| Articles |
| Delphi To Supply Fuel Injection Systems For Kohler Engines |
| Delphi Corporation has been selected by Kohler Co. to provide a new electronic fuel injection (EFI) system for the Command PRO(R) and Aegis(R) commercial engines. The customized Multec(R) EFI system -- which controls the air, fuel, and spark delivery in engines -- offers significant fuel savings, improved performance and reduced emissions. Read More |
| Audubon/Toyota Make Conservation Grant Awards |
| Forty-one projects in 24 states will receive TogetherGreen Conservation Innovation Grants totaling $1.4 million dollars. Winners were selected from applicants nationwide for their innovative approaches to inspiring, equipping and engaging people to tackle environmental problems and take advantage of opportunities in their communities. Read More |
| Goodrich Gets Engine Thrust Reverser Refurbishment Contract |
| Goodrich Corp. signed a long-term agreement with US Airways to provide a custom-tailored thrust reverser refurbishment program for the airline's CFM56-5B engines powering its Airbus A320 aircraft. Work will be performed at Goodrich Aerostructures' Alabama Service Center, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility located in Foley, Ala. Read More |
| Boeing Partner Selected For Saudi Air Force Maintenance Contract |
| Boeing partner Alsalam Aircraft Co. was awarded a three-year, $29 million contract to provide programmed depot maintenance (PDM) for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) C-130 fleet. Under this contract, Alsalam will perform repairs, inspections, maintenance, modifications and repainting work for 50 C-130 transport aircraft at its facilities in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Read More |
| Chrysler Selects Alcoa's Dura-Bright For Viper And Grand Cherokee |
| Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a division of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, was awarded platform placement of Dura-Bright® technology wheels with Chrysler LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) engineering organization. Two new wheels within the Chrysler SRT family, including both Dodge and Jeep® platforms, will begin placement with the 2009 model year. Read More |
| AM Webcast Series |
Now Available On Demand
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. Watch Now!Sponsored by: EPICOR
Benchmarking at IMTSAmerican 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. Watch Now!Tool Shop Optimization: Concurrent Engineering for Today's Machine Shop Applying concurrent engineering processes to design and manufacturing can help toolmakers increase productivity and shorten product delivery times—improving responsiveness to customers and your company's bottom-line results.Watch Now!Sponsored by: Cimatron Group
| Workshop |
Want a BETTER, FASTER, STRONGER Machine Shop?
Attend the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:
Attend the 2008 Machine Shop Workshop!November 12-14, 2008
The Doubletree Hotel Chicago – Oak Brook
The only workshop that focuses on the business side of running a machine shop. The 2008 Machine Shop Workshop is an intensive 2-day event featuring peer presentations, best-practices and an emphasis on solving your real-world problems. Your registration also includes:
- Tickets to the "Best Machine Shops" award dinner banquet.
- FREE copy of the new "Benchmarks for Machine Shops" databook.
- A chance to win an IPOD Touch. Courtesy of MFG.com.
| Announcements |
American Machinist Launches New Internet Forum The American Machinist Forum is a place to share thoughts, ideas and best practices for machine shops. The focus is on making machine shops competitive, efficient and flexible enough to compete in a global environment. You'll find discussion about manpower, use of automation and technology, creative uses of machine tools and a whole lot more. So sign up now and jump in. Click Here
| AM Machine Tool Theater |
New Machine Tool TheaterAmerican Machinist announces launch of Machine Tool Theater. Watch videos about machining and machining equipment. You'll see faster, more precise machines; cutting tools to process virtually any material; finishing technologies; automation systems; quality instruments and manufacturing software. You'll see how to reduce cycle times and increase productivity. Watch Videos Now
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