Industry Trends
Electronic scrap recycling facility being built in Sweden
ABB is working with Boliden to build a plant at the electronic scrap recycling facility Rönnskär copper smelter in northern Sweden with the intent of tripling its recycling capacity. Metal recovery... » more
Booming China market creates opportunities for PV inverter manufacturers
The Chinese PV inverter market, driven by the introduction of the national FiT, grew by over 400% in 2011. » more
Product of the Year winners honored
ePac software was presented with the 2011 Grand Award at the 2012 Engineering Awards in Manufacturing dinner. » more
IHS acquires IMS Research
IHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016
A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016. » more
In the plant: The green balancing act
Hormel Foods shows the way to meet environmental and economic goals. » more
Gallium nitride power semiconductor market to exceed $1 billion by 2021
The emerging market for Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow from almost zero in 2011 to over $1 billion in 2021, according to a new report from IMS Research. » more
Facility relocates to accommodate growth
Vecoplan Midwest more than doubles its space to accommodate growth as sales of existing products increase and product offerings expand. » more
AMT merges with AMTDA, rebrands organization
Combined organization creates “a cohesive, powerful force,” said AMT’s Woods » more
Schneider Electric’s Ramsey: Take advantage of revolutionary solutions
New U.S. Industry VP sees manufacturing addressing critical issues. » more
Richardson, TRU reach distribution agreement
Richardson RFPD and TRU Corporation have agreed to merge their products together, allowing Richardson to expand in the RF market using TRU's High Power cable assemblies with their own products. » more
Richardson RFPD and TRU Corporation have agreed to merge their products together, allowing Richardson to expand in the RF market using TRU's High Power cable assemblies with their own products. » more
Electronic scrap recycling facility being built in SwedenABB is working with Boliden to build a plant at the electronic scrap recycling facility Rönnskär copper smelter in northern Sweden with the intent of tripling its recycling capacity. Metal recovery... » more
Booming China market creates opportunities for PV inverter manufacturers The Chinese PV inverter market, driven by the introduction of the national FiT, grew by over 400% in 2011. » more
Product of the Year winners honoredePac software was presented with the 2011 Grand Award at the 2012 Engineering Awards in Manufacturing dinner. » more
IHS acquires IMS ResearchIHS Inc., a global source of information and analytics, has acquired IMS Research, an independent provider of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry. » more
Simulation offers an early view of plant effectiveness
3D modeling can create a view of an optimized plant before it goes online. » more
3D modeling can create a view of an optimized plant before it goes online. » more
SAP Conference for Utilities
The annual SAP Conference for Utilities in Madrid, Spain, is scheduled for April 17-19, 2012, at the Hotel Auditórium Madrid. » more
The annual SAP Conference for Utilities in Madrid, Spain, is scheduled for April 17-19, 2012, at the Hotel Auditórium Madrid. » more
LED lighting to drive $3 billion power semiconductor market in 2016A recent report reveals a rapid uptake of LED lighting will result in a potential market of 19 billion power semiconductor units by 2016. » more
In the plant: The green balancing actHormel Foods shows the way to meet environmental and economic goals. » more
Sharing best practices can be a daunting task
A recent survey of approximately 50 Fortune 500 companies revealed that only 6% have an effective (in their opinion) formal methodology to integrate best practices from one facility to others. » more
A recent survey of approximately 50 Fortune 500 companies revealed that only 6% have an effective (in their opinion) formal methodology to integrate best practices from one facility to others. » more
CMMS contributes to total productive maintenance initiatives
When a manufacturing organization embarks on a total productive maintenance (TPM) project, especially maintenance operations, it is critical to get the feedback from any/all people impacted, down to... » more
When a manufacturing organization embarks on a total productive maintenance (TPM) project, especially maintenance operations, it is critical to get the feedback from any/all people impacted, down to... » more
High-tech manufacturing moving from U.S. to Asia
The U.S. lost 28% of its high-technology manufacturing jobs over the last decade, as the nation’s rapidly shrinking lead in science and technology in the global marketplace was accompanied by a toll... » more
The U.S. lost 28% of its high-technology manufacturing jobs over the last decade, as the nation’s rapidly shrinking lead in science and technology in the global marketplace was accompanied by a toll... » more
IBM study: Cloud computing adoption expected to double
A study by IBM and Economist Intelligence Unit suggests that businesses using cloud for their day-to-day operations will more than double in the next three years. » more
A study by IBM and Economist Intelligence Unit suggests that businesses using cloud for their day-to-day operations will more than double in the next three years. » more
Statistics from the National Science Foundation
The latest edition of 'Science and Engineering Indicators' from the National Science Board contains interesting information about our industries. » more
The latest edition of 'Science and Engineering Indicators' from the National Science Board contains interesting information about our industries. » more
Gallium nitride power semiconductor market to exceed $1 billion by 2021The emerging market for Gallium Nitride (GaN) power semiconductors is forecast to grow from almost zero in 2011 to over $1 billion in 2021, according to a new report from IMS Research. » more
Ask the right question to create an asset management financial plan
Organizations all over the world are looking to maximize profits through effective utilization of their fixed assets to generate revenue. » more
Organizations all over the world are looking to maximize profits through effective utilization of their fixed assets to generate revenue. » more
‘Taking Action’ manufacturing plan announced
Business Roundtable proposal focuses on lowering taxes, easing regulation burden. » more
Business Roundtable proposal focuses on lowering taxes, easing regulation burden. » more
White paper: ‘Orchestrating’ global manufacturing operations requires more than ERP
Apriso and IDC study looks at integrating divergent facilities and people. » more
Apriso and IDC study looks at integrating divergent facilities and people. » more
Rolls-Royce to invest $42 million in Indiana jet engine plant
Rolls-Royce is building a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis that will produce components for jet engines. The facility is expected to be fully operational in 2014. » more
Rolls-Royce is building a manufacturing facility in Indianapolis that will produce components for jet engines. The facility is expected to be fully operational in 2014. » more
Facility relocates to accommodate growthVecoplan Midwest more than doubles its space to accommodate growth as sales of existing products increase and product offerings expand. » more
U.S. manufacturing rebound driving optimism for global growth
Despite challenges, economists at MFG Meeting find "a bright future" » more
Despite challenges, economists at MFG Meeting find "a bright future" » more
Atkins named NTMA Chairman of the Board
Roger Atkins, a Vice President of Sales and Marketing of MIC Group, has been named the Chairman of the Board for 2012 by NTMA. » more
Roger Atkins, a Vice President of Sales and Marketing of MIC Group, has been named the Chairman of the Board for 2012 by NTMA. » more
AMT merges with AMTDA, rebrands organizationCombined organization creates “a cohesive, powerful force,” said AMT’s Woods » more
Schneider Electric’s Ramsey: Take advantage of revolutionary solutionsNew U.S. Industry VP sees manufacturing addressing critical issues. » more
Plant expansion for global distribution
Deere & Co. plans to invest $70 million in order to boost production at the Waterloo, Iowa facility. » more
Deere & Co. plans to invest $70 million in order to boost production at the Waterloo, Iowa facility. » more
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