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Automation Engineers Can Make a Difference in the World
Find a Need, Fill a Need: Technology Is Helping to Energize the World

Entry Into the Chinese Machine-Building Market Might Be Explained by Elephant Jokes
The Chinese Machine-Building Market Is Like the Giant Elephant in the Middle of the Room; Entering That Market Is No Joke

Customers Are Always ...
However, Customer Expectations Don't Always Match Your Customer-Service Policies and Many Times the Expectations Are Not Met Promptly

As the Economy Turns
The Biggest Risk to U.S. Manufacturing Is Not Slow Recovery, but Higher Structural Cost

Demand Grows for Enhancements to Power Supplies
Smarter Power Prevents Downtime: Size, Noise and Stability Upgrades Enhance Power Supplies

Global Equipment Builder Designs Customized Machines With Standardized Processes and Tools
Specialization With a Common Core: Ohio-Based ATW Provides Custom Equipment Across Global Facilities

Hard Targets
Machine Builders Draw a Bead on the Often Difficult to Determine Needs of Their Customers With New Levels of Collaboration and Capabilities

Cut to the Market Chase
Builder of Waterjet Cutting Machines Reengineers Its Structural Framework to Provide Lower-Cost Performance in Global Markets

Encoders Solve Mechanical Puzzles
Challenging Projects Involve Physical Measurement Because There Are Many Things to Consider

Operator Access to Controls and Diagnostics Is a Matter of Skill
Operator, Get Me Access Control: Systems Take on More Fault-Finding and Troubleshooting Duties

Is Safety I/O's Fault Detection and Diagnostics Worth the Price?
Should We Push for Safety I/O?: Does Its Fault Detection and Diagnostics Justify the Cost Hit?

In Double-Digit Unemployment, Manufacturers Struggle to Find and Hire Highly Skilled Workers
The Manufacturing Institute and Oracle Report That One-Third of Companies Have Some Level of Worker Shortage

MHIA Predicts Rebound
Material handling equipment orders are projected to grow 23.5% in 2010

Safety Offers Sustainability Benefits
How Safety Impacts Sustainability