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U.S. October Trade Gap Shrinks; Manufactured Goods Exports Up Sharply
December 12, 2006 4:43 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe U.S. trade deficit narrowed sharply in October, as imports cooled from the previous month and oil prices fell sharply.
The Building Blocks Of Robotic Learning
December 12, 2006 3:16 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThis is definitely not your father's LEGO. The iconic maker of those interlocking blocks, together with National Instruments, has come up with a toy that just might help develop the next generation of engineers.
U.S. To Push WTO Complaint Against Airbus
December 12, 2006 2:41 am | News | CommentsAlso talking with EU about common concerns, including Chinese intellectual property protection.
India's October Industrial Production Slows
December 12, 2006 1:47 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsIndia’s industrial production growth slowed to 6.2 percent for October, according to a government report released Tuesday.
Pharma-Biotech Industry Poised For Big Jump In New Facility Activity In 2007
December 12, 2006 1:44 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustry will see 30 percent new construction increase in 2007 over 2006, according to Industrial Info Resources' Pharmaceutical Tracker - Online Database.
Use Of Wet Scrubbers At Mirant Plant Has Maryland Town Concerned
December 12, 2006 1:42 am | News | CommentsPlant's daily water use will be equivalent to 7,500 homes.
Fluor To Open Northeast Regional Office
December 12, 2006 1:19 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew office will employ 200 people and open Dec. 18 in Mt. Laurel, N.J.
GM Plans $225 Million Investment For Tennessee Plant
December 12, 2006 1:17 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter | News | CommentsPlant will be idle beginning in April 2007.
Economic Sentiment On The Rise In Germany
December 12, 2006 12:42 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsConfidence in Europe's largest economy is on the rise. The Centre for European Economic Research unveiled its widely watched ZEW indicator of economic sentiment Tuesday, which showed a jump of 9.5 points, albeit to a reading of minus 19 points. The organiztion said the rise of the indicator might reflect that
FDA Proposes New Experimental Drug Rules For Patients, Manufacturers
December 12, 2006 12:17 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsNew rules would clarify costs manufacturers can charge.
DuPont Unit In Joint Venture With Chinese Seed Company
December 11, 2006 11:44 pm | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsTo develop, distribute corn hybrids for spring market in China.
Nissan CEO Says Carmaker Needs To Boost U.S. Production
December 11, 2006 11:23 pm | News | CommentsNissan needs to boost production capacity in the United States to meet growing demand for new models, chief executive Carlos Ghosn said Tuesday.
Manufacturing Technology Spending Fell In October, But Remains Firm
December 11, 2006 6:07 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsYear-to-date totals are up 27.9 percent from 2005.
Oshkosh Gets $115.1 Million Army Contract
December 11, 2006 3:58 am | News | CommentsOshkosh will rebuild M1070 heavy equipment transporter trucks.
Wholesale Inventories Take Larger-Than-Expected Jump In October
December 11, 2006 3:53 am | by Tom Granahan, Editor-In-Chief, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWholesale inventories took a surprising jump in October, with demand for machinery and lumber easing noticeably.
Some Goodyear Union Employees Return To Work
December 11, 2006 3:01 am | by Manufacturing.net Staff | News | CommentsNationwide, company says well over a hundred have returned to work.
Corn Prices Continue To Rise As Demand For Ethanol Stays Strong
December 11, 2006 2:47 am | News | CommentsFarmers see best price for corn in over 10 years.
Securing Palletized Shipments
December 11, 2006 2:37 am | News | CommentsFabricator turns to innovative stretch wrap machine for packaging pallets.
Pharma, Biotech Capital Spending Seen Strong Next Year
December 11, 2006 2:36 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDespite Pfizer's cholesterol drug woes, industry sector is forecasting $16 billion in capital projects for 2007, according to Industrial Info Resources research report.
Nissan Announces Green Program, Focusing On Carbon-Dioxide Reduction
December 11, 2006 2:10 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor | News | CommentsNissan Motor Co. announced Monday its environmental action plan, focusing on globally reducing CO2 emissions.
