DETROIT-Robots, those coldly efficient creatures that never take a bathroom break or file a union grievance, have been blamed for killing thousands of good-paying manufacturing jobs. But American companies will need to install even more robots to remain competitive and keep additional jobs from fleeing to low-cost countries, says one analyst. MORE
AUGUSTA, GA-A man shot and critically wounded his former girlfriend before killing himself yesterday in the parking lot of the assembly plant where she worked. MORE
ELKHART, IN-A Norwegian manufacturer of electric vehicles remains committed to opening a factory in northern Indiana, although it is still awaiting a decision on its bid for a federal loan. MORE
SEDALIA, MO-The U.S. Department of Energy has recognized Duke Manufacturing, an assembler of food service equipment, for reducing energy use at its assembly plant here. The Energy Champion award recognizes savings of at least 250,000 BTUs or more than 15 percent total energy savings at the plant. MORE
ZHONGSHAN, China-With migrant workers finding jobs closer to home, factories are being forced to work harder to attract new workers and prevent seasoned ones from defecting. MORE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM-A former employee of an electronics assembly plant here stormed into the facility yesterday, killing two co-workers and wounded three others before killing himself. MORE
IRVINE, CA-Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. and Asola will establish a joint venture manufacturing plant in Ontario, Canada, to produce solar modules. MORE
SEYMOUR, IN-Cummins Inc. is expanding its High-Horsepower Technical Center and high-horsepower engine product line at its manufacturing plant here. The $100 million investment will enable Cummins to produce high-horsepower clean diesel and natural gas engines. MORE
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