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February 22, 2002
Overcoming Thread Dread
For fastener manufacturers, the secret to good threading is about investing in the right equipment and learning how to use it correctly.
Source, Quote, Buy & Ship -- All in One Place
Whether you're an engineer specifying a part, or a purchasing professional in need of a local supplier or custom manufacturer, ThomasRegional offers fast and easy solutions.
Outrun Deflation Risks With Sound Supplier Strategies
While many economists agree that risks of price deflation currently exist, they view future threats as minimal. However, manufacturers would do well to focus on cooperation with suppliers to fare better should deflation turn out to be more than just a threat.
Meet Me in the Virtual Conference Room
Budget constraints, travel time issues and most recently, safety concerns, are making virtual meetings look a lot more attractive.
Are Your Rivets Truly Riveting?
If you're less than thrilled with your current stock, follow these seven strategies for boosting production and minimizing unit costs by utilizing the right suppliers.
New Screw Alleviates Hoop Stress
Developed by engineers at Ford, the Variable Usage Screw's benefits go well beyond automotive assembly.
Torque Wrenches Tighten Up Their Act
An indispensable ally in tightening and loosening tough fasteners, the torque wrench has undergone an evolution. A lighter, more flexible and more versatile tool has emerged.
A $10 Billion Shot in the Arm For Defense R&D
Although 2001 was a rough year for the information technology sector, President Bush's tech-heavy defense budget could mean much better days for both industries.
February 8, 2002
Radio Frequency Identification Technology Sends the Right Signal
The emerging technology may affect packaging's future. What are its benefits, and what are the obstacles to its development?
Flexible Packaging Flexes its Muscle
Gradually replacing rigid packages on store shelves, flexible packaging is poised for even greater growth.
Online Materials Purchasing Continues to Grow
A joint study measuring supplies buying online shows a steady increase in utilization of the Internet for the identification of new suppliers, indirect materials purchasing and RFP's.
New "Faces" On the Packaging Line
Once thought to purely benefit operations like automotive assembly and palletizing, robotic systems are making the move to packaging -- with more varied tasks on the horizon.
Source, Quote, Buy & Ship -- It's All Here
Whether you're an engineer specifying a part, or a purchasing professional in need of a local supplier or custom manufacturer, ThomasRegional offers fast and easy solutions.
The All-Seeing Eye: U.S. Customs
U.S. Customs is simultaneously leaning on foreign seaports to more closely inspect containers headed for the U.S., and asking U.S. manufacturers and distributors to report "suspicious" buyers of their products.
More Manufacturers Choosing Contract Packaging
Equipped with better technology, greater flexibility and expanded capabilities, contract packagers are growing more popular.
Packaging Machinery Shipments Revving Up
After a shaky start, experts predict packaging machinery sales will gather momentum through 2003.
