Qatalum reaffirms support for aluminium sector through

Qatalum has joined in the activities of the 17th Session of the Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (ARABAL), the most important trade event for the aluminium industry in the Middle East.

Delcam adds Vortex area clearance to CAM for SolidWorks

Delcam has launched the 2014 release of its Delcam for SolidWorks integrated CAM system, the first version to include the Vortex strategy for area clearance.

WIDIA Vari Family of tools takes efficiency to the extreme

To address the unique needs of job shop customers and the distributors who serve them, the WIDIA VariMill?, VariDrill?, and VariTap? are specifically engineered to be versatile, easy to choose, easy to use, and deliver superior results in a wide range of applications and materials.

Seco chipbreaker for top turning performance

Designed for roughing and semi-finishing of steel and cast iron in turning applications, Seco’s new negative-styled M6 chipbreaker inserts provide excellent productivity and versatility.

Kennametal, Sumitomo Electric to supply spindle connection

Kennametal and Sumitomo Electric have signed a licensing agreement under which Sumitomo Electric will provide and support Kennametal’s new and advanced KM4X spindle connection solution to Sumitomo Electric customers globally.

Automotive assemblers in Vietnam brace for cheaper imports from ASEAN

After almost two decades of waiting for Vietnamese consumers to become rich enough to afford cars, manufacturers including Toyota Motor Corp. and Ford Motor Co. will have to contend with cheaper imports.

Asia should strengthen economies, financial systems - ADB Bond Report

Emerging East Asia countries should use the window of opportunity opened by the delay in US monetary policy normalization to strengthen their economies and financial systems, according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its latest quarterly Asia Bond Monitor.

Outlook 2014: Improved processing to bring more gains

Increased consumption in the wake of stable rubber supply is expected to boost the rubber industry in 2014.

Edale expands into Asia Pacific region

The office is the next step for Edale who sees Asia Pacific as the next big growth area in its expansion plans.

motan-colortronic sets up subsidiary in Brazil

motan colortronic do Brasil LTDA in Piracicaba (S?o Paulo region) was established to serve the booming Brazilian market.

Global PLA market to reach $5.2 billion by 2020

The polylactic acid market is projected to hit $5.2 billion globally, according to Allied Market Research

AMETEK acquires 3D measurement provider Creaform

AMETEK, Inc. has acquired Creaform, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of innovative portable 3D measurement technologies and a provider of 3D engineering services for approximately $120 million. Based near Québec City, Canada, the privately held company has annual sales of approximately $52 million.