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ASQ Launches New FMEA Virtual Courses

The American Society for Quality (ASQ) is pleased to announce two NEW virtual courses covering Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) -- FMEA Design and FMEA Process. Each one-day course, instructed by Rand E. Winters Jr., provides a hands-on learning experience of what is involved when creating design or process FMEA.

FMEA Process: September 7, 2006
FMEA Design: September 14, 2006

GM To Build New Plant In India
General Motors India President Rajeev Chaba signed an agreement with the Maharashtra Secretary V.K. Jairath to build a 300-acre facility in the western state. Read more

NAM Launches Radio Program On Business
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) launched a public affairs radio program, "America's Business" with Mike Hambrick, last weekend on eight radio stations across the United States. NAM says additional radio stations are scheduled to begin airing the program later this month. Read more

High-Strength, Lightweight Iron Patented For Automotive Uses
Intermet's has earned a U.S. patent for its machinable austempered ductile iron (MADI), a material that is already used for control arms and steering knuckles. MADI offers better machinability, reliability, and strength than traditional ductile iron. Read more

GM Moves To Buy Vector SCM From Con-Way
The auto manufacturer is exercising rights obtained when the lead logistics provider was created. Read more

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