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It Takes Advanced Manufacturing Technology To Make A Native Multi-Core Processor
White Papers The paper explores how its patented APM (Automated Precision Manufacturing) technologies enhance the speed, accuracy, and agility of production facilities (known in the industry as "Fabs"). Then it examines how AMD stays at the forefront of...
[February 28, 2007, 23:00]
Altis Semiconductor Improves IT Productivity And Manufacturing Efficiency: Gains Over 2.6M Euros In Benefits With BMC Software's BSM Solution
White Papers The goal for Altis Semiconductor to centrally manage and monitor its global enterprise IT infrastructure, increase network and server uptime, and improve the efficiency of its manufacturing process. Since the BMC solution has been deployed, Altis...
[December 7, 2004, 23:00]
Princes Group: SIMATIC IT Framework To Streamline Manufacturing Operations
White Papers Any Manufacturing Execution System (MES) considered had to be flexible, highly configurable and adaptable to accommodate the dynamic nature of the food and drink industry.the company selected SIMATIC IT Framework.
[August 3, 2006, 0:00]
Manufacturing Firm Increases Productivity And Reduces Administrative Burden On IT Staff
White Papers Zahner's aging systems, maintained by one staff IT manager, were becoming outdated and difficult to support. Hanebutt Consulting Group helped Zahner chose Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 for increased productivity, simplified IT...
[November 14, 2005, 23:00]
TSMC Shrinks Memory To 0.13 Microns
News TSMC) says it has successfully made SRAM memory chips using an advanced 0.13-micron manufacturing process at its Fab 12. Shrinking the semiconductor geometry requires technical expertise but it cuts manufacturing costs while increasing the chip's...
[October 24, 2001, 17:10]
Applied Materials Cuts More Jobs
News Applied Materials, the world's largest maker of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, said it is cutting approximately 11 percent of its staff because of the downturn in the chip market. Despite experiencing a rise in business near the beginning...
[November 5, 2002, 10:46]
AMD To Cut Prices On Desktop Chips
News AMD plans to slash prices on desktop processors on Monday, as new manufacturing technologies make it easier to swallow lower prices. Both companies took hits to their gross margins as a result, but AMD has been hurt a little more, as it makes the...
[February 12, 2007, 8:59]
When Is It Smart To Sell The Factory And Outsource?
White Papers It may not be as poetic as Hamlet's famous line, but "To build or to buy" is a question that becomes more crucial for manufacturing executives every day. Should one's company keep control of its supply chain and manufacturing facilities when it...
[August 30, 2006, 0:00]
AMD Passes 90-nanometre Milestone
News Advanced Micro Devices says it has reached a chip manufacturing milestone that will lead to improvements across its range of processor offerings for PCs and servers. The chipmaker confirmed on Tuesday that, as previously reported, it has begun...
[August 18, 2004, 9:00]
US Tightens Grip On IT Leadership - Report
News The US will stay at the helm of the global technology scene for years to come, despite the rise of Asia as an IT manufacturing powerhouse, says a US government-funded study. Asia already dominates IT manufacturing, accounting for 70 to 80 percent...
[July 18, 2003, 8:00]
Microsoft Rolls Out Public Test Of Longhorn
News Microsoft said it still plans to finalise the code this year — a stage known as releasing to manufacturing — though the launch event for the product may not come until next year. Businesses will be able to download the code once Microsoft releases...
[April 26, 2007, 9:56]
Group Aims For Quicker Chipmaking Fixes
News The group, which also includes domainLogix, ILS Technology and Oceana Sensor Technologies, said this week that it will work to create software and industry standards intended to help make possible--for the first time--online diagnoses of chip...
[December 24, 2001, 11:13]
HP Outsources More Manufacturing
News In a move to cut PC operations costs even further, Hewlett-Packard said on Thursday it would outsource more manufacturing worldwide. HP said it plans additional outsourcing of its PC manufacturing facilities worldwide, "in keeping with its...
[January 18, 2002, 6:31]
Tiny Ray Of Hope For UK's High-tech Sector
News UK PC maker Tiny has bucked the trend and announced that it is moving its manufacturing operations into Britain. Our sales, head office and engineering operations are all based in the UK, so it makes sense to have the manufacturing here as well.
[August 14, 2001, 13:35]
3Com To Shut Dublin Plant
News The network gear maker said it will hand over all of its manufacturing, which currently takes place in Dublin, Ireland, to contract manufacturers Flextronics International and Jabil Circuit, resulting in the job losses.
[September 11, 2003, 9:00]
Apple Is Not Green Enough, Says Campaigner
News Increasing pressure on IT hardware companies to make manufacturing and end products greener is beginning to bite, according to environmental campaigner Greenpeace. However, despite the progress made by some hardware makers — tracked by Greenpeace...
[December 6, 2006, 12:38]
Intel Draws Chips With Extreme UV
News Intel will use the EUV lithography tool -- which "draws" lines on silicon wafers that eventually become metal circuits -- to help refine a new manufacturing process that it expects to adopt during 2009.
[August 2, 2004, 8:30]
Gateway Makes Plans To Exit Britain And Ireland
News Gateway notified employees on Wednesday that it is considering closing its manufacturing plant in Dublin as well as its sales, service and marketing operations throughout Britain and Ireland. San Diego-based Gateway is also evaluating whether to...
[August 9, 2001, 10:08]
Applied Materials Starts VC Fund
News Applied Materials said on Friday that it's creating a venture capital fund to invest in companies trying to develop alternative manufacturing methods for semiconductors and optical communications components.
[October 26, 2001, 15:30]
Improving Inventory Accuracy - Colbert Packaging Improves Inventory, Reduces Costs And Meets Compliance Regulations With Radius Solutions' PECAS Vision
White Papers As Colbert Packaging's business strategy changed to capitalize on new opportunities, it was clear it needed to update its manufacturing and financial systems to support the new growth and streamline production across its three plants.
[May 18, 2008, 0:00]
