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On Heels Of The SOTU, Obama Pushes Manufacturing
February 14, 2013 12:43 pm | by CBS News | CommentsDuring his State of the Union address, President Obama said "our first priority is making America a magnet for new jobs and manufacturing." And, as CBS News' Major Garrett reports, the president toured a factory in North Carolina to drive that message home.
A Behind The Scenes Look At Manufacturing A Viper
February 14, 2013 9:14 am | by The New York Times | CommentsInside a newly reopened Chrysler plant in Detroit, a car revs to life. Despite its status as the Motor City, Detroit has only two automobile plants entirely within the city limits. One is Chrysler’s Conner Avenue Assembly Plant, which reopened in December after being closed for more than two years during the automaker’s bankruptcy.
How 3D Metal Printing May Change Manufacturing
February 14, 2013 9:11 am | by Penn State | CommentsAt a recent additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, showcase at Penn State, engineers demoed some of the latest technology in the field. Hear from experts about how 3D metal printing may change manufacturing in the United States, and what challenges it faces.
The New Big "Small" Thing
February 14, 2013 9:09 am | by CBS News | CommentsAutomakers in Japan are developing new "microcars" that fit only a driver. Toyota is currently testing a microcar (or ultra compact car) made of aluminum that can reach top speeds of 30 MPH. Targeting older drivers who don't need to go far, these electric cars can be handy. Lucy Craft reports.
Manufacturing For Growth
February 14, 2013 9:08 am | by WorldEconomicForum | CommentsDuring 2012, the Forum built on the findings of the Future of Manufacturing report with the Manufacturing for Growth project, creating a platform for business executives, policy-makers and members of civil society to identify key strategies and recommendations for driving economic growth and job creation through the production of goods.
Techquity: Cook On Apple
February 13, 2013 12:27 pm | by Reuters | CommentsApple's CEO addresses the company's cash pile and outlook at a conference, while Facebook suffers a pair of downgrades. And Google is teaming up with an unlikely partner, General Electric, and it will become integrated into several GE applications.
Airships, Blimps To Take Off Again
February 12, 2013 1:22 pm | by CBS News | CommentsMore than 75 years after the Hindenburg disaster, airships could be taking off again. Worldwide Aeros' calls its new blimp the evolution of air transport as it waits for FAA approval to take its aeroscraft for a test flight outside the hangar. CBS News' Bill Whitaker explains.
IMTSTV In Brief: Turnkey Success
February 11, 2013 11:10 am | by IMTSTV | CommentsThis episode of IMTSTV In Brief features an interview with Mike Powell, President of Master WorkHolding, as he discusses ways that businesses can use turnkeys to find success. Turnkeys are making inroads in the manufacturing technology industry and Powell says he is seeing a rise in requests for turnkey solutions. by For more information, visit www.IMTS.com.
Why Aren't Small Businesses Hiring?
February 8, 2013 3:16 pm | by NBC News | CommentsNBC News host, JJ Ramberg, discusses the hiring climate, and why many small businesses have been reluctant to add staff. The drawn out process for resolving the fiscal cliff hurt some confidence while the threat of massive automatic cuts have already started to affect business decisions.
Will Sequester Budget Cuts Create A Recession?
February 7, 2013 12:06 pm | by CBS News | CommentsOn March 1, across-the-board spending cuts, known as sequester, will hit the federal budget. The sequester is designed to get the deficit under control, economists argue that the cuts are too deep. Scott Pelley speaks with President Obama on whether the sequester could trigger a recession.
Blind Juggling Robots Bring Calm To Chaos
February 6, 2013 4:48 pm | by Reuters | CommentsTo the casual observer, the Swinging Blind Juggler could be an elaborate piece of modern sculpture, or part of an intricate game. But it is neither. The juggler is part of an experiment to test mathematical algorithms that could one day allow the next generation of robots to walk.
A Rare, Experimental Mustang
February 6, 2013 4:46 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsThis rare 1968 'Green Hornet' Mustang was used as an experimental car to test parts for Shelby performance cars. A new fuel injection system, disk brakes, and rear independent supsension are a few of the things Shelby was testing in this car. The car failed to sell at Barrett-Jackson but bidding went up to $1.8 million.
Flying Cars Coming To Market Soon
February 6, 2013 4:43 pm | by NBC News | CommentsA new joint venture hopes to bring not only flying cars, but also personal-sized utility saucer-shaped vehicles to consumers by 2014. Skycar 200 is designed for short distance, low-level flight and then it can be driven down a street at 30 MPH. KCRA's Tom DuHain reports for NBC News.
Dutchman Brings Glow To Night-Driving
February 6, 2013 4:41 pm | by ReutersVideo | Comments'Glowing lanes' on highways could spell the end of costly street lighting, according to a Dutch designer. Daan Roosengaarde's 'Smart Highway' involves photoluminescent paint markings on roads that are charged in sunlight and glow at night to denote lanes. Reuters' Jim Drury reports.
Michael Dell's Journey To Take Back Dell
February 6, 2013 12:29 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsDell decides to go private, the latest move by Michael Dell to take the computer company he founded to new heights. Like all good tech stories, Dell started in a college dorm room where Michael Dell would build computers and sell them directly to his classmates. Here is a look at how Michael Dell built his company.
