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Energy Star Voltage Charger
July 6, 2012 4:06 pm | by Milwaukee Tool Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe new unit will charge M18™ or M12™c ompact batteries in 30 minutes and extended capacity (XC) batteries in 60 minutes.
ALiSENSOR LEVEL
July 6, 2012 4:05 pm | by AliSensor | Product Releases | CommentsThis is a groundbreaking integration of the iPad and other iOS devices into industrial-grade tools and equipment, the company says.
Low Voltage Explosion Proof LED
July 6, 2012 4:03 pm | by Magnalight | Product Releases | CommentsThe 70 watt explosion proof LED lamp of this scaffold mounted light produces over 6,000 lumens of clean white light.
June 2012 - iPurchase
July 6, 2012 2:07 pm | Digital Editions | CommentsCheck out new technologies with this month's industrial product and video highlights.
China: Don't Let U.S. Auto Case In WTO Hurt Ties
July 6, 2012 2:00 pm | by Joe McDonald, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsChina's government said Friday it will "properly handle" a U.S. complaint to the World Trade Organization about its anti-dumping duties on auto imports.
A123 Systems Hopes To Raise $9M In Share Offering
July 6, 2012 1:58 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA123 Systems Inc., a maker of batteries for electric vehicles which is struggling to stay in business, said Friday that it plans to sell stock and warrants to raise about $9M in proceeds after expenses.
Jeep Flagship Refined, Capable
July 6, 2012 1:57 pm | by Ann M. Job, For The Associated Press | News | CommentsThose who thought sport utility vehicles were going the way of the dodo were wrong. SUVs haven't died off amid higher gasoline prices.
Foes Say IL Plastic Bag Recycling Law Won't Work
July 6, 2012 1:55 pm | by Tammy Webber, Associated Press | News | CommentsEnvironmentalists are urging Gov. Pat Quinn to veto a bill that would require manufacturers of plastic bags to set up collection and recycling programs.
Prius Remains Best-Selling Vehicle In Japan
July 6, 2012 1:53 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsToyota Motor Corp.'s Prius hybrid remained the best-selling vehicle in Japan in June for the 13th consecutive month.
Ramtron Rejects Cypress Takeover Offer
July 6, 2012 1:52 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsRamtron International Corp. said Thursday that a bid by rival chip maker Cypress Semiconductor Corp. to buy the company for about $91.4 million is "inadequate" and not in the best interest of Ramtron or its shareholders.
Cloud Computing: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
July 6, 2012 1:32 pm | by The New York Times | Videos | CommentsIs the hype over cloud computing justified?
U.S. Accuses China Over Duties On Auto Exports
July 6, 2012 10:06 am | by Matthew Pennington, Associated Press | News | CommentsThe U.S. accused Beijing of unfairly imposing duties on more than $3 billion in exports of American-produced automobiles.
U.S. Employers Add 80,000 Jobs As Economy Struggles
July 6, 2012 10:04 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsU.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is still struggling three years after the recession ended.
Ammo Plant Production Line Remains Shut Down
July 6, 2012 10:03 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA key production line remains shut down at the Radford Army Ammunition plant after a chemical leak.
Automotive Supplier Opening In AL
July 6, 2012 10:02 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsM-Tek will make parts for the Honda Odyssey and Pilot and the Acrua MBX at an industrial park near Talladega.


