Panasonic, Tracewell offer military maintenance solutions

Toughbook computer manufacturer Panasonic Computer Solutions and Tracewell Systems, an electronic packaging manufacturer, have formed a strategic alliance to co-market integrated aircraft maintenance solutions for the US Military, according to Defence Professionals.

Together, Panasonic and Tracewell Systems offer a complete solution for the management of digital Technical Orders (TOs).

Maintenance crews using Toughbook computers and Tracewell E-Tool Mobile Managers have the ability to view and manage all TOs digitally at the point of use, eliminating the need for paper copies. The E-Tool Mobile Manager can wheel to any location, providing network and power connectivity, allowing maintainers to receive instant access to real-time data no matter where their work takes them.

The Polish government has adopted eight resolutions concerning the establishment of long-term investment support programmes. Within their framework companies declared to invest PLN1.3 billion (R3.4 billion) and to create 2 400 jobs, says Polish market online.

Robert Bosch in Warsaw will be granted PLN 1.1 million (R2.9 million) to open a Centre for Research and Software Development, which will create manufacturing solutions for Bosch Group production facilities, both in Europe and worldwide. The investor declared to invest over PLN1.3 million (R3.4 million) and generate 117 jobs.

The state budget will also allocate PLN 2.4 million (R6.3 million) to Steria Poland, which intends to create a Global IT Processes Support Centre. The centre will deal with infrastructure monitoring and remote IT operation management. Steria will invest PLN1.4 million (R3.7 million) and create 250 workplaces.

Worldwide software provider Cincom Systems has signed a partnership agreement with Ultriva, a California-based software company specialising in Lean and Kanban solutions, reports Sys-con Media.

As part of the agreement, Cincom will offer to existing and new customers Lean manufacturing solutions that complement its Cincom Control enterprise resource planning and Cincom Acquire sales and product Configurator software.

This partnership provides manufacturers with complex engineer- or made-to-order products. "We believe this combination will provide our customers with the operational efficiencies required to meet the unique challenges facing manufacturers today," says Jerry Miller, director of Cincom's manufacturing business solutions division.