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Manufacturing A Bigger Truck
May 26, 2010 7:26 am | Articles | CommentsIf you’re in need of a massive truck at your facility, maybe the new Chevy Silverado is your best bet. Production started on Monday, and we get a sneak peek into some of the new manufacturing processes that promise to make this year's version the best yet. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Spider-Like Robots Boogie Down
May 26, 2010 7:21 am | Articles | CommentsIf you’re looking to see some hexapod robots boogie, or at least listen to some tedious electronic music, look no further. I’ll be honest — some of these robots have moves I’m pretty jealous of. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
J&J CEO: We're Sorry For Bad Products, Recalls
May 26, 2010 7:19 am | Articles | CommentsJohnson & Johnson has been under fire recently for a spate of poorly-manufactured products, and like other major companies mired recalls, the pharmaceutical giant is working hard to restore its image. Bill Wheldon, J&J's CEO, apologizes for the failure to see its manufacturing practices falter, and for the workers themselves who did not follow GMP.
Oil Regulators Took Bribes, Did Drugs On The Job
May 26, 2010 7:16 am | Articles | CommentsMore evidence comes to light that our federal oil regulators were doing their jobs, and then some: CNN reports that some of these "watchdogs," so to speak, took company gifts and used government computers to watch pornography while they were supposed to be working. One even dabbled in drugs, partaking in crystal meth while on the job.
Tanker Deal Would Bring Boeing Jobs To Michigan
May 26, 2010 4:55 am | News | CommentsJACKSON, Mich. (AP) — Boeing Co. says it will bring about 450 new jobs and $25 million in annual economic impact to Michigan if it wins the Pentagon's contract to build a new fleet of aerial refueling jets. The Chicago-based company said Tuesday components would come from Eaton Aerospace in Jackson and Grand Rapids, General Electric in Grand Rapids, Honeywell International in Boyne City, and LaSalle Electric Supply in Livonia.
EPA: Most Texas Refineries Break Clean Air Act
May 26, 2010 4:47 am | by Ramit Plushnick-Masti, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsHOUSTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency moved Tuesday to end a long-running dispute with Texas over how the state regulates emissions, including cancer-causing toxins such as benzene and butadiene, from dozens of refineries that produce a third of the nation's gasoline and billions of dollars of petrochemicals.
Nissan Breaks Ground On 1,300-Job Tenn. Battery Plant
May 26, 2010 4:25 am | News | CommentsSMYRNA, Tenn. (AP) — Nissan North America Inc. is breaking ground on a lithium-ion battery plant as part of its plan to build electric cars and eventually create up to 1,300 jobs in Tennessee. The battery plant at Smyrna is part of a $1.7 billion investment in the new battery plant and initial production of the all-electric Leaf starting in 2012.
J & J Promises Overhaul Of Shoddy Manufacturing
May 26, 2010 4:23 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson said Tuesday it has hired an outside consulting firm to help fix manufacturing problems that triggered a massive recall of children's medicines and which have drawn ire from federal lawmakers and regulators. The maker of Tylenol, Motrin and other medications laid out plans to restructure its manufacturing operations in the wake of the latest in a series of recalls that have tarnished the company's household brands.
Foxconn's Full Disclosure: We Can't Fix Everything
May 26, 2010 4:21 am | by William Foreman, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsSHENZHEN, China (AP) — The head of Foxconn bowed deeply several times and apologized Wednesday for a spate of suicides at the factory that makes Apple iPods and iPhones, promising the electronics giant will try to stop more deaths. But the usually media-shy executive, Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou, cautioned there was only so much his company could do.
Maintenance Worker Dies At Okla. Lime Plant
May 26, 2010 4:19 am | News | CommentsMARBLE CITY, Okla. (AP) — Authorities say an employee performing maintenance on a machine at a limeplant has been killed. Sequoyah County Sheriff Ron Lockhart says his office received a call about 4 p.m. Monday of an industrial accident at the U.S. Lime & Minerals Inc. in Marble City.
Energy-Efficient CNC Machining
May 25, 2010 11:23 am | by Jack Lundee | Articles | CommentsWith heavy development of prototypes and the never-slowing business-to-business construction/adaptation of plastic, metals, and wood, laser sintering and stereolithography have become widely energy efficient. These large machines have rapidly become greener by yielding the same, if not better ouput.
Economic Terrorism
May 25, 2010 10:49 am | by Mike Collins, Author, Saving American Manufacturing | Articles | Comments“We have never seen a problem of this size or magnitude in world history. There’s more counterfeiting going on in China now then we have ever seen before,” says Dan Chow, a law professor at Ohio State University who specializes in Chinese counterfeiting.
Keep Pallets Cool
May 25, 2010 8:47 am | Product Releases | CommentsZoneworks (Milwaukee, WI) now offers insulated pallet covers to maintain product temperatures at any point throughout the supply chain. The covers are custom-designed with advanced materials and flexible structure that helps maintain the proper temperature of heated or cooled palletized products.
Take A 'Peek' At Air Nozzles
May 25, 2010 8:46 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe PEEK Super Air Nozzles from EXAIR (Cincinnati, OH) can deliver strong blowing force while providing non-marring protection should the nozzle come in contact with other surfaces. The thermoplastic construction offers excellent resistance to chemicals, fatigue, and temperatures up to 320°F.
No More Spreadsheets
May 25, 2010 8:45 am | Product Releases | CommentsFluke Corporation (Everett, WA) has introduced the Fluke Manual MET/CAL software, an application for calibration professionals who need to collect, store, and report calibration data consistently and efficiently. The MET/CAL offers a database-driven solution addressing the mechanical workload by providing all the tools needed to calibrate torque gages and tools.
