IT for Manufacturing Executives
Lending A Helping Hand
August 24, 2010 10:48 am | Articles | CommentsOne manufacturing company, Midwest Composite Technologies, provided the necessary quality components and some much-needed experience to a Milwaukee School of Engineering educational program. According to Sven Krause, a junior at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE), “We saw the SAE challenge as an opportunity to show how well the students at our university could perform.
Cloud Computing Explained
August 24, 2010 10:10 am | Videos | CommentsWhat is cloud computing? What can it do for you? These questions, and more, are answered in this video of a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum presentation held in New York City. Peter Coffee, Director of Sales Research for Salesforce.com, gives a 30-minute presentation on cloud computing and SaaS technology.
Pre-Activated Cellular Solution
August 24, 2010 9:19 am | Product Releases | CommentsProSoft Technology (Bakersfield, CA) recently released the new Industrial Cellular Service Packages for AT&T or Verizon 3G networks in the United States. With these service packages, the RadioLinx Industrial Cellular modems are delivered pre-activated and ready to install.
HP, Dell Use Acquisitions To Strengthen Industry Foothold
August 24, 2010 4:24 am | News | CommentsHewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc., the world's No. 1 and No. 2 makers of personal computers, have been making acquisitions in recent years to strengthen their positions as purveyors of technology and consulting services to businesses of all sizes. A sampling of recent deals: HP — July 2009: Ibrix, storage software maker, for undisclosed amount.
Former Koss Exec to Be Sentenced For Embezzlement
August 24, 2010 4:23 am | News | CommentsMILWAUKEE (AP) — The sentencing for a former Koss Corp. executive accused of embezzling about $34 million has been postponed a month to November. Sujata "Sue" Sachdeva agreed in July to plead guilty to all six felony frauds counts against her. She's also agreed to pay an estimated $34 million in restitution to Koss Corp.
Mitsubishi, GE Trade Accusations Over Business Practices
August 24, 2010 4:21 am | News | CommentsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge in Arkansas is delaying an antitrust lawsuit by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries against General Electric Corp. Judge Leon Holmes on Monday granted GE's motion to stay until a patent-infringement lawsuit by GE against Mitsubishi is resolved. Mitsubishi accuses GE of monopolizing part of the wind-turbine market and making "baseless" patent-infringement claims to gain a competitive edge.
Biden: U.S. Auto Industry Will Thrive
August 24, 2010 4:19 am | by John Seewer, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden said Monday that U.S. automakers will thrive in the coming years despite the economic challenges still facing the industry. Addressing auto workers, Biden painted a rosy picture of an industry that only a year ago was facing questions about whether it could survive and still is struggling to sell cars and other vehicles.
Sony Accused Of Patent Infringement
August 24, 2010 4:17 am | by Randall Chase, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsDOVER, Del. (AP) — Taiwanese flat-panel display maker Chimei Innolux has filed a lawsuit in Delaware expanding its patent-infringement dispute with Sony. The federal lawsuit filed Monday accuses Sony Corp. of violating three patents owned by Chimei Innolux Corp. in the manufacturing of products including televisions, notebook computers and Cyber-shot digital cameras.
Toshiba Takes 3-D To The Next Level
August 24, 2010 4:16 am | News | CommentsTOKYO (AP) — Japanese electronics maker Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday it is developing technology for a 3-D television that won't require special glasses. Company spokeswoman Yuko Sugahara confirmed such technology was in the works. But she declined to comment on a report in the Yomiuri newspaper that the Tokyo-based company plans to start selling the new TVs by the end of the year.
Portable, Flexible Scanner
August 23, 2010 12:14 pm | Product Releases | CommentsWenzel/Xspect Solutions (Wenzel, MI) introduces the MobileScan3D CNC laser scanning solution, designed to allow for fully automatic reverse engineering and part inspection verification. According to the company, it’s a portable and highly flexible device. It is not constrained by a CMM frame or portable CMM arm, and its interchangeable laser sensors adapt to different sizes and shapes of parts.
DDM - When Polishing The Pig Is Enough
August 23, 2010 11:23 am | by Dr. Ron L. Hollis, P.E., President & CEO, Quickparts.com | Articles | CommentsMany industries are already using direct digital manufacturing (DDM) to produce end-use production parts, parts with complex geometries, and short-run production.
Relief Through Automation
August 23, 2010 11:18 am | Articles | CommentsReducing unwanted downtime, streamlining processes, and improving storage hassles often can be eliminated through the implementation and proper use of a reliable automated solution. Condiments, dipping sauces, syrups, and salad dressings are essential to the restaurant experience.
Call It An IT Comeback
August 23, 2010 10:34 am | Videos | CommentsTimes have been tough for everyone, including the information technology industry. Sybase CEO John Chen and SAP CEO Bill McDermott recently discussed the past, present, and future state of the information technology industry. According to McDermott, there might be a slowdown in the general macroeconomic environment, but the IT industry will overcome it and return to pre-recession form .
To Scrap Or Not To Scrap
August 23, 2010 4:43 am | by Jason Howton, Take Supply Chain | Articles | CommentsCompanies are turning part nonconformance into a strategic advantage through supplier collaboration and communication, effective workflow for short-term corrective actions, cause analysis, tracking, auditing, and SRM integration. Every manufacturer deals with shipments of nonconforming parts (also known as “part deviation”) from suppliers.
Smartphone Industry Not Immune To Recession
August 23, 2010 4:38 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — The seemingly recession-proof smart phone is suffering from a side effect of the rough economy: Manufacturers simply can't build enough of the gadgets because chip-makers that rolled back production last year are now scrambling to play catch-up. The chip shortage means Apple Inc.
