IT for Manufacturing Executives
Google, Verizon To Finalize Network Neutrality Deal
August 5, 2010 6:19 am | by Joelle Tessler, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Google Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc. are close to finalizing a proposal for so-called "network neutrality" rules, which would dictate how broadband providers treat Internet traffic flowing over their lines, according to a person briefed on the negotiations. A deal could be announced within days, said the person, who did not want to be identified because negotiations are still ongoing.
Germany Warns Apple Products Face Security Threat
August 5, 2010 6:18 am | by Juergen Baez, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsBERLIN (AP) — Several versions of Apple's iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch have potentially serious security problems, a German government agency said in an official warning Wednesday. Apple's iOS operating system has "two critical weak points for which no patch exists," the Federal Office for Information Security said.
BlackBerry Breakdown
August 4, 2010 9:35 am | Videos | CommentsBlackBerry founder Mike Lazaridis discusses the new BlackBerry Torch, the ever-competitive smart phone wars, the UAE's decision to ban BlackBerry technology, among other things in a candid interview with CNN. The BlackBerry Torch, which aims to compete with Apple's iPhone and other smart phone offerings, will be available in stores on Aug.
Why Do Governments Censor The Web?
August 4, 2010 9:34 am | Videos | CommentsGovernments around the world have begun to censor Internet activity. Just how much those governments do it, and their reasons for doing so, varies from country to country. Here is a breakdown of the growing trend of government internet censhorship and what it means for the freedom of information. China is one of the world's most notorious internet sensors.
What's On Your Mind?
August 4, 2010 9:32 am | Videos | CommentsOne of the most recent advancements in the field of human-machine interfaces is the development of a headset that takes input directly from a human brain and uses it to control virtual objects or physical electronics. Tan Le, head of Emotiv Systems, discusses the groundbreaking new technology in this video.
Ring The Alarm
August 4, 2010 9:29 am | Videos | CommentsConcerned about Internet trackers? There’s a new, free web plug-in that sounds an alarm on certain websites when user browsing information is sent to Google, even if you don’t use Google to search the web. Jamie Wilkinson, the developer of the Google Alarm plug-in, discusses its features, Internet trackers, and web security, in a brief interview.
Sense And Detect
August 4, 2010 8:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsSchneider Electric (Palatine, IL) recently announced the launch of the OsiSense XUM photo-electric sensor and the XUVR and XUVA optical forks. The XUM line offers miniature photo-electric sensors designed to excel at long-distance selection and reduce electrical consumption.
Intel Tries To Overcome History Of Antitrust Woes
August 4, 2010 4:41 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust lawsuit against Intel Corp. was the harshest yet against the world's biggest semiconductor maker, which has been battling regulators around the world over charges its tactics hurt consumers. The severity of Intel's punishment will be revealed Wednesday morning, when the FTC reports details of a settlement between the two sides.
Factory Orders Fall For Second Straight Month
August 4, 2010 4:40 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Factory orders fell in June for the second straight month due to lower demand for steel, construction machinery and aircraft. The Commerce Department said Tuesday that factory orders dropped by 1.2 percent to a seasonally adjusted $406.4 billion. Analysts expected a much smaller drop.
Hackers Target Power Plants, Other Vital Networks
August 4, 2010 4:38 am | by Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — Computer hackers have begun targeting power plants and other critical infrastructure around the world in bold new moves to seize control of their operations. The activity has set off a scramble to shore up the aging, vulnerable systems. Cyber criminals long have tried, at times successfully, to break into vital networks and power systems.
Will The New BlackBerry Be RIM's Savior?
August 4, 2010 4:35 am | by Peter Svensson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsNEW YORK (AP) — BlackBerrys still fly off the shelves. They still convey the message that their owners mean business — that they're people who are important enough to need e-mail access all the time. But BlackBerrys are now being challenged by phones that say you can have your e-mail, and have fun, too.
DuPont To Build Plant For Battery Technology Production
August 4, 2010 4:33 am | by Randall Chase, AP Business Writer | News | CommentsDOVER, Del. (AP) — The DuPont Co. says it is building a production facility in Virginia that will use new technology to improve the performance of batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles. The Delaware-based company said Tuesday that the facility in Chesterfield County, Va., will begin production early next year and will produce separators that can increase the performance and safety of lithium ion batteries.
Corning Plans $186M Expansion Of Kentucky Plant
August 4, 2010 4:31 am | News | CommentsCORNING, N.Y. (AP) — Corning Inc. is planning to expand its Harrodsburg, Ky., manufacturing plant at a cost of more than $186 million to boost production capacity as its glass business sees surging demand. Corning, the world's biggest maker of liquid-crystal-display glass, said the expansion is prompted by a surge in its Gorilla glass business, and it also plans to enter the thin-film photovoltaic glass business.
Cloudy With A Chance For Collaboration
August 3, 2010 10:33 am | by Craig Hodges, General Manager, Microsoft Corp. | Articles | CommentsThese days, manufacturers have their heads in the cloud, as cloud computing promises to drastically improve the ability of companies and their customers to drive modern product design and development. Collaboration isn’t new to manufacturing — it has long been essential.
Lucy & Ethel: Candy-Picking Machines
August 3, 2010 10:21 am | Articles | CommentsFounded in 1921, Wolfgang Candy of York, PA is one of the oldest family-owned and managed confectionery manufacturers in the United States, and is a producer of everything from peanut brittle to hollow chocolates. Wolfgang offers one of the most extensive arrays of high-quality chocolates and non-chocolate confections available in the marketplace.
