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Microinverters, power optimizers outpace PV inverters in 2011 – 70% growth predicted in 2012
IMS Research’s latest report “The World Market for Microinverters & Power Optimizers – 2012” revealed that shipments of the products grew by more than 180% last year and at the same time revenues... » more
IMTS tops 100,000 attendees at week-long show
Attendance up almost 20%; IANA partnership renewed. » more
Machinery production slows: Stepper sales boosted by medical, commercial markets
Growth in the medical equipment and commercial markets will help to buoy the stepper systems market as machinery cools. » more
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016
Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems. » more
West Central Florida facing a Skills Gap crisis
Bradenton Herald reports despite high area unemployment, a skilled worker shortage means manufacturers can't expand operations » more
Bradenton Herald reports despite high area unemployment, a skilled worker shortage means manufacturers can't expand operations » more
Understanding the cost benefits of efficiency
Does it really cost too much to be sustainable with industrial/electrical systems? » more
Does it really cost too much to be sustainable with industrial/electrical systems? » more
A sweet deal – Hershey’s opens expanded Pennsylvania plant
$300 million investment will allowed production of 70 million Kisses a day » more
$300 million investment will allowed production of 70 million Kisses a day » more
Microinverters, power optimizers outpace PV inverters in 2011 – 70% growth predicted in 2012IMS Research’s latest report “The World Market for Microinverters & Power Optimizers – 2012” revealed that shipments of the products grew by more than 180% last year and at the same time revenues... » more
Bentley Systems acquires Ivara to expand asset management impact
Focus of acquisition to improve information mobility across broad base of assets. » more
Focus of acquisition to improve information mobility across broad base of assets. » more
Five benefits of ultracapacitors for Automated Guided Vehicles
In distribution centers, production lines, warehouses and other industrial settings, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) increase efficiency and reduce costs. However, the poor performance of their... » more
In distribution centers, production lines, warehouses and other industrial settings, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) increase efficiency and reduce costs. However, the poor performance of their... » more
Mergers forcing more system integration, CSIA study finds
With consolidation on the rise, ability to put systems together a key expectation for end users. » more
With consolidation on the rise, ability to put systems together a key expectation for end users. » more
Five tips to keep better track of plant assets
Figure out what you need, what you want to know, and what the solutions might be. » more
Figure out what you need, what you want to know, and what the solutions might be. » more
Snack food packaging growth takes on a global flavor
Ahead of 2012 PACK EXPO, PMMI releases global growth report » more
Ahead of 2012 PACK EXPO, PMMI releases global growth report » more
Allied Reliability acquires ABB consulting business
Allied Reliability Group has acquired ABB’s Reliability Consulting business in North America, originally known as HSB RT. » more
Allied Reliability Group has acquired ABB’s Reliability Consulting business in North America, originally known as HSB RT. » more
IMTS tops 100,000 attendees at week-long showAttendance up almost 20%; IANA partnership renewed. » more
Machinery production slows: Stepper sales boosted by medical, commercial marketsGrowth in the medical equipment and commercial markets will help to buoy the stepper systems market as machinery cools. » more
Merchant power supply market to grow to $29 billion in 2016Growth in the merchant power supply market was curtailed in the second half of 2011 by continuing economic problems. » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Jodi Allen, 39
Equipment Services and Tool Procurement Manager, Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio » more
Equipment Services and Tool Procurement Manager, Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Wesley Beecroft, 35
Manufacturing Support Team Leader, Climax Portable Machining and Welding Systems, Newberg, Ore. » more
Manufacturing Support Team Leader, Climax Portable Machining and Welding Systems, Newberg, Ore. » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Nathan Byman, 35
Vice President Technical Services, MIC Group LLC, Brenham, Texas » more
Vice President Technical Services, MIC Group LLC, Brenham, Texas » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Emily Fritts, 38
Plant Operations Manager, Schneider Electric, Cedar Rapids, Iowa » more
Plant Operations Manager, Schneider Electric, Cedar Rapids, Iowa » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Kim Kallstrom, 35
Coordinator II/Program Administrator, The Reliability and Maintainability Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville » more
Coordinator II/Program Administrator, The Reliability and Maintainability Center at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Cody Rhodes-Dawson, 31
Assistant Plant Manager, Waupaca Foundry Inc. (Plant 5), Tell City, Ind. » more
Assistant Plant Manager, Waupaca Foundry Inc. (Plant 5), Tell City, Ind. » more
2012 Leader Under 40: Chad Start, 31
Manufacturing Manager, Net Safety Monitoring Inc., Calgary, Alberta » more
Manufacturing Manager, Net Safety Monitoring Inc., Calgary, Alberta » more
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