Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Six Sigma",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Manufacturing show supports knowledge sharing from
Southern Manufacturing and Electronics Show, which we summarised at the time by saying "The forthcoming UK annual Southern Manufacturing Show offers a free seminar programme that provides an accessible focal point of enginering/manufacturing
knowledge sharing".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Lean manufacturing boosts turbocharger output from
Doncasters Group: "A manufacturer of turbocharger wheels reports that lean manufacturing initiatives have improved efficiency and working conditions as well as the business' environmental footprint".
In December 2007, we covered the news from NC Engineering
concerning its Citizen L20-VIII I CNC sliding head lathe
- take a look at Sliding head automatics quell CNC 'fear'
which says: "If anyone has any 'fear' of using CNC machines, this subcontractor's experiences with CNC sliding had automatic lathes , show how that fear was lost and more profits were gained".
Take a look also at the news release from XYZ Machine Tools, CNC converts maintenance shop into factory,
as well as Why honing is used widely for gear finishing from Sunnen Products Company,
and The role of Six Sigma in production and service from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor.
See also:
Aluminium extrusions provide elements for rack
(June 2007)
Bosch Rexroth's MGE range of aluminium extrusions and accessories provided the elements of a rack system designed for Hurst Green Plastics' TwinBin fastener management system
Lean manufacturing with six sigma and Kaiken
(June 2007)
A series of lean manufacturing projects resulted in financial savings of more than GBP200,000 in a year for Ross and Catherall following adoption of the Doncasters' Lean Sigma Charter
WeSupply recognised in IT awards
(June 2007)
Wesupply recognised in the 2007 Best of British Manufacturing IT Awards 2007 for best ROI and benefits from IT Supply Chain Management category
Diagnosis and maintenance of machine tools
(May 2007)
Rockwell Automation has introduced the QC10 ballbar which gives maintenance technicians a tool for assessing the dynamic motion and positioning precision of machine tools and production machinery
CNC machine tools boost oil/gas part manufacture
(May 2007)
Manufacturer of oil and gas sector components in difficult to machine metals and alloys has invested in a GBP 1,25 million expansion programme, including five CNC machine tools
Partnership for supply chain visibility
(May 2007)
Effective supply chain visibility, collaboration and response capabilities improved through partnership
Manufacturing companies improve local training
(April 2007)
Over 20 manufacturing companies from the Plymouth, UK area are now working closely with local schools, colleges, universities as part of a new initiative to improve local training
Effective product design workshop
(April 2007)
Stat-Ease has created a product design workshop called 'DOE for DFSS: Variation by Design (DDFSS)' which shows how to minimize expensive design rework and accelerate product scale-up
Masterclass explains Six Sigma
(March 2007)
Manufacturers seeking to perfect their processes and quality performance can learn how some of Europe's best businesses are meeting these challenges through a Six Sigma Masterclass
CAD migration gateway
(March 2007)
A higher level approach to the overall CAD migration process, as well as additional market-driven functionality and support for model-based definition (MBD) methodology
Optimising processes with process control
(February 2007)
Curvaceous Software discusses its Curvaceous Visual Explorer product
Automotive bearings manufacture stays in Wales
(February 2007)
Schaeffler (UK) has undergone a transformation by way of a culture change programme to keep production in Wales
Welding equipment maker honors employees
(February 2007)
International welding equipment manufacturer has recognized its individual employees for their outstanding contributions at a recent US event - the 58th to-date
Manufacturing excellence in aerospace
(February 2007)
The AMRC is a joint initiative from Britain's University of Sheffield and global aircraft manufacturer Boeing with a mission to create a Centre of Manufacturing Excellence
Six sigma in ETO manufacturing
(January 2007)
In a repetitive manufacturing environment, Six Sigma's quantification is much easier than in the engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment, where no two products are identical
HMCs reduce cylinder head cycle times by 60%
(January 2007)
Two fast, versatile horizontal machining centres have reduced machining cycle times on diesel engine cylinder heads by some 60% and lowered production inspection requirements
IT outsourcing predictions for 2007.
(January 2007)
Luxoft has issued its predictions for the IT outsourcing industry in 2007
Precision motion control and power transmission
(December 2006)
Now part of the Altra Group, Hertford-based Huco Dynatork, manufacturer of precision motion control and power transmission products has quietly and consistently grown its business
Manufacturing training contract awarded
(December 2006)
Facilitators UK has renewed its contract with the North East Productivity Alliance to provide training and consultancy services to manufacturing companies in North East England
New free seminar programme set for 2007
(December 2006)
The organisers of the Southern Manufacturing Show have announced the programme for this year's ever-popular Technical Seminar Programme
Online SPC enhances product quality
(December 2006)
In a move to further enhance its product quality, Mahle Componentes de Motores, based in Brazil, is increasing the use of statistical tools, in particular ASI DataMyte Stats software
Development strategy pays dividends
(November 2006)
One of many benefits of Huco Dynatork becoming an Altra company is its adoption of the Group's platform of proven business tools and techniques for lean manufacturing
Quality and Lean Conference covers six sigma
(October 2006)
The Institute of Industrial Engineers' and Atlanta's American Society for Quality's 'Quality and Lean Conference' will cover six sigma
Continuous improvement seminar covers IT
(October 2006)
Citect to host a continuous improvement seminar for directors and senior managers at silverstone race circuit
Web Seminar - exploiting SOA in manufacturing
(October 2006)
Invitation to a Web Seminar: Exploiting SOA in Manufacturing
Automotive products must have inspection reports
(October 2006)
Many suppliers in the UK automotive sector do not realise that they will soon have to provide inspection reports on manufactured components in a particular format from CMMs
International outsourcing manager appointed
(October 2006)
Shearline has confirmed its commitment to international outsourcing by appointing Thomas Yang to be the firm's first outsourcing manager
Innovation acceleration software reseller
(September 2006)
Invention Machine has announced the appointment of Korean Item Development as a reseller of Invention Machine products in the Korean market
Harness the power of process improvement
(August 2006)
Learn to harness the power of process improvement through the adaptation of Lean and Six-Sigma principles into all your processes, and take it back for immediate application to your company
SKF's CEO to keynote at European Six Sigma Summit
(August 2006)
Tom Johnstone, the CEO of SKF, will be the honoured keynote at 2006's European Six Sigma Summit - SKF adopted Six Sigma to meet and exceed constantly increasing customer demands
Epicor makes the top 100 list
(July 2006)
Demonstrating innovation in its supply chain enablement solutions, Epicor makes the top 100 list for fourth consecutive year
Spot weld software enables Six Sigma achievement
(July 2006)
Software Suite enables manufacturers to achieve Six Sigma quality initiatives and control their resistance spot weld process by automatically monitoring every weld's key process parameters
Increasing Efficiency of Warehouse Operations
(June 2006)
Rugged PC's Offer Wireless Solutions to Warehouse Inefficiencies
Weighing and traceability system cuts wastage
(June 2006)
Weighing and traceability system for a UK bagel bakery plays a key role in the firm's Six Sigma 'doing things right' philosophy, focussed on minimizing waste throughout the entire value chain