Bosch to acquire leading European manufacturer of HVAC systems
Bosch Thermotechnology has reached an agreement to acquire MTA Spa, the Italian manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
MTA, whose main operations...
Dow Chemical’s plant in Melbourne’s west to shut down
According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Dow Chemical cited on Tuesday that rising gas prices and increasing international competition as contributing factors that have...
The World Economic Forum welcomes a further seven factories into its community of “Lighthouses”
The World Economic Forum has welcomed seven new factories to its network of “Manufacturing Lighthouses” which have been designed to help industries adopt and...
Volvo to go all electric in 2019
In a world first, Swedish car maker Volvo announced that all its launches from 2019 will have an electric motor.
The move will see Volvo...
NASA, Start Trek and ASME launch engineering challenge to create real-life Star Trek replicator
The American Society for Mechanical Engineers Foundation (ASME) has teamed up with NASA and Star Trek to invite the next generation of astronauts to...
Stratasys expands partnership with Desktop Metal Extend to speed up adoption of metal additive...
3D printing giant Stratasys has expanded its strategic partnership with Burlington-based startup Desktop Metal to accelerate accessibility and adoption of metal additive manufacturing.
Stratasys said...
AMRC invents novel 3D printing process that enables encapsulated electronics
The Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) with Boeing has developed a ‘game-changing’ hybrid 3D printing process that could find a broad application across a...
Leading parts supplier WTM adopts Stratasys’ new 3D printing solution for aircraft interiors
Hong Kong-based parts supplier Western Tool & Mold (WTM) has adopted Stratasys’ recently launched Fortus 900mc Aircraft Interiors (AI) Certification Solution to produce aircraft...
ABB unveils Azipod XL, the world’s most efficient electric propulsion system for marine vessels
Global Technology company ABB has announced the release of Azipod XL, the latest version of its market leading podded electric propulsion system which set...
Minera Escondida commissions the largest desalination plant in Latin America
Minera Escondida, a subsidiary of BHP Billiton, has inaugurated the largest desalination plant in Latin America to supply the mine’s needs.
The 25000LS plant is at...