May 9, 2008   New Partnership between Kepware and Iconics ICONICS Inc., www.iconics.com, Foxborough, Mass., announced it will partner with Kepware Technologies Inc., www.kepware.com, Portland, Maine, to develop an end-to-end OPC-UA (OLE for process... (More)
Aras Debuts Latest Version of Aras Innovator Aras, www.aras.com, Andover, Mass., released the latest version of Aras Innovator, a software suite of SOA (service-oriented architecture) PLM (product-lifecycle management) solutions. Version 9 of... (More)  Axeda Helps Network Life Science Instruments  PMI Remains Under 50%  Sustainability Software  i2 Provides New Lean Tool ALL HEADLINES Cincom Debuts New Cincom Socrates Cincom Systems, www.cincom.com, Cincinnati, Ohio, announced the release of its most recent version of Cincom Socrates. The company says Cincom Socrates version 8.3 features a higher degree of... (More)				RFM and Dust Networks Announce Partnership  Managing Project Relationships  Design and Seek  Precidia Supplies Adapter to E-Z Mart ALL OF TODAY'S HEADLINES       When compared to 2007, which best characterizes your company's plans for technology spending in 2008?       Our IT budget will remain the same in 2007 and 2008.     We will decrease our IT budget in 2008.     We will increase our IT budget in 2008.     Is Your IP Safe? Walk down any major tourist avenue in New York City and you’re likely to be offered one. Thousands reside on vendors’ tables and line store shelves... Table of Contents Manufacturer of the Year: 2007 What does it take to be the Manufacturer of the Year? It certainly requires more than market share or name recognition, although those often come... Table of Contents Manufacturers are Getting Smart The manufacturing industry has faced many challenging times throughout its turbulent history. And it is not surprising then that the economic outlook... Table of Contents
Vision for the Future As the demands of the manufacturing world continue to evolve and the lines between supplier, manufacturer, and customer continue to blur, we will continue to witness an industry transformation. Each... (More) IP Protection Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution was simple: species best equipped to handle the demands of the environment thrived, while the weak dwindled. And though Darwin never intended his hypothesis to... (More) PLM a Changing Market In the beginning, there is an idea. As it takes shape, designers using advanced CAD (computer-aided design) systems create two-dimensional and three-dimensional drawings on screen, engineers test... (More) North American Industrial Infrastructure Needs More Than Just a Facelift You don’t have to look very far to see examples of crumbling industrial infrastructure in North America and the impact it has on the economy and even human life. From the national power grid to the... (More) Eyeing the Midmarket It is said that the midmarket is where the action is when it comes to enterprise applications. When I spent time talking to the five head honchos that are donning the cover of this magazine, I found... (More) A New Beginning During the past several years I have promised you quality editorial that will help you succeed in a highly competitive manufacturing environment. When I launched the magazine in 1997, it was my hope... (More) Establish Your IT Team -  April 28, 2008 As more applications are implemented, more computers are brought onto the network, and more integration of the systems is desired, the need to hire and retain competent IT (information technology) staff becomes pressing. (More)		UAW, GM Reach Agreement -  February 12, 2008 General Motors Corp., www.gm.com, Detroit, Mich., aims to trim expenses further through a new agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union, www.uaw.org, Detroit, Mich., for a special attrition... (More) Lawson Makes PLM Acquisition -  March 26, 2008 Lawson Software, www.lawson.com, St. Paul, Minn., announced it has acquired the PLM (product lifecycle management) software division of Freeborders, www.freeborders.com, San Francisco, Calif... (More) Industrial Equipment Manufacturing The latest podcast in the Microsoft Series, with Peggy Smedley, editorial director of START-IT magazine and Sharon Ward, worldwide ERP and supply chain industry director of Microsoft, covers the factors increasing competition in manufacturing, including customer demands, mandates and regulation, and shorter product lifecycles. To hear more podcasts, please click here Manufacturer of the Year This award singles our manufacturing companies that illustrate excellence. These manufacturers have demonstrated how they are embracing today’s challenges and overcoming hurdles to remain competitive. (More) T&B Awards This award honors manufacturers that have made their businesses succeed through the use of leading-edge technology. (More) CPM Market to Grow Among Discrete Manufacturers Unique Needs for Process Security Awareness Wireless Technology in Manufacturing