manufacturing
The term manufacturing is used to describe a very wide range of human activities and the segment of the blogosphere tagged "manufacturing" reflects this great variety.
Manufacturing usually refers to a process of creating finished physical or tangible product from raw materials or products of the previous manufacturing stages. Manufacturing is often associated with metalworking and engineering, and the automotive industry is an excellent example of that, but metals are by far not the only type of materials used in manufacturing. Plastics and semiconductors are examples of newer types of materials used in manufacturing today.
As a resource and energy consuming activity manufacturing requires great degree of management. Over the course of the last two centuries since the Industrial Revolution several scientific management theories have sprung up, many of which are now widely accepted across the entire range of the manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing is a great source of wealth and a very important contributor to the infrastructure and national defense in any modern society. Since manufacturing businesses are also among the major employers, manufacturing has also become a social and political phenomenon.
You can find manufacturing talked about at sites like Metalworking Forums and ShopFloor.
Original Technorati articles tagged “manufacturing”
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in TechnologyRumor: Apple iPhone 5 Near Production For Summer Launch

Apple may have the next iPhone ready for production for a mid 2012 launch.by jbinc / on Jan 26, 2012 -
in BusinessGrowth in British Manufacturing Slows

A survey conducted by the trade body for UK manufacturers has revealed that growth in output is at its lowest for two years.by cmimanagers / on Dec 5, 2011 -
in TechnologyUpgraded iPad 2 launch in Spring 2012, iPad 3 launch Fall 2012

Apple may be planning an upgraded iPad 2 for the Spring 2012 launch, and postponing the iPad 3 until Fall 2012.by jbinc / on Nov 4, 2011
Latest blogosphere posts tagged “manufacturing”
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A US -China row over auto parts in the offing
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It seems the trade feuds between China and the United States are yet to be over. In the latest of such standoffs, China’s Ministry of Commerce yesterday warned players in its auto industry to brace for the outcome of a possible US anti-dumping investigation likely to be initiated by the world’s top economy soon. ...2 hours ago -
Embroidery by MAM
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A Design Africa profile of MAM Production,Senegal: MAM, specializes in producing luxurious hand embroidered household linens for bed and table. Creator Marie-Amy Mbow, a trained archeologist working from Dakar, Senegal, takes inspiration from the rich African archeological and cultural heritage she shares ...2 hours ago -
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The Myth of US Industrial Revival
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Currently a number of attempts are being made to claim a major revival of US industry is taking place. For example Harold L. Sirkin, of the Boston Consulting Group, writes: ‘A resurgence of U.S. manufacturing seems to be in the offing. With production costs rising in China, some companies are bringing their ...1 day ago -
SAP Master Data Governance Videos on youtube
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Nice flashdemos featuring SAP Master Data Governance now on youtube.1 day ago -
Pound Down as Construction in Britain Slows
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The Great Britain pound erased its gains versus the US dollar and fell against the Japanese yen today after the report showed that UK construction growth slowed last month.(...) Read the rest of Pound Down as Construction in Britain Slows (62 words) Posted on Forex News .1 day ago -
Johnson Controls Teams Up with Mattress Manufacturer Harrison Spinks Ltd to Create the ComfortThin Automotive Seat Concept
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Engineerblogger Feb 2, 2012 Credit: Harrison Spinks Seat features the bedding industrys innovative pocketed coil technology, a 100 percent recyclable alternative to traditional seat foam Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, overhead systems, door and instrument panels, and ...1 day ago -
European shares firm, debt auctions eyed
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By Richard Hubbard LONDON | Thu Feb 2, 2012 3:55am EST LONDON (Reuters) – European shares hit a six-week high on Thursday adding to solid gains after global manufacturing data eased fears about the growth outlook, but with Greek debt talks unresolved, gains were limited. “As long as there’s no bad news, no ...1 day ago -
How Using Sanding Flap Wheels Really Improved Things Massively For Me
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It is a good idea to use Flap Wheels when sanding wood or other materials in manufacturing. Flap wheels are sanding tools preferred by most manufacturing companies for their flexibility. If you are using various types of wood in manufacturing, flap wheels have the ability to sand them. In addition to flexibility, ...1 day ago -
UK manufacturing: what the economists say
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British manufacturers enjoyed a strong start to 2012 as their output grew at the fastest pace in almost a year according to the latest PMI survey. Here is what economists make of the data Howard Archer at IHS Global Insight The purchasing managers survey indicates that life got better for UK manufacturers at the ...2 days ago -
No future without scarce metals: the scarcity of raw materials
The Engineering Economist —
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Engineerblogger Feb 2012 It is not just in laptop computers, mobile telephones and LED screens that scarce metals are to be found but also in solar cells, batteries for mobile technologies and many other similar applications. The rising demand for these metals increases the risk of a bottleneck in supplies. ...2 days ago -
Enterprise Software Application Success
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I recently read a very interesting article in Computerworld that described the ways the rules for enterprise software applications are changing. Computerworld offered 3 new rules for enterprise software to be successful. These included: Make it appealing – Enterprise software must be user-friendly and work ...2 days ago -
Robot reconnoiters uncharted terrain
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Engineerblogger Feb 1, 2012 Equipped with multiple sensors and optical cameras, the mobile robot roams over dangerous ground. © Fraunhofer IOSB Mobile robots have many uses. They serve as cleaners, carry out inspections and search for survivors of disasters. But often, there is no map to guide ...2 days ago -
Eurozone factory downturn eases
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1 February 2012 Last updated at 05:49 ET The eurozones manufacturing sector contracted for the sixth month in a row in January, a closely-watched survey has indicated, although the rate of contraction slowed. Continue reading2 days ago -
UK manufacturing rebound suggests recession could be averted
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Economists say vast improvement in manufacturing at start of year suggests return to recession is by no means a certainty Britains manufacturers enjoyed a strong start to the year as their output grew at the fastest pace in almost a year and order books improved. In a boost to the government following a ...2 days ago -
TGI Named to START-IT Magazine’s 2007 Hottest Companies for Manufacturing Technology
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TGI Named to START-IT Magazine’s 2007 Hottest Companies for Manufacturing Technology is a post from: TechGamesBlog.com by The Official CTBTO Photostream Article by Technology Group International Technology Group International (TGI), a leading ERP software solution provider, today announced it has been ...2 days ago -
Shares firmer, euro steady ahead of factory data
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By Richard Hubbard LONDON | Wed Feb 1, 2012 3:48am EST LONDON (Reuters) – Stocks rose and the euro steadied on Wednesday as investors remained on guard ahead of the release of manufacturing surveys from the Europe’s biggest economies after China’s powerful factories showed a slight expansion. The Chinese ...2 days ago -
Eurozone manufacturing down again
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http://www.bbc.co.uk Eurozone manufacturing down again The eurozone’s manufacturing sector contracted for the sixth month in a row in January, a survey suggests, although the rate of contraction slowed. published date:Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:40:18 GMT2 days ago


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