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GE Opens R&D Center in Canada
Center will develop advanced testing methodologies, equipment for GE Aviation's commercial and military aircraft engines.
2/3/2012
Offshore Wind Farms in U.S. Gain Key Approval
Obama administration moves forward with leasing process in mid-Atlantic region.
2/3/2012
U.S. Jobless Rate Falls to 8.3%, Approaches Three-Year Low
The jobs gains were broad-based, in professional and business services, leisure and hospitality, and manufacturing sectors, while the information, finance and clothing-retailer sectors shed jobs.
2/3/2012
Super Bowl Ads: Has Chevrolet Become King of the Big Game?
As part of a multimedia onslaught, Chevy will air five news ads on Sunday -- three during the game -- including a music video featuring its new Sonic subcompact and the band OK Go.
2/3/2012
Samsung Says Germany Rejects Apple's Sales-Ban Bid
The two technology giants are engaged in a legal battle involving dozens of cases worldwide as they struggle for leadership in the hugely lucrative smartphone and tablet-computer market.
2/3/2012
B/E Aerospace Celebrates Record Year, Milestone Boeing Order
'I am pleased to report that our 2011 results were the best in the company's history,' B/E Aerospace Chairman and CEO Amin Khoury declared.
2/3/2012
Micron CEO Dies in Plane Crash
'Steve's passion and energy left an indelible mark on Micron, the Idaho community and the technology industry at large,' Micron's board of directors said in a statement.
2/3/2012
Toyota Invests $90 Million to Expand Russia Factory
In 2011, sales of new cars and light commercial vehicles in Russia went up by 39% compared with 2010.
2/2/2012
FDA, Industry Reach Agreement on Medical Device User Fees
FDA to collect $595 million in user fees over next five years.
2/2/2012
Auto-Industry Demand Drives Record Year for Robot Sales
But the industry saw gains in other sectors as well. Sales to non-automotive customers grew 27%, led by metalworking industries (up 56%) and semiconductor/electronics/photonics (up 24%), according to the Robotic Industries Association.
2/2/2012
AstraZeneca to Axe 7,300 Jobs Despite Bumper Profit
Profit in 2011 was $9.98 billion.
2/2/2012
Shell's 2011 Profit Reaches $31 Billion on High Oil Prices
Fourth-quarter profits drop 4% on lower natural gas prices.
2/2/2012
Cummins Hitting on All Cylinders; Reports Record 2011
The company is on track to meet its goal of $30 billion in annual sales by 2015.
2/2/2012
How Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers Are Leading Consumers Toward Innovation
From seats that automatically adjust based on traffic conditions to vehicle-body absorbers that limit shock to struck pedestrians, suppliers are doing a much better job of getting in front of consumer expectations.
2/2/2012
Volkswagen Has its Best January in America Since 1974
High demand for the Passat has sparked additional hiring at VW's new Chattanooga, Tenn., facility.
2/2/2012
Chrysler Adds 1,800 Jobs in Illinois
A third crew is being added to produce Dodge Dart.
2/2/2012
Toyota Industries Opens Plant in Georgia
Plant will create 320 jobs.
2/2/2012
Creating High Performing Teams
Video collaboration can make it much easier for teams to access knowledge from different areas and participate in richly connected social networks while making it much easier to test different ideas more quickly.
2/2/2012
World Record Set for Solar Module Efficiency
Semprius' photovoltaic solar module achieves a 33.9% efficiency.
2/2/2012
Manufacturing Merger and Acquisition Activity Increases in 2011
Companies take a cautious approach with smaller deals; divestitures also increase as manufacturers shed less-profitable units.
2/2/2012
Bankrupt American Airlines to Slash 13,000 Jobs
AMR Chairman and CEO Tom Horton: The airline needs to cut $1.25 billion a year in employee-related costs from 2012 through 2017.
2/2/2012
Paced by Camry, Toyota Reports Jump in January U.S. Sales
Analyst: Camry sedan is Toyota's best hope to rebound from a disastrous 2011.
2/1/2012
Honda to Build Next-generation Powertrain Technologies in Ohio
Since Nov. of 2010, Honda has invested $500 million in Ohio.
2/1/2012
Brisk Focus Sales Fuel Strong Start for Ford in 2012
Ford's U.S. sales rose 7% in January, marked by growth in sales of the Focus sedan and Escape SUV.
2/1/2012
Asian Manufacturing Picks Up in January
However, the pace remained sluggish as turmoil in Europe and the United States hurt demand for exports.
2/1/2012
Indian Auto Giants See Sales on Rise
Forecast is for car sales to grow 11%-13% in 2012-2013.
2/1/2012
Massive Layoffs Could Be Ahead for Bankrupt American Airlines
According to U.S. media reports, American would cut between 10,000 to 15,000 jobs as parent AMR Corp. reorganizes in a bid to regain solvency.
2/1/2012
Chrysler Swings to Profit in 2011
CEO Sergio Marchionne declares that the automaker's 'house is in good order.'
2/1/2012
Eurozone Manufacturing Up as German Output Expands
The manufacturing sector is still contracting in most eurozone countries, including France, with substantial reduction in Spain, Italy and Greece.
2/1/2012
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Expands in January
'Manufacturing activity adds to a volume of evidence on the factory sector's role as a stabilizing force for a still weak and uncertain U.S. economic rebound,' said MAPI.
2/1/2012
Growth of Micro-hybrids will Create $6.9 Billion Battery Market
By 2017, 39 million micro-hybrids will be on the road according to a new study.
2/1/2012
India Manufacturing Up at Fastest Pace in 8 Months
Demand came from both domestic and foreign sources.
2/1/2012
Sony's Stringer Steps Down as President, CEO
Kazuo Hirai, his replacement at the embattled tech giant, played a major role in developing the PlayStation in the 1990s.
2/1/2012
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