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Winning Teams
Today it seems that competitive pressure is greater than ever. Globalization is here to stay and we no longer just compete against the company down the street or other side of town. Today companies compete with other businesses all over the world. So what does it take to be successful in today's competitive environment? Learn more... |
| NCDMM Hosts SMPI Workshop |
 Following two workshops sponsored by the National Institute of Standards and Technology -- a Smart Machine Workshop in 2000 and a First Part Correct Workshop in 2002 -- the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) in conjunction with the Coalition for Manufacturing Technology Infrastructure (CMTI) launched the Smart Machine Platform Initiative (SMPI). SMPI was established to meet the demands for next generation machining technology. Learn more... |
| NCDMM Achieves Project Management Professional (PMP) Credentials |
NCDMM is pleased to announce that Corey Kovalcik has received Project Management Professional (PMP) Credentials from the Project Management Institute (PMI). PMP is a qualification widely recognized by the defense industry. This certification indicates an individual has demonstrated the knowledge necessary and is qualified to lead and direct project teams. Learn more... |
| NCDMM Hosts MTConnect Technical Avisory Group |
The creation of a seamless "manufacturing pipeline" from design to production has long been a goal of many industries. The development of digital factory concepts connecting the product and process designer to shop floor/equipment/operation level data and feedback for simulation, optimization and control is moving closer to reality. Learn more... |
| Lockheed Martin, Oshkosh Corporation, Pratt & Whitney and General Motors to present at the 2009 NCM Forum |
| 2009 NCM Forum attendees will have the chance to hear real-world case studies from industry leaders who are overcoming distributed manufacturing challenges through Network Centric Manufacturing (NCM). With the theme Going Network Centric Delivers Results, attendees will learn how organizations are reducing costs and time while increasing agility, collaboration and visibility across geographically-dispersed supply chains. Read more... |
| Getting the Edge on Round Tool Performance |
 Conicity Technologies LLC, of Latrobe, PA, (NCDMM Alliance Partner since 2006) has developed an advanced system for applying edge preparation on cutting tools (better known in the cutting tool industry as "edge honing"). The Conicity process known as EMG (Engineered Micro-Geometry) provides a very precise, highly repeatable geometry that significantly increases tool edge strength. Read more...
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