Monthly Archives: July 2011

Cyber-Security: Do Manufacturers Have a New Opportunity?

By David Brousell | Published: July 25, 2011

As cyber-attacks and network intrusions against the public and private sectors rise, a new framework for protection emerges from what some might consider an unlikely source: the federal government.

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Protecting Customer Data in the Cloud

By Chris Chiappinelli | Published: July 18, 2011

Cyber-security is a thorny issue for private companies. Using a cloud computing provider might soon be the best answer.

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The Cost of Innovation

By Stephanie Neil | Published: July 11, 2011

R&D departments rarely have to innovate on a budget. But as manufacturers try to manage the product innovation lifecycle, engineers are being asked to design to cost, adding new responsibilities such as comparing suppliers and evaluating manufacturing processes.

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Manufacturing Draws Cheers, But Faces Conundrum

By Chris Chiappinelli | Published: July 5, 2011

Advanced manufacturing industries and operational excellence techniques appeal to those hoping to strengthen the United States’ industrial base, but they may not create jobs in great numbers, or revitalize the middle class.

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