Machining News
- Traffic Alert March 15-19, 2010 Sunday, March 14, 2010 @ 3:05PMTraffic Alert For Week Of March 15-19, 2010
- Editorial: Western Massachusetts needs a soul for a new machine Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 9:18PMTwo front-page stories in Friday’s edition of The Republican illustrate the challenge facing the region’s economy: We’re losing jobs faster than we can replace them.
- Tool show helps fund scholarships Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 8:10PMThe Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Quad-City Chapter 23will host its Manufacturing Tool Show 3-8 p.m. Thursday at theMilan Community Center, 2701 1st St. East.
- 2010 BMW X6 M and X5 M by Nowack Motors Saturday, March 13, 2010 @ 11:56AMHigh Performance for all road surfaces and conditions: The brand new NOWACK MOTORS N700 4.
- History Day winners advance Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 9:23PMDozens of students from across the region took top honors Friday in the National History Day competition at Missouri Southern State University. “Innovation in History: Impact and Change” was this year’s theme.
- Review: V-Moda Remix, Remix Remote + Remix Vocal Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:25PMOne point worth making up front: though there are actually three different versions of Remix in our photographs, we’re only reviewing the $100 Remote version, which includes both a microphone and a three-button Apple-authorized remote control that adds in-line volume and play/pause buttons to iPods and iPhones released at or after September 2008. A base model called just Remix ($80) omits both ...
- DMG, Mori Seiki Combining U.S. Operations Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:17AMMachine tool builders DMG and Mori Seiki report they will combine their operation in the U.S., following a recent agreement between parent firms Mori Seiki Co. Ltd. and Gildemeister AG. The change will be effective from April 1, and the combined organization will be known as DMG / Mori Seiki USA.
- Martin, Lucie students bring home gold in regional jobs skills meet Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 5:40AMTreasure Coast high school students from Martin and St. Lucie counties took home gold medals in the regional SkillsUSA competitions held in Orlando last month.
- Morris Group Establishes Morris University, Names Michael Whitney Chief Learning Officer Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 4:59AMMorris Group, Inc. establishes Morris University and names Michael Whitney as Chief Learning Officer. Ensuring the highest quality customer service and support along with employee recruitment and retention are primary goals.
- RTI Biologics™ Launches Two Biologic Implants At Orthopaedic Surgeon Annual Meeting Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 3:47AMRTI Biologics Inc. (RTI) (Nasdaq: RTIX), the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, surgical specialties and other biologic implants, is launching two new biologic implants for use in sports medicine surgeries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) annual meeting in New Orleans this week. BTB Select®, an innovative allograft that provides precision sized tendons for ACL ...
- Electro Scientific Industries is expanding its Singapore operations Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 2:11AMSINGAPORE: Nasdaq-listed US firm Electro Scientific Industries or ESI said on Friday that it is expanding its Singapore-based operations.
- Student robot competition forges teamwork, engineering skills - and future leaders Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 12:20AMFor the students, this weekend is the culmination of countless hours of after-school work to design robots that can play a complex version of soccer - the challenge issued this year by the FIRST organization.
- Foundries fall behind demand Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 11:25AMThe demand for complicated castings, which are 35-40 per cent of all auto components, has surpassed supply.
- Hurco Reports First Quarter Results Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 4:59AMINDIANAPOLIS -- Hurco Companies, Inc., today reported for its first quarter ended January 31, 2010, a net loss of $1,836,000, or $ per diluted share, as compared to net income of $354,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2009.
- High-Precision Components Manufacturer, Kennebec Technologies, Standardizes On Wenzel CMMs And OpenDMIS Software Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 3:16AMKennebec Technologies, an Augusta, Maine-based precision parts machining supplier has applied CMM measuring technology for many years, as their business expanded into the aerospace industry, where they have become a valued source for machining thin-wall, exotic-alloy and complex geometry castings
- IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lou Bengivenni Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 11:42PMFranklin Specializing in high performance and racing engines from street to strip to circle track to marine LRB Performance handles all of the machining required in house at its headquarters in Franklin. Despite the recent economy, the shop has continued going strong and continues to pride itself on high quality on every job. The man behind the commitment to customer service and this specialty ...
- RTI Biologics launches BTB Select and BioCAP Select implants for use in sports medicine surgeries at AAOS 2010 Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 10:41PMRTI Biologics Inc., the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, surgical specialties and other biologic implants, is launching two new biologic implants for use in sports medicine surgeries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans this week.
- Taiwan IC- and LCD-equipment makers post mixed February 2010 results Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:54PMCsun Manufacturing and Gallant Precision Machining (GPM) managed sequential revenue growth in February 2010, while All Ring Tech and Mirle Automation both saw revenues drop from January. Despite their mixed performance in the most recent month, these semiconductor and flat-panel display (FPD) equipment suppliers have all seen their order visibility extend through the latter half of 2010.
- Former Sipco site may have buyer soon Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:06AMNew life may be coming soon to a longtime tool and die manufacturing facility that fell silent in one of Crawford County’s largest bankruptcies.
- Bryan machining company to close, 138 to lose jobs Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:02AMA Bryan, Ohio, maker of machined parts notified state officials this week that it will close by the end of September and its 138 employees will lose jobs.
- Delta Faucet cutting 40 more jobs at Greensburg plant Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 7:05AMThe Carmel-based company said its decision to consolidate machining activities at a plant in Tennessee is driven by weak retail sales and a sluggish housing market.
- RTI Biologics Launches Two Biologic Implants at Orthopaedic Surgeon Annual Meeting Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:59AMALACHUA, Fla.----RTI Biologics Inc. , the Florida-based processor of orthopedic, dental, surgical specialties and other biologic implants, is launching two new biologic implants for use in sports medicine surgeries at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting in New Orleans this week.
- Accolades (March 10) Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:00PMArmy Pvt. Zackary J. Rodriguez has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.He is the son of Joe and Laura Rodriguez of Frederick, Okla.Rodriguez is a 2009 graduate of Frederick High School.---Army Pfc. Malinda S. Anderson has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.She is the daughter of Donny Anderson of Wichita Falls and Sharon Theroux of ...
- Big, Big Payoff from Triangle Tools Expansion Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:44PMTriangle Tool Corp. in Milwaukee completed a 18,000-ft2 expansion last summer, bringing total manufacturing space to 173,000 ft2. Now, expansion is continuing with the installation of a MECOF bridge-style, 5-axis machining center and a 100-ton overhead crane.
- Business briefs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 9:09AMSome employees of Fort Wayne Foundry Machining Division are eligible to receive services under the federal Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program. The program is for workers who are displaced due to foreign imports or shifts in production out of the country. The ruling was issued Feb. 26, and applies to workers let go on or after June 16, 2008.
- PI Bearing Technologies Reinforces Commitment to Innovation with Strategic New Website Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:55AMWebsite from ThomasNet uses cutting-edge technology to drive sales Waukegan, IL-March 9, 2010-PI Bearing Technologies (formerly PEER, Inc.), a worldwide manufacturer of self-lubricated bearings, bearing blocks, and aluminum alloy bushings, recently launched a website from ThomasNet as part of a strategic re-introduction. The company saw an opportunity to reinforce its innovation and cutting-edge ...
- Jenoptik Group Opens Laser Application Center in Korea Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:44AMCustomers and interested parties in the areas of electronic, flat panel as well as photovoltaics and automotive can test and further develop production processes and lasers. The official opening of the new sales, application and service site took place today. Customers and partners were presented the entire product spectrum of the Lasers & Material Processing as well as Optical Systems divisions ...
- Spatial Launches Industry Partner Program for Complementary Component Providers Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:05AMBROOMFIELD, Colo.----Spatial Corp., a leading provider of 3D development components for design, manufacturing and engineering applications, is launching the Industry Partner Program, a technology partnership program for developers of best-in-class software components.
- Auto Parts Machining Quality Certification Awarded to Gent Machine Company Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:04AMExcellence in automotive machining was recognized by a quality rating auditor, resulting in certification for precision Davenport and Swiss CNC shop, Gent Machine.
- Excel gets OK on abatement for equipment Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:41PMGood economic news is hard to come by these days, but local industries are starting to see some signs of improvement. On Monday, Seymour Common Council approved a request for a 10-year tax abatement and statement of benefits from Excel Manufacturing...
- F&M suspect expected to go to federal custody today Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:09PMRobert Gordon Lockwood, 51 of Long Beach, has machine shop in Signal Hill.
- WSI Industries Welcomes Lars Ossmo Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:14PMMINNEAPOLIS----WSI Industries, Inc. today reported the addition of Lars Ossmo as Business Development Manager. Mr. Ossmo’s position will be focused on the acquisition of new customers and business.
- Workers reject contract, go on strike at local plant Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:06AMHARRISON TWP., Montgomery County — Union employees at Chemineer Inc., after unanimously rejecting a new three-year contract proposal from the company, are on strike. No new negotiations have been scheduled, union and company spokesmen said Monday, March 8.Union members objected to proposed changes in seniority procedures, work rules and benefits, officials of Local 225 of the International ...
- Reportlinker Adds Global Filler Metals Industry Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:46AMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
- New headset allows use of tapered steerers in some 1-1/8in head tubes Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:27AMCane Creek Traditional on sale in June
- Punishment should always fit the crime Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:28AMEmployers are generally required to behave consistently when dealing with transgressors.
- Business events Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:01AMA listing of area events.
- Union slams Mercury Marine bonuses Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:15PMSix months after millions of tax dollars were offered to keep Mercury Marine Inc. in Fond du Lac, company officials say they have retained nearly 2,000 jobs as promised but have not done much new hiring.
- Tax Breaks Make Room For Businesses Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:33PMElk Grove Village trustees approved two new 6B property tax breaks at their meeting last week. The tax incentives will help one company, Cragin Metals, relocate from Chicago to Elk Grove and help another company, Faster & Better Machining, remain within the village and expand.
- Team Stargate/HVM Racing news 2010-03-05 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:38AMTeam Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing Announces Sponsorship with Leader in Worldwide Luxury Timepieces. Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing is very pleased to announce a multi-year partnership with Bernard Richards Manufacture (BRM), a worldwide leader in luxury timepieces.
- FW Foundry workers can get federal help Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:06PMHelp is part of Trade Adjustment Assistance program.
- Maker of Diesel Engine Systems to Open New Facility in South Carolina Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:57PMMTU Detroit Diesel Inc. said it will open a new manufacturing facility in Graniteville, S.C., where it will begin building Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines by the end of the year.
- MTU Detroit Diesel to Open New Engine Production Facility in South Carolina Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:59AMLocated in Aiken County, South Carolina, MTU Detroit Diesel’s new manufacturing facility will produce Series 2000 and Series 4000 engines and offer opportunities for future expansion.
- Reko Announces Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:53AMWINDSOR, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 5, 2010) - Reko International Group Inc. (TSX:REK) today announced results for its second quarter ended January 31, 2010. Financial Highlights (complete statements follow): Three Months
- Reko Announces Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:43AMWINDSOR, ONTARIO-- - Reko International Group Inc. today announced results for its second quarter ended January 31, 2010.
- Reko Announces Second Quarter Results for Fiscal 2010 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:43AMWINDSOR, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - Reko International Group Inc. (TSX: REK - News ) today announced results for its second quarter ended January 31, 2010. Financial Highlights (complete statements follow): Three Months Six Months (unaudited) (unaudited) ------------------------------------------ Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal 2010 2009 2010 2009 ...
- Darien to speak at AEDC banquet Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:33AMThe president and CEO of Tri-State Cast Technologies, Andy Darien, will be the keynote speaker at the 2010 AEDC Membership Banquet to be held Thursday, March 25 at the Manhattan Restaurant.
- Flange Facing Machines suit heavy-duty applications. Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:50AMUsed for in-situ repair and on-site machining of flange surfaces, FF6200/FF7200/FF8200 let users adjust feed rate while machine is running and without reaching into it. Feed rate is infinitely variable from 0.002-0.035 in./rev, and heavy-duty, construction-grade bearings provide rigid performance throughout entire machining range. Turning arm and tool head rotate full 360°, creating variety of ...
- QED Technologies Announces Implementation Of Its ASI Metrology System For Aspheres By Leibniz Institute For Surface ... Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:01PMQED Technologies, the pioneer and exclusive provider of Magnetorheological Finishing (MRF) and Subaperture Stitching Interferometry (SSI), announces implementation of one of its new Aspheric Stitching Interferometers (ASI) at the Leibniz Institute for Surface Modification (IOM) in Leipzig, Germany
- Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Year End Results Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:25PMFITCHBURG, MA--(Marketwire - March 4, 2010) - Arrhythmia Research Technology, Inc. (the "Company") ( NYSE Amex : HRT ) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Micron Products, Inc. ("Micron") reported total consolidated revenue of $21,140,000 for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to total consolidated revenue of $22,482,000 for the year ended December 31, 2008, a decrease of 6%. Net income of ...
