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Fine Tubes to Supply Precision Tubing for Solar Orbiter
The tube fabricator will manufacture over 100 m of titanium tubing Grade 2 AMS 4942 with an outer diameter of 3.17 mm and an inner diameter of 2.66 mm for the highly anticipated project that will investigate how the sun creates and controls the heliosphere.
A 90-year Evolution from Hupmobile to High-Tech

From selling engine service tools out of the back of the Hupmobile in 1924 to the development of a basic honing device, Sunnen Products is today the world’s largest vertically integrated manufacturer of precision honing systems.
Magnet Applications Announces New Website
The redesigned user-friendly website provides engineers and scientists with detailed design data and practical information on how magnets can be used in automotive, medical, oil and gas, and motor/generator applications.
Oberg Industries Appoints Director of Quality and Continuous Improvement
Brian Stewart now oversees global quality assurance and execution strategies as he leads the company’s process and efficiency improvement teams.
Electrox Laser Marking Systems Announces Expansion
Robert Shields has been appointed as the new regional sales and business development manager, responsible for growth in new products and expansion in market share.
ExOne Introduces New Addition to 3D Printing Metal Portfolio
Inconel® alloy 625 has been qualified as a nickel-based alloy for 3D printing industrial applications.
SigmaTEK Announces Opening of German Office
SigmaNEST Systems GmbH will provide software sales, support, training and consulting services to fabricators throughout the region.
ITAMCO Engineer Wins Prize for Google Glass Application

Joel Neidig has been awarded a $75,000 prize for his research project titled “Expanding Manufacturing’s Vision: MTConnect® and Google Glass.”
SDI Commissions Independent MRO Research
New findings on the MRO supply chain have been released from over 100 surveys through live interviews with executives of companies spending over $5 million in annual MRO.
Hertzler Systems Wins Clean Air Award for Installation of Solar Panels

The provider of automated statistical process control is one of three recipients of the Partners for Clean Air Award for 2014 from the Michiana Area Council of Governments.
Airgas Reports Fiscal 2014 4Q and Full Year Earnings
Results reflect the favorable impacts of planned and completed share repurchases; sluggish business conditions and the negative impact on the refrigerants business from the EPA March 2013 ruling; and the negative impact of severe weather across much of the U.S.
Gene Haas Granted F1 License
The founder of HAAS Automation has been granted a Formula One license by the FIA, and will enter a team in the Formula One world championship in 2015 or 2016.