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Heyco appoints president
- Oct 4, 2017
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Heyco, a copper/stainless/clad metal reroller in Reading, Pa., has promoted Michael P. Jemison to president from his most recent role as vice president and general manager. Jemison previously worked at ADP and Citigroup in New York. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of...
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Honeywell has introduced a new line of lightweight, cut-resistant gloves that allow industrial workers to perform delicate tactile work while providing heavy-duty protection against lacerations. Perfect Fit A6 gloves feature an ultrathin polyurethane palm coating and seamless knit liner. Offering...
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ECi earns accolade based on employees’ surveys
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
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ECi Software Solutions, a provider of industry-specific business management software and services in Fort Worth, Texas, has announced its certification as a great workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work®. The company earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided...
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Sciaky wins President's "E" Award for exporting metal 3-D printing systems
- Oct 4, 2017
- Shop Management
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Chicago-based Sciaky Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries Inc. and provider of metal additive manufacturing (AM) systems, has received the President's "E" Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce for the export of its Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM®) systems to countries...
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Measurement software upgraded with universal CMM support
- Oct 4, 2017
- Testing and Measuring
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Verisurf Software Inc. has released Verisurf® 2018 measurement software for automated quality inspection, reporting, scanning, reverse engineering, tool building, and assembly guidance. The company reports that all CMMs, including previously closed legacy systems, are now open to Verisurf users....
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R&D Update: Examining edge cracking in hole flanging of AHSS, Part II
- Oct 4, 2017
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Stamping of AHSS can present several challenges, such as springback, fracture in stretch bending, and edge cracking. The hole expansion test is commonly used to evaluate edge cracking or edge stretchability. Failure by edge cracking can occur at significantly lower strains than those predicted by...
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Epicor Software announces CEO succession
- Oct 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
Epicor Software Corp., a provider of industry-specific enterprise software based in Austin, Texas, has appointed Stephen Murphy, former president of OpenText, to the role of CEO. He succeeds Joe Cowan, president/CEO, who will retire at the end of October 2017. Murphy has more than 20 years of...
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Metal Shark wins U.S. Navy patrol boat contract
- Oct 3, 2017
- Shop Management
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Jeanerette, La.-based shipbuilder Metal Shark has been awarded the contract to produce the U.S. Navy's next-generation patrol boat, the PB(X). Subject to annual appropriations, the Navy intends to replace 100 to 160 of its existing 25- and 34-ft. CRF patrol boats with the larger and more modern...
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum completes acquisition of Ferguson Perforating
- Oct 3, 2017
- Metals/Materials
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum, a Los Angeles-based metal service center, has acquired all common stock of Ferguson Perforating Co. through Diamond Mfg. Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of Reliance. Ferguson, a producer of perforated metal for a variety of markets, is based in Providence, R.I., and...
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Genstar Capital sells MW Industries
- Oct 3, 2017
- Bending and Forming
- News Release
Genstar Capital, a San Francisco private equity firm, has announced the sale of MW Industries Inc., Rosemont, Ill., to affiliates of American Securities LLC. MW is a provider of springs; fasteners; and flat-stamped, spring-related products. Since its acquisition by Genstar in 2011, the company has...
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CCAI partners with Workshops for Warriors on Finishing for Warriors program
- Oct 3, 2017
- Finishing
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The Chemical Coaters Association Intl. (CCAI), Taylor Mill, Ky., has agreed to develop an industrial finishing certificate program for Workshops for Warriors students. The program, Finishing for Warriors, is scheduled to launch in 2019. Finishing for Warriors will give veterans, wounded warriors...
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IRMCO expands into Southeast Asia
- Oct 3, 2017
- Bending and Forming
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Stamping lubricant provider IRMCO, Evanston, Ill., has expanded into Southeast Asia.
The company now offers sales and service in Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Philippines, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.
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Number of visitors at Wire and Tube Southeast Asia increases 20 percent in 2017
- Oct 3, 2017
- Shop Management
- News Release
The recent concurrent staging of wire Southeast Asia 2017—the 12th International Wire and Cable Trade Fair for Southeast Asia—and Tube Southeast Asia 2017—the 11th International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair for Southeast Asia—in Bangkok closed with a 20 percent visitor increase: 8,458...
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Rack-and-pinion motion package added to laser system
- Oct 3, 2017
- Laser Cutting
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Kern Laser Systems has introduced its latest OptiFlex laser system. The redesigned, large-format system is equipped with the company’s HyperDual motion package, which features a rack-and-pinion gear system at each side of the laser system with dual Y-axis servo motors. Cut acceleration rates are...
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Safety features added to handheld marking system
- Oct 3, 2017
- Shop Management
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LaserPhotonics has re-engineered its MarkStarPRO™ handheld laser marking system with a dual-action interlock that includes both software and mechanical integration. The company reports that these safety enhancements adhere to both CDRH and FDA guidelines and regulations. The portable, 3-D fiber...
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