Top Shops: Certifications for Liquid-Powder Operations
December 19, 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
Autonomous Driving Where It Is Really Wintery
December 19, 2017
Last week, the American Center for Mobility—a test facility for automated driving located on 500 acres in Ypsilanti Twsp., Michigan, that includes a 2.5-mile highway loop, a 700-foot curved tunnel, two double overpasses, intersections and roundabouts—opened, with Visteon Corp. being the first company to conduct testing. One of the
Moving Past Micro-EDM Boundaries
December 19, 2017
To push past the limits of conventional EDM equipment, this German injection molding company adopted atypical micro-EDM “milling” technology to machine small molds for tiny, critical, injection-molded parts. PKT Präzisions-Kunststoff-Teile, based in Tiefenbronn, Germany, starts where some manufacturers stop. The medium-sized
Moving Past Micro-EDM Boundaries
December 19, 2017
To push past the limits of conventional EDM equipment, this German injection molding company adopted atypical micro-EDM “milling” technology to machine small molds for tiny, critical, injection-molded parts. PKT Präzisions-Kunststoff-Teile, based in Tiefenbronn, Germany, starts where some manufacturers stop. The medium-sized
AerCap Sells $0.8 Billion Aircraft Portfolio
December 19, 2017
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) announced today that it has signed an agreement to sell a 21-aircraft portfolio to Peregrine Aviation Company Limited (“Peregrine”), an investment entity established by NCB Capital. NCB Capital has $37bn of assets under management and is the brokerage arm
Pioneering the Future with Human Sensing The Latest in Flexible Electronics Technology - Printable
December 19, 2017
TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Converting Technical Institute and JTB Communication Design will hold Printable Electronics (held consecutively with new functional material and 3DecoTech Expo) over the three days from Wednesday, February 14 to Friday, February 16, at Tokyo Big Sight. Now in its 10th year, Printable Electronics brings together all of
Solvay Starts Up Production of Technyl Nylons in Mexico
December 19, 2017
Solvay’s new San Louis Potos nylon facility will service the company’s regional customers in the automotive and consumer goods markets.  Solvay Performance Polyamides (U.S. office in Alpharetta, Ga.) has begun production in San Luis Potosi, Mexico dedicated to the Technyl range of nylons. It was built within a few months in
Foster Now Distributor of Resirene's SMMA Copolymers
December 19, 2017
As exclusive distributor of Resirene’s SMMA, Foster will also now offer custom compounds based on SMMA including custom colors and impact-modified versions.  Foster Corp., Putnam, Conn., is the new exclusive distributor of Mexico’s Resirene CET SMMA copolymers for the U.S. and Canadian medical markets. Further,
Materials: Marine-Grade PC for Flexible Boat Enclosures
December 19, 2017
A new family of marine-grade PC glazing materials for flexible boat enclosures are now available from Covestro, Pittsburgh, Penn. These specially formulated Makrolon marine-grade PCs boast a glass-like, wrinkle-free appearance. Combining clarity with durability, Makrolon PC sheet provides a clear, unobstructed view on the water. These
Materials: Medical TPEs for Face Masks & Cushions
December 19, 2017
Two new families of medical-grade TPEs launched by Teknor Apex Co., Pawtucket, RI, are designed for injection molded face masks and include a deformation-resistant series for flexible masks and a series of gels that provide a gas-tight cushion for rigid ones molded from PP. These two series are the latest addition to the company’s Medalist
Westlake Chemical Announces Delivery of Redemption Notices for Optional Redemption of $688 Million
December 18, 2017
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Chemical Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake”) today announced that notices of redemption have been delivered for the optional redemption of all of the outstanding Westlake 4.625% Senior Notes due 2021 ($624,793,000 aggregate principal amount) and all of the outstanding Eagle Spinco Inc. 4.625% Senior
CES 2018: Bosch is showing these smart solutions in Las Vegas
December 18, 2017
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At CES 2018, to be held in Las Vegas from January 9 to 12, 2018, Bosch will be demonstrating that the smart, connected city of tomorrow is already a reality. The supplier of technology and services will be presenting innovative solutions and services for urban mobility and a connected working world as well
HEICO Corporation Reports Record Net Sales, Operating Income and Net Income for the Fourth Quarter
December 18, 2017
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. & MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HEICO CORPORATION (NYSE:HEI.A) (NYSE:HEI) today reported that net income increased 21% to a record $53.7 million, or 62 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017, up from $44.3 million, or 52 cents per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. In the fiscal year
Astronics Corporation Creates New Connectivity Systems and Certification Group
December 18, 2017
EAST AURORA, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Astronics Corporation (NASDAQ:ATRO), a leading provider of advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and semiconductor industries, today announced that it has formed the Astronics Connectivity Systems and Certification (CSC) group by combining the recently acquired Telefonix PDT and Astronics
Bell V-280 Valor Achieves First Flight
December 18, 2017
AMARILLO, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that its V-280 Valor has achieved first flight. The V-280 Valor is a next-generation tiltrotor that is designed to provide unmatched agility, speed, range and payload capabilities at an affordable cost. This milestone represents exceptional
Top 5 Vendors in the Global High Heat Foam Market From 2017 to 2021 | Technavio
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio has announced the top five leading vendors in their recent global high heat foam market 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 global high
Global Commercial Vehicle Clutch Market - Increasing Demand for LCVs to Boost Growth | Technavio
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global commercial vehicle clutch market is expected to exceed 23 million units by 2021, according to a new market research study by Technavio. The report categorizes the global commercial vehicle clutch market by end-user, which includes LCVs and HCVs. The LCVs segment accounted for over 80% of the market share in 2016.
Key Findings of the Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conversion Kit Market | Technavio
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The global hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) conversion kit market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 21% from 2017-2021, according to a new market research report by Technavio. Global HEV conversion kit market segmentation by vehicle type and geography Technavio’s report on the global hybrid electric vehicle
Trinseo to Share Plastics Expertise at CES 2018
December 18, 2017
BERWYN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Trinseo (NYSE: TSE), a global materials solutions provider and manufacturer of plastics, latex binders and synthetic rubber, announces that it will participate in the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 9 – 12, 2018. Trinseo will host a number of presentations on High Performance Plastics
Global Commercial Vehicle Keyless Entry Systems Market - Need for Theft Protection to Boost Growth
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest market research report by Technavio on the global commercial vehicle keyless entry systems (CVKES) market predicts a CAGR of over 5% during the period 2017-2021. The report segments the global CVKES market by product type (RKES and PKES), and by geography (the Americas, EMEA, and APAC). It provides a detailed
CAD/CAM Strategies Save Time
December 18, 2017
The latest edition of Visi CAD/CAM by Vero Software features several time-saving features and upgrades. New Product Post: 12/18/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop The latest edition of Visi CAD/CAM by Vero Software features several time-saving features and upgrades. The 2.5-Axis Pocketing strategy is designed to
Multipurpose Cutting Tool Reduces Cost
December 18, 2017
Arno Werkzeuge USA’s Shark-Cut line is a multipurpose cutting tool platform for a range of turning applications, enabling shops to use one tool for facing, drilling, boring and turning. New Product Post: 12/18/2017 Edited by Julia Hider Assistant Editor, Modern Machine Shop Arno Werkzeuge USA’s Shark-Cut line is a multipurpose cutting
Global Batch Control Systems Market - Advanced Automation Systems to Boost Growth | Technavio
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Technavio market research analysts forecast the global batch control systems market to grow at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. The market study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global batch control systems market for 2017-2021. The report also lists
Commercial Aircraft Airborne Collision Avoidance System Market - Stringent Regulations to Boost
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest market research report by Technavio on the global commercial aircraft airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) market predicts a CAGR of over 5% during the period 2017-2021. The report segments the global commercial aircraft airborne collision avoidance system by application (narrow-body aircraft, wide-body
December 2017 Product Spotlight: EDM
December 18, 2017
This month’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight focuses on wire and drilling EDMs as well as EDM-ready CAM software, workholding and more. Blog Post: 12/18/2017 Jedd Cole Associate Editor, Modern Machine Shop The image gallery above, based on Modern Machine Shop magazine’s Modern Equipment Review Spotlight, features several electrical
Global Automotive Chassis Sensors Market - High Demand from APAC to Boost Growth | Technavio
December 18, 2017
LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest market research report by Technavio on the global automotive chassis sensors market predicts a CAGR of around 3% during the period 2017-2021. The report segments the global automotive chassis sensors market by vehicle type (passenger car and commercial vehicle), by sensor type (position sensor, speed sensor,
AerCap and Neos Celebrate the Delivery of the Airline’s First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
December 18, 2017
MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AerCap Holdings N.V. (“AerCap”) (NYSE: AER) today announced the delivery of a new Boeing 787-9, on lease to Neos SpA. The airline will be the first Italian operator of the Dreamliner aircraft. AerCap will deliver to the airline a further two 787-9s in 2018. AerCap is the world’s largest customer of the 787,
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Announces Renewal Worth $1.4 Million for Navigation and Telematics
December 18, 2017
MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--December 18, 2017--Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq: CMTL) announced today that during its second quarter of fiscal 2018, its Enterprise Technologies group, which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, received a professional services renewal agreement worth $1.4 million from a leading
BAE Systems’ Armament Tester Selected for U.S. Air Force Bombers
December 18, 2017
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The U.S. Air Force has selected BAE Systems to design, develop, manufacture, and sustain the Bomber Armament Tester (BAT) system for the Air Force bomber fleet. The BAT system will test the operational readiness of the bomb ejector racks, rotary launchers, and pylon assemblies on board B-1B, B-2A, and B-52H aircraft
Houlihan Lokey Onboards Banking Team from Bluestone Capital Partners, a Leading Government Services
December 18, 2017
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Houlihan Lokey (NYSE:HLI), the global investment bank, today announced that the M&A advisory practice of Bluestone Capital Partners (Bluestone) has merged into Houlihan Lokey’s Aerospace, Defense & Government Services (ADG) Group. Bluestone is a boutique investment banking firm that provides corporate