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FedEx Cancels A380 Order
November 7, 2006 5:52 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsFedEx cancels order for 10 Airbus A380 jets due to the continuous delays in its production.
WestPoint Stevens Closing N.C. Plant; Eliminating 800 Jobs
November 7, 2006 3:55 am | News | CommentsPlant closing is part of company's reorganization plan; 370 jobs were eliminated in August 2006.
FuelCell Announces System For Natural Gas Pipeline Energy Recovery
November 7, 2006 3:16 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew system can generate 2.2MW of ultra-clean energy.
Toyota Purchases Stake In Isuzu
November 7, 2006 2:13 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsToyota will buy 5.9 percent stake by purchasing 100 million shares.
Boeing To Lighten 787, Increase Fuel Efficiency
November 7, 2006 1:42 am | by Elizabeth M. Gillespie, Associated Press | News | CommentsCompany plans to lighten the plane by 2.5 tons.
Baldor Acquiring Rockwell Automation's Power Systems Business For $1.8 Billion
November 7, 2006 1:40 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTransaction will make combined company one of the leaders in electric motor and power transmission market.
Alcoa, UAW Fail To Reach Labor Agreement
November 7, 2006 1:28 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsAlcoa said late Monday it had not reached an agreement with UAW Local 1050 on a new labor contract. Workers walked off the job Monday night.
Hitachi Consulting Names New Head Of Industrial Manufacturing
November 7, 2006 1:14 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsTroy Lutes will lead business to help manufacturers solve problems across their enterprise.
IEA Calls For Stronger Energy Policies
November 7, 2006 12:47 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe International Energy Agency is calling for strong policy action to move the world onto a more sustainable energy path, according to a report released Tuesday.
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.
