BANGALORE, India-According to Paul Otellini, CEO of Intel Corp. (Santa Clara, CA) the Indian market will play a pivotal role in the company's World Ahead Program, an ongoing effort to tap into the world's developing nations.
BEIJING-Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL) is introducing its rental store concept-one that has already proved successful in other parts of the world-to the China market. Already, the company has opened 12 Chinese rental stores, with more on the way.
NORFOLK, England-Group Lotus has announced that it is developing a new mid-engine sports car, to be manufactured at the company's headquarters facility in Hethel, England. Production will begin in early 2008.
MUNICH, Germany-The Robotics Industries Association (RIA, Ann Arbor, MI) presented Engelberger Robotics Awards to four leaders in the field as part of 37th International Symposium on Robotics, which place during the recent AUTOMATICA trade fair.
ROSEMONT, IL-ASSEMBLY magazine is sponsoring a lean manufacturing event at the 2006 Assembly Technology Expo in Rosemont, IL. The 3-hour Lean Barrier Busting session will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, which is adjacent to Chicago's O'Hare airport.
WASHINGTON-The Environmental Protection Agency has published a new guide to help businesses feeling pinched by rising energy costs, increased price volatility and uncertainty about the reliability of future energy supplies.
ANN ARBOR, MI-New orders for North American robotics companies fell 30 percent in the first quarter of 2006, according to statistics released by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA).
FORT WORTH, TX-Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) will become the first U.S. railroad to establish a permanent presence in China when it opens an office in Shanghai this summer.
FARGO, ND-DaimlerChrysler subsidiary Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) has begun production of an all-new, six-passenger electric vehicle. The GEM e6 comes in addition to the company's existing line of two- and four-passenger vehicles, and utility vehicles.
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