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Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Passes U.S. Senate

On March 10 the U.S. Senate passed by vote of 62 to 36 “The American Workers, State, and Business Tax Relief Act” (H.R. 4213) that includes a seamless one year extension of the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit through the end of December 31, 2010. IPC, and fellow members of the R&D Credit Coalition, […]

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Counterfeit parts on rise

The occurrence of counterfeit electronics throughout the DoD supply chain is soaring. A four-year study found that fake parts are increasingly undermining the military’s ability to maintain equipment. A survey (.pdf) driven by the Navy found a huge rise in the occurrence of bogus parts, which rose from 3,868 incidents in 2005 to 9,356 incidents […]

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Six Sigma Interview with Jack Welch

Six Sigma Interview with Jack Welch

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Is Your Company Having Difficulties with Export Issues such as China’s Conformity Assessment?

A number of U.S. companies have encountered challenges with exporting products and services in to the Chinese market. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is seeking industry input for a new project intended to address specific problems U.S. companies are having with “conformity assessment” issues in China. A conformity assessment is the comprehensive term for […]

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The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook: A Quick Reference Guide to 100 Tools for Improving Quality and Speed

ISBN13: 9780071441193 Condition: NEW Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark. Product DescriptionBestselling Lean Six Sigma author Michael George provides the first pocket guide for deployers of Lean Six Sigma The Lean Six Sigma Pocket Toolbook blends Lean and Six Sigma tools and concepts, providing expert advice on how to determine which tool within […]

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New Certification Offered for Automation Sales Pros

The Certified Measurement, Control & Automation Sales Professional credential can be earned through online learning at the MCAA Sales eUniversity. View full post on All Automation World content

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IPC-A-600 and IPC-6012 Standards Revisions to Debut at IPC APEX EXPO

John Perry (left) interview with Steve Gold View Video Technical Project Manager John Perry discusses upcoming publication of the two most widely-used IPC standards for the printed board industry, IPC-A-600H and IPC-6012C,  at IPC APEX EXPO. Perry delivers in-depth analysis of what is being revised within each standard, both of which have not been updated […]

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What is Six Sigma?

There are two primary methodologies in Six Sigma: DMAIC and DFSS. Following are some of the salient features of Six Sigma methodology: Six Sigma is a data driven approach – Six Sigma provides us with information on which and what type of data should be collected, how it should be collected and how it […]

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Mintchell Video Report: Sustainable Manfacturing

Gary Mintchell, Editori in Chief, discusses power and energy in this update on sustainable manufacturing as a corporate strategy. View full post on All Automation World content

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Gigabit Ethernet and Line Scan Cameras – do they really fit?

Basler’s Gigabit Ethernet based line scan cameras are total redesigns that use the newest components available and eliminate the typical bugs and restrictions found on older cameras. View full post on All Automation World content

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