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The $10,000 Smartphone
March 13, 2013 4:02 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsA 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 | CommentsCNET'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 | CommentsWe'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 | CommentsGraphene, 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 | CommentsCroatian 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 | Comments3D 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 | CommentsThe 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.
Spacesaver: Storage At Work
March 4, 2013 8:05 pm | CommentsSpacesaver Industrial explains how industrial users can take existing racking equipment and mobilize it for more effective storage and accessibility. See how the ActiveRAC system allows for cost reduction via its condensed storage capability, allowing expanding businesses to take back the square footage they need for production.
3D Printing Stocks Still One Dimensional
March 4, 2013 3:06 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsStratasys 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 | CommentsAt 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 | CommentsBlack & 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 | CommentsThe 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 | CommentsThe 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 | CommentsCAT 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.
Preparing A Workforce For Advanced Manufacturing
March 4, 2013 2:43 pm | by Science Nation | CommentsThe Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program at the National Science Foundation (NSF) focuses on the education of technicians for high technology fields. ATE supports rigorous educational programs that incorporate industry recognized skills and competencies to prepare a qualified technical workforce for industries that are vitally important to the nation's prosperity and security.
