IT for Manufacturing Executives
iPhone App Thwarts A Robbery Attempt
September 1, 2010 9:54 am | Videos | CommentsThere seems to be an iPhone app for everything these day. One Dallas-area man says the $5 "iCam" iPhone app helped him thwart a robbery attempt at his residence -- from 1,500 miles away. The app notified him of the break-in and he called 911 immediately. The police arrived within minutes and were able to apprehend the would-be robbers.
Why Embrace Technology?
September 1, 2010 9:52 am | Videos | CommentsWhy do manufacturers need to embrace technology? Mark Symonds, President and Chief Executive Officer for Plex Systems Inc., answers that question and explains what specific areas of a manufacturing enterprise can benefit from the implementation of technological solutions. If you're having trouble watching this video, try downloading the latest version of Flash Player or contacting your IT department.
Meet The 'Officeless' Generation
September 1, 2010 9:50 am | Videos | CommentsOne of the byproducts of a tech-savvy workforce has been the development of an "officeless" generation of workers. These days, any place where a person can turn on a laptop computer and use a mobile phone has become viable place to do work. According to one expert, there will be 1 billion mobile workers by the end of this year.
Fed: The U.S. Economy Is 'Vulnerable'
September 1, 2010 9:48 am | Videos | CommentsThere's no doubt about it, the economic situation in the United States is worsening. Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says the economy "remains vulnerable to unexpected developments." However, Bernanke said the Fed is ready to take major action to help stimulate the economy, if necessary. Stay tuned.
Apple To Announce Fall Release Lineup
September 1, 2010 4:56 am | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. is hosting a music-themed event Wednesday that is likely to yield updated iPods, though the company will not confirm any details. Apple-watchers also speculate that the company could show off a new version of its Apple TV set-top box or add more music-discovery features to its iTunes music software.
Consumer Confidence Improves Slightly In August
September 1, 2010 4:55 am | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) -- Americans' confidence in the economy improved slightly in August, but the mood is still gloomy amid job worries, according to a monthly survey. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index improved slightly to 53.5, up from a revised 51.0 in July.
Ousted HP CEO Continues Retreat From Public Eye
September 1, 2010 4:54 am | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — Mark Hurd, who was ousted as CEO of Hewlett Packard Co. following allegations of sexual harassment, will not run for re-election to News Corp.'s board of directors. News Corp. said Tuesday the decision for the 53-year-old not to run at the company's Oct. 15 annual shareholder meeting was made after discussions with Hurd.
Obama: China Unfairly Subsidized $514M In Aluminum Products
September 1, 2010 4:53 am | by Foster Klug, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration, under congressional pressure to take a tough stance on Chinese trade policies, determined Tuesday that Beijing unfairly subsidized $514 million in aluminum products last year. The Commerce Department stopped short of making a stronger ruling on claims by U.
HP Developing Next Wave Of Computer Chips
September 1, 2010 4:50 am | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co. has found an ally to take a breakthrough research project of HP's and build the technology into computer chips. HP is partnering with Korean memory chip maker Hynix Semiconductor Inc. to make chips that contain memristors. Memristors are a newly discovered building block of electrical circuits.
Autodesk Announces AutoCAD For Mac
September 1, 2010 4:48 am | News | CommentsSAN RAFAEL, Calif.-- Autodesk, Inc ., a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software, announced AutoCAD for Mac software. This version of AutoCAD , one of the most widely used software for professional design and engineering, runs natively on Mac OS X and will increase choice of hardware for millions of users around the world.
A Good Read
August 31, 2010 12:16 pm | Product Releases | CommentsCognex Corporation (Natick, MA) recently unveiled the DataMan® 8000 handheld industrial ID scanner. Designed for the factory floor, it features patented IDMax® technology for reading 1D and 2D codes regardless of size, quality, printing method, or surface.
Pricing: A Reliable Competitive Advantage
August 31, 2010 10:58 am | Articles | CommentsManufacturers who use fact-based analysis to improve their pricing structures often become more agile in the industrial marketplace and find that pricing can be a reliable competitive advantage. Doug Fuehne, Vice-President of Professional Services for PROS, a business-to-business pricing software firm, recently spoke with Manufacturing Business Technology about the advantages of pricing effectively, misconceptions about pricing, and some of the technological tools out there to help manufacturers improve their pricing structure.
Automating The Bottom Line
August 31, 2010 10:54 am | Articles | CommentsManufacturers should always be looking for ways to improve processes, and accomplishing that task should be a focus shared by every member of the enterprise. Metcam is a manufacturing company located in Alpharetta, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. Founded in 1989, the company specializes in custom sheet metal fabrication serving a diverse industry base including commercial HVAC, healthcare, electronics, automotive, food service, and air filtration.
The Do's And Don'ts Of Purchasing Laptops
August 31, 2010 10:48 am | Videos | CommentsThere is a wide array of questions IT professionals must ask themselves when considering the purchase of laptop computers. Much has changed in the laptop market over the course of the past few years, so here are is an updated breakdown of laptop purchasing do's and don'ts. And remember... If someone tries to sell you a laptop that weighs more than five pounds, just walk away.
Selecting Manufacturing ERP For ISO 26000 Compliance
August 31, 2010 6:07 am | by IFS | White PapersISO 26000, the new standard for corporate social responsibility is influenced heavily by the UN Global Compact. What are the implications for ERP and other enterprise software industrial companies use to run their business? APICS-certified expert Bill Leedale offers tips for selecting and configuring ERP for ISO 26000 compliance.
