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2011 June Issue
Full Table of Contents
Material Handling Technologies |
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About the Cover
2011 AIST President R. Joseph Stratman, executive vice president of Nucor Corp. A feature interview with Stratman begins on page 39. The cover back-ground depicts Nucor-Yamato Steel, a mini-mill located in Blytheville, Arkansas, USA. The mill is capable of producing 2,750,000 short tons per year of structural steel shapes.
Cover designed by Christopher P. Brown.
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Technical Features Table of Contents |
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The Manufacturing Predicament
Gerald Shankel, president and CEO, Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (gshankel@fmanet.org)
Education priorities today rarely position manufacturing as a preferred career choice. The industry must constantly inform the editorial media — including the growing social media universe — about the initiatives and available career paths of the industry. |
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Regulatory Impact on
Diesel Engine Emissions
Scott Weyant, product support manager, Caterpillar Inc., Peoria, Ill. (weyant_scott_t@cat.com)
The influx of new technologies combined with various regulations have posed entirely new challenges to both the manufacturers and end-users for off-road diesel powered equipment. This article will discuss the current technologies being introduced today and the technologies of the future for diesel engines. |
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Automated Material Tracking via RFID Technologies
Joseph R. Franz, vice president — business development, and Joseph W. Franz, sales representative, Concept2 Solution, Coraopolis, Pa. (jfranz@concept2solution.com, jwfranz@concept2solution.com)
This article discusses an automated material tracking solution that combines both active and passive RFID, which minimizes manual intervention and is virtually hands-free. |
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Decreasing MTTR Using Split Seal Technology
Earl J. Rogalski, senior product manager – KLOZURE,® Garlock Sealing Technologies, Palmyra, N.Y. (earl.rogalski@garlock.com)
This work analyzes the benefits of split seal technology and how it will impact maintenance costs. |
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AC Variable Frequency Drive With Static Stepless Simulation Software Outperforms Traditional Static Stepless Crane Control
Aaron S. Kureck, product and development manager, Magnetek Inc., Menomonee Falls, Wis. (akureck@magnetek.com)
This paper discusses how the variable frequency drive with crane-specific software has revolutionized AC crane control and made AC static stepless control virtually obsolete, in particular for cab-operated cranes with foot brakes. |
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A Lean Supply Chain Manufacturing Model
Gary Marzec (pictured) and Jennifer Hauge, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, Canonsburg, Pa. (gary.marzec@ngc.com)
Challenges with on-premise ERP systems and communication links limit the ability for firms to connect across the manufacturing supply chain to suppliers, customers and their remote inventories. This paper discusses the challenges of communication flow and how integrating lean technologies can improve supply chain communications. |
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