Maintenance & Management News
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
Robotic palletizing components
The PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package of robotic palletizing components featuring the IRB 460 robot. » more
AMT merges with AMTDA, rebrands organization
Combined organization creates “a cohesive, powerful force,” said AMT’s Woods » more
Thermal imaging cameras
Fluke has five new infrared cameras designed with automatic focus and an IR-fusion camera and is designed to be used in troubleshooting and diagnostic routines out in a number of fields. » more
March ISM report: Full speed ahead on growth
Manufacturing winning streak hits 34 months as economy continues steady growth » more
Manufacturing winning streak hits 34 months as economy continues steady growth » more
MAPI report: Manufacturing growth to outperform GDP
The Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation projects the manufacturing industry should outperform overall GDP growth through 2013. » more
The Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation projects the manufacturing industry should outperform overall GDP growth through 2013. » more
Asset failure plans may not be followed
IFS study finds risk management plans aren’t backed up with action plans. » more
IFS study finds risk management plans aren’t backed up with action plans. » more
Teknikor acquires Oxford Engineering
Oxford Engineering, a precision machinery alignment company, has been acquired by Teknikor, which specializes in plant and manufacturing retrofits and upgrades. » more
Oxford Engineering, a precision machinery alignment company, has been acquired by Teknikor, which specializes in plant and manufacturing retrofits and upgrades. » 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
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
Invensys, Microsoft align cloud computing
Invensys Operations Management is migrate some Invensys applications to Microsoft's Azure cloud. » more
Invensys Operations Management is migrate some Invensys applications to Microsoft's Azure cloud. » 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
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
Robotic palletizing componentsThe PalletPack 460 is a pre-engineered package of robotic palletizing components featuring the IRB 460 robot. » 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
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
In international shipping, detail is important, assistance is available
Shipping products overseas can be hazardous, but there are steps you can take and assistance is available from the government to minimize any potential problems. » more
Shipping products overseas can be hazardous, but there are steps you can take and assistance is available from the government to minimize any potential problems. » more
ISM: Manufacturing growth continues, but slows
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
Index at 52.4% is still positive for 31st straight month, though it is down from the 54.1% index in January 2012 » more
BMW exporting $7.4 billion from Spartanburg plant
Company’s exports jump 68% after plant expansion over BMW's 2010 value. Over 192,000 vehicles were exported from the Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant in 2011. » more
Company’s exports jump 68% after plant expansion over BMW's 2010 value. Over 192,000 vehicles were exported from the Spartanburg, South Carolina, plant in 2011. » more
Abbott to build nutritional products facility in Ohio
Abbott will build a $270 million nutrition manufacturing facility in Tipp City, Ohio, for the North America market. » more
Abbott will build a $270 million nutrition manufacturing facility in Tipp City, Ohio, for the North America market. » more
Thermal imaging camerasFluke has five new infrared cameras designed with automatic focus and an IR-fusion camera and is designed to be used in troubleshooting and diagnostic routines out in a number of fields. » more
Grainger CEO: Productivity improvement a critical issue
More than 5,000 customers, 2,200 suppliers attend 2012 Grainger Show » more
More than 5,000 customers, 2,200 suppliers attend 2012 Grainger Show » more
The dirt on shop towels: Study questions their safety
Laundered towels still have unsafe materials, but little action is taken » more
Laundered towels still have unsafe materials, but little action is taken » more
Talented managers are companies' key competitive advantage
The Global Supply Chain Institute advisory board concluded, based on findings from 21 senior supply chain executives, that the recruitment and development of talented supply chain managers is the key... » more
The Global Supply Chain Institute advisory board concluded, based on findings from 21 senior supply chain executives, that the recruitment and development of talented supply chain managers is the key... » more
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