Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Contract Manufacturing",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Outsourcing tool eases Chinese supply problems from
Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Bristol-based Rencol is now offering other manufacturers the benefit of its established supply chain to China".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release UK design companies target the Chinese market from
Industrial Design Consultancy (IDC): "The China Design Taskforce has been set up by the UKTI with the sole purpose of helping the most talented British design consultancies win business in China".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Harbin Electric
- take a look at Automation controller alliance formed
which says: "Harbin Electric has reached an agreement with Shelton Technology to design, develop and manufacture custom industrial automation controllers".
Take a look also at the news release from Subcon, Seminar encourages UK aerospace industry,
as well as Taking the risk out of material prices from Subcon,
and Taking care of your intellectual property from Subcon.
See also:
Free seminars deliver strategic intelligence
(February 2007)
Global sourcing, intellectual property, lean supply chains and insuring against materials price increases are just some of the topics covered in this year's Subcon seminar programme
Free seminar programme returns to Subcon
(January 2007)
Subcon 2007 will offer visitors the whole spectrum of contract manufacturing
News on the Electronics contract manufacturing services from GDS
(December 2006)
The Manufacturing Services division of Global Display Solutions has been selected by Automotive Lighting, a Magneti Marelli company, as its supplier of electronics contract manufacturing services
O'Neill arrives to direct operations
(October 2006)
Sierra Instruments has announced the appointment of Jim O'Neill as its New Director of Operations
Acquisition expands CAM capabilities
(July 2006)
Delcam has acquired US-based International Manufacturing Computer Services, the developer of the PartMaker suite of CAM software
Scale upgrade solves label inventory problem
(September 2005)
The label store at Robert McBride's Bradford site struggled to determine the number of labels left on part used reels until it upgraded to the Viper scale range
Engineered products come to Europe
(July 2005)
Vlier Products has recently added new distributors to represent its products throughout Europe
Griffiths briefed to boost business efficiency
(July 2005)
A UK manufacturer has recruited its first full time manager for continuous improvement with the aim of using the system to achieve greater business efficiency
Ensuring Packetwave systems pass quality standards
(April 2005)
Aperto Networks, a provider in WiMAX-class multiservice broadband wireless access systems for global markets has selected Arendar test data management software for testing Packetwave systems
Glenro and TRCM come together
(March 2005)
Glenro of Paterson, New Jersey and TRCM of Maysville, Kentucky have consolidated operations
Subcontracting show gains machine tool focus
(January 2005)
Subcon, the UK's only exhibition dedicated to subcontract manufacturing services, will feature a complementary Machine Tool Zone for the first time in the event's history at this year's event
Software powers up statistical process control
(December 2004)
NWA Quality Analyst Web Server 2.1 is the latest part of NWA's comprehensive SPC software solution
EU initiative aims to boost micropart solutions
(December 2004)
Recognition of its market-leading expertise, in the design and manufacture of high-precision micro metal components, has been afforded to Weymouth based Tecan
Boiler numbers increase to support growth
(October 2004)
Recent investment by Laleham Healthcare has included the installation of two gas-fired Fulton J Series boilers plus ancillary equipment to raise steam for hot water and jacketed heating vessels
Rowbotham takes charge of the South
(September 2004)
Manufacturing software specialist Seiki Systems of Brighton is further expanding its customer sales and support operations with the appointment of Ian Rowbotham as Southern Area Manager
California provides base for global expansion
(June 2004)
Tecan has opened a new sales and technical support facility in California to ensure the best local support for its increasing customer bases in the USA and rapidly emerging markets of Mexico and Asia
19-inch cabinets cost 25% less
(March 2004)
EC Electronics is launching its new ECO range of 19-inch cabinets that are smart, strong and about 25% cheaper than competitive equivalent products
News on the Solutions for the contract manufacturing industry from Panduit
(December 2003)
A new 7-page colour brochure is dedicated entirely to the contract manufacturing industry
New staff gear up for growth
(September 2003)
Despite a general industry slump, manufacturing services provider Accelerated Technologies is enjoying a year of growth and is taking steps to continue this upward trend
Repair service for industrial automation
(August 2003)
Unidec can provide multibrand service of industrial automation assembly and robotics equipment
Success points to turnover milestone
(March 2003)
Knaresborough-based Claro Precision Engineering is predicting it will top the GBP 5 million turnover mark by 2008, thanks to its on-going investment in equipment and high-quality staff
Datalogger keeps 24-hour watch on penguins
(October 2002)
Scientists from Birmingham University will be able to study the movements and behaviour of penguins in the Antarctic thanks to collaboration between the university and CIL
No business like show business for Claro
(October 2002)
Claro Precision Engineering will be exhibiting specialist metal and plastic components along with various subcontracting solutions at a trio of major exhibitions during the next three months
News on the Contract manufacturing from Minnesota Rubber and Plastics
(July 2002)
To answer a customer's need for regular analysis of engine and transmission oil, Minnesota Rubber/QMR Plastics developed a novel disposable three-piece tubular sample probe
What manufacturing buyers really want
(September 2001)
First Index research shows that e-procurment, automated RFQs, and Supplier Relationship Management are key drivers of online strategy for manufacturing buyers
Wider range of shaft couplings announced
(October 2000)
Reliance Gear Co of Huddersfield has now enhanced its range of standard products by the introduction of a further range of precision mechanical couplings with bore sizes ranging from 3mm up to 12mm