IT for Manufacturing Executives
The Electric Car Revival
September 22, 2010 10:17 am | Videos | CommentsElectric vehicles appear to be the wave of the future -- the very near future. After the electric vehicle industry suffered a premature demise around the turn of the millenium due to subpar charging methods, more efficient charging methods were developed so as to make electric vehicles a viable automobile alternative.
How Durable Is An RFID Tag?
September 22, 2010 10:14 am | Videos | CommentsJust how durable is an RFID tag? You're about to find out. RFID tags featured in this video are designed for harsh environments such as the oil and gas industry, so the RFID Network team tests their durability by welding one to a metal plate, smashing one with a sledgehammer, among other extreme tests.
One Tech Device's Unintended Application
September 22, 2010 10:09 am | Videos | CommentsThe prolific popularity of hand-held tech devices has allowed deaf people the opportunity to communicate with others much more easily through text messaging. This is a prime example of how technological advancements often are created with a certain application in mind, but often have other, less obvious, applications as well.
Tech Company Earning Reports Show Mixed Results
September 22, 2010 4:29 am | News | CommentsHere is a summary of recent earnings reports for selected technology companies and what they reveal about the state of spending and the overall economy: July 13: Intel Corp. reports its largest quarterly net income in a decade as the chipmaker benefits from a stronger computer market and more sophisticated factories.
Cessna Plans To Cut Another 700 Jobs
September 22, 2010 4:28 am | by Roxana Hegemana, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWICHITA, Kan. (AP) — Cessna Aircraft announced Tuesday it will cut another 700 jobs, saying it has not seen the growth and recovery that it expected this year. Cessna CEO Jack Pelton told workers in an e-mail that the company's performance mirrored the "lackluster economy." "While cancellations have slowed, the recovery and growth we expected to see throughout the year have not materialized, and the timing of any recovery remains uncertain," Pelton wrote.
EU To Comply With Tech Tariff Ruling
September 22, 2010 4:27 am | by Bradley S. Klapper, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsGENEVA (AP) — The European Union signaled Tuesday that it was prepared to scrap tariffs on billions dollars (euros) worth of high-tech exports from the United States, Japan and Taiwan, which were ruled illegal by the World Trade Organization last month. Brussels could have filed an appeal by Tuesday's deadline, but said it would instead concentrate on complying with the WTO's decision.
Siemens AG Pledges To Avoid Future Layoffs
September 22, 2010 4:25 am | News | CommentsBERLIN (AP) — Siemens AG on Wednesday extended indefinitely an agreement with its German employees in which it pledges to avoid layoffs during any future restructuring efforts. The accord with Siemens' employee council and the IG Metall industrial union was signed in July 2008 and originally was due to expire this month.
Intel Asks Customers To Buy Cheap PC, Pay For Upgrade Later
September 22, 2010 4:23 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — What if you bought a house and were told there's a secret rooftop deck you'll have to pay extra to access? If you're shopping for a personal computer this holiday season, you might get that kind of proposition from an unlikely source: Intel Corp., the world's biggest maker of personal computer processors.
Unemployment Rises In 27 States
September 22, 2010 4:21 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — More than half of U.S. states saw their unemployment rates rise in August, the largest number in six months, as hiring weakened across the country. The jobless rate increased in 27 states last month, the Labor Department said Tuesday. It fell in 13 and was unchanged in 10 states and Washington, D.
It's Got To Be Around Here Somewhere
September 21, 2010 9:38 am | Videos | CommentsIf you shell out $800 for an iPad, it's probably a good idea to pay close attention to where it is located at all times. One Sacramento man lost track of his iPad at the airport, and it was almost stolen by an airline worker in Orlando. However, thanks to the device's tracking system, Curtis Cogdill was able to locate the iPad from almost 3,000 miles away.
Get It Made
September 21, 2010 9:34 am | by David Mantey, Editor, Production Design & Development | Articles | CommentsWe’re often too busy gawking at newly designed toys to make our jobs easier, reading marketing language filled with three-letter acronyms (permanently infused in my vocabulary) used to sell us on the latest and greatest new product. Let’s remember the foundation this industry is built upon: getting actual things made .
PLC Troubleshooting Made Easy
September 21, 2010 9:33 am | by Ron Herrera, Chief Executive Officer, Casa Herrera | Articles | CommentsThe average time to locate a blown fuse, tripped overload, tripped breaker, power supply problem, or drive fault is about two minutes from seeing the fault to having the suspect part identified. When Casa Herrera approached control system integrator MEMCO - we wanted a control system that had a cutting edge intuitive diagnostic system, got around language barriers, and was able to implement remote servicing capabilities over the Internet.
Recession May Be Over For Some, But Not Everyone
September 21, 2010 4:48 am | by Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — It turns out the recession ended more than a year ago. Feeling better now? The panel that determines the timing of recessions concluded Monday that this one ended — technically, anyway — in June 2009, and lasted 18 months. The duration makes it the longest since World War II.
Satellite-Enabled Cell Phone Unveiled By AT&T
September 21, 2010 4:46 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — AT&T has weathered plenty of complaints about spotty cell phone coverage. On Tuesday, it will start selling its first phone that includes a backstop for AT&T's own network, over a satellite. That means blanket coverage of the U.S., even in the wilderness or hundreds of miles offshore.
Settlement With HP To Cost Hurd $14 Million
September 21, 2010 4:44 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Hewlett-Packard Co.'s settlement with ousted CEO Mark Hurd clears the way for him to lead Oracle Corp. in its push to take business from his former employer. The deal announced Monday will cost Hurd $14 million in stock that was part of his HP severance package.
