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British Firms Face Ethical Dilemmas In Bangladesh
May 24, 2013 2:14 pm | by NBC News | Videos | Comments
For the first time, Tesco, one of the largest retailers in the world, opened the doors to its factory in Bangladesh. ITV News visited a production center said to be ethically run. It manufactures many of the 40 million garments made in Bangladesh every year for the supermarket giant Tesco.
The New Standard For Heavy Lifting
April 17, 2013 5:20 pm | by Wildeck, Inc. | Videos | Comments
At ProMat 2013, Wildeck introduced the 4XLift™, "the new standard for heavy lifting." The heavy-...
The Next Generation In Condition Monitoring
March 14, 2013 11:43 am | by SPM Instrument | Videos | Comments
SPM Instrument releases the latest portable instruments in Vibration and Bearing Monitoring....
Spacesaver: Storage At Work
March 4, 2013 8:05 pm | Videos | Comments
Spacesaver Industrial explains how industrial users can take existing racking equipment and...
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Driving Out Costs Using Manufacturing Project Management
May 23, 2013 10:51 am | by Manufacturing Business Technology | VideosProject management is particularly effective in a manufacturing environment, considering the number of variables involved such as maintenance schedules and projects, run times, and quality control. But if you're like a lot of manufacturers, project management is really a five-letter word.
What Is Cloud Computing?
May 23, 2013 8:03 am | by Dell | VideosDell and Intel experts discuss where cloud computing began, where it is now, and what quantitative and qualitative results it can bring to your enterprise. Smaller companies generally choose to start off with a public cloud, but as they grow, they bring those functions back in-house and create their own private cloud. Watch to learn more.
Learn From "Dirty Jobs"
May 23, 2013 8:02 am | by CNN | VideosMike Rowe discusses what he learned working at QVC, his grandfather's influence, and what "Dirty Jobs" accomplished. From selling lava lamps to hosting the hit "Dirty Jobs," Rowe talks about a necessary skill that allowed him to work in Hollywood.
Ram 1500: Good Looks, Great Truck
May 23, 2013 8:01 am | by CNN Money | VideosThe Ram 1500 combines great looks with fuel efficiency, air suspension, and real truck performance, reports CNN Money's Senior Writer Peter Valdes-Dapena. With nice looks both inside and out, the Ram 1500 also offers a fuel-saving eight speed transmission.
Cheetah Robot: Model Of Speed, Efficiency
May 23, 2013 8:00 am | by ReutersVideo | VideosThe cheetah is not only the world's fastest land animal, it is also one of the most energy efficient, expending only what it needs to survive. It's that efficiency that engineers at MIT are working to emulate in a robotic cheetah, already clocked as the second fastest robot ever developed.
Apple CEO: No Plans To Move $100B Back To U.S.
May 22, 2013 1:15 pm | by NBC News | VideosApple CEO Tim Cook states to a Senate panel Tuesday that under the current U.S. corporate tax code, he has no plans to transfer $100 billion in company profits to the U.S. from overseas. Some analysts think this might push congress to make some changes in corporate tax code.
Is Apple Losing Its Cool?
May 21, 2013 1:22 pm | by CNN | VideosGoogle 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.
Go Inside A Bangladeshi Garment Factory
May 20, 2013 11:59 am | by CNN Money | VideosGarment factory owners struggle to shake off the stigma of poor working conditions after the tragic collapse of a rented facility that was not equipped for factory use. Garment workers now question how safe they are at their own factory jobs.
Small SUVs Struggle In Crash Test
May 17, 2013 12:30 pm | by CNN Money | VideosFive SUVs including the Hyundai Tuscon, Ford Escape, Kia Sportage, Buick Encore and Jeep Patriot earned poor ratings in a tough new crash test. Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.
Why Full Skies Could Mean A New Recession
May 16, 2013 2:39 pm | by ReutersTV | VideosRebound or relapse? Reuters Breakingviews says planespotters know that the global economy could be heading for a fresh downturn. Aggressive aircraft orders may mean economic contraction the following year, and a warning that things may get pretty bumpy next year.
Crash Course: Spacer Shaft Alignment
May 16, 2013 8:03 am | by LUDECA Inc. | VideosMisalignment between machines can cause unscheduled downtime, increased power consumption, and increased vibration. In this video, LUDECA focuses on spacer shaft alignments, describing the unique benefits, tolerances, and alignment methods specific to spacer shaft machines using laser alignment equipment.
Wearable Robots Getting Lighter, More Portable
May 16, 2013 8:02 am | by The Associated Press | VideosA wheelchair may not be the only option for people who cannot walk on their own. So-called wearable robots are becoming lighter and more portable. The devices won't replace wheelchairs, which are faster. None of the devices are speedy enough, for example, for a paralyzed person to walk across a street before the light changes, said Arun Jayaraman of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, who is testing a number of similar devices.
Top 10 Coolest Things At AMUG 2013
May 16, 2013 8:01 am | by IMTSTV | VideosiSpy Jake Ervin attended the AMUG (Additive Manufacturing Users Group) Conference in Jacksonville, Florida this year. Vendors displayed some very exciting parts manufacturing with additive technology. Jake shows us the top 10 coolest parts exhibited at the event.
Second Life For Boeing Airplanes
May 16, 2013 8:00 am | by Boeing | VideosBoeing has earned a reputation for its commitment to environmental strategies, positioning itself as an industry leader in developing ways to lessen environmental impact. One example of that is through its aircraft recycling program. Take a look at some of the ways Boeing is providing a second life to reclaimed and certified airplane parts and materials.
Paradise Lost For Asian Manufacturers
May 15, 2013 12:55 pm | by ReutersTV | VideosCheap labor and fast production once made Asia a near-nirvana for Western retailers and manufacturers. Massive factories and a yound population with a strong work ethic created an ideal production location. But as risks, and costs, rise, many of these Western businesses are planning to shift their production closer to home.
