A Dealer Surveys His Market DID YOU ever wonder how much of the available parts and lubricants business...
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INTRODUCTION The concept of outsourcing has been practiced for years by manufacturing industry. Outsourcing has both advantages and...
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HEADNOTE MDB, DEX and DTS have all advanced to offer operators more benefits. The differences between these technologies...
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1. Introduction In a traditional manufacturing process layout, machines are assembled together to devise independent machining centers with...
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A New Way to Evaluate Injection Machine Performance Computerized SPC monitoring can make for more informed buying decisions...
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There are many empirical stories and a large body of research examining, from varying perspectives, how large firms...
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Introduction There is a widespread view that official estimates of the capital stock in the UK may be...
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********** Tullio Tolio (1) Andrer MattA (1) Stanley B. Gershwin (2) This paper presents an analytical method for...
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ABB INC. ROBOTICS DIV. Robot cells and systems for forming, finishing, assembly, and coating processes, specializing in robotic...
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HEADNOTE Seven ways to start making more money in parts Parts and accessories are often considered to be...
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1. Introduction Driven by constantly changing customer demands, broader product ranges, shorter model lifetimes, production to order in...
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1. Introduction This paper summarizes and analyzes the findings of a benchmark study of after-sales service logistics systems....
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1. Introduction This paper studies production systems with rework loops. In many manufacturing plants, rework loops are often...
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1. Introduction In this paper we consider the two-machine flow shop and open shop scheduling problems to minimize...
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It can be costly to run low on essential supplies. It's also expensive to take inventory repeatedly. So...
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HEADNOTE Operators move into survival mode as operating costs increase against limited growth opportunities. A constant focus on...
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1. Introduction Cellular manufacturing (CM), an application of group technology, entails the creation and operation of manufacturing cells....
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HEADNOTE Moving up the "value chain"-and taking selected suppliers along for the ride IMAGE PHOTOGRAPH 1 Boeing's focus...
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1. Introduction The aerospace and automotive industries are often faced with situations requiring the modification of the design...
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Grouping efficiency is an evaluative measure of the machine-part groups in cellular manufacturing systems. This paper presents briefly...
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Profiles of a dozen Indiana Growth 100 companies A dozen companies are profiled below, chosen from this year's...
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HEADNOTE A range of skills beyond conventional schooling are critical to success in the job market, and new...
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Battery chargers for motive equipment Energic Plus battery chargers are offered in more than 270 different styles. They...
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1. Introduction Remanufacturing facilities process used products with the objective of restoring them to their original condition. The...
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Industrial robots have evolved considerably since Joseph Engelberger and George Devol's Unimate was installed at a General Motors...
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ABB INC. ROBOTICS Robot cells and systems for forming, finishing, assembly, and coating processes, specializing in robotic systems...
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Offers a full line of pad-printing equipment, ranging from standard to specially designed machines. An R&D lab is...
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Electric servo systems provide the most advanced and precise motion control available for increasingly versatile industrial applications. Servos...
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The latest surveys indicate that a lot of you have come indoors to sit in front of your...
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The Weatherhead 100 The Weatherhead 100 identifies the 100 top-growth companies in Northeast Ohio based on sales from...
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HEADNOTE Abstract This study reports the results of contingent valuation (CV) studies conducted in eight states in the...
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ABB INC. ROBOTICS Robot cells and systems for forming, finishing, assembly, and coating processes, specializing in robotic systems...
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1. Introduction Recent surveys of suppliers delivering parts on a 'just-in-time' (JIT) basis have indicated that a majority...
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IMAGE PHOTOGRAPH 2 Paper Industry ability & Maintenance 2001 Conference & Exhibition Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta, GA November...
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In one of the earliest magnetic measurements, primitive mariners used lodestones—magnetized pieces of magnetite—to determine the earth’s magnetic...
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1. Introduction This paper is concerned with a class of production systems referred to as closed-loop production lines...
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Automotive/Aerospace Aerospace Engine Parts Group 123 N. Pine St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: 317/269-1520 Fax: 317/269-1522 www.aerospace.com Linda...
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"I helped her out of a jam, I guess, but I used a little loo much force." Bob...
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powered conveyor at 30-40/min. Parts are separated and located, hot stamped or heat-transfer decorated, and automatically discharged to...
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PRODUCT LINES REVIEWED ABB INC. ROBOTICS DIV. Robot cells and systems for forming, finishing, assembly, and coating...
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1. Introduction Robotic cells are used in many modern manufacturing systems. As they become more prevalent, using...
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This paper synthesizes recent work by the author and his colleagues on the performance analysis of manufacturing systems...
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HEADNOTE At large and small companies alike, turning is handled strategically From the largest manufacturers to the smallest...
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Messe Dusseldorf will once again open its doors to Glasstec visitors from 24-28 October this year. Exhibitors from...
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1. Introduction 1.1. Distributed control of manufacturing systems Under the distributed control paradigm, the manufacturing system is viewed...
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The loss of manufacturing jobs and hundreds of thousands of service jobs over the past few years, and...
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HEADNOTE Bringing significant yearly savings, close examination of the vacuum system reveals many ways to save energy, from...
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Sustainability is more than energy and materials. Sustainability concerns itself with the health and welfare of the people...
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