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| April
2003 |
Pacifica Something Else
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Although
it might be a bit much to talk about the 'reinvention of
Chrysler' the 2004 Pacifica points to a direction that the
vehicle manufacturer is going: To the places where the other
manufacturers aren't. Which could be a solid strategy for
success.
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Wrenching Changes in the
Auto Industry:
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Industry
overcapacity has cut profits, driven consolidation and increased
the tension between automakers and suppliers. Increased
flexibility, greater volumes for platforms and components,
and attrition in the ranks will relieve some of the pressure,
but not right away.
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Surfacing: More Than Skin
Deep
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Surfacing
software developer ICEM Ltd. is already the market leader
in its segment. Now, it is looking to expand its reach by
offering new products that bridge the gap between engineers
and stylists. |
Can Copper Make A Comeback?
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Will stricter
emissions rules permit copper to make a comeback in automotive
radiators? The International Copper Association surely thinks
so-as does a new manufacturer, which happens to be located
in Siberia. |
Better Vehicles Through Steel
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Advances are being made in steel that can lead to better, safer, more fuel-efficient vehicles-without taking a huge economic hit.
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Plastic Pieces
FEA: Beyond the Analysts
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Finite
element analysis (FEA) is no longer a comparatively expensive,
functionally limited tool with limitations with regard to
both interoperability and accuracy. In fact, the software
is simpler, better, and, yes, even cheaper. It is helping
the virtual become real. And it can even be used by people
who don’t have the word “analyst” in their title. |
Power From the Masses With
Grid Computing
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A new class of software breaks through the bottleneck of limited compute resources—by using available compute resources.
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COLUMNS
Gary Vasilash - Marginal:
Jacques Nasser Was Right
Ted Pollock - On the
Management Side: How To Stimulate Creativity Among your
People
Insight: Oil,
SUVs, and Other Related Considerations
Martin Piszczalski - Information
Technology Update: Sensible IT Strategy
Christopher Sawyer - Dudder:
Losing the Youth Market
Christopher Sawyer - Parts
Bin: Geared for Success
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