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Jan. 20, 2012

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Ericsson and China's ZTE Bury Patent Hatchets

Parties sign global cross-licensing agreement....More
Jan. 19, 2012

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Intel Scores Record Profits for 2011

The chipmaker said it would boost capital expenditures in 2012 by 14% to $18.3 billion as it develops its capacity to produce 14 nanometer chips....More
Jan. 12, 2012

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Automakers Embrace High-tech in Safety Drive

Sensors, digital cameras and connectivity could help eliminate accidents....More
Jan. 11, 2012

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Squeezing New Productivity Out of Mature Technology

New industry collaborations are resulting in fresh approaches to a chronic problem both in transportation and distribution: the need for higher productivity....More
Jan. 11, 2012

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Transformation to a Predictive Enterprise Improves Plant Efficiency, Reliability and Safety

How Air Liquide reduced unplanned maintenance actions 95% over three years, representing millions of dollars in avoided cost and unknown savings in avoided lost production....More
Jan. 4, 2012

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Singapore Taps Robots for Graying Population

In two decades, an estimated 20% of the population will be 65 years or older, compared to 9.3% at present....More
Dec. 14, 2011

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Founding Apple Document Sells for $1.6 Million

Pre-auction estimates for the contract, signed by founders Ronald Wayne, Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak, ranged from $100,000 to $150,000....More
Dec. 6, 2011

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Samsung to Build Flash Memory Chip Line in China

Construction of the NAND flash chip plant will start in 2012, with government approval....More
Nov. 10, 2011

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U.S. Military Adds Armed Robotic Helicopters to Fleet

Northrop Grumman said the robotic helicopter will be equipped with laser-guided rockets....More
Nov. 7, 2011

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Facebook Rival Google+ Opens Up to Businesses, Brands

'We want to make sure you can build relationships with all the things you care about -- from local businesses to global brands,' says Google exec....More
Nov. 3, 2011

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Hon Hai Looks to Robot Industry to Solve Labor Shortages

Foxconn plans to replace 500,000 workers with robots in the next three years....More
Nov. 1, 2011

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Toyota Unveils Nursing Robots

Company applied technology developed in cars, such as precise control of motors at high speeds, in the design of the robots....More
Oct. 28, 2011

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Robots Help Japan's Aging Population

Toyota Motor is trying to develop 'partner robots' that will be able to do household chores and help doctors, nurses and caregivers....More
Oct. 28, 2011

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Robots Help Japan's Aging Population

Toyota Motor is trying to develop 'partner robots' that will be able to do household chores and help doctors, nurses and caregivers....More
Sep. 23, 2011

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Smarter Robot Arms

A combination of two algorithms developed at MIT allows autonomous robots to execute tasks much more efficiently -- and move more predictably....More
Sep. 15, 2011

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MTConnect: The Language of Interoperability and Connectivity

One of the main benefits of MTConnect is the ability to extract and track data from manufacturing equipment....More
Sep. 8, 2011

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Robot Orders Jump 41% in North America for First Half of 2011

Automotive manufacturers and their suppliers spark growth....More
Sep. 8, 2011

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Automation Plays Increasing Role in Oil Sands Development

Rockwell Automation contract with Alberta company demonstrates the potential for automation providers....More
Aug. 9, 2011

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Robot Orders Jump 41% in North America for First Half of 2011

Growth due to orders from automotive manufacturers and their suppliers....More
Aug. 9, 2011

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Laser Cutting Gains Ground

As firms update cutting technology, fiber and CO2 lasers get a big boost....More
Jul. 20, 2011

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Key Principles of Effective Product Cost Management

Effective product cost management requires systematic activities, processes throughout the enterprise to find the lowest possible costs....More
Jul. 14, 2011

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Build A Plan For Manufacturing Innovation

The good news is that our voice is being heard. Manufacturing issues are beginning to take center stage on a national level....More
Jul. 11, 2011

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What The Heck Is Wireless HART?

New protocol allows more flexibility in getting the information you want when you need it....More
Jul. 8, 2011

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Will There be a Market for Manual Labor?

What low-tech positions will still exist in another 10, 20 or 30 years?...More
Jun. 30, 2011

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Stakeholders Applaud Obama's Advanced Manufacturing Speech

The segments of industry targeted in the speech were pleased with the direction Obama is headed....More