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The overall goal of this conference was to begin developing a national agenda for manufacturing technology. This report summarizes and assesses the key results of the conference, identifies unifying themes, and recommends a framework for planning future National Manufacturing Technology Conferences.
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This report discusses the situation faced by small and mid-size manufacturers who provide approximately 40 percent of the manufacturing jobs in the United States. The report identifies five fundamental barriers to improving manufacturing performance in smaller firms.
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Using case studies from three major industriesconsumer electronics, semiconductors, and automobiles the report explores site location decisions, highlighting advantages the United States can offer as a manufacturing site. (1992, 124 pp., available from NAP, ISBN 0-309-04676-9)
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MEG- 133 IlVIPROVING ENGINEERING DESIGN: DESIGNING FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Engineering design is a crucial component of the industrial product realization process. In fact, 70 percent of the life cycle cost of a product is determined during design.
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The report discusses the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency in coordinating graduated mobilization response. (1991, 26 pp., available form BMAED)
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This report focuses on how the military can take advantage of civiliansector manufacturing trends to maintain an effective industrial base. The report reviews the role of advanced manufacturing technology in mobilization planning and recommends ways to improve industrial preparedness.
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Experts in automated manufacturing technologies in the electronics industry were then asked to rank the technologies. Six technologies emerged as being most critical: automated statistical process control, automation equipment technologies, factory system integration, modeling and simulation, design automation tools, and electronic packaging and interconnect technology.
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MFG-1 15 THE ROLE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE IN SUPPORTING MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT This report discusses why advances in manufacturing technology are critical to maintaining a strong industrial base. Because the Department of Defense depends on technologically superior weapons for the nation's defense, the report concludes that the Department of Defense should directly fund the development of innovative manufacturing technology.
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MFG-109 COMPUTER INTEGRATION OF ENGINEERING DESIGN AND PRODUCTION: A NATIONAL OPPORTUNITY This report discusses data management requirements for computerintegrated manufacturing (CIM)
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MFG-107 U.S. MACHINE TOOL INDUSTRY AND THE DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE This report presents findings and recommendations regarding defense readiness and international competitiveness of the U.S.
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The report describes a model for decision-making processes that could be used by potential adapters of innovations. Case studies reviewed in detail include the hot isostatic consolidation of castings, automated assembly fixture drilling, and an advanced composite tape laying head.
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