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Wind Power: The Next Ethanol?
November 6, 2006 7:50 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsStandard & Poor’s conference shows wind power catching the eye of investors, replacing ethanol as the hot renewable energy source.
Measuring Up Lean: The Journey Towards Operational Excellence
November 6, 2006 6:44 am | by Kevin Duggan | News | CommentsLean manufacturing is commonly associated with automotive manufacturers but medical device makers are rapidly discovering the advantages of using it in their marketplace. This article discusses the benefits that can be realized with the implementation of lean systems in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Illinois Group Pays Off Big-Time For Manufacturers
November 6, 2006 5:50 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsBy helping small and mid-sized manufacturers implement new strategies, production techniques and cost-saving technology, the Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center says companies it worked with will realize about $450 million in sales, costs savings and employment gains in fiscal 2006.
Fabricating Components ... Rapidly
November 6, 2006 5:36 am | by Kenneth Dodd | News | CommentsA medical device manufacturers require device components to be produced quickly to ensure their products are available to the marketplace as soon as possible. However, quality cannot be sacrificed in this effort. Rapid prototype tooling is a unique option that satisfies both of these two criteria.
Response Management: Solving Today's Manufacturing Problems ... Today
November 6, 2006 3:53 am | by Randy Littleson, Marketing VP, Kinaxis | Articles | CommentsToday’s industrial manufacturing industry is not for the passive player – it requires the utmost in competitiveness, innovation, speed and agility.
Solectron To Spin Off Electronic Manufacturing Services
November 6, 2006 3:17 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | Articles | CommentsIndia's Solectron Centum Electronics Ltd., subsidiary of U.S.-based Solectron Corp., announced Monday that it is spinning off its electronic manufacturing services (EMS) unit.
Triumph Buying Manufacturing Solutions Company Allied Aerospace
November 6, 2006 2:52 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTerms of agreement with Kohlberg & Co. not disclosed.
Continuous Improvement Systems Market Expected To Double By 2010
November 6, 2006 2:38 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsManufacturers looking to new technologies, software to help them compete globally.
Linde Sells Forklift Division To KKR/Goldman Sachs
November 6, 2006 2:16 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTransaction is worth $5 billion.
GM In China: Will Continue Investments; Shows Off Fuel-Cell-Powered Car
November 6, 2006 2:04 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press | News | CommentsGM wants to tap into increased car sales in China, but hydrogen-powered car not ready yet.
Flextronics To Open Industrial Park In India
November 6, 2006 1:57 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsElectronics manufacturer Flextronics said Monday it will be expanding its presence in India through an eight- million-square-foot industrial park outside Chennai.
OPEC May Make More Cuts
November 6, 2006 1:38 am | News | CommentsOPEC’s president says it may be into the middle of the month before the effects are felt.
Trade Surplus In China Expected To Exceed $140 Billion In 2006
November 6, 2006 1:37 am | News | CommentsGrowing trade surplus will probably stay the same due to increaded foreign investment in China.
Japanese Auto Production Slipped In Second Quarter
November 6, 2006 1:12 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsJapanese auto production was down slightly in the second quarter according to statistics released by national association.
Manufacturing Votes
November 6, 2006 12:51 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAs this year's election comes to a close, the manufacturing community will be keeping a close eye on the results. About the best thing the indsutry can hope for is ... more of the same.
Applied Materials Buying Maker Of Factory Management Software
November 6, 2006 12:49 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsCompany will pay $125 million for Brooks Software.
ATEX and HAZ-LOC: Same Goal, Different Means
November 3, 2006 6:26 am | Articles | CommentsImagine that the room you are now in is filled with highly explosive hydrogen gas. Now think about all of the electrical devices in your room – the plugs, lights, wires, etc. One tiny spark and you’re going to be the lead story on the local news. One tiny spark could lead to one large explosion. While most w
Honeywell To Sell FTAS to Sensata Technologies
November 3, 2006 4:20 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsTransaction worth $90 million.
EU May Need Legislation To Force Carmakers To Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
November 3, 2006 4:15 am | by Aoife White, Associated Press | News | CommentsVoluntary commitments might not reach 140 grams of carbon dioxide emissions by 2008.
Innovative Products Needed To Put Life Back Into Metalworking Fluids Market
November 3, 2006 3:03 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDemand for high-perfomance fluids in niche markets will spur growth in stagnant fluids industry.
