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Unmanned Aircraft Struggle To Shed 'Drone' Image
June 19, 2013 2:19 pm | by Sarah DiLorenzo, Associated Press | News | Comments
Unmanned aircraft have helped rescue stranded hikers, worked to contain wildfires and gathered data at nuclear accidents. One helped a Russian tanker find its way through Arctic ice to bring oil to a stranded Alaskan community. These remote-controlled planes have many more potential peacetime uses.
After The AR Spill: The Future Of The Oil Industry
June 19, 2013 1:14 pm | by Al Jazeera | Videos | Comments
In the wake of a ruptured pipeline that coated an Arkansas town in oil over two months ago,...
Engineering: A Crucial Element Of A Burgeoning Firearms Industry
June 19, 2013 8:00 am | by ATW | Articles | Comments
Firearm sales have increased exponentially over the past few years, and forecasts are continuing...
Manufacturing American Jobs
June 17, 2013 3:17 pm | by Anna Wells, Executive Editor, IMPO | Blogs | Comments
This issue of American job development is certainly not a black and white one, but with all of...
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OR House Passes Bill To Track Toxic Chemicals
June 19, 2013 2:24 pm | by Lauren Gambino, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe Oregon House passed a bill Tuesday that would set up a public database to track 19 toxic chemicals used in children's toys and products and would require manufactures to remove the chemicals from their products within five years. The bill, which passed 39-21, would require companies with gross sales of more than $5 million per year to report the presence of the chemicals in their products.
GM Breaks Ground On China Cadillac Plant
June 19, 2013 2:22 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsGeneral Motors Co. executives broke ground for a new Cadillac factory in China on Wednesday to target luxury buyers in the world's biggest auto market, though they said the segment would grow slower than expected this year. Company leaders said they were optimistic about long-term growth in the luxury segment and have aggressive plans to expand Cadillac's dealer network.
U.S. Senators Introduce Export Bill
June 19, 2013 2:18 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen and Kelly Ayotte are teaming up to help small businesses make the most of their export opportunities. The senators on Tuesday reintroduced the bipartisan Small Business Export Growth Act, which is aimed at cutting down on bureaucratic hurdles and giving businesses more exporting assistance.
United Tech Sees Impact From Fraud Charge
June 19, 2013 2:15 pm | by Stephen Singer, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsA federal court order that United Technologies Corp. pay $473 million plus interest to compensate for alleged fraud in its sale of fighter jet engines could cut into revenue and profit, the aerospace giant said in a regulatory filing. Judge Thomas M. Rose of the U.S. Southern District Court of Ohio issued the order on Monday.
Aerospace Company To Expand In OK
June 19, 2013 2:13 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsAn Australian aerospace company says it will open a facility in Grove, Okla. and hire 20 workers. Gov. Mary Fallin announced Tuesday that Ferra Engineering would expand in Oklahoma. The governor made the announcement from the Paris Air Show.
Chrysler Agrees To Recall Of Jeeps At Risk Of Fire
June 19, 2013 10:11 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsAfter initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. But the recall, which came in an 11th-hour deal between the automaker and the NHTSA, covers only 1.56M of the 2.7M Jeeps that the government wanted repaired. The rest are part of a "customer service action" and many may not get fixed.
Fire At PA Titanium Plant Causes $3.5M In Damage
June 19, 2013 10:09 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsInvestigators say a fire earlier this week at a titanium-manufacturing plant in eastern Pennsylvania caused $3.5 million in damage and has been ruled accidental. The blaze started in a building at the Timet Corp. facility in Caernarvon Township around 8 p.m. Monday.
Tesla Model S Recalled For Rear Seat Latch Issue
June 19, 2013 10:07 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsTesla is recalling as many as 1,228 of its Model S vehicles, citing a problem with a rear seat latch in the electric sports sedan. The company says no injuries or customer complaints have been reported. Chairman and CEO Elon Musk said in a blog entry Wednesday that the strength of a mounting bracket for the rear, left seat latch may be weaker than intended.
Union Presents Plan To Save Jobs At GE Erie Plant
June 19, 2013 10:05 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsUnion officials presented a plan Tuesday to keep 950 jobs at a General Electric Transportation plant in Erie, but the company cast doubt on the proposal. The Erie Times-News reports that the leadership of Local 506 said the union can save $20 million a year in exchange for the company agreeing to keep all the jobs.
IN County Allowed To Develop Fertilizer Plant
June 19, 2013 10:04 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsThe state won't stand in the way of a fertilizer plant that a Pakistan-based group is developing in southwestern Indiana despite reservations expressed by Gov. Mike Pence, his office said Tuesday. Pence directed the Indiana Finance Authority not to block Posey County from backing the Midwest Fertilizer Corp. plant.
United 787 Heading To Tokyo Diverted To Seattle
June 19, 2013 10:02 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo diverted to Seattle because of an oil filter issue, a United Airlines spokeswoman said. An airline maintenance team was inspecting the jet after Flight 139 landed normally Tuesday afternoon at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, United spokeswoman Mary Ryan said in an email statement.
U.S. Safety Agency Investigating Suzuki SUVs
June 18, 2013 2:12 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsU.S. safety regulators said Tuesday that they are investigating problems with air bag sensors in the seats of some small Suzuki SUVs. The probe covers 205,000 vehicles including Grand Vitaras from the 2006 through 2011 model years and SX4s from 2007 through 2011.
Boeing Nets Orders For 102 Stretch 787s
June 18, 2013 2:10 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBoeing Co. won major orders from five customers for a stretched-out version of its popular 787 Dreamliner jet at the Paris Air Show Tuesday, further evidence of a strengthening market for more expensive long-haul jets. Boeing announced the formal launch of its 787-10 program at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday and says it already has commitments for 102 jets from five customers.
Glenwood Springs Plastics Company Shutting Down
June 18, 2013 2:09 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA manufacturer of high-tech plastic parts for everything from skateboards to jet engine components, which was touted in 2011 as one of the Colorado companies to watch by a state agency and investors, has called it quits. Fiberforge co-founder Jon Fox-Rubin said the company based in Glenwood Springs struggled to become profitable with a broad range of offerings, but couldn't make it successful.
VT, Quebec Announce Electric Car Corridor
June 18, 2013 2:05 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsStarting this fall, people who drive electric vehicles should be able to travel the 138-mile route between Burlington, Vt. and Montreal without worrying they'll run short of a charge thanks to a planned electric vehicle charging corridor, Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin and Quebec Premier Pauline Marois announced in Montreal.
