Lonely, Call a meeting
We saw a sign in an area last week (names and location omitted to protect the guilty) that said it all. This wasn't the exact sign, but do you know anyone this resembles? I do!
Define your terms-mechatronics edition
One of the things that really agitates me is misuse of a term. You wouldn't believe the number of press releases I get where I am thinking one thing about the product only to discover it's something else because of misuse--whether sloppy or deliberate--of a common...
Your thoughts on service
I'm working on an article for the November issue of Automation World focusing on service. Both hardware and software. How do you like the support you receive from your suppliers? What do they do well? Where could they improve? No holds barred. Would like to interview...
Meetings, Lean, Batch products
Got my Droid Incredible today. The first two hours have been great. I write about what manufacturers do to improve effectiveness and efficiency of manufacturing and production processes. And I write about automation technology suppliers and their products. But...
Manufacturing Trends, Metrics Makeover
I'm on the road in Minneapolis this week. Three meetings yesterday, three today and two tomorrow. I'm already gathering lots of information about what technologies and strategies are at the top of engineers' and managers' lists right now. More later on that--and it...
Manufacturing Rebounding
Actually, the headline could be a statement or a question. So far, manufacturing has been leading the recovery--such as it is. But the recovery is weak, and manufacturing activity remains fragile. However, I'm seeing signs of optimism for long term growth as I focus...
On Leadership, Manufacturing
Essay on leadership--including R&D leadership change at National Instruments and the HP fiasco--plus a quick review of Daniel Pink's "Drive." Audio version.
Online Engineering Education
Just saw a note about an online learning opportunity for a masters in systems engineering from Penn State University. Check it out.
Video Essay on Leadership
Essay on leadership--including R&D leadership change at National Instruments and the HP fiasco--plus a quick review of Daniel Pink's "Drive."
Education, BP, PAC and Podcast
Funding Education, BP takes another hit, Rockwell releases new PACs, Podcast It's Friday the 13th. Good luck. First the good news. The SME Education Foundation has awarded $382,250 in scholarships and awards ranging from $1,000 to $70,000 to 140 students in the U.S....
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