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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.

Offshore Wind Farms in U.S. Gain Key Approval
Obama administration moves forward with leasing process in mid-Atlantic region.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FDA, Industry Reach Agreement on Medical Device User Fees
FDA to collect $595 million in user fees over next five years.

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.

AstraZeneca to Axe 7,300 Jobs Despite Bumper Profit
Profit in 2011 was $9.98 billion.

Shell's 2011 Profit Reaches $31 Billion on High Oil Prices
Fourth-quarter profits drop 4% on lower natural gas prices.

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.

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.

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.

Chrysler Adds 1,800 Jobs in Illinois
A third crew is being added to produce Dodge Dart.

Toyota Industries Opens Plant in Georgia
Plant will create 320 jobs.

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.

World Record Set for Solar Module Efficiency
Semprius' photovoltaic solar module achieves a 33.9% efficiency.

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.

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.

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.

Honda to Build Next-generation Powertrain Technologies in Ohio
Since Nov. of 2010, Honda has invested $500 million in Ohio.

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.

Asian Manufacturing Picks Up in January
However, the pace remained sluggish as turmoil in Europe and the United States hurt demand for exports.

Indian Auto Giants See Sales on Rise
Forecast is for car sales to grow 11%-13% in 2012-2013.

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.

Chrysler Swings to Profit in 2011
CEO Sergio Marchionne declares that the automaker's 'house is in good order.'

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.

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.

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.

India Manufacturing Up at Fastest Pace in 8 Months
Demand came from both domestic and foreign sources.

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.

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