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As President, what do John McCain and Barack Obama propose to help boost manufacturing employment in the United States? And, going hand in hand, where does each nominee stand on the issue of trade? FULL STORY>>
Product Spotlight:
The new 300 lb capacity ESM301 PC controlled force tester is an ideal solution for a range of tension and compression tests. Features include integrated travel indication, cycling between limit switches, travel values, or force values, password protection, overload protection, PC control, and much more.
WASHINGTON, D.C.-The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) commends the Department of Commerce for announcing a set of regulations that will modernize export controls, implement the Presidential Directive issued in January, and improve national security and economic competitiveness. FULL STORY>>
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Grants Available for 2009 Manufacturing Summer Camps
ROCKFORD, IL-Grants ranging from $2,500 to $5,000 are now available to not-for-profit organizations and educational institutions capable of offering overnight or day camp experiences in summer 2009 that introduce young people to careers in manufacturing and engineering. FULL STORY>>
November 10-14 ASNT Fall Conference & Quality Testing Show 2008, Charleston, SC. The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), (800) 222-2768. www.asnt.org
November 11-12 Beginning SmartGD&T for Design, Manufacturing & Inspection, San Jose, CA. Multi Metrics Inc., (888) 422-3423. www.multimetrics.com/publicSeminars.aspx
February 23-25, 2009 Intermediate SmartGD&T for Design, Manufacturing & Inspection, San Jose, CA. Multi Metrics Inc., (888) 422-3423. www.multimetrics.com/publicSeminars.aspx
March 11-12, 2009 AM Expo/ATX South, Charlotte, NC. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200. www.canonsouthshows.com
March 30-April 2, 2009 WESTEC, Los Angeles. Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), (800) 733-4763. www.sme.org
E-Marketplace:
Operating globally, Proquis is a leading software provider for regulatory compliance management, risk assessment and quality control. Proquis Enterprise is a modular global quality management solution incorporating modules such as document control, audit management, CAPA, process improvement, customer care, supplier control and personnel training. Proquis offers a 100% web based flexible, user friendly and cost effective solution to ease the compliance to regulations such as ISO 9001, ISO 13485, AS 9100, SC 21, FDA 21 CFR and more. Proquis solutions have been successfully deployed at a blue chip client base including Airbus, BAE Systems, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics Limited and various VA Hospitals.
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California Manufacturers Increase Competitiveness
TORRANCE, CA - In a survey between June 2007 and May 2008, an independent 3rd party reported that 85% of the 500 manufacturers that received consulting services in Southern California, under the federal Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program, stated they had recorded increases in competitiveness. FULL STORY>>
Manufacturing Sector Most Likely to Have Growth Plans
NEW YORK -- One third of small business owners report the uncertain economy as the biggest challenge they face growing their businesses, the largest number in the seven-year history of the American Express OPEN Small Business Monitor, a semi-annual survey of business owners. However, business owners in the manufacturing sector are among the most likely to have plans for growth. FULL STORY>>
QMC 2009 Call for Papers
ORLANDO - The Quality Measurement Conference is now accepting abstracts for presentations. Please provide a 150-200 word abstract by November 14, 2008. The conferences will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando May 4-7, 2009, in Orlando, FL. FULL STORY>>
Pilgrim Software Names Jin Han Vice President of Services & Support
Tampa, FL-Pilgrim Software Inc., provider of enterprise compliance and quality management (ECQM) software solutions, announces the appointment of Jin Han to Vice President of Services & Support. Han, a seasoned software executive, is responsible for managing Pilgrim's Professional Services and Client Support Services staff. FULL STORY>>
Intelligent sensors with integrated digital signal processing have become prevalent in an increasing number of applications. As the considerable gain in interference immunity, repeatability, durability and reliability of the gages does not involve any price increase, it is merely a matter of time before digital also will dominate in the field of coating thickness measurement.
