WASHINGTON -U.S. factories produced more consumer goods, business equipment and raw materials in March, boosting manufacturing activity for the ninth straight month. MORE
SUNNYVALE, CA-Bloom Energy, a manufacturer of solid-oxide fuel cells, has quadrupled the size of its assembly plant here, providing more than 1,000 new jobs. MORE
LAFAYETTE, IN-Manufacturing executives can learn how to make their operations more sustainable, eco-friendly and profitable by attending the Green Manufacturer Network’s “Zero-Waste-to-Landfill Workshop” May 18 at the Subaru automotive assembly plant here. MORE
CHARLOTTE, NC-Engineered Sintered Components will invest $10 million over the next two years to expand its manufacturing plant here, creating 35 jobs. MORE
MURFREESBORO, TN-This weekend people have the chance to apply for jobs at Nissan’s vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna. Yates Services is holding a job fair Saturday at the Murfreesboro Career Center from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. MORE
ZURICH, Switzerland-ABB has introduced FRIDA, a half-humanoid robot for industrial applications. The robot has a human-like torso with padded arms that are capable of a wide range of motion, a flexible gripper for handling small components, and cameras for identifying and locating parts. MORE
ARVADA, CO-A full-size, thin-film solar panel developed by GE has been independently certified as the most efficient ever reported. The cadmium-tellurium panel was tested to be 13 percent efficient in converting light energy into electrical energy. MORE
RSS