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Strong Tours Show ‘Em What You’re Made Of
June 12, 2013 8:05 am | by Cory Schaeffer, Co-Founder of Listen Technologies | Blogs | CommentsHumans are curious creatures. We like to see how things work, and we want to know what makes things tick — we have a deep-seated desire to make a connection with our environment by understanding the process of creation. That, in part, is what is so appealing about facility tours.
IMTSTV iSpy: Machine Whisperer At [MC]2
June 10, 2013 12:40 pm | by IMTSTV | Videos | CommentsJake Ervin is the Machine Whisperer, or at least trying to be. He goes to the [MC]2 conference to meet some cool machines but he keeps striking out, they won't talk to him. Will he find a way to talk to the machines? Will he learn that dinner and dancing is not the way to a machine's heart? Will Jake unlock the secret of the MTConnect standard?
Driving Manufacturing Success By Backing Up
June 5, 2013 8:00 am | by Michael Krutikov, Senior Global Marketing Manager, SMB Data Protection, at Symantec | Articles | CommentsToday’s smaller manufacturers are creating enormous amounts of data — everything from new product designs to top-secret intellectual property, as well as a constant flow of customer and sales information that must be managed and protected every day. To say that this data is vital would be understating the value of its constant use, and any loss of information could be devastating.
Silicon Valley At Front Line Of Global Cyber War
June 4, 2013 10:06 am | by Martha Mendoza, AP National Writer | News | CommentsChinese President Xi Jinping and American counterpart Barack Obama will talk cyber-security this week in California, but experts say the state's Silicon Valley and its signature high-tech firms should provide the front lines in the increasingly aggressive fight against overseas hackers.
Tecnomatix® Software
May 24, 2013 1:58 pm | by Siemens PLM Software | Product Releases | CommentsThe latest release, Tecnomatix 11, brings to market the latest in digital manufacturing solutions, which work together to deliver smart, fast, and Lean manufacturing, says the company.
New Gigabit Routers
May 24, 2013 1:55 pm | by Weidmuller | Product Releases | CommentsThese are designed to offer secure and reliable communication between Ethernet-based systems as well as higher-level networks, says the company.
X3 Version 11 CMMS
May 24, 2013 1:53 pm | by eMaint Enterprises | Product Releases | CommentsX3 Version 11, next-generation CMMS, features enhancements that enable customers to ramp up their productivity, says the company.
COFE Starter Kit
May 17, 2013 11:03 am | by VARGO | Product Releases | CommentsCOFE, Continuous Order Fulfillment Enterprise, processes orders within a distribution center using a demand driven waveless approach, says the company.
The Loctite® Equipment Sourcebook
May 10, 2013 11:51 am | by Henkel Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe Loctite® Equipment Sourcebook, Volume 9, is an updated 102-page catalog, presenting the complete line of Loctite® dispensing and curing equipment, from simple hand-held devices to fully automated systems.
Customizable Labels
May 3, 2013 4:39 pm | by Graphic Products | Product Releases | CommentsCustomizable sample label packets are designed to demonstrate the range of safety and productivity label types offered by the company, compatible with its growing family of mobile, desktop and wide-format thermal transfer printers.
Self-Service Purchasing
May 3, 2013 4:31 pm | by Okuma America Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe eStore is open to both distributors and consumers, allowing easy access to products for business use or simply to celebrate the renowned Okuma brand, says the company.
RemoteWatch Solutions
May 3, 2013 4:12 pm | by Invensys | Product Releases | CommentsRemoteWatch allows users to focus on running and optimizing the plant, while the Invensys solution remotely detects, responds to, and resolves systems issues, says the company.
Michigan Manufacturing International: A New Name, New Web Site
May 1, 2013 2:41 pm | by Michigan Manufacturing International | News | CommentsMichigan Mechanical, a broad line supplier of high-quality mechanical assemblies and components, is pleased to announce the company’s new name: Michigan Manufacturing International (MMI). The new name provides a more accurate description of the company’s services and reflects its global presence.
SmartView Upgrade
April 19, 2013 3:51 pm | by Fluke | Product Releases | CommentsFor customers who currently own or will purchase a Ti1XX Series Thermal Imager and CNX modules, there is a free, user-installable firmware upgrade within SmartView® software that enables the thermal imager to capture and display electrical measurements wirelessly.
Mobile Tracking
April 19, 2013 3:47 pm | by Parker Hannifin | Product Releases | CommentsParker says it is bringing the convenience and accessibility of its Parker Tracking System to end users with the launch of PTS Mobile.
How to Choose A Manufacturing System
April 16, 2013 8:05 am | by Jean Huy, senior director of product marketing for ERP, Sage North America | Articles | CommentsOur experience has taught us that people need more than just product information; they also need other kinds of input to make sound decisions about their accounting and manufacturing software. Use these questions to determine just how ready your company is to adopt a new manufacturing system.
Customer Service & Support
April 12, 2013 2:58 pm | by Intelligrated® | Product Releases | CommentsIntelligrated Customer Service & Support is offering a new Rate Your Operation and Maintenance Program survey, an online assessment tool designed to help operators identify any distribution center inefficiencies and performance gaps.
Antero: Providing Solid CMMS Solutions
April 5, 2013 12:21 pm | by AllMax Software | Product Releases | CommentsAntero version 5 is a user-friendly maintenance data management program that bridges the needs of performance, security, and data governance.
Kaeser Talks Shop
March 29, 2013 1:13 pm | by Kaeser Compressors, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe new blog, “Kaeser Talks Shop,” which includes technical articles written by subject matter experts on various compressed air topics.
Trainco Seminars
March 29, 2013 1:05 pm | by American Trainco | Product Releases | CommentsAs a maintenance professional, you know that a key component of any successful maintenance program is great training.
Single Commerce Platform
March 28, 2013 2:33 pm | by hybris | Product Releases | CommentsThe update makes hybris the first commerce platform to offer true B2B and B2C omni-channel capabilities on every channel, says the company.
InfinityQS’ Doug Fair To Speak At 2013 ASQ World Conference
March 20, 2013 12:08 pm | News | CommentsFair’s presentation, “Embrace Change to Optimize the Global Supply Chain,” will take place on Tuesday, May 7, from 9:15-10:15 a.m. and will emphasize the importance of end-to-end supply chain visibility in remaining competitive amidst the evolving global quality landscape.
Shaft Grounding Ring Motor Handbook
March 18, 2013 4:24 pm | by Electro Static Technology | Product Releases | CommentsA new 36-page, color handbook—the AEGIS® Shaft Grounding Ring Motor Repair Handbook—describes best practices for protecting motor bearings from electrical damage.
Data Management
March 18, 2013 4:20 pm | by AllMax Software | Product Releases | CommentsWork order scheduling, real-time data collection, access to historical data–just a glimpse of the extensive capabilities of Antero, the company says.
Paint & Coatings
March 18, 2013 4:03 pm | by Blackmer | Product Releases | CommentsThe new website was developed in order to help customers better understand evolving market forces, environmental regulations, and manufacturing trends impacting Paint & Coatings manufacturers, says the company.
