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Building Behemoths
September 21, 2009 6:21 am | Articles | CommentsDigital Altiel gives a quick tour of their facility, where they utilize Delcam's PowerMILL and PowerSHAPE technology to recreate lifesized sculptures in massive scales for the likes of Disney and Pixar. Digital Altiel scans the original piece and machines it in large pieces, which are welded together to create a finished product.
The Lego V8 Roars
September 21, 2009 6:12 am | Articles | CommentsRemember the Lego of your childhood, when you spent countless hours just putting together a space ship or castle that just fell apart after an hour? Well, those days are over. In the 21st century, Lego engineers have moved to bigger and better pastures. Listen to the "roar" of this pushrod V8 as it revs up over 1,500 rpm.
Over-engineering, F1-Style
September 21, 2009 5:45 am | Articles | CommentsVia AutoMotoTV . Take a look inside the incredible precision that goes into making every Red Bull Technology F1 race car. Through extensive research, protoyping, and testing, the vehicles come together like a work of art, not to mention an incredible example of precision in engineering.
Doosan, Bobcat Struggle With High Debt
September 21, 2009 4:41 am | News | CommentsBISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — An analyst says the parent company of Bobcat Co., has been hurt by a global economic slump and by debt it took on when it purchased Bobcat two years ago. Bobcat, of West Fargo, has announced plans to close its Bismarck plant by the end of the year and consolidate its work to Gwinner, in southeastern North Dakota.
Nektar To Collect $1.12b from AstraZeneca
September 21, 2009 4:16 am | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — Nektar Therapeutics said Monday it licensed a pair of experimental pain treatments to AstraZeneca PLC in a deal valued at about $1.12 billion. AstraZeneca will pay Nektar $125 million upfront for the rights to two drugs: NKTR-118, an oral product intended to treat constipation caused by opioid pain drugs, and NKTR-119, which is intended to combine NKTR-118 with opioid pain drugs to create a painkiller that doesn't cause constipation.
EU Details Intel's Illegal Monopolizing
September 21, 2009 4:06 am | by Aoife White, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsBRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Monday published e-mail excerpts from computer makers and Intel Corp. to show that Intel pressured chip buyers into choosing Intel over rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Intel was hit by a record EU antitrust fine of euro1.06 billion ($1.45 billion) last May for what the EU said was using strong-arm sales tactics such as threatening to withdraw price rebates to squeeze out AMD.
CAW Workers At GM-Suzuki Plant OK Contract
September 21, 2009 3:56 am | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two-thirds of union workers at a Canadian auto plant jointly owned by General Motors and Suzuki have approved a new contract that would freeze wages and pensions, trim benefits, introduce a monthly health care contribution and reduce break times. However, the new contract at the CAMI Automotive Inc.
BMW Expects Production Increase Despite Economy
September 21, 2009 3:53 am | News | CommentsFRANKFURT (AP) — German carmaker BMW AG said it wants second half 2009 production levels to match levels of the second half of 2008, despite the dramatic sales declines experienced in the first half of this year. The Munich-based carmaker told German weekly Automobilwoche the company "wouldn't build fewer cars in the second half of 2009, compared to the year-ago period.
GM, Chrysler Demand Tax Breaks In Michigan
September 21, 2009 3:47 am | News | CommentsDETROIT (AP) — Governments and schools across Michigan are bracing for the possible loss of millions of dollars in tax revenue as General Motors Co. and Chrysler Group LLC argue that they should pay less in property taxes. GM and Chrysler say their property taxes are inflated by more than 50 percent because local communities overestimate the value of their plants and buildings.
Apple Reveals Revolutionary Keyboard-less Laptop
September 18, 2009 12:03 pm | Articles | CommentsApple is renowned for their revolutionary and innovative products, some of which have changed the way we live. First, the iPod, featuring the world-famous "click wheel." Now, see how Apple has hybridized click wheel technology with their sleek laptops, forming a keyboard-less laptop that functions seamlessly and beautifully.
Entering a New Age
September 18, 2009 11:45 am | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | Articles | CommentsIf you asked Ken Baker, CEO of NewAge Industries of Southampton, PA, why he thought his company was a great place to work, he wouldn’t answer you with metrics, platitudes, or generic corporate speak. In fact, Baker doesn’t seem capable of the stereotypical “canned answer.
Kaizen For Sore Feet
September 18, 2009 11:26 am | by by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | Blogs | CommentsI’m by no means a trade show amateur. In fact, I’ve walked so many expo halls over the course of my career in trade media I probably have permanent shin splints—the result of several marathons of dress shoes on concrete. As I approached the task of packing for Design & Manufacturing Midwest this week, my primary area of focus was on how best to maintain my overall comfort throughout these long days.
The Flexible Schedule
September 18, 2009 11:12 am | by John W. Frehse, Chief Strategist, Core Practice LLC | Articles | CommentsThe ability to react rapidly to changes in demand is one of the most crucial capabilities in business today. At one time you might have staffed extra people or carried extra inventory, but that is expensive. Every wasted dollar eats away at your margins. Whatever your industry, you need a way to respond quickly to fluctuations in demand while minimizing your costs.
People Protection
September 18, 2009 11:00 am | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | Articles | Comments“The biggest misconception among manufacturers is that OSHA is just presenting them with a guideline, not with something they have to do. The fact is, OSHA is beefing up enforcement of safety measures on several fronts,” says Tony Supine, technical director, Farr Air Pollution Control (APC).
Successful Manufacturing Starts With Respect
September 18, 2009 10:35 am | by Amanda Earing, News Editor, Manufacturing.Net | Articles | Comments“We don’t have unions within our company except in countries where it is mandated,” says David Armstrong, CEO of Armstrong International. “When we came in as new owners, we moved the employees into a new, clean building. We cleaned the machinery, the shelving, and we treated the people with respect and courtesy, which are core values in our company.
