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Motion Control Industry Has A New Trade Group
October 11, 2006 5:30 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMotion Control Association will promote the use of mechanical and electronic (mechatronics) technology.
Proper Selection Of Railcar Emergency Shutdown System
October 11, 2006 3:58 am | by Kevin Cook, Midland Manufacturing Co. | News | CommentsLeaky faucets in the kitchen sink are one thing. A leak on a HazMat rail car filled with chlorine, sulfur dioxide, anhydrous hydrogen chloride, anhydrous ammonia, or methyl chloride is quite another.
U.S. Economy: Slow Growth, But No Recession
October 11, 2006 3:39 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsAlthough the U.S. economy is poised for slow growth, a recession is not in the picture, according to analysis released Tuesday by The Conference Board.
China’s Economy Expected To Grow 10.5 Percent
October 11, 2006 3:34 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's economy is likely to grow by 10.5 percent this year and slow only slightly in 2007; government think tank calls for cooling investment boom.
Bad Weather Shuts Down Alaska Pipeline
October 11, 2006 3:14 am | by Dan Joling, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsPrudhoe Bay oil production cut to 10 percent of normal output after a power outage and weather related problems force pipeline to temporarily go offline.
CMS Enterprises Inks Deal With Peabody Energy
October 11, 2006 3:04 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsWill co-develop power plant and coal mine in Illinois.
OSHA Cites Georgia Battery Manufacturer $50,000 For Multiple Violations
October 11, 2006 3:00 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsU.S. Battery Manufacturing cited for failure to control employee exposure to lead.
U.S. Components To Bring Jobs To West Point
October 11, 2006 2:51 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsThe opening of a new manufacturing facility will bring over 100 jobs to the area.
Commerce Deputy Secretary Announces Grant For Wayne, NY
October 11, 2006 2:30 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | Comments$1.2 million grant will upgrade waste water treatment system, bring jobs.
Titanium: A Worthwhile Alternative
October 10, 2006 8:44 am | by Dr. Lev Nelik, Pumping Machinery LLC | News | CommentsThe word “titanium” is rarely uttered in the pump world. Yet, titanium offers unique opportunities for many industrial applications.
Robotic Palletizing Installation Adds Production Flexibility
October 10, 2006 8:23 am | by Pat O’Connor, FKI Logistex North America | News | CommentsDan Schodowski faced a challenge. As president and CEO of Solon, Ohio-based JTM Products, Inc., Schodowski knew the company was ready to grow, and making the right investment choices would be critical. Should the company buy an existing facility or build a new one? What new material handling equipment would be needed to support the company’s growth?
New Airbus CEO Appointed, Possible Cuts And Currency Concerns
October 10, 2006 5:26 am | by Laurence Frost, Associated Press | News | CommentsNew CEO says currency is bigger problem than delayed A380.
Manufacturing Success Linked To Use Of Performance Measurement Systems
October 10, 2006 4:32 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsMESA study reveals that information sharing between operations and finance are key to manufacturer's survival.
Laidlaw Building New Biomass Energy Plant
October 10, 2006 4:17 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsLaidlaw EcoPower planning to build “the nation’s cleanest commercial biomass energy plant.”
Eastman Polyethylene Being Sold To Westlake
October 10, 2006 4:06 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsA $255 million agreement has been reached for three Eastman plants, an Epolene facility, and an ethylene pipeline.
Industrial Production Increases In Asia And France
October 10, 2006 3:44 am | by Andrea Lyn Van Benschoten, Web Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsIndustrial production was up in Singapore, France and Malaysia, according to government reports.
Complex Electronic Devices Creating Demand For New Plastic Materials
October 10, 2006 3:15 am | by Anita LaFond, News Editor, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsDemand for conductive electronic polymer products forecasted to grow by 14.5 percent annually by 2008.
Beer Power Reduces Energy Costs for Sierra Nevada Brewery
October 10, 2006 2:45 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsUpgrade to a DFC power plant allows brewing company to run on byproduct methane.
Manufacturing Technology Consumption Increased For August, Year-To-Date
October 9, 2006 8:04 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | News | CommentsConsumption is up 3.4 percent for August and 22.3 percent for year-to-date.
It’s Not Easy Being Green
October 9, 2006 5:09 am | by Amy Radishofski, Staff Reporter, Manufacturing.net | Articles | CommentsSpinach growers and retailers could see millions in losses as a string of E Coli outbreaks have been linked to the leafy greens. The problem spotlights supply chain issues in the food industry, a situation RFID proponents say could be resolved through the use of the technology.
