The ensuing series of links will transport the daring Web explorer all over the planet to almost every imaginable resource for the engineering and manufacturing professional. But be forewarned, there are well over three thousand links here! One could spend weeks plowing through it all. So, to make navigation simpler (hopefully) for the busy browser, these links are cataloged into what thus far has proven to be fairly logical groups. An explanation of each major group and subgroup are provided beneath their respective headings.
Immediately below here is the Master Index. These represent the major (top-level) groupings used. Click on any entry to be taken to a description and an index of sub-groupings (where used) relevant to that group. From there, you may click on any entry to get into the nitty-gritty list of actual links. You should always find convenient "return" tags to move around in each set of links.
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These are technical and professional associations and societies, as well as certain consortia and standards bodies. Each title should be fairly self-explanatory.
Organizational Management Organizations
Business Management Organizations
Logistics / Project Management Organizations
Engineering Professional Organizations
Consulting Organizations
Design Organizations
Engineering Technical Organizations
Systems Engineering Organizations
Manufacturing Organizations
Quality Organizations
Business Automation Organizations
IT / MIS Organizations
AI / Expert Systems Organizations
Computer Organizations
Automotive Organizations
Materials Organizations
Electronics Organizations
Scientific Organizations
Mathematics Organizations
Engineering / Science Education Organizations
As the name implies, these are the National Research Laboratories (and their sponsoring organizations) affiliated with the United States Government.
These are certain private user groups around the nation (usually computer user groups).
These are the possible places on the Web to find more information on conferences and expositions around the nation which relate to Engineering and Manufacturing. For links to certain specific events, check out the Events Page.
These are organizations / institutions which offer various levels of management and/or technical training for your business organization. Usually, each organization represented here presents some type of training unique to their particular expertise.
These are generally large management / technology consulting firms addressing the "whole enterprise" end to end. Includes the "Big Six".
These are management consulting firms with a specific focus on Integrated Product Development, or IPD.
These are small to mid-size management consultancies with a variety of productivity improvement focuses.
These are fairly large consulting firms specifically addressing quality issues, including of course, ISO 9000.
These are fairly large consulting firms specifically addressing human resource concerns.
This library contains a plethora of general reference sources concerning Industry in general.
This library contains reference sources concerning General Management Practice.
This library contains reference sources specifically relating to the science and practice of Marketing and Market Research.
This library contains reference sources specifically relating to the practice of "Business Process Reengineering", or BPR. Some information may seem obscure.
This library contains reference sources relating to the science and practice of Knowledge Management and the concept of the Learning Organization. This also includes the paradigm of the Knowledge-Based Organization.
This library contains reference sources specifically relating to Systems Science, Systems Theory, and Systems Thinking in general. Some information may seem obscure. For organizations that promote a purely mathematical / scientific approach to Systems, look under Organizations / Scientific Organizations.
This library contains reference sources specifically relating to the concept and science of Integrated Product and Process Development, which encompasses the fields of Concurrent and Collaborative Engineering. There are some really excellent links here for organizations looking for information on how to implement these practices.
This library contains reference sources specifically relating to the underlying infrastructure that puts Information Technology in place within the industrial setting.
This library contains reference sources relating to Engineering Practice in general, with emphasis weighted a little towards the field of Mechanical Engineering.
This library contains reference sources relating to Manufacturing Practice in general. This is a fairly comprehensive list.
This library contains reference sources relating specifically to the field of Quality Practice. It's a good starting point for organizations looking for resources on the ISO 9000 challenge. If you look hard enough here, you may even find some of this information enlightening.
This library contains reference sources relating to the creation and enforcement of all sorts of Technical and General Practice Standards. It mostly involves the organizations that undertake such standards efforts.
These are our friends who make all the wonderful Technical Computing gear (and their respective products). This is a pretty exhaustive list. If you're looking for new computing equipment for your engineering and manufacturing organizations, you probably can find it all right here.
SuperComputing Platforms
Mainframe Platforms
- CISC
- RISC
- Alpha
- MIPS
- PA-RISC
- PowerPC
- Sparc
- Pentium Pro
Network Terminals
Industrial PCs
PDAs / Pen Computers
Mass Storage Systems / Servers
RAID Systems
Basic Hard Drives
Removable Hard Drives
Optical Disks
Tape Arrays
RAM Products
Graphic Accelerators
Monitors
Interactive Peripherals
Printers
Plotters
Large Format Scanners
Large Format Copiers
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
Computer Furniture / Accessories
These are our friends who make all the wonderful routers, switches, hubs, modems, etc. that keep our Network / Systems Administrators awake at night.
This is designated a "World" because there's a lot of material here. This is pretty much everything relating to the science and practice of Information Technology and Management Information Systems. Included are specific references to Networking, Client / Server Computing, and Database Management System resources.
- Magazine / Book Publishers
- Computer Architecture Publications
- Individual Computing Publications
- Workgroup Computing Publications
- Enterprise Computing Publications
- Networking Publications
- Systems Administration Publications
- Database Management Publications
- Software Development Publications
- Computer Industry Publications
- IT & Society Research Publications
- Enterprise Computing Resources
- IT Research Organizations
- Market Research Firms
- Purchasing / Licensing Consultants
- Platform / System Consultants
- Networking Consultants
- Enterprise Computing Consultants
- Distributed Computing Consultants
- Systems Integrators
- Training Organizations
- Support / Help Desk Organizations
- Proprietary Operating Systems
- Unix
- Network Computer Systems
Clustering Software
Networking Software
Database Management Tools
Systems Management Tools
Network Management Tools
Data Storage / Archiving Tools
Network Communications Tools
Network Printing / Faxing Tools
Process Management Tools
Client / Server Development Tools
DBMS Vendors
Middleware & ORB Tools
There's not a lot of material here yet, but it's still a "World" since it is closely related to the previous category (the World of IT/MIS). This is everything of quality concerning the Internet and Intranets (it is a growing list).
Internet / Intranet Publications
Internet / Intranet Consultants
Web-System Development Tools
Java Development Tools
Web Site Management Tools
Inter/Intranet Server Software
WebCasting Systems
This World presents everything that speaks of Business Automation. This includes such diverse fields as Imaging and Workflow, Salesforce Automation, Video Conferencing, Schedule and Contact Management Systems, Neural Networks, and BPR Tools.
- Business Automation Publications
- Document Imaging & Workflow Resources
- SGML Resources
- Knowledge Management / AI Resources
- SGML / Publishing Consultants
- Imaging / Document Management Consultants
- Workflow Consultants
- Sales Force Automation Consultants
- Bar Code Device Systems Integrators
Data / Process Modeling Tools
Business Process Reengineering Tools
Management Decision Support Tools
Knowledge Management / Retrieval Tools
AI / Neural Network Tools
Accounting Software
Forms Processing Software
Workflow Software Tools
Document Authentication / Security
Tools
SGML / CGM Tools
Sales Force Automation Tools
Customer Survey Tools
Team Management Tools
Personal Information Management Tools
Hand Held Wireless Data Collection Devices
This World explores the fascinating field of Computer Supported Cooperative Work and Computer-Mediated Communication. This involves such collaborative applications as email, groupware, room and desktop videoconferencing systems, electronic meeting systems, electronic whiteboards, and overhead document projectors. All these tools are critical to successful collaboration.
CSCW Resources
Collaborative Computing
Consultants
E-Mail Tools
Groupware Systems
Electronic Meeting Systems
Remote Education Tools
This World is a good starting point for research into the fields of Electronic Data Interchange and Electronic Commerce, including all relevant standards, research and consulting organizations, and software tools in use.
EDI Resources
E-Commerce Resources
EDI / E-Commerce Research
Organizations
EDI / E-Commerce Consultants
Here is everything about Automating, Monitoring and Controlling your industrial facility. Specific emphasis is placed on DNC / CNC systems. There is also some information about Facilities Maintenance and MRO.
DNC Network Systems
DNC Networking / Storage / Control
Management
Shop Floor Planning / Scheduling /
Controlling
Machine Tool Monitoring and
Management Systems
MMI / SCADA Systems
CNC Workstations for Machinery
CNC Program Storage Devices
Touch Screen Monitors
CNC Controllers
Embedded Computers / Controllers
Facilities Maintenance Management Tools
Maintenance and Repair Operations
This World includes everything about data acquisition and analysis systems, including stand-alone analyzers. Also included are resources concerning CMMs and Machine Vision validation systems. If you're looking for information on SPC software, look under "World of EMOCAT / Manufacturing Process Design Software".
Testing & Measurement Publications
Test & Measurement Consultants
Test & Measurement VARs
Data Acquisition / Analysis Systems
Stand-Alone Analyzers
Instrumentation
Test & Analysis Correlation Tools
Coordinate Measuring Machines
Automated Machine Vision
Electronic System Validation Equipment
This World contains everything RP, including machines, software, consultants, and all sorts of literature. Like most of the lists, it is fairly definitive, yet growing.
Rapid Prototyping Resources
Rapid Prototyping Publications
Rapid Prototyping Consultants
Rapid Prototyping Research Centers
Rapid Tooling Resources
Rapid Prototyping Service Bureaus
Foundries and Advanced Fabrication
Facilities
Rapid Prototyping Equipment Vendors
Third-Party Laser Vendors
Rapid Prototyping Software Vendors
Rapid Prototyping & Rapid
Tooling Materials Vendors
This World contains everything RE, including of course equipment, software, consultants, service bureaus and VARs. Again, this list is fairly definitive, yet decidedly growing.
Reverse Engineering Consultants
Reverse Engineering Service Bureaus
Reverse Engineering VARs
Reverse Engineering Equipment Vendors
Reverse Engineering Software Vendors
This World contains a plethora of references dealing with all aspects of the art and science of Computer Graphics. There's an especially useful list of really good periodicals.
Computer Graphics Publications
Computer Graphics Research
Organizations
Computer Graphics Schools
Graphics Arts Studios
Development Tools
Graphics API Libraries
Media Asset Management Software
2D Graphics Libraries
3D Model Libraries
2D to 3D Conversion Tools
Modeling Tools
Rendering / Animation Software
This World contains a plethora of references dealing with all aspects of the art and science of Virtual Reality, including of course Virtual Reality Modeling Language.
VR / VRML Resources
VR Equipment Distributors
VRML Authoring Tools
VRML Viewing Tools
Multi-User Environment Tools
VR Development Tools
VR Modeling Software
VR Visualization Software
Theater VR Projection Display Devices
Group VR Desktop Projection Devices
Head-Mounted Displays & LCD Shutter Glasses
VR Input Devices
VR Haptic Feedback Devices
Here we have the penultimate grouping of this entire links collection. First of all, by now everyone is wondering, "what in the world is EMOCAT?" Well some time ago, getting really tired of writing CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM/RP/RE, or even just CAD/CAM/CAE, over and over again, we said there has to be a better way, and so we designed a better way. What we are talking about here after all is Engineering and Manufacturing Oriented Computer-Aided Technologies, isn't it? Yes... that's what all that alphabet soup is about. So from here on out, we simply refer to all these vertically related technologies as the EMOCAT field. This acronym isn't intended to sound "cutesy", being that it was derived for utilitarian purposes only. While the label probably will never catch on much further than this website, it nevertheless provides an efficient mechanism for our purposes here. Thus we have the World of EMOCAT, and a big World it is.
The World of EMOCAT begins with EMOCAT Resources, which to say it is exhaustive is certainly an understatement. With over 350 of the choicest morsels of information on the Web, the ignorant needn't remain ignorant any longer. If you're an EMOCAT person (that is a CAD/CAM/CAE, etc. person), and you're looking for just that right bit of knowledge, or some relevant periodical, or perhaps some really great consultants, look no further, it IS here! (well... probably). Since the list is so large, you'll just have to click and go see it for yourself, there's too much to list here.
If you develop software for the EMOCAT industry, or are looking for some good development resources, check out those here. You might just find the nugget you need.
Since we all need that extra piece of software at times, you may find it here. Especially useful are the collection of references concerning Product Data Exchange tools (for having more success with IGES, STEP, etc.).
Here you'll find such high-level tools as Project Management, Engineering Decision Support, ISO9000 Tracking, and other extremely important software for managing the (somewhat more) administrative side of your engineering and manufacturing enterprise. Some of the more interesting resources here include "Component & Supplier Management", "Standards Management", and "Product Support" tools.
This is the place to find that MRP / MRP II / ERP / MES sort of stuff. Of course, one will also find other useful resources such as "Synchronized / Optimized Planning", "Supply Chain Management" tools, and "Finite Capacity Scheduling" systems.
Here we find the World of Engineering Document Management and Product Data Management Systems. This also includes specific resources for Document Viewing tools, as well as point products exclusively for Configuration Management and Engineering Change Control.
a.k.a. CAD... this group includes all the CAD, CAID, Suites, Assembly Viewers, and other tools of all sorts of flavors (for Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Electrical, etc. Design Automation).
a.k.a. CAE... this group includes all the FEA, BEA, CFD, Math, and Data Visualization tools, and much more. Truly an analyst's dream list!
a.k.a. CAM... this group includes all the automated and manual NC Programming tools, Robotics Programming tools, Inspection System Programming and SPC tools, Simulation for Manufacturing, Assembly and Ergonomics, and more, as well as necessary tools like Factory Layout Planning and Manufacturing Instruction systems.