Author Archives: Nicole Hemsoth
Nicole Hemsoth
High Performance Embedded Computing: It’s What’s Under the Hood that Counts
September 6th, 2011
In 2000, Orbotech Ltd. went in search of a better image processing system for their Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) machines. They quickly realized that the existing solutions addressed both "classic" HPC workloads and embedded applications, but did not suit ...
Manufacturing in the UK
August 31st, 2011
The UK shares many of the same issues and concerns as the US when it comes to establishing a manufacturing renaissance.
Make or Buy: Addressing the Digital Manufacturing Labor Shortage
August 31st, 2011
There is no magic bullet for a hot job market such as HPC. Companies need to think holistically about what can make their company an attractive employer, and they need to pull every lever they can.
How to Create a Successful IT Steering Committee
August 31st, 2011
Five helpful tips to ensure the projects being worked on by IT are the most important ones for the company.
Ten Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss
August 31st, 2011
With the end of summer the conference season kicks into high gear again. Here are some selected events you might want to consider attending to advance yourself personally and professionally. The fact that some of them are being held ...
Enterprise Manufacturing Intelligence Turns Data Into Knowledge
August 29th, 2011
Enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software helps manufacturing leaders drive business.
Portland’s Green Machine
August 24th, 2011
It's not a car. It's not a motorcycle. It's something entirely new — a green machine that combines the best features of both. Green Lite Motors, located in one of the country's greenest cities, Portland, Ore., is a four-year-old ...
GE to Hire 1,100 American IT Workers
August 24th, 2011
Political and economic climate inspires at-home job creation.
The Pros and Cons of Software Simplication
August 22nd, 2011
Should design software be simplified to promote ease of use, or do software complexities provide a barrier against incompetence?
Addressing the Digital Manufacturing Labor Shortage
August 22nd, 2011
Gerry Ledford offers some ideas on how to increase the supply of skilled labor in the first of a two-part series.
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