Manufacturing news
April 2002
DuPont cuts 10 pc of workforce in textile unit
DuPont, the largest US chemicals company, has finalised its restructuring plans for its lossmaking textiles and interiors division by announcing it would cut 2,000 jobs, or 10 per cent, of the unit's workforce.
30 Apr 2002 8:43
Cimnet releases next-generation MES at Manufacturing Week
Software developer Cimnet has used XML technology to create Factelligence, a configurable MES product announced at last month’s National Manufacturing Week.
01 Apr 2002 9:58
NAM locks into internet security with ISAlliance
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) has paired up with the Internet Security Alliance (ISAlliance) to provide its 140,000 member companies with comprehensive computer security services.
01 Apr 2002 11:08
O'Neill's Strong Dollar Policy Opposed by Manufacturers
US Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill told the Senate Banking Committee
01 Apr 2002 8:48
Secretary Evans Congratulates 2001 National Medal of Technology Recipients
Innovators in the world of IT and manufacturing are providing the US with its competitive edge, according to Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans.
01 Apr 2002 8:59
Simulation software aimed at cost avoidance
Avoiding costly changes to the factory that don’t pan out is the aim of Rockwell Software’s new Arena Factory Analyzer.
01 Apr 2002 10:03
Software predicts quality trends
Pilgrim Software’s Web-based corrective and preventative action (CAPA) software, announced early this month, is designed to detect quality exceptions, prevent recurrence, and introduce improvements, according to the company.
01 Apr 2002 10:06
Symbol raises the bar on warehouse data collection
The Symbol VRC 8900, announced at last month’s CeBIT in Hannover, Germany, is the only full-screen, Windows CE-based vehicle radio computer (VRC) on the market, according to Mitch Allen, director of the manufacturing supply chain vertical for Symbol.
01 Apr 2002 9:49
US Commerce department releases data on export opportunities
The US Commerce Department has released reports that indicate opportunities for market expansion in Argentina, Central Europe, and Mexico for US information technology, telecommunications, and e-commerce companies.
01 Apr 2002 8:24
Xporta eases pain of global logistics
The logistics department is the first place global manufacturers looks to save money on their international shipping costs, says Ian Williams, VP of marketing for Xporta.
01 Apr 2002 10:00
