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.