October 13, 2009

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  Articles

Nexteer Automotive Emerges from Delphi
Following the sale of Delphi's global steering business to GM Global Steering Holdings LLC, the new company will be known as Nexteer Automotive. Nexteer is the only global Tier One automotive supplier exclusively focused on advanced steering and driveline technology. Read More

Cummins Temporarily Recalls Engine-Plant Workers
In response to Dodge's increased order in Ram turbo diesel pickup truck engines, Cummins is offering to recall approximately 270 production employees who had been laid off or transferred to other facilities over the past year in order to meet the temporary increase in orders. Read More

Gear Technology in Raytheon Contract
Gear Technology, an international precision gear manufacturer, has signed an annual contract with Raytheon Systems Ltd. to manufacture eight high-performance gears to be used by the United States military. The eight precision gears specified in this new government contract will be included in the AMRAAM missile-guidance control assembly. Read More

Spartan Motors Commits to Emergency Vehicle Market
Spartan Motors has made capital investments in facilities and equipment to strengthen the Marion, S.C. manufacturer of premium ambulance and rescue vehicles. Spartan Motors is also investing in the development of new Road Rescue products that will be introduced in the coming quarters. Read More


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  AM Webcast Series

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5 Key Strategies For Reduced Cost and Increased Profitability
Striving to reduce costs and increase profitability while remaining competitive is no easy task.

Epicor Manufacturing talks about ways to plan, schedule, execute and monitor your manufacturing operations – from raw materials to final product – to develop your highest level of flexibility and agility, and to make your operations more competitive.

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Benchmarking at IMTS
American Machinist conducted its third annual Benchmark Survey of American Machine Shops between February and April of this year.

American Machinist, reviews the results of this third annual survey, and talks about what the data means and how shops can use the data to make plans for this year's IMTS.

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Tool Shop Optimization: Doing More with Less in a Sluggish Economy
How can your shop do more with less?
Toolmakers around the globe are searching for strategies to help them weather the current financial storm and economic crisis. If you are looking to do more with less, now is the time to revisit Lean and make sure you practice it in your business.
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  Case Studies

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Precision Holemaking at High Cpk
Increase Productivity by Hard Milling Stainless Steels
11 Criteria For Selecting The Best ERP System Replacement
5 Ways ERP can help you implement Lean
Keys to ISO Success
Toolmaker Slashes Delivery Times by Going Lean

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