Welcome to THE MANUFACTURING REPORT, an on-line source for news and information in the manufacturing industries. TMR features regular weekly news digests and new product updates, edited into an easy-to-read format free of marketing hype and spin-doctoring. We'll let you know what's going on in manufacturing as quickly and painlessly as possible. TMR also includes market analyses, case studies, technology reports, and show coverage, gathered together in a monthly "newsletter" format. TMR's articles provide expert solutions for manufacturing personnel. We'll help you tackle specific production problems, measure your progress on the road to 21st Century Manufacturing, and supply you with a real-world approach to improvements on the shop floor. The Manufacturing Report © Copyright 1997, 1998 by Lionheart Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. E-mail Editorial Dept: tmr-editorial@lionhrtpub.com Lionheart Publishing, Inc. 2555 Cumberland Parkway, Suite 299, Atlanta, GA 30339 USA Phone: 770-431-0867 | Fax: 770-432-6969 E-mail: lpi@lionhrtpub.com Web Design by Premier Web Designs E-mail: lionwebmaster@preweb.com