Jack Welch, the famous and former CEO of General Electric (GE), once said that the markets in which GE competed were “brutally Darwinian.” The expression is apt because competitive markets always enforce a natural selection where only the fittest firms survive.

The value of ongoing maintenance and prevention is no secret. We know we can save a lot of anguish and money by taking preventive actions today and every day to avoid major problems later.

The value of ongoing maintenance and prevention is no secret. We know we can save a lot of anguish and money by taking preventive actions today and every day to avoid major problems later.

(Spar Point Research LLC: Danvers, MA) -- SPAR Europe and Plant-Tech have joined forces to present an event on 3-D data integration and new 3-D technology applications across a range of industries, with a special focus on industrial plants, but also encompassing urban modeling, transportation, b

(Spatial Corp.: Broomfield, CO) -- Spatial Corp., a provider of 3-D development components for design, manufacturing, and engineering applications, provides computer-aided design (CAD) translation with product manufacturing information (PMI) to Toyota Caelum Inc.

(Leica Geosystems: Norcross, GA) -- Leica Geosystems is offering an online learning module for its HDS CloudWorx software application for AutoCAD. The modules are available online from an

(CarMax Inc.: Richmond, VA) -- According to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, more Americans say quality is the factor that most influences their car-buying decision.

(Olympus America Inc.: Center Valley, PA) -- The 2nd International Conference on Surface Metrology will convene at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts, from Oct.

(University at Buffalo: Amherst, NY) -- Through the Center for Industrial Effectiveness, the University at Buffalo (UB) provides public training for lean Six Sigma.

Burger King’s advertising jingle during the 1970s was, “Hold the pickles, hold the lettuce. Special orders don’t upset us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way!”