DURHAM, NC-A majority of manufacturers in the five largest western manufacturing nations are reporting productivity gains in 2003. In a survey study by TBM Consulting Group, Germany led the way
CHARLOTTE, NC-The Material Handling Industry of America group is recording a dramatic increase in the use of driverless vehicles on the shop floor. In a study by the group's Automatic
NISKAYUNA, N.Y-GE Global Research, the centralized research organization of the General Electric Co., has announced the development of a commercially viable diode built from a carbon nanotube. Carbon nanotubes are
San Diego-Autosplice Inc. has opened a new Automotive Regional Office in Novi, MI. This office will provide in-depth design services for customers in the automotive industry. Engineers at the office
DES MOINES, IA-Maytag Corp. is cutting its salaried work force by 20 percent, or 1,100 jobs, as part of a restructuring plan. The company has also lowered its earnings expectations.
WASHINGTON-U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for the 12th consecutive month, providing fresh evidence that the economy is picking up steam. The manufacturing index rose to 62.8 in May from 62.4 in
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