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Aerospace
Selling aviation makes sense for Bombardier, says industry analyst
Divesting rail division seen as too slow an approach for iconic Canadian company to dig itself out of debt. →
Automotive
VW ordered to pay $196.5M in emissions scandal
Record-setting fine marks “a new era” in environmental protection, ontario judge says. →
Automotive
GM’s Cruise heads down new road with robotaxi concept
Service to use unorthodox Origin vehicle with room for 1 to 4 passengers but no steering wheel. →
Technology could cut train crews from 2 to 1
Labor groups argue reliance on positive train control will impact rail safety. →
Automotive
GM to spend $3.5B in Michigan under revised tax credit deal
U.S. automaker required to retain 34,750 Michigan jobs to fully qualify for the annual credit. →
Automotive
VW pleads guilty to all Canadian charges in emissions cheating scandal
German automaker’s settlement provides up to a potential maximum of $2.39 billion. →
Aerospace
Quebec premier cautious about response to Bombardier difficulties
Province and aerospace company both questioning continued involvement in Airbus partnership. →
Machine Building
Danfoss to acquire Eaton’s hydraulics business
Industry leaders say division will be better off with a company that focuses on fluid power. →
Aerospace
MIT researchers’ process makes aerospace-grade composites sans oven, autoclave
Carbon nanotube film plays key role in bonding and removing voids between composite layers. →
Energy
Supreme Court to hear B.C. case attempting to halt Trans Mountain expansion
B.C. appeal to highest court is make-or-break for the multibillion-dollar project. →
Defense
Aerospace suppliers Woodward, Hexcel to merge
Combined entity to become one of aerospace and defence industry’s largest suppliers. →
Automotive
Nissan adds nearly 346K vehicles to Takata recall saga
Latest fix could mark the end of the largest series of automotive recalls in U.S. history. →
Aerospace
Moody’s downgrades debt rating for largest Boeing supplier
Downgrade follows Spirit AeroSystems’ lay off of 2,800 workers from Wichita plant. →

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Selling aviation makes sense for Bombardier, says industry analyst

VW ordered to pay $196.5M in emissions scandal

GM’s Cruise heads down new road with robotaxi concept

Motion Control
Voice Coil Actuator
Moticont’s XYZ-10 three axes linear actuator provides micron level accuracy. →
Fluid Power
Swing Piston Pump
KNF compact NPK 06 gas pump provides flow up to 8 L/min. →
Motion Control
Soft Starters
WEG line offers fully digital soft starters with state-of-the-art DSP. →
Automation
Signal Conditioners
Alliance Sensors Group’s S2A and SC-200 conditioners offer fast LVDT setup with built-in null indication. →

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CAD/CAM/CAE
Creaform HandySCAN 3D Scanner Meets Boeing’s Requirements
Metrology-grade 3D laser scanner approved to inspect dents and blends on all Boeing commercial airplanes. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
3D Printer Buyers’ Guide
Agile Manufacturing advises would-be 3D printers on best technology. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
PTC acquires generative design company Frustum, for $70 million
The announcement comes on the back of a strategic partnership between PTC and ANSYS, makers of Discovery Live, back in June. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: What’s in store for Solidworks
Dassault Systèmes reassures users that desktop Solidworks won't disappear but it still dreams of Cloudy future. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Autodesk’s Grand Reunification
Autodesk University celebrates 25th anniversary; new CEO extols the virtues of 3D printing and automation as CAD company moves toward unification of its design software. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Inside IronCAD 2018
MCAD underdog continues legacy of innovation and ease-of-use with its latest release. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
CAD Report: Convergent Modeling
On the 10th anniversary of Synchronous Technology, Siemens PLM unveils the Next Generation of MCAD with Solid Edge ST10. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
Top 6 Reasons to Choose Structured Grids in CFD
Automeshing algorithms may make life easier but the grids they create lack key qualities. →

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Automation, General
In Harmony
Adjustable exoskeleton helps physical therapists shoulder stroke rehabilitation. →
General
A Legacy of Design
An inside look at Bombardier Recreational Product’s rich history of innovation and industry leading industrial design. →
CAD/CAM/CAE
Chronic Fatigue
Random response fatigue analysis reveals areas of likely failure due to dynamic excitation. →

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Advance Shipping Supplies Inc

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Digital Edition

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New bolted plastic pump by Versa-Matic has adjustable porting options

Great finishes with compounds and synthetic or plastic media: Vibra Finish’s tips

What to expect from the energy market in 2020, according to Enel X: Part 1

Top sales and service keep Dobco Equipment above its competition

Festo production facility wins international award for green manufacturing

Capitol Industries offers low-cost locks, all produced in North America

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Upset ForgingsKen Forging

Thread Cutting ScrewsAdvance Fasteners Ltd

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Air KnivesExair Corporation

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Upset Forgings
Ken Forging

Thread Cutting Screws
Advance Fasteners Ltd

Electronic Equipment Coolers
Exair Corporation

Air Knives
Exair Corporation

Pressure Switches
Wainbee Limited

Protective Packaging
Advance Shipping Supplies Inc