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HEIDENHAIN’s TNC 640 Adds Powerful New Cycles and Features for Power Plants
March 10, 2016
The TNC 640, HEIDENHAIN’s high performance mill-turn control, has added powerful new cycles and features. Enhanced graphics, interpolation turning and gear hobbing are some examples that will extend the versatility of the TNC 640 to new applications such as for
Septentrio Delivers Machine Control GNSS Receivers for Vale’s S11D Iron Project
March 10, 2016
Septentrio Americas has completed deliveries of over 40 GNSS machine control receivers, including the new AsteRx-U products, for deployment at the Vale S11D Iron Project in Carajás, Brazil. The Septentrio receivers will be installed on mining equipment from three different
Double Crown Resources Granted Interlocking Transport Container System Patent Application Petition
March 9, 2016
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has granted Double Crown Resources, Inc. (DDCC)‘s request to participate in the Patent Prosecution Highway Program and Petition to Make Special Under 37 CFR 1.102(a) for the interlocking, intermodal bulk commodity transport system
Quebec’s Government Invests in Development of Separation Process of Rare Earth Elements
March 9, 2016
Geomega Resources Inc. has received the support of the Quebec Government, as part of the Plan Nord program, the Réseau Capital Baie-James, specifically the Société de développement de la Baie-James (SDBJ), and the Administration régionale Baie-James (ARBJ), by investing in
Bechtel and BWXT to Pursue Development of Small Modular Nuclear Reactor
March 8, 2016
Global engineering and construction leader Bechtel and nuclear technology leader BWX Technologies, Inc. have agreed to pursue accelerated development of the world’s first commercially viable Generation III++ small modular nuclear reactor. Bechtel will lead the program and leverage the company’s
Franklin Electric Expands AG Series Centrifugal Close-Coupled Pumps Line
March 7, 2016
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. has expanded its proven line of AG Series Centrifugal Close-Coupled Pumps, designed for optimal performance in challenging water transfer applications demanding efficiency in industrial, commercial, and agricultural markets. The expanded series now includes 10 pump families
HEIDENHAIN’s Unveils New VS 101 Camera System for Automatic Machine Setup Monitoring
March 2, 2016
In order to automatically monitor the setup situation and machining result with HEIDENHAIN’s flagship TNC 640 mill-turn control, the innovative accompanying VS 101 camera system is now introduced. The TNC 640 is HEIDENHAIN’s versatile contouring control, especially well-suited for HSC
ANVER Releases New Line of High Heat Resistant VC Series Vacuum Cups
March 2, 2016
ANVER Corporation has added a new line of VC Series Vacuum Cups with center suspension and vacuum port style that offers optimized security and heat resistance. The VC Series Vacuum Cups are designed for use on manually operated vacuum lifters
GE Achieves Breakthrough in Chinese Market by Providing Key Technologies to Private Metal Industry
February 29, 2016
GE has won an important contract with Tianjin Xinyu Color Plate Co, Ltd. As the first deal of its kind, it marks GE’s ability to bring high added value solutions to China’s metal industry while opening major new avenues for
Maptek Technology Helps Secure Optimum Mining Outcomes
February 24, 2016
All facets of mining increasingly rely on capturing and using quality data. Effective data management and analysis improves production and increases profitability. Mining technology specialist Maptek develops robust systems that apply mining data to more accurately design and model an
