The Dec. 12^th article on Manufacturing brings to mind the current plight of the American auto industry. It appears that the big three have failed to identify three main kinds of waste. The Toyota Company was interested in eliminating work that does not add value to the product. They wanted a machine or a human to perform beyond the natural ability and one that would not hinder smooth operation.

This website is technically written and not for the average “Joe the Plumber”. Those interested in drafting, engineering, or cutting and milling will understand and appreciate this genius. Articles dealing with the prototypes of early computer technologies are discussed. Quality tools for metal working are essential for products that perform correctly. Understandably the cost of hybrid cars need to be reduced and the Delphi Team is working toward that end.

A quote from the Precision Machining Pro’s article Manufacturing Jobs Leaving the U.S.? Think Again should cause the unemployed to rethink their position. “Ever since the invention of the wheel, man has been endlessly designing, testing, building, redesigning, retesting and remanufacturing at an increasing rate. Today’s manufacturing environment is retooling itself to run greener, leaner, and yes, meaner.”

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