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Kohler Ordered To Pay $9.6M In Patent Suit
May 21, 2013 2:20 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Kohler Co. has been ordered in federal court to pay $9.6 million to a Massachusetts manufacturer for infringing on two of its patents for components that reduce exhaust emissions in marine generators. Jurors in U.S. District Court in Boston last week found Kohler willfully infringed on the patents issued in 2008 and 2010.
High-Tech Startup Wades Into Gun Control
May 21, 2013 2:18 pm | by Martha Mendoza, AP National Writer | News | CommentsA high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a wireless controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved — and disable it remotely. The technology, but not an actual gun, was slated to be demonstrated Tuesday at a wireless technology conference in Las Vegas and was shown to The Associated Press in advance.
France: Drugmaker On Trial, Suspected In Deaths
May 21, 2013 2:15 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe makers of a diabetes and weight loss drug suspected in the deaths of hundreds of people went on trial Tuesday, facing charges they misled the public about the product's safety. But after years of delays in one of France's biggest recent health scandals, the proceedings could still be pushed back further.
Remington Plans $32M AR Expansion
May 21, 2013 2:14 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsRemington Arms Company LLC says it will spend $32 million to expand the company's ammunition plant in Lonoke, Ark. Remington says the expansion will include the construction of a new building. Work is expected to begin later this year and finish up by next spring.
Record Amount Of Cargo Passes Through GA Ports
May 21, 2013 2:13 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA record 2.4 million tons of cargo moved through the state's ports in April, Georgia Ports Authority officials announced Monday. April's record is an increase of about 108,530 tons over the same time period last year. In a release, GPA officials said the state's ports also saw a 4 percent increase in container traffic and a 14.1 increase in roll on/roll off cargo in April.
Is Apple Losing Its Cool?
May 21, 2013 1:22 pm | by CNN | Videos | CommentsGoogle has released a spate of new products, but tech giant Apple still leads—today—says business reporter Rocco Pendola. Now accused of losing it's innovative edge, Pendola says Apple needs to release the next new gadget within the next year and questions whether CEO Tim Cook is the right leader for the job.
Walmart Pushing For More U.S. Product Makers
May 21, 2013 10:16 am | by Chuck Bartels, Associated Press | News | CommentsWith labor and energy costs on the rise in Asia, Walmart highlighted an effort to promote domestic goods on Monday, including products made by more than 40 Arkansas suppliers. Bentonville-based Walmart is encouraging customers to buy items made in the United States. In the company's home state, the effort includes a red, white and black placard bearing the slogan "Arkansas' Own."
Does France Have The Right Plan To Revive Its Economy?
May 21, 2013 10:14 am | by Sarah DiLorenzo, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsThe man charged with reviving France's shrinking economy and attracting businesses to invest there is gaining a reputation for doing the opposite. As the country's first-ever minister for industrial renewal, Montebourg told the world's largest steelmaker it is not welcome in France and exchanged angry letters with the head of an American tire company he was supposedly wooing.
Apple's Cook To Face Senate Questions On Taxes
May 21, 2013 10:12 am | by Marcy Gordon, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA Senate panel says Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes, but the world's most valuable company says it is complying with the laws and pays "an extraordinary amount" in taxes to the U.S. government. Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook is scheduled to testify Tuesday on Capitol Hill to explain the company's tax strategy.
GM Giving Paid Internships To 110 HS Students
May 21, 2013 10:11 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motors is kicking the tires on a unique new internship program for Detroit-area high school students. GM has hired 110 students for paid summer internships, the automaker said Monday in announcing the formation of the GM Student Corps, a program that combines service, education and mentoring.
Nebraska Company Reopens Iowa Manufacturer
May 21, 2013 10:09 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA week after a northwest Iowa manufacturer shut down its factory, the laid-off workers were back on the job Monday thanks to a Nebraska company that stepped in and bought the business. Thurston Manufacturing Co. of Thurston, Neb., moved swiftly to complete its purchase of Simonsen Iron Works of Spencer, Iowa, so it could rehire workers and keep the plant operating, Thurston co-owner Nick Jenson said.
MO Judge Orders Monitoring For Ex-Mamtek CEO
May 21, 2013 10:07 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA Missouri judge on Monday ordered the former head of a failed artificial sweetener plant in Moberly to wear a GPS electronic monitoring device while he awaits trial on felony fraud and forgery charges. St. Charles County Circuit Judge Daniel Pelikan ordered ex-Mamtek CEO Bruce Cole to wear the device while he is at home, the Columbia Daily Tribune reported.
Comparing Low Harmonic Drives In Light Of IEEE 519
May 21, 2013 8:05 am | by Wolfgang Hilmer, Project Manager, Siemens Industry | Articles | CommentsThe most commonly used standard in the electric industry for limiting the harmonics in supply systems is IEEE 519. IEEE 519 limits the demand distortion (THDD) and voltage distortion (THVD) at the point of common coupling (PCC). The VFD input current distortion (THID) does not necessarily need to be less than five percent to meet IEEE 519 at the PCC.
Preparing To Succeed When Your Network Has Been Breached
May 21, 2013 8:00 am | by Jeff Multz, Director of North America Midmarket Sales, Dell SecureWorks | Articles | CommentsSince it’s almost certain that every organization will experience a cyber security incident at some time, you need to be well prepared in advance. According to the 2013 Verizon Data Breach report, 22 organizations, mainly in manufacturing and professional services, with only one to 100 employees became a victim to cyber espionage last year. And 23 firms, mainly in manufacturing with 101 to 1,000 employees, also were breached.
Goff’s Enterprises Wins BizTimes “I.Q. Award” For Innovation
May 20, 2013 3:24 pm | News | CommentsGoff’s Enterprises, Inc. has received an I.Q. Award for Innovation from BizTimes Media LLC. The I.Q. Awards salute southeastern Wisconsin businesses for their innovations in products and services. The award was presented at the BizTimes Award luncheon on May 16th, in Milwaukee, WI.
