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Boeing, EOS Electro Optical Systems, Evonik Industries and MCP HEK Tooling form Direct Manufacturing Research Center with the University of Paderborn
The University of Paderborn (Paderborn, Germany) has joined with Boeing, EOS Electro Optical Systems, Evonik Industries and MCP HEK Tooling to form the Direct Manufacturing Research Center (DMRC). An agreement was signed by representatives of the companies and the university…
Heavy-Metal Boring Bars for Extended-Length Applications
Engineered specifically for extended-length boring applications, new heavy-metal boring bars from Kennametal, Inc. function equally well in finishing and medium-machining ID turning, grooving and threading tasks.
Airgas to Build 450 tpd Liquid Carbon Dioxide Plant
Airgas, Inc. (Radnor, PA) announces that it will build a new 450-ton-per-day liquid carbon dioxide plant at the First United Ethanol LLC (FUEL) complex in Camilla, GA. Airgas entered into a 15-year agreement with FUEL, which will supply the feedstock…
Houghton International Aquires D.A. Stuart
Houghton International Inc. (Philadelphia, PA) announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire D.A. Stuart. The transaction, anticipated to close in 2008, is subject to regulatory approval. Houghton and D.A. Stuart are recognized as two of the leading…
Cleveland Steel Tool Celebrates 100th Anniversary with Open House
The Cleveland Steel Tool Company (Cleveland, OH) celebrated their 100 year anniversary on May 21st with a festive Open House for customers, vendors, current and past employees and their families, and local dignitaries. Over 200 people joined the festivities, which…
FMA Foundation and SolidWorks Corporation Award Scholarships
The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA) (Rockford, IL) and SolidWorks Corporation have awarded 25 students seeking careers in manufacturing $5,000, $2,500 or $500 scholarships toward their college or trade school education. The FMA Foundation and SolidWorks awarded 21 traditional scholarships…
North-South Machinery Now Represents Complete Mitsubishi Product Lineup
MC Machinery Systems, Inc. (Wood Dale, IL) announces its west coast distributor, North-South Machinery, will now represent the complete Mitsubishi product lineup. With a total supply chain of complementary technologies, Mitsubishi has the experience and equipment solutions to help U.S….
Hydro Aluminum Adds Capacity
Hydro Aluminum's (Linthicum, MD) Extrusion Americas unit expanded its drawn-tube manufacturing by adding two custom-made draw benches at its plant in St. Augustine, FL. The benches feature quick-loading mechanisms that allow for continuous output, which provides a significant increase in…
Ophir-Spiricon Inc. Launches New Web Site
Ophir-Spiricon, the global leader in precision laser measurement equipment, today announced the launch of the new Ophir-Spiricon web site at http://www.ophir-spiricon.com. The Ophir-Spiricon site provides quick and easy access to a wide range of technical resources for power/energy measurement, laser…
Metal Coated Ceramic Microspheres
Accument’s unique microspheres enable design engineers to manufacture high-strength, light-weight parts and improve bouyancy, as well as thermal and acoustical insulation.
Titanium Clad Copper Electrodes
Anomet Titanium Clad Copper Electrodes feature a large OFHC copper core to provide uniform current distribution and a metallurgically-bonded titanium cladding for optimum corrosion resistance. Ideal for applications requiring high current carrying capacities in extremely corrosive processes, they can withstand extreme thermal cycling and are ductile for shaping and forming.
New Copper Infiltrant Wire Alternative to Powder Metal Copper Infiltrants
Ultra Infiltrant is made using a unique wrought/wire infiltration process in which high-specification copper alloys are melted into sintered simple wire forms. These simple wire forms offer significant benefits over PM copper infiltrants including easier handling, less waste, increased productivity and strength.
