Articles
The “Nuts and Bolts” of Nuts and Bolts are Anything but Simple
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | CommentsWhat could be simpler than putting a nut on a bolt and tightening it down? Ask Jeff Drumheller, Project Testing Engineer at RS Technologies’ fastener laboratory, and he’ll tell you the answer is “lots of things.”
How Not to Ruin Your PLM Process
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by Bryan Seyfarth | CommentsRecently, the American Productivity and Quality Center (APQC) teamed up with product management expert Robert Cooper to complete a cross-industry study on best practices in product innovation. Seventy-four percent of the companies participating in the study said that they have a formal process in place for developing new products. However, nearly half admitted that their process is not being used. What can your company do to avoid this fate?
2006: The Year of RoHS
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | CommentsIn 2005, the word was “WEEE” (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment). Companies struggled to wade their way through the recycling mandate from the European Union (EU) and found themselves thankful when many of the largest countries pushed back their deadlines until 2006.
A Realistic Strategy for Integrating Plant Systems
June 20, 2006 8:00 pm | by by David Orr, Vice President of Technology, DPSI | CommentsThere’s an increasing push from top management to integrate plant systems, CMMS/EAM software, and other business systems such as those in payroll, purchasing, finance, etc. In addition, there’s a growing desire for communication between systems on the plant floor.
CEO/CFO Survey Indicates Business Is Strong For Small, Midsized Companies
June 20, 2006 8:56 am | CommentsSmall and midsized manufacturers and distributors indicate they are optimistic about their companies and the industry, according to the "2006 Manufacturing and Wholesale Distribution National Survey" by RSM McGladrey. Over half of the respondents (58%) believe their company is "thriving and growing" and only 4% believe it is declining. But many organizations are missing crucial opportunities to strengthen their business for the future.
Demand For Power Has Coal, Railroads & In The Spotlight
June 20, 2006 7:43 am | CommentsThere's plenty of the natural resource, but deliveing it can be difficult.
Top 10 PLM Pitfalls
June 19, 2006 2:55 am | CommentsAlthough the implementation of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system will be unique to each company, there are core PLM fundamentals that will always remain the same. Therefore, it is not unusual for companies to encounter some of the same obstacles or pitfalls when introducing PLM to the manufacturing environmen
Manufacturus Extinctus: Can North American Manufacturers Thrive in the Challenge of Change?
June 19, 2006 1:35 am | by David Hogg, Association for Manufacturing Excellence | CommentsIt’s never easy to change. We all get set in our ways. We figure out a way to do something and then stick to it. We master our technique and think we have it all figured out until someone comes along with a new and better way to do it. Then we find ourselves obsolete. And unless we change, we run the risk of becoming t
Assembling A Solution To Soaring Materials Costs
June 19, 2006 1:07 am | by Michael Frichol, Vice President, Global Industry Marketing, Infor | CommentsThe global-materials cost squeeze that has stifled profitability over the past three years is getting no less painful as we prepare to enter the second half of 2006. Prices for commodities of all types continue to rise, and no end is in sight to the leaps in the cost of everything from aluminum to copper.
Cutting Tools: Overcoming The Long-term Problems of Short-Term Thinking
June 15, 2006 3:43 am | CommentsMachine builders, manufacturers of cutting tools, and end users are finding that the use of conventional bearings often results in long-term problems such as increased maintenance, downtime and scrap costs. The use of quick-change rotary bushings eliminates those problems while solving the need for improved accuracy
Chemical Security Legislation Under Consideration
June 15, 2006 1:41 am | CommentsLegislation also being considered to set standards for ammonium nitrate production and distribution
Caterpillar Chairman and CEO Tells Stockholders Industry Fundamentals Remain Positive After Record 2005 Performance
June 15, 2006 1:40 am | CommentsJim Owens offers positive outlook about growth prospects for the world economy
Intelligent Pump Systems Emerge As Major Driving Force For Mature European Pump Industry
June 14, 2006 1:40 am | CommentsMarket generated revenues likely to reach $230.3 million in 2012, largely due to stringent EU legislations on environmental and energy issues.
Industry Leaders Launch Real-Time Location Solution For Mining Safety And Productivity
June 14, 2006 1:32 am | CommentsSystem integrate Wi-Fi-based Active RFID Into mining communications system
EPA Cites Lanxess Chemical For Alleged Air Violations At Plastics Manufacturing Plant
June 14, 2006 1:31 am | CommentsOhio plant cited for excessive emissions of butadiene, a hazardous air pollutant
Labor, Business Coalition Applauds Senate Action To Reduce Mercury Emissions
June 14, 2006 1:30 am | CommentsCommittee approves bill requiring an 86% reduction in mercury emissions from power pants
Tenaris Buying Maverick Tube For $2.4 Billion
June 13, 2006 4:24 am | CommentsDeal comes as demand for oil-equipment remains strong. Combined company will have annual sales of $9 billion.
IT And Manufacturing Gain The Most From Online Recruitment In China
June 13, 2006 1:33 am | CommentsThe development of online recruitment for different industries has different prospects, however, the IT industry and manufacturing industry are the two largest industrial clients for online recruitment.
Accenture And Whirlpool Corporation Sign Global Application Outsourcing Contract
June 13, 2006 1:20 am | CommentsAccenture to provide maintenance, support services for SAP applications in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia
Kronos And University of Washington Awarded Grant for Cooling Technology for Microelectronics and Computer Chips
June 13, 2006 1:15 am | CommentsProject advances toward prototypes for efficient energy consumption and heat dissipation for MicroElectronics Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
