Maintenance & Management News
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America's Future initative
President Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard... » more
Spanish company proposes to build headquarters in Ames
Laboratorias Hipra, a company that makes animal vaccines, has proposed to build a 90 million-dollar headquarters building in Ames, Iowa. » more
Toyota plant up and running in U.S.
Toyota has reopened their plant in Buffalo, WV making engines and transmissions. » more
OSHA renews strategic partnership to reduce injuries, lost work time at Ford Motor Co. auto plants
Partnership includes UAW, ACH and MIOSHA in partnership with OSHA, Department of Labor » more
Chairman, directors elected for CSIA
A new chairman and three directors have been announced by the Control System Integrators Association. » more
Website to share news, activities of House Manufacturing Caucus
The bipartisan House Manufacturing Congressional Caucus has launched a website to keep the public up to date on its activity and debates. » more
Siemens Industry Inc. names new president of Drive Technology division
Industry veteran Doug Keith has been promoted to lead Siemens Industry's Drive Technologies Division » more
Manufacturers struggling to find qualified plant workers
Even with unemployment near 9%, manufacturers are struggling to find enough skilled workers to meet modest job growth. » more
National manufacturing survey finds two-thirds intend to raise prices over next six months
Number planning price increases nearly doubles from six months ago as raw material and energy prices cause worry » more
Earthquake batters manufacturing industries
Japan’s earthquake and tsunami also wreaked havoc on a broad swath of manufacturing facilities in the Tohoku region, one of Japan’s industrial hubs. » more
SME Education Foundation joins Automation Federation
The Automation Federation welcomes the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation as its newest member. » more
Japan crisis could squeeze world auto production
Thousands of cars washed away; fears raised about supply chain » more
Idling Japanese auto plants could affect North America production
Japanese automakers idled more plants for at least the next few days as businesses voluntarily limited electricity consumption and supply chains were disrupted in the wake of Friday's earthquake and... » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 4
Manufacturing leaders discuss the characteristics that successful manufacturing operations have in common. » more
Manufacturing leaders discuss the characteristics that successful manufacturing operations have in common. » more
2011 Mid-Year Report: Question 5
Manufacturing leaders share their near- and long-term goals for energy management. » more
Manufacturing leaders share their near- and long-term goals for energy management. » more
Study shows HART protocol leads in communications
A five-year study by the ARC Advisory Group revealed that 32 million devices--a total of 46 percent--use the HART communication protocol. » more
A five-year study by the ARC Advisory Group revealed that 32 million devices--a total of 46 percent--use the HART communication protocol. » more
Find the value of tablets on your plant floor
"Get ahead of the curve," Syclo's Kleban suggests at Mobile Conference. » more
"Get ahead of the curve," Syclo's Kleban suggests at Mobile Conference. » more
Finding opportunities in risk ensures informed decision-making
While the word “project management” could be described by some as a bland term, in reality, it is a dynamic, creative process. » more
While the word “project management” could be described by some as a bland term, in reality, it is a dynamic, creative process. » more
Larger rewinds in less time
GE’s new lower-cost, onsite motor rewind capability claims to help increase plant effectiveness. » more
GE’s new lower-cost, onsite motor rewind capability claims to help increase plant effectiveness. » more
Forklifts revving up on plant floors
Investing and emphasis in new technology and safety for the machines and operators has become a higher priority for many companies. » more
Investing and emphasis in new technology and safety for the machines and operators has become a higher priority for many companies. » more
U.S. suppliers to connect with manufacturers at NTMA fair
The NTMA Contract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair will be held Sept. 7-8, 2011 at the Intercontinental Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel. » more
The NTMA Contract Manufacturing Purchasing Fair will be held Sept. 7-8, 2011 at the Intercontinental Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel. » more
President Obama announces expansion of Skills for America's Future initativePresident Obama plans to expand Skills for America's Future program, which puts an emphasis on developing workers for the manufacturing industry as well as helping companies struggling during hard... » more
Spanish company proposes to build headquarters in AmesLaboratorias Hipra, a company that makes animal vaccines, has proposed to build a 90 million-dollar headquarters building in Ames, Iowa. » more
Toyota plant up and running in U.S.Toyota has reopened their plant in Buffalo, WV making engines and transmissions. » more
OSHA renews strategic partnership to reduce injuries, lost work time at Ford Motor Co. auto plantsPartnership includes UAW, ACH and MIOSHA in partnership with OSHA, Department of Labor » more
Delivering savings through energy monitoring
Energy efficiency is a critical issue for plant managers, so suppliers are working hard to come up with new ways to deliver solutions and strategies that are easy to implement and deliver a return on... » more
Energy efficiency is a critical issue for plant managers, so suppliers are working hard to come up with new ways to deliver solutions and strategies that are easy to implement and deliver a return on... » more
Chairman, directors elected for CSIA A new chairman and three directors have been announced by the Control System Integrators Association. » more
Website to share news, activities of House Manufacturing CaucusThe bipartisan House Manufacturing Congressional Caucus has launched a website to keep the public up to date on its activity and debates. » more
Rising labor costs in China may cause manufacturers to return to U.S.
Reinvestment during the next five years could usher in a ‘manufacturing renaissance’ as the U.S. becomes a low-cost country among developed nations. » more
Reinvestment during the next five years could usher in a ‘manufacturing renaissance’ as the U.S. becomes a low-cost country among developed nations. » more
Siemens Industry Inc. names new president of Drive Technology divisionIndustry veteran Doug Keith has been promoted to lead Siemens Industry's Drive Technologies Division » more
Manufacturers struggling to find qualified plant workersEven with unemployment near 9%, manufacturers are struggling to find enough skilled workers to meet modest job growth. » more
National manufacturing survey finds two-thirds intend to raise prices over next six monthsNumber planning price increases nearly doubles from six months ago as raw material and energy prices cause worry » more
Wika starts Six Sigma and Green Belt workforce training
After 10 years as a LeanSigma manufacturing company, Wika Instrument Corporation (Wika) is introducing Six Sigma and Green Belt training to its workforce. » more
After 10 years as a LeanSigma manufacturing company, Wika Instrument Corporation (Wika) is introducing Six Sigma and Green Belt training to its workforce. » more
Earthquake batters manufacturing industriesJapan’s earthquake and tsunami also wreaked havoc on a broad swath of manufacturing facilities in the Tohoku region, one of Japan’s industrial hubs. » more
SME Education Foundation joins Automation FederationThe Automation Federation welcomes the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation as its newest member. » more
Japan crisis could squeeze world auto productionThousands of cars washed away; fears raised about supply chain » more
Idling Japanese auto plants could affect North America productionJapanese automakers idled more plants for at least the next few days as businesses voluntarily limited electricity consumption and supply chains were disrupted in the wake of Friday's earthquake and... » more
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