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Why Car Sales Are Strong In The U.S.
January 4, 2013 10:11 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsIt's not quite boom times for the U.S. auto industry. But it's getting there. Sales of new cars and trucks are likely to reach 14.5 million for 2012. And if they climb much beyond that, they'll be closing in on a high set in 2005. Cheap loans, a host of new cars, and greater confidence in the economy are drawing buyers into showrooms.
From Innovation To Commercialization: Closing The Productivity Gap
January 4, 2013 8:02 am | by Michael Doyle, Ph.D., Director of Product Marketing and Principal Scientist, Accelrys | Articles | CommentsToday’s science-driven enterprises are increasingly challenged by a “productivity gap” that exists within the innovation-to-commercialization lifecycle. Errors that slow innovation to a halt are all too common due to disjointed processes, siloed information systems, and a lack of data visibility across the product discovery-design-test-manufacture continuum.
Big Brother Takes The Wheel
January 4, 2013 8:00 am | by Meaghan Ziemba, Associate Editor, PD&D | Blogs | CommentsWhile I am all for the advancement of automobile safety, I wonder if placing black boxes in cars is stepping over the privacy boundary? A recent article, “Black Boxes in Cars Raise Privacy Concerns” discussed the placement of event data recorders, also known as black boxes, being placed in new cars and light trucks – such a development caused me to raise an eyebrow.
End "Blind Corner” Collisions
January 3, 2013 4:29 pm | by Sentry Protection Products | Product Releases | CommentsCollision Sentry uses infrared motion detectors to “see” around corners; when motion is detected on both sides of the corner—meaning a collision is possible—LED warning lights signal in both directions that there is traffic around the corner.
Clean Burn Oil Furnace
January 3, 2013 4:27 pm | by Clean Burn, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsInstead of assuming the cradle-to-grave liability and cost for this valuable fuel oil to be hauled away, the CB-140 converts it into a reliable, sustainable energy source while providing users with free heat, says the company.
Enhanced Data Station Plus
January 3, 2013 4:25 pm | by Red Lion Controls | Product Releases | CommentsThe ZR Series offers protocol conversion, data logging, and remote machine access—all at processing speeds six times faster than previous products, says the company.
Continuous Flex Cables
January 3, 2013 4:23 pm | by TsubakiKabelSchlepp | Product Releases | CommentsTsubakiKabelSchlepp cable ranges meet the highest quality standards and are available in a wide variety of conductor counts, ranging from 4 through 25, says the company.
U.S. Auto Sales End 2012 On A Strong Note
January 3, 2013 2:06 pm | by Dee-Ann Durbin, Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writers | News | CommentsStrong U.S. sales in December capped a remarkable year for the auto industry — especially Japanese brands — and 2013 should be even better. Sales of new cars and trucks are expected to total around 14.5 million after all carmakers announce figures on Thursday. That is 13 percent better than 2011 and the best performance in five years.
Judge: Ohio GM Workers Can Sue Over Back Pay
January 3, 2013 2:05 pm | by John Seewer, Associated Press | News | CommentsA federal judge says General Motors workers in northeast Ohio can move forward with a lawsuit against the automaker and the United Auto Workers. The union's request to dismiss the lawsuit was turned down late last week. Nearly 30 workers at GM's Lordstown factory say they were improperly classified as temporary employees after losing their jobs and then being rehired.
Fiscal-Cliff Deal No Recipe For A Robust Economy
January 3, 2013 2:02 pm | by Christopher S. Rugaber, Paul Wiseman, AP Economics Writers | News | CommentsHousing is rebounding. Families are shrinking debts. Europe has avoided a financial crackup. And the fiscal cliff deal has removed the most urgent threat to the U.S. economy. So why don't economists foresee stronger growth and hiring in 2013?
Boeing On Track For Plane Maker Of The Year
January 3, 2013 2:00 pm | by Joshua Freed, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsBoeing Co. said on Thursday that it delivered 601 planes last year, putting it on track to beat European rival Airbus as the top plane maker for the year. Airbus has beaten Boeing in deliveries in recent years, but Boeing is now cranking out its new 787 and a revamped 747 after delays for both aircraft.
NEC To Build Space Satellite Factory
January 3, 2013 1:58 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsNEC Corp. will invest 10B yen to build a factory in Tokyo and make low-cost satellites for emerging countries, sources close to the matter said. The maker of electronics and telecommunication equipment plans to mainly manufacture small satellites from fiscal 2014 at the plant to be built in the city of Fuchu as part of its joint efforts with the government to win satellite-launching contracts from other countries, they said.
Little Rock Skippy Plant Part Of Sale To Hormel
January 3, 2013 1:56 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsUnilever is selling its Skippy peanut butter business to Hormel Foods for $700 million, including its plant in Little Rock. The deal announced Thursday involves two peanut butter manufacturing facilities — the one in Little Rock and one in China's Shandong province.
2012: The Year The PC Died?
January 3, 2013 11:42 am | by CNN Money | Videos | CommentsIn 2012, the PC went from being the butt of jokes to suffering the ultimate indignity - being left for dead by Wall Street Bible Barrons. PC shipments dropped by more than 8 percent in the third quarter of 2012 and are forecast to be down for the full year for the first time in more than a decade. Is the PC dead?
Phantom Eye In The Sky
January 2, 2013 3:01 pm | by Boeing | Videos | CommentsThe Phantom Eye is a hydrogen-powered, unmanned airborne vehicle (UAV) designed to serve as an eye in the sky for surveillance, disaster relief, search and rescue, and a multitude of other uses. For more information visit www.boeing.com.
