American Productivity and Quality Center
The APQC "solves business problems in the areas of metrics, measurement, best practices, process improvement, benchmarking, and knowledge management." Within this site, which offers promotional info about their consulting and members services, you'll find an extensive online library of studies and reports. The library is open to members and the general public, but registration is required to get to the data.

B2GMarket.com (formerly Bidmain)
Bidmain has changed hands or strategies (it's always hard to tell which), and as B2GMarkets looks to remain one of the top RFQ models launched to put manufacturers in touch with buyers of services or discrete parts—in this case, those buyers are governmental.

B2GMarkets offers access to bid opportunities from local, state, federal and international governmental bodies. Once geography is selected, RFQs are searchable by keywords. B2GM also offers a tremendous database of vendors. And you may choose to get your notifications via e-mail.

If you're looking for access to government work to supplement your work, you have to include this step in your processes.

Bizquest (Formerly USBX)
How often do you buy a shop? How often do you sell a shop? My hunch is it's not very often, huh?

Don't let that stop you from visiting and exploring BIzquest (this site, formerly the US Business Exchange, has changed hands and monikers). This combination online/offline business supports all stages of buying and selling small-to-medium-sized business; they list available businesses, track them, consult, provide valuation, financial, and legal services.

Business Industrial Network
The BIN is a suite of services (some commercial) and information regarding several technical, machining-related topics, including Programmable Logic Controler (PLC) and PLC Networdiagnostics, preventative maintenance, and others. Their "Articles" section contains several useful items, from more PLC data to getting started with your own Web site. The Resource section of BIN is substantial and thorough. This is one of those sites that's worth just diving into and playing "What's This Do?" until your mouse breaks.

Business.gov (formerly BusinessLaw.gov)
BusinessLaw.gov was developed by the Small Business Administration to give small business owners access to legal and regulatory information. But they've also included tutorials, wizards, and other online utilities to deliver advice on finances, starting or expanding a business, and accessing state or local info.

BusinessLaw.gov has been absorbed into the larger portal Business.gov.

CyberCut
Heck, I'm not even sure where to put this link ;O)

CyberCut is based on the idea of "concepts to parts," and using the Internet to streamline the processes that surround and support that endeavor. Funded and developed by the Integrated Manufacturing Lab at the University of Berkeley and The National Science Foundation, CyberCut has to be visited to be fully appreciated. Simply put, CyberCut and its ancillary services and utilities review data, recommend processes, and develop prototypes and parts "to order."

This is a truly rockin' use of the Internet, and one that is tailor-made for our universe. If you're a machine shop professional or manufacturer, then you should take special note, and say "howdy" to the embryo that will grow into your future.

Now, even though the site is no longer "maintained," the efforts that remain ought to still inspiere any shop or manufacturer with an online strategy.

Defense Electronic Business Program Office (DEBPO)
DEBPO might seem a bit contrived; after all, the government and the Department of Defense aren't necessarily famous wellsprings of e-commerce information or cyber-savvy prowess. But if you're looking to do business with the government, if you covet defense-related work, or should you ever become curious about where such work might lead or require of you, you're going to want to visit this surprisingly deep site. You'll find tons of information about the three "p's": policies (hey, this IS the government), programs and projects.

The Uncle gets funky.

Download Community
OK, I'm not sure how or even why this site provides free downloads of software and files for several manufacturing categories ... but why bother? The fact is, they do, and they do a fine job of providing access to solutions for plant control, file translation, facilities management, maintenance, downtime measurement and prevention and much more. And did we mention that it's free?

This is worth a visit, no matter what type of manufacturing professional you happen to be -- manager, artisan, business professional, or operator.

Downtime Central
OK, let's get this out of the way early: Downtime Central, a part of the Business Industrial Network, is a business site. Now, we don't normally include a business site in this repository unless there are real good reasons. And this site is full of them.

If you're looking for help determining the actual costs of downtime due to several factors, eliminating Equipment Downtime, measuring all manner of manufacturing behaviors (overhead, scrap, tooling, personnel, etc.), or even why improving your own equipment maintenance program is important, this site offers an amazing level of quality info.

Just select "True Downtime Cost" in the left navigation bar, get a cup of coffee and relax. You'll be there for a while.

emachineshop
OK, so emachineshop suffers from the "all small letters and an 'e' in front of it" syndrome. Do not let that prejudice prevent you from using this site as inspiration for your business' Web strategy.

emachineshop doesn't so much create a virtual machine shop (would they create virtual parts, or accept virtual payment?) as it lubricates the communications between the shop and prospective customers in realistic ways. By combining Web functionality with software and "actual" manufacturing methods, their goal is to streamline the design/model, collaboration and bidding/award processes for discrete parts manufacturing. To do this, emachineshop is attempting to redefine the online shop communications interface as a sort of Applications Service Provider (an online, software-driven, automated customer service platform).

The goals and aspirations of emachineshop are lofty; there's no telling if they'll succeed long-term. Their software must be downloaded by customers and is proprietary. There are huge education and acceptance curves to be overcome.

But if you don't take inspiration from this model and recognize the potential in this pioneer's efforts, then you might consider not having a Web site for your business at all.

Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses (ELAWS)
The Department of Labor has created this site to help you (boy, does THAT sound familiar) understand your rights and responsibilities under the employment laws and regulations. ELAWS accomplishes this with "Advisors" in three categories: Retirement and Health Benefits; Safety and Health; and Wage, Hour and Other Workplace Standards. The site is straight-forward and easy to understand; however, the path to each "advisor" is a bit long. Allow for some time to see what in this site is relevant to your business.

Eng-Tips
Eng-Tips touts itself as "technical work forums for engineering professionals." That pretty much sums it up, actually. Except to say that the depth of topics is excellent, the site performs well (not many lags, as you’ll find on other online forums) and Eng-Tips is well policed for relevance. This is a site rich with opportunity for manufacturing professionals and managers looking to expand their online options and resources.

Engineers Edge
Engineers Edge (EE) follows the theme of a few research- and resource-rich sites to serve engineers looking for product, process or information solutions. Sadly, there are only a few sites that match this level of content and functionality. Happily, there are a few and this is one of them. Brilliantly laid-out and functionally proficient (fast, clean and elegant), this site contains loads of Design utilities and tables, Specifications and Charts, and many unique tools and calculators. Forums, Jobs directories and an extensive links section round out a fantastic site for manufacturers of all walks.

EPA MP&M Regulations
The Metal Products & Machinery (MP&M) Effluent Guidlines will, rest assured, affect your shop to some degree. The EPA's Office of Water and Web site present these guidelines in detail for review, and you'd probably do well to review them.

And, maybe, get involved.

Government Liquidation
Government Liquidation says they are the exclusive partner of the U.S. Department of Defense for the sale of surplus property. Their site helps surplus buyers find and purchase available assets from the "Gub'mint" through an online auction model. And these cats aren't just "vaporware" -- they claim to manage over 2 million square feet of actual warehouse space and maintain outposts on over 150 military bases throughout the world.

There are several equipment categories within Government Liquidation, with Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Furniture and Office Equipment, and Building Materials hitting closest to the metalworking professional's heart.

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)
The ISM (formerly the National Association of Purchasing Management) is the organization that represents a group you may want (or have) to deal with: purchasers. Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they represent channels into the supply and manufacturing chains of corporations that you likely want to work with. Getting inside their heads—learning about what they’re thinking and what they look for—can help you with your business strategies, your marketing and sales efforts, and even your own Web site. The ISM site contains a great deal of information about these creatures, much of it in the form of surveys or studies commissioned or conducted by ISM and Forrester Research. This is a great site for due diligence, one that you should visit and explore at least once.

IRS' Manufacturing Page
OK, before you start freaking out about this, pay the IRS a visit and look into what they've presented to help (did I just type that?) manufacturing businesses with tax info. Included in this site are Tax Tips, Audit Technique Guides, a section with Tax Laws and Regulations for Manufacturing, and more. Not too shabby a site, particularly when you consider the source.

iSixSigma
This site contains several articles and links to Lean materials. Their "New To SixSigma?" link alone is worth a visit to this site if you’re contemplating Lean or want to learn more about it.

ISO Standards for Machine Tools
While many paths through this site lead to standards that must be purchased from the International Organization for Standardization, there are still many references here that you might find helpful. Among the more interesting bits of info are those that define the development of standards for hundreds of discrete machine tool applications and ancillary processes.

IT Zone
The Information Technology (IT) Zone is a technology-focused resource center from Ziff Davis Media, with their expressed role to serve small- to medium-sized businesses. The ITZ contains resident content, links and other resources to expose those with few or no access to IT resources some level of same. From networks to systems to automation to data management to file backups, the ITZ ought to be on your list of must-visits. This site is growing, but has some lofty ideals. If it lives up to its promise, it will make a positive difference on the health of your business.

Job Shop Technology
JST magazine is dedicated to the success of the US discrete product manufacturing community (ahem ... that includes YOU, by the way). As part of the Job Shop Network, this site supports that overall strategy with technical articles and their "Post an RFQ" utility that puts buyers of manufacturing services and parts in touch with suppliers of same (uh, that would be you, as well). This is one of the industry's most dependable sources of info for commerce, and well worth you getting familiar with.

John Grout’s Poka Yoke Page
No, this wasn’t added just to see if you were paying attention. Poka Yoke is an actual term in the Lean vernacular that means "Mistake Proofing." John Grout has some pretty impressive Lean credentials going for him, and he’s an impressive teacher, too—he’s an associate professor of Business Administration at Berry College in Georgia. All of this, coupled with John’s whimsy and sense of humor, add up to a surprisingly effective tutorial on what Mistake Proofing is, what it means to your business, and how to approach Lean, in general. Aside from a massive link fest, there are impressive reading lists and examples, all in a down-to-earth, easy to comprehend style.

Machine Tool Help
This very ambitious site launched in early 2005 is dedicated to the selection, application, management and operation of machine tools. Here you'll find sections on nearly every aspect of the machine tool -- purchasing, automation, installation, applications, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. Machinetoolhelp.com also aspires to create an impressive collection of links to machining-related sites and forums.

Machine Tool Help
This very ambitious site launched in early 2005 is dedicated to the selection, application, management and operation of machine tools. Here you'll find sections on nearly every aspect of the machine tool -- purchasing, automation, installation, applications, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair. Machinetoolhelp.com also aspires to create an impressive collection of links to machining-related sites and forums.

Machinery Blue Book
Looking for a spot online to maybe get a value of your mill, lathe, grinder, press, or other machine tool? Well, here it is. MBB is an online database of auction, appraisal, and sales values for all makes and models of industrial machinery. The database may be searched by manufacturers name, as well as the type and model of the machine. This service is provided by Morton Machinery of California, the same folks that brought you MachineryManuals.com.

Machinery Manuals Online
MMO delivers a really cool service to the machine shop manager—access to manuals for both old and new machinery and machine tools. Got an old Bridgeport or Goss? These guys probably have a manual for it. And you can purchase it (or them) online, too. You may only need this service once or twice. But when you do, it rocks. "MMO" is provided by Morton Machinery of California, the same folks that brought you MachineryBlue Book.com.

MacRAE’s Blue Book
US focused industrial website featuring a large searchable database of industrial products and the suppliers, distributors and manufacturers of these products.

Make It Metal
The MIM site was launched and is sponsored by the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) and is an online version of their bi-annual print directory of the same name. The MIM site is designed to put purchasers and specifiers of metalformed parts in touch with the designers, engineers and manufacturers in nine precise technical areas, including stampers, fabricators, metal spinners, custom roll formers, and others. Visitors may also search across the selection of suppliers by end products or by markets served. Registration is required for access to suppliers via any of these search methods.

Manufacturers' News, Inc. (MNI)
MNI has lists. BIG lists. They offer these lists to all manner of manufacturing professionals, managers, and owners. They list manufacturers, and they list shops. If you're either, you're gonna wanna be there—trust me. Whether you're a shop looking to get listed where it matters, or a manfacturing marketing pro looking to do the same for a builder, distributor or supplier, this applies to you. The site is efficient, well-designed and effective. Their business is well established (1912), to boot.

Manufacturing Engineering Laboratory (MEL)
The MEL is a subset of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and is sort of a conduit to technology for manufacturers. Their stated purpose is to "provide the best in the world calibration services, accurate machining processes characterizations, and technical access to the rich opportunities of information technology." The MEL is organized into 6 "sectors" that include 5 divisions (Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Metrology, Intelligent Systems, Manufacturing Systems Integration, and Fabrication Technology) and the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory. Not only is this Web site a portal into the MEL that you may use to engage them in research, it is also as rich a repository for manufacturing info as any you'll find from the U.S. Government. The access to their published reports alone (under "Publications" on the home page) is worth the visit. Nice work.

Mfg.com (Formerly MfgQuote)
This Georgia-based business isn't resting on its laurels; they've expanded their services with an updated site. Mfg.com's purpose is to bring those needing manufacturing services together with manufacturers and shops interested in quoting on metalworking and machining jobs. Instead of the winning shop paying a "finders fee" once each bid's accepted, shops pay a set fee to remain a member of Mfg.com. Membership allows for unlimited participation and bidding on jobs listed on the site. This site is really well organized, and has to be included as one of a shop's or manufacturer's regular online visits. The latest updates include improved service and--our personal favorite--the Collaborative Procurement Management service, which itself includes feedback to losing bidders, helping them improve their chances for future work.

Mfgx
Mfgx is currently (04/07) in the beta stage and, as such, much of it is being refined at this point. The current phase offers some relatively standard online fare, including forums, job posting utilities (you can post or review as an employer or prospective employee), and a marketplace for posting equipment for sale. What distinguishes Mfgx from previously launched manufacturing sites are its community tools that allow for the creation of personal or corporate profiles (think MySpace for manufacturers) and a manufacturing Wiki, wherein technical content is submitted, edited and policed by the Mfgx community at large. (Not familiar with what a "Wiki" is? Check out Wikipedia for the perfect example of this model.) According to sources at the company, Mfgx was launched and is maintained as a free service by Mfg.com.

MoldingJobs.com
This is a straight-forward, no-nonsense site dedicated to serving job seekers and employers. For job seekers, this service is free (you must register) and includes help with resume writing & other services (all are free to job seekers). Employers are offered different levels of services for varying fees.

MotionNET.com
According to MotionNET, their "goal is to provide engineers and buyers with the most efficient, direct and practical sources available, including products, manufacturers, distributors, standards and reference information." Fair enough. But what this doesn't adequately explain is the value this site brings to machining professionals' online research experiences. This site is one of the very best online directories anywhere; lists of manufacturers, the most incredible lists of manufacturing-related Associations to be found anywhere, and an astonishing wealth of research and reference tools under their Quick References title. Regardless of your station in machining or manufacturing, as a manager or professional, you will find immense value in this site. Indeed, in this case, it ain't the mass, it's the MOTION.

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center
The Web site of the non-profit organization offers several information sources for machining professionals, including a wealth of data regarding metalcutting fluid management, preservation and utilization. It also aggregates information topically into "Hubs" -- including those for Metal Fabrication & Machining and Metal Finishing. Though the PPRC is environmentally focused, you will find this site well-rounded, with business tools, compliance standards, and access to more manufacturing-related content.

PARTserver
Well, they got the "PART" part right. PARTserver is a bit of a mixed bag. Part free, part for-pay, and part "try before you buy," this site offers catalogues and examples of standard parts CAD files from a variety of sources, including many major parts supply businesses. The site is maintained jointly by entities in Germany and Cincinnati, Ohio; some areas of the site are in English, while others (like the forum, unfortunately) are exclusively in German. Pity, because the forums are extensive and run the course of CAD and CAM packages, and would be a welcome addition to the English-speaking, manufacturing and machining Web. That said, if you're looking parts, this site is worthy of your attention.

PatentCafe
This site is dedicated to patents, copyrights and trademarks. Plain and simple, its primary role is to connect you with whatever you may need to register a creation or process. But PatentCafe also offers information for small businesses, legal information, and much more to support and reward the creative and industrious among us. There are also loads of other informative and entertaining sections of this site that can actually help the business end of your shop.

Plastics Technology
PT is a sister publication of Modern Machine Shop. PT's Web site offers machining professionals a wealth of tool & die making and moldmaking information valuable to any shop dedicated to this work.

Process Register
Process Register is a database--a big, well-designed and thought-out online collection of product and service providers that serve (what these guys call) the "process industries." To machining professionals looking for help, that means that many ancillary service providers can be found here: CAD/CAM design and engineering firms, metals suppliers, inspection and testing services, and more. To shops looking for marketing help, you might consider registering your business with this directory (under "Machining/Metal Working") for exposure to prospects. While this site could use a few more participants in some sectors relevant to our world, they are getting their "e-legs" quickly and deserve a look-see.

Products Finishing
OK, so is this a little self-serving? Maybe. And the glass is half-empty, right?

Products Finishing (PF) is the sister publication of MMS that presents technical and industry-rich coverage of all things involving the finishing of parts. From plating to mechanical finishing to environmental, PF provides access to info that can make your parts better.

This site is chock-full of content; what you need will determine what you're looking for. But a sure-fire service for shop owners and professionals may be PF's Shop Finder, a searchable list of finishing shops that can provide services and finishing solutions for your parts. PF Online also contains one of the most comprehensive article archives for coatings and finishing applications anywhere.

Reliabilityweb.com
Reliability.com is a simply designed Web site dedicated to reliability and maintenance issues with manufacturing environments. Included here are collections of interest to any machining manager or leader, especially in the areas of demand and scheduled maintenance, fluid management (lubricants, metalworking fluids, etc.), and overall shop administration and management. Reliability.com presents data within a Reading Room (large collection of articles), Tutorials (online e-conferences on a variety of topics), and e-mail based Forums (a sort of ListServ, private discussion forum). A comprehensive directory, calendar and buyer’s guide round out this complete, easy-to-navigate site.

Sophos
Sophos is a worldwide company committed to virus and spam detection, prevention and protection for business environments. Of course, they have products for sale – but their site also contains a wealth of anti-virus info that can help you prepare your own strategies for inoculating your own business. The site is simple; content is available in many languages and is easy to find.

Superfactory
Look, I'm not so sure I know what Superfactory really is, except to say it's a California-based site with loads of links to … well, you just have to take a look at it. From what we gather, Superfactory is an ongoing, growing collection of links to various resources related to many management topics, mainly involving Lean Manufacturing. Those topics include 5S, Cellular Manufacturing, Benchmarking, Six Sigma, Just In Time, and others. The links are submitted by registered members of Superfactory (yes, you can become a contributor just by filling out a form), so the destinations are varied, to say the least—some point to open repositories of data, some point to sites that require registration, and still others point to sites that sell their information. But this new site offers promise, in that it may include access to topics useful to growing your machining enterprise.

UPDATE: Superfactory has grown into a lean manufacturing and lean machining resource powerhouse. You’ll find access to presentations, books, studies, data and every conceivable media to support your company’s pursuit of lean practices. This site has grown into one of manufacturing’s great online repositories.

Supplier Excellence Alliance (SEA)
The Supplier Excellence Alliance is a collective of aerospace, defense, and space primes/OEMs, major subcontractors, and suppliers working together to improve capabilities and ensure American competitiveness. Think of this organization as a commune for the supply chain – and if you’re reading this, you’re part of a supply chain. There are numerous resources to help your business on this site, whether you’re outsourcing work or doing it for someone else. SEA’s focus on lean alone is worth a visit. SEA appears committed to improving each link in the chain; or at least your performance in it. Strong medicine, this site.

SupplierSource
SupplierSource is the machining and manufacturing directory from Dassault Systems and SolidWorks that aims to connect buyers with discrete parts manufacturers looking for work. SupplierSource is free for buyers and suppliers/shops – a "premium" subscription for shops that includes more prominent positions in returned lists and SERPs requires a fee.

TechSolve
A Midwest metalworking resource has adopted a new identity, and it may be worth a bookmark if you're interested in another research-friendly Web site.

TechSolve is the new name of the former Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Sciences (IAMS). They are a non-profit bunch, offering myriad services to help small and large manufacturing outfits improve their processes.

Their updated Web presence offers access to lots of relevant info, products and links, including strong machining, training and employment support. TechSolve is setup to support your business, and may offer a viable option as you look to decipher machining mysteries.

techspex
Techspex, the online machine tool specification database that presents over 4500 machines and products from over 450 builders/suppliers has returned from a bit of a hiatus, and metalworking professionals ought to be thrilled.

The ol' standby for machine tool specs has left VerticalNet and is back on its own, loud and proud. You'll still find the same quality and thoroughness techspex built their reputation around, as well as the same ease-of-use and dependability of the site. And techspex is on a great growth track, with over 7,000 machine tools represented — and counting.

UPDATE: You'll find that techspex has retooled their site with a fresher look (as they present their specifications) and improved performance. If you're to that stage of research that requires specs for machine tools, you've gotta check out "Nickenem."

The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA) is a national trade association based in Washington, D.C. that represents independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and healthcare information systems. Its Web site is pretty much what you should expect from an association, with membership allowing for more access to more information. That said, if you manufacture medical devices or parts, this association is essential.

The Mid-America Manufacturing Technology Center (MAMTC)
The MAMTC is a non-profit organization that may be engaged to help your company with myriad issues, like manufacturing processes, lean, product development, information systems, and more. But the MAMTC site is also a fine information resource - check out the Lean Manufacturing section for a wealth of data. Well laid out and accessible, this is one nice manufacturing site.

The Northwest Lean Networks
The Northwest Lean Networks — This consortium of businesses and academic resources was founded to assist companies in implementing Lean. This site offers a wellspring of information in various categories that define and explore Lean applications and philosophies. A "Members Only" area requires registration to download several presentations and materials, and is free.

The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)
SATOP is a cooperative program between the states of Florida, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. The SATOP is a FREE service designed to provide engineering assistance and speed the transfer of space technology to the private sector, but are not limited to companies in those three states—businesses in all states may qualify. By giving free technological assistance to small businesses, SATOP helps them solve their challenges and increase their chances of succeeding. The goal of the SATOP is to help small businesses apply the technical expertise derived from the US Space Program. Made up of an Alliance group of 30 space industries, universities, colleges, and NASA centers (Johnson Space Center - Texas, Kennedy Space Center - Florida, and White Sands Test Facility - New Mexico), the SATOP finds professionals within these companies who volunteer their time and expertise in solving the challenges submitted by inquiring businesses. Translated, your business can receive up to 40 hours of free technical assistance through the SATOP. It is SATOP's stated goal to provide resolutions in less than 90 days. SATOP is said to have helped companies with machine design, process engineering, materials selection and many other technical issues. Over 1200 requests have been processed since the program's inception, and more than 800 resolutions have been provided to businesses.

Thomas Register
The old standby for locating manufacturers in the United States came online in a big way a few years back. Today, they've made available an excellent database of suppliers and manufacturers in every conceivable industry. Registration is required for access to some information, but you can find a lot once you do.

And Thomas has steadily added to and expanded their ancillary services to provide one of the (if not the) most efficient, effective online experiences for manufacturers. Surprised? Don't be. What did you expect from the folks that helped invent "supply chain" in the first place?

Tooling University
Now THIS is what we're talkin' about! "Tooling U" uses the university metaphor to administrate, deliver and develop its metalworking- and machining-rich curricula to individuals, groups or corporations. "TU" has launched with courses in Workholding, Metal Cutting and CNC. Their plan is to roll out many more metalworking-specific "departments" to serve our industry. Their Web site serves a model of great depth and complexity; it is as ambitious as is training in the machining arts itself. But TU has done a wonderful job of coordinating and complementing a rich environment with a worthy online interface.

Update: Well, as promised, TU has expanded their departments to include Materials, Shop Essentials, and Metal Forming. And they've grown their existing departments to include deeper, richer coverage. They've added a technical library and more technical content than you can shake a mouse at.

Online metalworking training on steroids.

Tools4Mfg.com
Tools4Mfg.com is a site launched and maintained by OnCourse Technologies. T4M offers tools that support Raw Materials purchases (submit a quote for metals, etc.), searches for a machine shop (their Machine Shop Selector, where you can locate a shop to take on or farm out capacity), buying technical books and more. Their site also has forums and a news section.

Tucows
This site sprang from humble beginnings—a guy, a computer, a phone line, and some passion—to become one of the Web's premier sites for downloads of low-cost (and sometimes FREE) software and utilities. A must for smaller/medium-sized shops or individuals looking for security solutions, or Web site or computer network improvements.

And by the by, there's something else you can get from this site, and it's not a download or utility: this site was built from just a few links to what you see now GRADUALLY OVER TIME. Manufacturing concerns of all sizes should take note of (and emulate) that strategy for their own Internet/Intranet/Extranet applications.