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March 2013 iPurchase
March 20, 2013 11:44 am | Digital Editions | CommentsWalk through the latest trends in safety equipment and compliance issues relating to the manufacturing environment, including an analysis on investment requirements for meeting regulations, a look at how new PPE design elements translate to better adoption on the plant floor, a review of recent safety disasters, and an outline of resources that can help manufacturers continuously improve their safety programs.
The Future Of Manufacturing And Design With Additive Manufacturing.
March 13, 2013 1:33 pm | EventsIn this webcast, Dr. Christopher Williams, Assistant Professor and Director of the DREAMS (Design, Research and Education for Additive Manufacturing Systems) Lab, will discuss how Additive Manufacturing is being used at Virginia Tech. The presentation will include use-cases and novel applications of both Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and multi-material PolyJet 3D Printing.
Free KeyedIn™ Manufacturing Estimating Software Webinar
March 11, 2013 2:42 pm | by KeyedIn Solutions | EventsEvery manufacturer knows that getting estimates right can mean the difference between success and survival. An estimate has to be a complex balancing act – competitive enough to win the job but not so competitive that it reduces profit margins.
5th Annual Chem/Petrochem & Refinery Shutdowns And Turnarounds Conference
March 8, 2013 11:48 am | EventsThe 5th Annual Chem/Petrochem and Refineries Shutdowns and Turnarounds Conference will focus on the fundamentals of achieving a timely turnarounds, which entails: early planning, solid guidelines, capital projects integration, safety, introducing technology to improve safety and/or drive down costs, developing best practices through the reporting and analyses post-turnaround and building/maintaining a quality workforce.
Pipe Marking Best Practices Webinar
March 1, 2013 5:23 pm | by Graphic Products, Inc. | EventsThis webinar will provide an overview of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration standards for labeling pipe systems including content identification, color coding, visibility, and more.
March 2013 - Robotic Efficiencies
March 1, 2013 4:42 pm | Digital Editions | CommentsIn this issue see how Starbucks' continuous improvement philosophy earns an AME Manufacturing Excellence Award, learn how mobile access to maintenance could mean easier troubleshooting, check out the 2013 Industrial Web Directory, and more.
Food Safety & Technology: What's Next for 2013?
February 27, 2013 10:49 am | EventsThe need for robust food safety programs has never been greater, and a host of new technologies have sprung up to help processors meet the increasing challenges. What are these new advancements, and how can they help you meet your customers’ demands?
Webinar: Winning The Web Wars - Strategies For Online Sales Growth
February 26, 2013 1:46 pm | EventsDistributors face key challenges when it comes to understanding the best ways in which to reach their customers. As online procurement gains steam in the B2C sector, businesses are finding the need to provide B2B customers with the same opportunities for quick and easy access to products outside of the typical 9 to 5. But how do industrial distributors leverage their existing sales force and service capabilities in order to provide an e-Commerce platform that creates an advantage in a competitive market?
The MFG Meeting 2013 – Redefine Convention
February 26, 2013 12:49 pm | EventsFor discussion on what matters most to our industry … speakers that will educate and inform you on ways to improve your business practices … and networking opportunities like no other … it all happens at The MFG Meeting 2013.
The Next Generation Of Lean
February 20, 2013 2:16 pm | by Manufacturing.net | EventsLean manufacturing is a staple of most major industrial operations today, with companies of all types using time-tested methods to cut waste and reinforce the bottom line through “continuous improvement.” Even though the practice is nearly ubiquitous, it too is undergoing constant innovation to tackle some of the uniquely 21st Century manufacturing problems.
Full Steam Ahead: Boiler Room Essentials
February 8, 2013 4:30 pm | by Cleaver-Brooks | EventsThis is a self-paced learning course designed to assist and educate individuals that are looking for a career in the Steam Boiler operations field. The course is geared for various levels of knowledge bases. Whether you are just starting out or you have been in the industry for many years this course is for you. In addition the individual will gain the knowledge and understanding of the High Pressure Steam boiler industry.
Second Annual National Manufacturing Day
February 7, 2013 9:54 am | EventsManufacturing Day has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 4, 2013. Manufacturers, educational institutions and others are encouraged to host events that will highlight the importance of manufacturing to the nation’s economy and draw attention to the many rewarding high-skill jobs in manufacturing fields.
Best Practices: Industrial Maintenance
February 6, 2013 4:58 pm | EventsAs equipment investments become more complex and the industrial workforce ages, manufacturers face skill gaps relative to their equipment maintenance. This webinar will focus on preparing your current and future workforce for the long-term maintenance requirements of industrial manufacturing.
Fundamentals Of RCA Workshop
February 5, 2013 4:00 pm | by Reliability Center, Inc. | EventsThis training is intended to provide facility personnel with the knowledge to differentiate between several popular problem solving methodologies. They will learn why each method was created, when each method should be applied, and how to solve a real life problem using each method.
Make RCA Easier With PROACT Templates Webinar
February 5, 2013 3:59 pm | by Reliability Center, Inc. | EventsWhere do you start in an analysis and how do you streamline and manage this process? Beat 'paralysis by analysis' with this valuable webinar where you will learn RCI's proven methods and tools that work
