Vol. 74 Nbr. 5, May 2008
Index
- Plug the brain drain: companies' new offense fights decline in skilled worker levels.
- China is idling on runway to build jumbo planes fleet.
- FAA certifies GEnx engine as airworthy.
- AD Products of Cleveland, OH, has launched a new and improved site, www.adproducts.com.
- Alcoa has launched a new website detailing how aluminum recycling is important to the clear air solution.
- Alcoa Inc. has acquired two aerospace fastener manufacturers, Republic Fastener and Van Petty Manufacturing.
- ATI Industrial Automation.
- AutoForm Engineering GmbH has become a Dassault Systemes Component Application Architecture (CAA) Software Partner to deliver sheet metal.
- Brunswick Corp. intends to sell assets of its Baja boat business to Fountain Powerboat Industries.
- Chrysler LLC.
- Compass Automotive Group Inc.
- Delcam plc.
- EOS.
- Epicor Software Corp.
- Factory automation designer Applied Manufacturing Technologies Inc. has acquired K-R Automation of Warren, MI.
- Fluid Metering Inc. has added "LiveHelp," an interactive live chat, to its website, www.fmipump.com.
- Ford Motor Co.
- Global Primary Products--Growth, Energy, Bauxite, and Africa at Alcoa Inc.
- Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp. has acquired Industrial Supply Corp. of Richmond, VA.
- Lockheed Martin.
- Mazda North American Operations.
- Mori Seiki.
- NetJets Inc.
- Orbitform Group has launched Orbitform.com.
- Pro-Line, of Haverhill, MA, has introduced a new website, www. industrialworkbenches.com with a "3D Build-A-Bench" feature.
- Quintiq.
- Rolls-Royce is rolling out its fourth new engine program in a year with the BR725.
- Siemens PLM software solutions were used for the design of the Mazda CX-9 crossover SUV.
- Steelmaker POSCO is building a $129 million pipemaking plant in an alliance with SeAH.
- Swagelok Co. of Solon OH has acquired Plant Support and Evaluations of Naples, FL.
- Swedish manufacturer SKF has acquired QPM Aerospace's metallic rod business.
- Swiss turning solutions manufacturer Tornos reports a doubled net profit for 2007.
- Tesla Motors.
- Voght Aircraft.
- Volvo.
- Metalworking: the old gray lady, she ain't what she used to be.
- Quality for life: utilizing Chiron Machines, Otto Bock increases its production of complex parts for prosthetic knee joints by 40 percent, all in one-stage prodedure.
- Slashing energy costs: strategies from CNC Software, GE Fanuc, TRW, 3M, and DuPont demonstrate how efficiency, alternative sources can add to bottom line.
- The bin is getting empty: creative investing outside the box likely will succeed.
- 'Brite' idea takes root: unmanned Finn-Power FMS operation reduces scrap, increases profitability.
- Alaskan oil keeps flowing: adding two Wheelabrator Upblast machines increases pipe production.
- Shortcuts for subassemblies: tubing and machining expert makes OEMs an offer hard to resist.
- Laser machine offers flexible automation.
- Waterjet precision and flexibility.
- Modular fixturing for welding.
- Simple installation, fast setups for integrated production cell.
- Waterjet intensifier pump can help boost productivity.
- CNC software adds new utilities.
- Compact waterjet machine.
- Increased laser speed and flexibility.
- Laser cutting with integrated automation.
- Laser welding machine.
- LMC generates 3D chip breakers.
- Lathe canned cycles: little lines of code can save a lot of time in operations.
- Insert maneuverability.
- Lathe thermo-friendly design.
- VMC brings on the Revolution.
- Bar feeder raises expectations.
- Boring mill has 3-axis DRO.
- Newest in vertical machining.
- Bar feeder features range in diameters.
- Diverse product selection.
- Drills' range boosted.
- End mill for micro-machining.
- Holders shrink when cooled.
- Straight shank FCR.
- Tool measuring system allows presetting.
- Waterjet machines offer high speeds.
- Concentric clamping.
- Pallet rack.
- Rotary indexing.
- Smart controls for hydraulic press brakes.
- Video measuring.
- GibbsCAM[R] interactive tour.
- Metalcutting Technical Guide.
- Power workholding devices.
- Turning center a compact application.
- Expanded manufacturing capabilities.
- Haas Automation provides world-class CNC machine tool sales, service and support.
- Non-contact thread inspection instrument.
- TFD-24.
- Correction.
- The path to secure energy: renewable is the key word in search to find more power sources.