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Aug. 22, 2012

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Hewlett-Packard Reports $8.9 Billion Loss

HP was forced to book a loss under accounting rules, to reflect the lower value of some assets. It had previously announced this would be some $8 billion to mark down the value of EDS, a services group it acquired in 2008....More
Jun. 22, 2012

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Stuck with Islands of Efficiency? Comprehensive Energy Management Yields Greater Gains

Collaborative energy strategies facilitate communication across enterprise domains, slashing waste and optimizing production....More
Jun. 11, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Microsoft's Azure Cloud Offers Accountability from the Field

M.G. Bryan teams up with Rockwell Automation and Microsoft Corp. to provide real-time access to equipment in the field, which could save the industry millions in losses and damages....More
Jun. 11, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Building a Smart Foundation for Manufacturing Productivity

Rockwell Automation aims to build smarter manufacturing systems that help companies focus on what they produce, not how they piece together technology....More
Jun. 7, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Advanced Sensor, Control Technology Brings Big Growth to Building Energy Management Market

New technologies and lowered costs promise to boost energy management systems and save companies cash....More
Jun. 2, 2012

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Using FDT Technology for Improved Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

To improve plant productivity and people effectiveness, users need the flexibility to use best-of-breed devices and connect them to their control system of choice....More
Jun. 2, 2012

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Beyond OEE: Hidden Opportunities Within Your Plant

Collecting control-system data beyond OEE can help determine root causes of downtime and inefficiencies leading to serious savings...More
May 29, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Siemens Metals Technologies Shifts Market Focus to Mill Modernization Solutions

Business unit advances from mill engineering services to more lifecycle technologies to reflect a changing market....More
May 22, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Shale Gas-Related Growth in the U.S. and Mexico May Hinge on Policy Changes

Steel industry experts at Siemens metals summit say low natural gas prices could revitalize manufacturing in North America with new policies....More
May 16, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Advanced Machining Answers the Call to Do More with Less

As demand returns and skilled workers remain scarce, high-efficient machine tools with new functionality help shoulder the load....More
May 3, 2012

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Apple iPad Outmuscles Android in Global Tablet Sales

Apple reasserts its dominance with strong post-holiday shipments....More
May 3, 2012

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What Steps Are You Taking To Automate Your Warehouse?

High-level communication transforms the warehouse environment to provide faster delivery to demanding customers and virtually guarantees that the journey from online order to warehouse to your mailbox is accurate and fast....More
Apr. 26, 2012

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IndustryWeek

A Reborn Ford Motor Co. Drives Toward 'Full Flexibility'

Once severely 'limited by mass production,' Ford has invested heavily in flexible manufacturing plants to enable the automaker to quickly adapt to changes in market demand, Ford manufacturing VP Jim Tetreault explained at IndustryWeek's 2012 Best Plants C...More
Apr. 3, 2012

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U.S. Scientists Launch Personalized Robot Project

$10 million MIT project aims to bring made-to-order robots into the home....More
Mar. 15, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Cisco To Buy Digital Video Company NDS for $5 Billion

Networking firm says the purchase reflects its increased strategic focus on video, and its investment in software and services revenue streams....More
Mar. 13, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Cybersecurity on the Plant Floor: Manufacturers Go Wireless

In the new world of wireless networks and high-speed communication, manufacturers are facing a tough choice between security and efficiency....More
Mar. 10, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Additive Manufacturing Goes Mainstream

Making parts by adding -- not subtracting -- material catches on....More
Mar. 2, 2012

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IndustryWeek

3 Key Factors in Manufacturing Success

Executives from Siemens, GE and Ford highlight the need for innovative technology in operations to improve productivity, connectivity, and standardization....More
Feb. 28, 2012

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Rio Tinto Plans World's First Driverless Rail Network

Revolutionary automation project will increase safety and efficiency while saving money....More
Feb. 24, 2012

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Ford Expands in China

New plant in Chongqing will produce Ford Focus....More
Feb. 14, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Industrial Robotics Expands Beyond the Automotive Industry

Thanks to the maturation of robotics technology, a growing number of industries are using robots for a wider range of applications....More
Feb. 14, 2012

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IndustryWeek

The Future of Robotics in Manufacturing: Moving to the Other Side of the Factory

To boldly go where they've never gone before, robots will need to become smarter, cheaper and easier to use. The industry could turn to an unlikely source to get there....More
Feb. 2, 2012

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IndustryWeek

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....More
Jan. 31, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Box-Swap Process Helps GM-Fort Wayne Keep on Truckin'

The plant came up with a 'creative process' to accommodate heavy-duty pickup trucks that were too large for its conveyance system, plant manager Mike Glinski says....More
Jan. 27, 2012

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IndustryWeek

Former Palm CEO Jon Rubinstein Exits Hewlett-Packard

Rubinstein helped create the iPod while at Apple and later joined Palm....More