Industry News
Successful New Product Innovation: Trends to Watch in 2007
(1-3-07)
Many leading manufacturers have deployed PLM to address the NPDI process, while others are now exploring its benefits. As we enter 2007, we take a look at some of the expected developments in this area that will further improve NPDI processes.
Companies still ill-prepared for compliance, especially with RoHS
(8-8-06)
RoHS has been in effect for more than a month. Can you confidently report that your products are compliant, based on a complete and accurate product compliance record?
Pass/Fail: RoHS deadline leaves no room for 99% compliant
(6-2-06)
Industry sources say there is a category of companies, which, despite comprehensive compliance efforts, will have a product that just falls short of RoHS conformance.
The Cost of Compliance
(6-1-06)
RoHS is clearly beneficial for our environment. However, it is an expensive proposition for manufacturers, distributors and OEM customers alike.
Revenue Up, Development Costs Down For SMBs Focusing on PLM
(4-26-06)
According to a recent AberdeenGroup report, small- and medium-sized companies using PLM solutions have increased revenue 19 percent while reducing development and production costs by 16 and 17 percent respectively.
Current Status of European Lead-Free Soldering 2005
(early 2006)
The analysis includes data on implementation progress within organizations, preferred materials and information gaps. This year ELFNET has included a section on the key issue of marking and labeling.
PLM leads collaborative charge
(10-1-02)
The "collaborative era" has dawned, and the manufacturing landscape is certain to forever change as a result of PLM systems.
