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The new SPECTRO xSORT XRF is a revolutionary leap forward in precise onsite metal analysis. Its specially developed SDD detector offers 10 x higher resolution for lab-like results anywhere. A removable, easy-to-use, touch screen interface readily networks with PC or printer via Bluetooth or USB. Use it for grade identification and fast sorting of alloys. Universal calibrations. Measures up to 42 elements in 2 seconds. Learn more now.
| This Week's Metalcasting News Review |
| NovaCast Takes New Orders for Process Control, Simulation NovaCast Foundry Solutions reports new contracts for its ATAS process control system and NovaFlow&Solid simulation system from foundries in Japan and Sweden, as well as the University of Prague in the Czech Republic. Read more |
| Deere, UAW in Tentative Agreement Agricultural equipment builder Deere & Co. has reached a tentative, six-year labor agreement with the United Auto Workers union. If approved by the union members, the new contract would cover approximately 9,500 Deere workers enrolled in 15 local unions, plus 17,000 retirees. Among the Deere plants that would be covered by the new contract is the John Deere Foundry in Waterloo, IA. Read more |
| Lockheed Martin, Rock Island Arsenal Share Best Practices Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC) have an agreement providing Lockheed Martin access — via public-private partnerships — to the Army's only vertically integrated metal manufacturing facility and remaining foundry. Read more |
These 1/2 day power events provide an exclusive behind the scenes plant tour of a world class manufacturer. Since they are located throughout the country, choose one near you to get the take-aways you need for your company without costly travel. At only $225 they are the best ROI that you will get anywhere.
- Bombardier Learjet -- Wichita, KS -- October 28, 2009
- Raytheon Integrated Air Defense Center (IADC) -- Andover, MA -- November 4, 2009
| Featured This Week |
| Vibration Isolation, Through Balancing Modern foundries rely on material transport and process equipment to clean, cool, and sort castings after molding. Nothing does this as effectively and affordably as vibratory processing equipment. Read more |
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Case Studies / Whitepapers Sponsored case studies from the Foundry Management & Technology collection provide real-world accounts of what's happening in the foundry industry. They chronicle the events faced by business owners and managers who had to deal with changes in the competitive environment, and plots the owners' or managers' response which usually involves a change in their business strategy. Latest case studies added to the Foundry M&T collection:
Intelligent Demand ResponseImpact Markers Support Manufacturing's Desire to Apply Green Manufacturing TechniquesFor Foundries, Necessity is the Mother of InventionClick Here or on the links above to start reading.
Intelligent Demand ResponseImpact Markers Support Manufacturing's Desire to Apply Green Manufacturing TechniquesFor Foundries, Necessity is the Mother of InventionClick Here or on the links above to start reading.
| Upcoming Events |
| MS&T 2009 Pittsburgh — October 25-29, 2009 Read more |
| CMI's Cupola Melting for Operators Schaumburg, IL — October 27-29, 2009 Read more |
| NADCA's Machine Maintenance: Hydraulics Wheeling, IL — November 2-4, 2009 Read more |
| CMI's Analysis & Reduction of Casting Defects Schaumburg, IL — November 3-5, 2009 Read more |
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