Machinery & Tools News
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Innovation Direct™ Designated as Official Marketing Representative for Screw Starter Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common home improvement and construction-related problem, the Screw Starter, has been developed by John Jordan of Jesup, Georgia. The invention’s unique design enables it to greatly simplify the task of starting screws in difficult... - February 05, 2015 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
PAC Machinery Draws Plans for 2015 Trade Show Schedule, Beginning with Exhibits at WestPack and PACK EXPO East
PAC Machinery will increase focus on trade show presence in 2015. - February 01, 2015 - PAC Machinery
ME and MR and Now the MHP Series Inductive Linear Sensors for Hydraulic Cylinders Position Feedback
Alliance Sensors Group is pleased to announce the continued success and expansion of the ME, MR, and MHP Series Linear Position Sensors used to measure the ram position of hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders in industrial, mobile, or subsea applications. With no Magnet Required the installation and... - January 31, 2015 - Alliance Sensors Group
DMG MORI ELLISON TECHNOLOGIES Will Showcase New CELOS Controls at Houstex 2015
DMG MORI ELLISON TECHNOLOGIES will be showcasing the future of CNC controls at Houstex 2015 in booth #1609. - January 27, 2015 - Ellison Technologies, Inc.
Major Manufacturer of Natural Lighting and Ventilation Products, SG Eco Gets ISO Boost
Major manufacturer and distributor of natural lighting and ventilation products and components, SG Eco Industries, has announced the renewal of its ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004 certification. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a globally recognised standard-setting... - January 24, 2015 - SG Eco Industries
Hydradyne, LLC Names David Parks Company President
The Board of Directors of LOR, Inc., Hydradyne's parent company, named David Parks the President of Hydradyne, LLC in the 4th quarter of 2014. - January 23, 2015 - Hydradyne, LLC
Swan-Matic Offers New Hazardous Location Capper
Swan-Matic, a bottle capping equipment manufacturer, offers a hazardous location capper featuring dual push buttons to minimize potential risk to users. - January 14, 2015 - Automation Devices, Inc.
Equicapita Announces Acquisition of A&R Metal Industries Ltd.
Equicapita Income Trust and Equicapita Income LP (collectively “Equicapita” or the “Fund”) are pleased to announce the acquisition of a 100% equity ownership of A&R Metal Industries Ltd. (“A&R”), a leading B.C. based metal parts manufacturer, by an affiliate of the Fund. - January 05, 2015 - Equicapita Income Trust
Amaryllo Debuts World’s First WebRTC Home Security Robot at CES 2015
iCamPRO FHD, winner of the 2015 CES Best of Innovation Award, can see, hear, seek, and track intruders 360 degrees even in darkness. - December 28, 2014 - Amaryllo Inc.
Pricol Technologies Limited Appraised at CMMI Level 3
Pricol Technologies Limited today announced that it has been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI).The appraisal was performed by Mr. Tumu Sathish Kumar, Concept Quality Assurance Labs Pvt. Ltd. - December 26, 2014 - Pricol Technologies
Dutchland Plastics Wins Top Awards for Rotomolding
Dutchland Plastics was awarded two of the highest awards from the Association of Rotational Molders (ARM) at the 2014 Rotomolded Products Competition. - December 12, 2014 - Dutchland Plastics
To-Increase Launches Vendor Invoice Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX
To-Increase, one of the largest developers of industry, integration and business productivity solutions for Microsoft Dynamics, officially releases today its latest software solution, To-Increase Vendor Invoice Manager for Microsoft Dynamics AX (VIM). Vendor Invoice Manager is a powerful add-on capable of handling a wide variety of invoice scenarios, from simple recurring payments to those requiring more complex routing and approvals. - December 10, 2014 - To-Increase
New Latch Clamps with Safety Locks from Elesa UK
Elesa MTL and MTB series latch clamps provide quick action adjustable clamping and release and are suitable for equipment and applications subject to strong vibration stresses. The latches have an integral 2 stage button mechanism to prevent accidental opening. - December 10, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Titan Wheel Chock Saves $20K Harley-Davidson® Motorcycle
In October 2014, the Titan Bulldog Moto Cradle Wheel Chock kept a trailered Harley-Davidson Softail Deluxe from being damaged in a head-on truck collision. - December 07, 2014 - Titan Lifts
IP Consulting Inc. and Cisco Systems Welcome Manufacturers to An Executive Roundtable Event at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse
This is an invitation for manufacturers to Ruth's Chris Steakhouse for a Roundtable event. - December 04, 2014 - IP Consulting Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Spearheading Marketing Campaign for Smith Tool Box Invention
An innovative and highly useful twist on a widely used and essential product, the Smith Tool Box, has been developed by Shawn Smith of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The invention’s unique design lends valuable functionality to a conventional tool box. The Smith Tool Box’s proprietary features... - December 02, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Licensing Efforts for Manuel Specialty Wrench
An innovative and highly useful twist on a commonly used hand tool, the Manuel Specialty Ratchet Wrench, has been developed by John H. Manuel, Jr. of Gilbert, West Virginia. The invention’s unique design provides its users with a multi-functional ratchet wrench that allows them to work more... - November 28, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
FoxGuard Launches Next Generation Industrial HMI
FoxGuard Solutions released its 3U Industrial HMI, a rackmount computer designed to provide flexibility and reliability. This rackmount system is developed specifically for industrial applications in the energy and factory automation markets, as well as other critical infrastructure... - November 25, 2014 - FoxGuard Solutions
Versatile New IP65/67 Direct Drive Electronic Position Indicator from Elesa UK
The new IP65/67 DD51-E electronic position indicator from Elesa UK is a battery powered direct drive unit which can be used on machine shafts in any position to provide a reading of the absolute or incremental positioning of a machine component. - November 23, 2014 - ELESA (UK) Ltd
Swan-Matic Redesigns C800 “The Bopper”
Swan-Matic, a capping machine and accessories company, a division of Automation Devices, Inc., has revamped “The Bopper” capper. - November 21, 2014 - Automation Devices, Inc.
SMC Exhibits at FabTech, Nov. 11-13 at Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
SMC Corporation of America will exhibit pneumatic and electrical sensor technologies for welding, fabricating and general automation industries in addition to its extensive standard product line. - November 09, 2014 - SMC Corporation of America
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Marketing and Licensing Efforts for Ratchet Wheel Invention
An innovative new tool designed to greatly facilitate a common automotive repair task, the Ratchet Wheel, has been developed by Bradley Hamilton of Cincinnati, Ohio. The invention's unique design insures that the removal of tire lug nuts is made much more efficient. The Ratchet Wheel saves... - November 09, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Licensing Efforts for All-in-One Hander Solder Gun Invention
An innovative and highly functional improvement on the entire soldering process, the All-In-One Hander Solder Gun, has been developed by Matthew Lowe of Spanish Fork, Utah. The invention’s unique design enables it to effectively eliminate certain difficulties inherent in the use of... - November 06, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
WARDJet Hosts Successful 2nd Annual Open House
WARDJet recently hosted the 2nd Annual Open House event on Wednesday, October 8th at their facility in Tallmadge, Ohio. - November 01, 2014 - WARDJet Inc.
PAC Machinery Introduces New, High Production Clamco Dem 2 Combo Shrink Packaging System
The new Combo Shrink System will be on public display at PACK EXPO 2014, booth #S-2052. The Clamco Dem 2 Combo Shrink System combines sealer and shrink tunnel in a highly versatile, productivity-boosting approach to shrink packaging. - October 24, 2014 - PAC Machinery
SLM Machinery Develop New Vertical Ribbon Mixer Improves Mixing Homogeneity
Do you need to thoroughly mix dry ingredients? Is mixing speed important to you? Or are you concerned about gently handling particles in your mixture? One mixer that can handle these requirements is the vertical ribbon mixer. - October 21, 2014 - SLM Machinery Co., Ltd
Innovation Direct™ at Forefront of Introduction of Lif Tray Invention to Industry
A simple yet innovative new product designed to address a common problem related to the storage of tools, the Lif Tray, has been developed by Jason Hohenstein of Greer, South Carolina. The invention's unique design insures its users that their tools are always easily within reach when on a scissor... - October 21, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Spearhead Licensing Efforts for Slotted Pipe Laser Target and Method Invention
An innovative and highly useful new product targeted at underground construction companies that lay storm pipe, the Slotted Pipe Laser Target and A New Method of Aligning A Suspended Pipe With A Pipe Laser Before It Is Set, has been developed by Craig S. Hill of Belleview, Florida. A very heavy... - October 21, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Indian Abrasives Purchasers Visit Chinese Abrasives Factories Accompanied by iAbrasive Staff
During the National Day holidays, iAbrasive staff were busy with accompanying an Indian purchaser to visit several abrasives factories in Henan Province. - October 18, 2014 - Henan iAbrasive Network Technology Co., Ltd.
Innovation Direct™ Leading the Way in Marketing of Jasson Ratchet Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively address a common problem related to the use of certain hand tools, the Jasson Ratchet, has been developed by Jasson E. Leatham of Anchorage, Alaska. The invention's unique design enables it to solve the problem of attempting to work with a cold and... - October 17, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Flex Wires Inc. Expands Horizons at EDS Summit
Flex Wires Inc. participated in the prestigious EDS Summit in May, 2014. The event was an opportunity for Flex Wires executives to meet with industry leaders, provide information about Flex Wires products, and participate in the various events held at the summit. - October 17, 2014 - Flex Wires Inc.
SwimFast Ergometer - Brand New Revolutionary Swim Machine
SwimFast: The first swim-specific Ergometer that can truly replicate a swimmers experience in the water on dry land. SwimFast is the ultimate swim training and coaching tool for on their stroke and for training sessions when it’s not possible to get in the pool. - October 16, 2014 - KayakPro USA LLC
OAV Air Bearing New Distributor Announcement
OAV Air Bearing is pleased to announce the addition of I.B. Kracht as Distributor of all of Europe. - October 10, 2014 - OAV Air Bearings
Kevin M. Carey Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Kevin M. Carey of Rocky Mount, North Carolina has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of security systems. About Kevin M. Carey Mr. Carey has 35 years experience in the security field. He is the... - October 07, 2014 - Strathmore Worldwide
Machine Tool Market in India to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts
Marketreportsonindia.com presents a report on “Machine Tool Market in India to 2018 - Market Size, Trends, and Forecasts.” Market Potential Rates of the overall machine tool market and different product segments. - October 03, 2014 - Market Reports on India
ROTOCONTROL Partners with AVT at Labelexpo Americas
Showcased in the AVT stand was the ROTOCONTROL RSP-V series pharmaceutical finishing machine with the AVT Helios II automatic inspection station. - October 01, 2014 - ROTOCONTROL
Introducing the WARDKit Waterjet
WARDJet is excited to announce the WARDKit Series of waterjets. Never before has a manufacturer offered a top-of-the-line system that they currently sell in kit form. WARDKit owners get the same quality, engineering and design of a WARDJet Emerald Series waterjet in an easy-to-assemble kit for 40% off. - September 27, 2014 - WARDJet Inc.
Swan-Matic Extends Product Line with the Bopper
Swan-Matic, a capping machine and accessories company, a division of Automation Devices, Inc., has expanded its product line with a new insert press to cap small bottle and vials. - September 25, 2014 - Automation Devices, Inc.
Innovation Direct™ Leading Marketing Initiative for Ratchet Invention
An innovative new product designed to represent a significant improvement on a widely used and needed tool the Ratchet, has been developed by Freddie Sepulveda of Tempe, Arizona. The invention's unique design enables its users to enjoy a more efficient and higher quality ratchet wrench. The... - September 23, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Florida Firm Launches Gun Manufacturing-Focused Laser Product Line
Fonon Technologies, the industry leader in developing high-tech fiber and CO2 laser systems for marking, cutting and engraving applications, is targeting gun manufacturers with the launch of a new fiber laser line, which will vastly improve the industry’s marking and engraving process. Gun... - September 19, 2014 - Fonon
ROTOCONTROL Secures Booklet Machine Order at Labelexpo Americas from Power Press
Order for Brazilian label printer was led by MZ Maquinas, the ROTOCONTROL local agent in Brazil. - September 19, 2014 - ROTOCONTROL
Syncron Responds to Customer Requests, Improves with Inventory Management Calculations
The company’s latest software release includes enhancements to seasonality calculations and Value of Annual Usage classification within its inventory management software. - September 16, 2014 - Syncron Inc.
Innovation Direct™ to Target Potential Licensees on Behalf of Patented F Star Invention
An innovative new product designed to effectively tackle a normally cumbersome task, the F. Star, has been developed by Ray Huhn of Gloucester City, New Jersey. The invention's unique design allows its users to quickly and efficiently open the lid on utility boxes. The F. Star provides its users... - September 13, 2014 - Innovation Direct, Inc.
Vail Products X Series Attachments Featured on Pursuit Channel's Mossy Oak Gamekeepers
Vail ProductsTM X Series Attachments featurette - "Products Designed for Serious Gamekeeping" - will be shown on The Pursuit Channel's Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, September 23-24-25. - September 12, 2014 - VAIL Products
New TMX Shell Mill Arbors Provide Coolant-Through Capability
This fall, TMX Cutting Tool Solutions announces a new line of CAT 40 and CAT 50 Shell Mill Arbors. TMX Cutting Tool Solutions introduces a new line of coolant through TMX CAT 40 and CAT 50 Shell Mill Arbors. These arbors expand upon the current line of TMX coolant through tool holders including... - September 10, 2014 - Toolmex Industrial Solutions
NewProductHelp.com to Serve as Marketing Representative for Industrial Gum Remover Invention
Brenda W., Texas resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent her Industrial Gum Remover product to potential licensees over the next 2 years. A highly useful new product that will serve to help keep city sidewalks clean, the Industrial Gum... - September 08, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
OAV Air Bearing Introduces Roller Air Bearings
OAV Air Bearing is the leading manufacturer for rotary air bearings. In some cases there is a need for precise rotary air bearings to measure torque on a spindle. In some cases there is a need for smooth motion or a need to eliminate downtime to replace or maintain a standard bearing periodically. OAV Air Bearing solves these issues along with many others such as friction, vibration, oil or heat, and the list goes on. - September 05, 2014 - OAV Air Bearings
Aerial Lift Certification Announces Successful Launch of Brand New Website
AerialLiftCertification.com, a leading force in aerial lift and scissor lift training operations, today announced the successful launch of its all new website. The company reports that the new site has been designed to provide an exceptionally smooth, fully interactive user experience for customers... - September 02, 2014 - Aerial Lift Certification
NewProductHelp.com Seeking Licensees on Behalf of Lion Grip Invention
Dale G., Louisiana resident and inventor, recently contracted invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to serve as the official licensing representative for his Lion Grip invention over the next 2 years. An innovative new product that has widespread utility across a variety of industries, the... - September 02, 2014 - New Product Help, Inc.
Weld Fixture Business Owners Pedaling Trikes to Florida
President Susan Straley and husband and Founder of Rentapen, a machine tool design and build company located in Waukesha, WI, are pedaling their recumbent tricycles from Rockford, IL to Pensacola, FL. Cruising at a slow speed and enjoying the sights and smells and back roads along the way, this couple is celebrating 38 years of marriage doing what they love to do and sharing the journey with others by writing about it online. - September 01, 2014 - Rentapen Inc.