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WESTLAKE, Ohio, Sept. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- After 15 years of steady innovation and growth, Original Sewing & Quilt Expo has become known as the place to go for everything related to sewing, quilting, machine and hand embroidery, fiber and needle arts. The Expo, a public event attended by thousands of treasure and inspiration-seekers, returns to Kansas City, Missouri (Oct. 21-23) and Minneapolis, Minnesota (Nov 11-13) this autumn, with more for enthusiasts than ever before. Yes indeed...
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Craft & Hobby Association (CHA) and the National Sewing Council (NSC) are pleased to announce a sewing competition, the "Fashion Fever Challenge", during the CHA Craft SuperShow consumer event in Rosemont, Illinois held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center from July 30 - 31, 2010. The Fashion Fever Challenge is a contest in which selected finalists are given the opportunity to create their own fashionable garments and compete for...
Conventional die castings can be made stronger using new, more environmentally friendly technologies developed by CSIRO.The two new technologies "“ a dynamic gating system and the "˜ATM runner system' "“ produce high-integrity castings with fine-grained microstructure and low porosity by improving the feed of molten metal into the casting. Both systems are suitable for use with aluminum and magnesium alloys."This is accomplished by influencing the flow behavior of the molten metal, the...
Conventional die castings can be made stronger using new, more environmentally friendly technologies developed by CSIROThe two new technologies "“ a dynamic gating system and the "˜ATM runner system' "“ produce high-integrity castings with fine-grained microstructure and low porosity by improving the feed of molten metal into the casting. Both systems are suitable for use with aluminium and magnesium alloys."This is accomplished by influencing the flow behaviour of the molten metal, the...
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelbrock is excited to announce the launch of its all-new foundries services website: http://www.edelbrockfoundry.com . Edelbrock has created this website to showcase their foundry capabilities, specializing in sand-cast and permanent mold aluminum castings for automotive and industrial markets. Located in San Jacinto, CA, both Edelbrock foundries are touted as the most modern facilities west of the Mississippi, offering unparalleled aluminum...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Foundry Society (AFS) announces the release of a new white paper, "Selecting Metalcasting Processes and Alloys For Optimum Component Design and Production." The white paper provides an overview of the most common metalcasting processes and alloys to help designers choose the right combination for a particular application. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090602/CG26336) (Logo:...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The metalcasting industry recognized nine cast components as top designs in the 2009 Engineered Casting Solutions and American Foundry Society Casting Competition. The components are used in a variety of industries, including material handling, agriculture, energy production, military, heavy truck and automotive. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090505/CG11386-a) (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090505/CG11386-b) (Logo:...
TROY, Mich., April 2 /PRNewswire/ -- ProMetal RCT, LLC, an Ex One Company, has been designated North American distributor of Voxeljet's three-dimensional printing systems for investment casting patterns. This appointment complements ProMetal's existing line of Rapid Casting Technology systems which enables digital production of sand molds and cores. ProMetal RCT will offer contract services in addition to equipment sales and service. "We are very glad about this new partnership and see a...
NEW YORK, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Far From Timid is an international surface design company whose 2009-2010 Collection, Pretty Little Inch, goes where no surface design company has gone before. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090331/NY91688 ) The Pretty Little Inch collection transforms original works of art into powerful surface patterns that are licensed to retailers and manufacturers of home, accessory and fashion designs. Pretty Little Inch begins with a single inch of...
CARLISLE, England, March 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolutionary theorist Alastair Clarke has today published details of eight patterns he claims to be the basis of all the humour that has ever been imagined or expressed, regardless of civilization, culture or personal taste. "All it takes is the surprise recognition of one of these patterns to trigger humour," says Alastair Clarke. "Sometimes a single pattern is the cause but just as often combinations of two or three are recognized...
