Articles
The Challenge of Toxics in the Chemical Processing Industry
July 24, 2006 9:47 am | by Michael D. Shaw | CommentsWhile acknowledging its failings and striving for improvements, the chemical processing industry should be proud of its record — virtually from the beginning — of sound stewardship in the management of toxics. It should aggressively publicize the positive while being mindful of overzealous media and activists, some of
Caterpillar Plans To Build New Wheel Loader Manufacturing Facility In China &
July 24, 2006 1:25 am | CommentsProposed 350,000-square-foot facility to be located on 57 acres of land.
Don't Be Shortsighted When Making Material Selections
July 21, 2006 9:31 am | by Melissa L. Kurtz, senior materials scientist, Stork Technimet Inc. | CommentsToday’s engineer is faced with a myriad of design considerations, coupled with an extraordinary number of available resin grades when selecting the optimum material candidate for a functional product. The problem lies in fully knowing what will be required of the product in a wide range of use/abuse environments along with understanding the true functional behavior of the polymer.
Maintenance Strategies: Ending Red Time
July 21, 2006 4:49 am | by Michael Holloway | CommentsThe role of the maintenance technician has evolved over the past century. Many years ago, teams would only be relied on to fix a machine when it broke. This approach is known as "reactive maintenance." Today, it's about predictive maintenance.
Japan Set To Lift Ban On U.S. Beef
July 21, 2006 12:13 am | CommentsOfficial timing not announced, but reports are that approval could come next week.
Lean Thinking: All About The Assets
July 20, 2006 8:22 pm | by Eric Luyer | CommentsStrive for a "zero breakdown regime" on production lines by focusing on manufacturing equipment performance.
How Much Do You Know About Lockout/Tagout? Take the Quiz and Find Out!
July 20, 2006 7:36 am | CommentsProcedure can save your life, but lockout/tagout violations are common.
The Realities Of Synthetic Lubricants
July 20, 2006 6:41 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsThere is nothing "fake" about synthetic lubricants; they are created from natural materials as a cost-effective, more efficient substitute for mineral-based products. And the synthetic lubricant industry is not new either; its roots can be traced back to the World War II years, even earlier, when synthetics were devel
Honeywell 's Second-Quarter Profit & amp; Jumps 73 Percent
July 20, 2006 1:29 am | CommentsCompany also raises full-year earnings outlook.
ThyssenKrupp Budd Sells Plastics Operations To Continental Structural Plastics &
July 19, 2006 4:09 am | CommentsSale affects ThyssenKrupp Budd's three Ohio facilities and one in Mexico
U.S. Aerospace And Defense Industry 's Health Looks Positive For Future &
July 17, 2006 2:22 am | CommentsRevenues and profitability are increasing; R&D spending is growing.
UBS ' Agricultural Dealer Survey Points To Slowdown In Farm Machinery Sales
July 14, 2006 5:50 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | CommentsEnergy costs, higher rates and weakness in commodities cited as main issues.
EPA Continues New Orleans’ Murphy Oil Site Efforts
July 14, 2006 2:40 am | CommentsUpdated EPA website shows additional sample results
GM, Nissan, Others See European Sales Decline In First Half &
July 14, 2006 1:16 am | CommentsDrop comes even as auto sales rise across the region.
PA Governor Rendell Says PA Is Supporting Manufacturing Sector
July 13, 2006 9:32 am | CommentsTargeted investments are helping eight PA companies create and retain jobs
Raytheon Wins $38 Million Military GPS Contract
July 13, 2006 7:40 am | CommentsWill design global positioning receivers for Air Force
New Bio-Diesel Venture From Bio-Solutions Manufacturing, Inc.
July 13, 2006 3:16 am | CommentsWill be a combination of Bio-Extraction Services, Inc. and Bioremediation Services, Inc.
Chicago Fed's Automotive Outlook Symposium Calls For Economic Growth Slightly Above Trend
July 12, 2006 10:01 pm | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | CommentsExpectations are for unemployment to dip, energy prices to moderate, inflation to fall, and light vehicle sales to remain steady.
Report: CEO Confidence Declines
July 12, 2006 4:42 am | CommentsChief Executives’ Confidence Measure drops from 57 in first to 50 in second quarter 2006
Tata Motors, Fiat Plan Joint Manufacturing Facility Near Pune
July 12, 2006 4:23 am | CommentsPlant in Ranjangaon is part of expansion of partnership
