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Unloading New Loading Dock Solutions
July 12, 2012 4:17 pm | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | CommentsThe loading dock: an essential yet often overlooked link in the supply chain.
Expert Panel: Automation & Process Control
July 12, 2012 4:08 pm | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | CommentsHow can manufacturers best monitor complex equipment? Technology experts discuss how automation and process controls can manage and monitor interconnected systems like sensors, batteries, temperature, and more.
The Best Of The Best: IMPO Maintenance Professional Of The Year 2012
July 12, 2012 3:57 pm | by Anna Wells, Editor, IMPO | CommentsIMPO and Atlas Copco introduce the three winners of this year’s Maintenance Professional of the Year Award.
Connecting The Dots: Legacy Knowledge Is Key
July 12, 2012 3:42 pm | by Julie Dolan, SSOE Group | CommentsFor a Fortune 500 corporation, a successful engineering project depends on local managers’ legacy knowledge and insights into plant operations, the corporation’s vision, and key project performance metrics as they change over time.
Environmental Impact
July 12, 2012 3:35 pm | by Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsWausau, WI-based Linetec is an architectural finishing company that takes seriously its delicate relationship with its state’s natural beauty.
Addressing Power Challenges In High-Altitude Applications
July 11, 2012 8:42 am | by David Rakovsky, COO, GlobTek | CommentsAs electronic systems migrate deeper into systems that may present changing situations during the operating lifecycle, the designer must remember to address every facet or risk compromising product performance in certain situations.
Making The Best Of Breakdown In Manufacturing
July 9, 2012 8:16 am | by Tom McNamara and Sarah Hudson, ESC Rennes School of Business, Rennes, France; Sabry Shaaban ESC La Rochelle, La Rochelle, France | CommentsMore and more production and fabrication work looks like it is coming back to developed economies, so how can countries take advantage using unpaced production lines?
ISM: Manufacturing Activity Down In June
July 9, 2012 8:13 am | by Mike Schmidt. Associate Editor, Manufacturing Business Technology | CommentsWhile overall economy grew for the 37th consecutive month, economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in June for the first time since July of 2009, according to the June Manufacturing ISM Report on Business.
Controlling Birds During The Summer Months
July 6, 2012 8:39 am | by Patricia Hottel, Technical Director, McCloud Services | CommentsThe time to initiate a bird management plan is not when the house sparrow flies through the door, as it will be too late.
Networking Solutions To Minimize Arc Flash Exposure
July 3, 2012 9:17 am | by Randy Durick Director, Network & Interface Division, TURCK | CommentsIndustrial environments present multiple safety challenges, including fire (electrical) hazards that require proactive safety measures to minimize potential risk.
Buying America Back
July 2, 2012 9:03 am | by Rachel Leisemann Immel, Associate Editor, IMPO | CommentsAlan Uke, the San Diego entrepreneur who created the federal smog index for automobiles, is declaring the week around the Fourth of July as ‘Buy American Week’ and urges all Americans to do their patriotic part to bolster the American economy by buying goods made in the United States.
End Of The Line
June 29, 2012 8:06 am | by Maverick Technologies | CommentsDealing with end-of-lifespan issues related to distributed control systems is an unwanted task for any manufacturer.
Three Things To Look for When Purchasing Wire
June 27, 2012 8:30 am | by Cerro Wire | CommentsThose purchasing building wire should be aware that wire manufactured “on the cheap” may come in the same sizes as high quality wire, but that does not mean it will perform as well as better quality wire.
Five Capabilities That Mid-Sized Manufacturers Need To Build
June 26, 2012 8:32 am | by Mindy Fiorentino, SAP | CommentsMid-sized companies are the growth engine of U.S. economy and are expected to outpace larger companies in growth over the next 12 months.
Q&A: Simplifying The CPG-Retailer Connection
June 25, 2012 8:48 am | by Joel Hans, Editor, Manufacturing.net | CommentsManufacturers of consumer packaged goods (CPG) need to work closely with retailers of all sizes in order to get their products into the right hands.
