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Boeing Flies High On 787 Battery Hopes
March 14, 2013 12:04 pm | by CNN Money | VideosThe Dreamliner may still be grounded, but Boeing's stock has come roaring back lately as investors feel the worst is over. It's now outperforming the Dow. The FAA has given Boeing the go ahead on new solutions for the lithium battery issue, and that may be boosting investors' confidence in the company again.
Making Of The All New Vista D90
March 13, 2013 4:04 pm | by TataVista90 | VideosThe New Vista D90 is a technological marvel engineered to perfection. Take a look at the high-tech facilities in the Tata Motors Pune plant, which showcases the technological advancement employed to manufacture the Vista D90. Every stage of product evolution—design, development, manufacturing, assembly and quality control, is carried out meticulously.
The $10,000 Smartphone
March 13, 2013 4:02 pm | by CNN Money | VideosA luxury mobile phone-maker has released the new Android-based smartphone Vertu Ti. Depending on the finishes, it can cost upwards of $10,000. CNN's Laurie Segall reports on what all goes into a $10,000 smartphone and why it is so expensive.
Car Tech: Toyota i-Road Concept
March 13, 2013 3:57 pm | by CNETTV | VideosCNET's Antuan Goodwin previews the Toyota i-Road concept, which was featured at the 2013 Geneva Auto Show. The i-Road concept is a tandem two-seater that runs on electric power and uniquely maneuvers using all three of its wheels. For more information visit www.cnet.com.
The 3D-Printed Car Of The Future
March 13, 2013 3:53 pm | by Mashable | VideosWe've already seen all kinds of 3D-printed items, from jewelry, to guitars, and even football cleats. Now, we might soon have an almost entirely 3D-printed car in the Urbee 2. The hybrid car, created by engineer Jim Kor, is designed to be light, cheap, easy to reproduce, and very efficient.
The Secret To Making Better Batteries
March 13, 2013 1:57 pm | by CNN Money | VideosGraphene, a sheet of carbon that is a single atom thick, is being touted as the next 'it' material. Companies like Vorbeck Materials hope this thin, electrically conductive material can help cut lithium battery weight and recharge times.
Croatian Micro-Car To Electrify Mass Market
March 12, 2013 12:29 pm | by Reuters | VideosCroatian engineering company Dok-Ing has announced plans to start serial production of its electric three-seat microcar. The company believes urban commuters will find the vehicle ideal for low-cost, environmentally-friendly motoring. Reuters' Jim Drury reports.
Is 3D Printing The Future Of Manufacturing?
March 11, 2013 1:05 pm | by CBS News | Videos3D printing is a process by which an object or objects are created by "printing" its shape with any kind of metal or plastic. Cornell University professor Hod Lipson explains how a 3D printer works, its pros, and its cons in this CBS This Morning segment.
Small Businesses Feel Sequester Pinch
March 8, 2013 1:45 pm | by CBS News | VideosThe automatic sequester budget cuts are expected to slash $43 billion in defense spending over the next seven months - 8 percent of the Pentagon's budget. And, as CBS News' Ben Tracy reports, that will impact thousands of small businesses that work in the defense industry.
3D Printing Stocks Still One Dimensional
March 4, 2013 3:06 pm | by CNN Money | VideosStratasys shares surged in early trading today and rival 3D Systems was also up. Recently public company ExOne shares rallied as well. 3D printing companies are up on some good sales but be careful when investing in this volatile, emerging industry.
Manufacturing's Next Chapter
March 4, 2013 3:00 pm | by GEreports | VideosAt The Atlantic's event, leading experts talk about what they think are the main challenges of manufacturing and the way forward for the U.S. manufacturing industry. Leaders talk about lasers, programming our physical world and beyond. Jamie Tarabay from Ideas Laboratory reports.
Black & Denim: Reviving American Textile Manufacturing
March 4, 2013 2:58 pm | by Black & Denim | VideosBlack & Denim Apparel Company is a Lifestyle Brand sourced and manufactured 100 percent in the USA. American Inspired. American Made. American Owned. See more on its Kickstarter project by visiting www.BlackAndDenim.com.
Danish Device Kills Air Pollution At Its Source
March 4, 2013 2:56 pm | by Reuters | VideosThe carbon dioxide emissions coming from factories around the world are a leading cause of air pollution. Scientists in Denmark have built a device designed to clean polluted air by accelerating natural atmospheric processes helping to get rid of chemicals and smells.
The Race To Rule The Wearable Gadget Market
March 4, 2013 2:53 pm | by ReutersTV | VideosThe first wave of wearable tech is already here: fitness devices like NikeFuel band have set the stage for a burgeoning business. But with Google launching computer glasses and Apple believed to be developing a smart watch, these devices are poised to surpass smartphones over the next decade.
CAT B15 Android Phone Aims To Be Forklift-Tough
March 4, 2013 2:51 pm | by CNET | VideosCAT has announced its latest rugged smartphone, the CAT B15. Using Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, a grooved rubber back, and hard angles, the CAT B15 is aimed for construction and industrial workers. Aiming for durability, it is made of hardened rubber and aluminum.
