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    Production Equipment

    Porsche Acquires Toolmaking Capabilities from Kuka

    June 23, 2015
    Famed automaker gains 600 employees, two factories and in-house expertise for forming and fabricating lighter materials.
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    Environment

    Staying Nuclear: France Seeks to Salvage an Industry

    June 4, 2015
    Can France save one of its leading nuclear power manufacturers and reduce its reliance on atomic power at the same time?
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    Production Equipment

    Corvette's Paint Shop Scores a Multi-Million-Dollar Sheen

    May 21, 2015
    The upgrade is part of $439 million in investments that GM announced it will make at the Bowling Green, Ky., plant.
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    The Economy

    Toyota City Stands as a Symbol of Japan's Auto Rise

    May 18, 2015
    Nearing the start of its ninth decade in auto manufacturing, Toyota and its eponymous city remain an example of growth and opportunity for the country.
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    Education / Training

    Is the Great Robot Job Takeover a Myth?

    May 1, 2015
    Robots are increasing productivity, but not at the cost of manufacturing jobs.
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    An employee at Ford39s Dagenham England facility works on assembly of a diesel engine Ford designs and engineers gasoline and diesel engines in the UK that go into half of all Ford vehicles
    Competitiveness

    The Global Manufacturer: Powering the UK Auto Revival

    July 9, 2014
    Sophisticated new engines are helping to power a revival of the UK auto manufacturing industry.
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    Regulations

    Small Business Optimism Takes a Dive

    March 11, 2014
    Uncertainty stemming from Washington blamed for sharp dip in small business optimism.
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    Digital Tools

    3-D Printing: One Small Step for a Greener Airplane?

    Feb. 4, 2014
    Airbus Group Innovations and EOS, a 3-D printing company, recently conducted an environmental comparison between a conventional aircraft bracket and a bracket produced using additive...
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    Competitiveness

    How San Diego Reflects National Manufacturing Trends

    Jan. 24, 2014
    Southern California looks to strengthen its manufacturing sector as reshoring and increased productivity take hold.