Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Supply Chain",
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 PLM plans for a safe seat from
Applied PLM Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Safety, style, and utility rule the child seat, pushchair and travel system market, and Britax uses Catia V5 to excel in all departments while increasing productivity".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release For he's a jolly young Fellow from
Institution of Mechanical Engineers: "Richard Sibbick has become the youngest mechanical engineer to become a Fellow, the highest level of professional recognition from the IMechE".
In January 2008, we covered the news from TranscenData Europe
- take a look at CAD conversion webinars come with free offer
which says: "Using live CAD data and interactive demonstrations, delegates will gain insight and exposure to timesaving CAD repair techniques".
Take a look also at the news release from Rencol Component Sourcing Solutions, Outsourcing tool eases Chinese supply problems,
as well as Increased target production meets market demand from Bekaert Advanced Coatings,
and Communication support agreement targets Germany from Actify.
See also:
The deadliest deadline
(December 2007)
Mitsubishi's Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting argues that an even arbitrary deadline would accelerate action on climate change
PLM suite has global appeal for LG
(December 2007)
LG Electronics is deploying Enovia MatrixOne solutions to streamline product design processes and promote innovation across its 40 global R and D centres and 36 manufacturing facilities
Re-engineered components bring added value
(December 2007)
Britannia Wardrobes asked Blue Diamond to appraise the conventional fixtures and fittings and re-engineer them to take account of functionality, appearance, durability and cost
Expansion creates increased bearings capacity
(November 2007)
Expansion is a direct result of rapid growth over several years and predicted customer demand for the future
PLM software helps manage electronics development
(November 2007)
Windchill PDMLink provides SEC with an engineering information exchange environment for product specifications, drawings and change management with its extended supply chain
PLM software supports growing companies
(October 2007)
PDXpert 2008 can now export ERP-compatible files directly from the PLM system without intermediate software translators
Fan company chooses CAD download system
(October 2007)
Sofasco decided to offer 3D CAD models for download as a component of its second-generation website
Seminars explain fast track to PLM
(September 2007)
Educational seminar series aims to help manufacturers understand how to improve their value chain synchronisation
Heating company doubles PLM investment
(September 2007)
Air International Thermal Systems is using Arena PLM to improve collaboration with more than 800 global suppliers and unify operations across six geographically dispersed locations
Solution eases service manual publishing
(September 2007)
PTC service manual application enables customers to publish high-quality service manuals with embedded interactive illustrations quickly with minimal configuration
System gathers data for food manufacturer
(August 2007)
Silchester Control Systems helped Ryvita remove bottlenecks and improve productivity
Software platform aids CAD distribution
(July 2007)
Core's automation system provides a highly efficient, easily repeatable process for transforming and delivering IP-protected CAD geometry
Fabrics meet new mattress standards
(July 2007)
Mattresses made with the Polymer Group's new nonwoven FR fabrics comply with the Consumer Product Safety Commission flammability standards
PLM software optimises pallet manufacturing
(July 2007)
Thorpe Design and Technologies is using Catia V5 to design and produce protective polyurethane moulded packaging used to deliver new car parts to automotive assembly lines
Aerospace company invests in the southeast
(June 2007)
The European Aeronautic, Defence and Space company (EADS) is establishing one of its new innovation centres in Portsmouth, where it already has a UK base for its subsidiary Astrium
Component supplier expands range
(June 2007)
Blue Diamond Technologies new range of fabricated metal components includes many of the custom parts that are used by manufacturers of office furniture and partitioning systems
Rolls Royce renews GBP 40 million contract
(June 2007)
MB Aerospace's Motherwell site has been awarded a three-year extension to supply Rolls-Royce with machined ring components
How to select an adhesive convertor that sticks
(June 2007)
Not all adhesive convertors are created equal, says Tony Liuzzo, Business Development Manager at M+C Specialties
Controller prevents six weeks of downtime
(June 2007)
Moog helped Coppice Alupack to restore production in five days, avoiding a potential six-week period of downtime
Partnership focuses on network integration
(June 2007)
Rockwell Automation and Cisco are collaborating on their common technology view, building reference architectures using standard networking technologies such as EtherNet/IP
Aerospace standards conference announced
(June 2007)
A new course will enable suppliers to evaluate and improve their systems before supplying or offering maintenance services to the aerospace industry
Torque testing suits furniture industry
(May 2007)
One leading flatpack furniture manufacturer uses destructive torque testing in its RandD department to specify the correct wood screws
Training simulator wins supply chain award
(May 2007)
Dow Corning is using a dynamic simulator built and implemented by Invensys to train operators at its Barry, South Wales, production facility in the UK
Company announces CAM acquisition
(May 2007)
PTC has acquired NC Graphics, a producer of software for optimising tool making and high-speed precision machining processes
EU funding offers innovation opportunities
(May 2007)
Rapra Technology is now in the process of bidding for FP7 funding in a broad range of polymer-related areas
The next ten years in pneumatics
(May 2007)
Can we learn about the future by reviewing the past? Hoerbiger-Origa MD Ray Barnes applies the theory to 10-year increments in the pneumatics industry
Outsourcing speeds aerospace industry growth
(May 2007)
Business is booming again in the aerospace industry, says Suresh Babu, Global Head of Aerospace Practice, Tata Consultancy Services
Corrosion - a new way to combat it in a new era
(May 2007)
Mark Ruhland looks at the science of corrosion and why there is such an aversion to it
Environmentally responsible resins released
(May 2007)
GE Plastics' conductive Noryl GTX resins contain conductive fillers that eliminate the need to apply an electrostatic primer
CAD solution updated
(May 2007)
UGS' Solid Edge Version 20 increases engineering productivity and design collaboration across the entire global value chain
PLM software proves popular in high-tech sector
(May 2007)
During the past 12 months, 173 organisations have licensed PTC product lifecycle management solutions to support their electronics product development goals
Chemical regulations discussed at conference
(May 2007)
Rapra Technology's conference on the forthcoming Reach European chemicals regulations was held over three days
Bookings rise for PLM company
(April 2007)
Arena Solutions nearly doubled its customer base in 2006, which the company attributes to a surge in the adoption of its on-demand PLM system
Application manages medical device validation
(April 2007)
In partnership with Centric Software, Invensys Validation Technologies developed a life sciences validation application on Centric's Product Intelligence software