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Authorities: Crime Not Ruled Out In Texas Blast
May 17, 2013 | by Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press | Comments
Investigators working in the remnants of an exploded Texas fertilizer plant sifted by hand through untold kernels of corn, moved tons of debris and conducted more than 400 interviews, while searching for the missing piece to solve what many officials compared to an extraordinary puzzle.
Transforming Manufacturing In The Cloud
May 17, 2013 10:06 am | by NetSuite Inc. | Comments
NetSuite Inc. and Autodesk Inc. announced a strategic alliance to offer manufacturing companies...
Is It Possible To Bring Manufacturing Back To The U.S.?
May 17, 2013 9:50 am | by David Mantey, Executive Editor, PD&D | Comments
Several factors come into play when manufacturers make the decision to move or reshore (see...
Flying Car Prototypes Grounded After Crash Near School
May 17, 2013 9:34 am | Comments
The Transportation Safety Board says the U.S. manufacturer of flying cars has grounded all five...
Obama Focusing On Job Creation In Baltimore Visit
May 17, 2013 9:53 am | by Nedra Pickler, Associated Press | CommentsObama is to fly by helicopter Friday about 40 miles north to Baltimore, which has had its share of tough times in the move from an industrial to service economy. But Maryland has experienced steady job growth so far this year as part of a nationwide economic recovery.
Dell's Dismal 1Q Illuminates PC Maker's Challenges
May 17, 2013 9:42 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsThe dismal performance announced Thursday provided the latest evidence of a technological shift that is making it difficult to sell laptop and desktop machines. Until recently, consumers had regularly replaced machines with faster ones every few years.
Iveco Deploys aPriori Enterprise Product Cost Management Software
May 16, 2013 1:53 pm | by aPriori | CommentsaPriori, a provider of enterprise product cost management software solutions, announced that Iveco, part of Fiat Group, has deployed aPriori’s software platform to set, track and meet target costs across its product design process. Iveco will apply aPriori in its value engineering and new product development processes to identify and deliver new cost efficiencies for a broad range of products and groups.
hybris Named A Leader In Magic Quadrant Report
May 16, 2013 1:48 pm | by Globe Newswire | Commentshybris, the world's fastest-growing commerce platform provider, today announced that for the second year running it has been included as a Leader in Gartner's latest 'Magic Quadrant for E-Commerce'. Following substantial growth in 2011, hybris has further consolidated its position as the market's dominant independent e-commerce and omni-channel vendor which it believes has helped to achieve its leadership placement in the Gartner report.
Atidan Qualifies For The Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Program
May 16, 2013 11:25 am | by Atidan | CommentsAtidan announced it has qualified as a member of the Microsoft Cloud Accelerate program by demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft's customers evolving needs in today's dynamic cloud marketplace. To qualify for the Cloud Accelerate program, partners must successfully demonstrate their cloud services expertise through rigorous sales and technical assessments; and ensure the highest quality of services.
Hedge Fund Boss Loeb Lobbies For Breakup Of Sony
May 15, 2013 10:49 am | by Ryan Nakashima & Yuri Kageyama, AP Business Writers | CommentsThe U.S. hedge fund manager renowned for shaking up Yahoo Inc. has set his sights on Sony Corp., proposing that the Japanese electronics giant spin off up to 20 percent of its movie, TV and music division and use the money to strengthen its ailing device manufacturing unit. Sony rejected the plan, but analysts latched onto the idea as a way for Sony to unlock hidden value.
U.S. Factory Output Falls In April
May 15, 2013 10:39 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | CommentsU.S. factories cut back sharply on production in April, as auto companies cranked out fewer cars and most other industries reduced output. The Federal Reserve said Wednesday that manufacturing output dropped 0.4 percent in April from March. It was the third decline in four months and the biggest since October.
Chains Grapple With How To Improve Safety
May 15, 2013 10:35 am | by Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer | CommentsBut in the latest sign that there's a clash between what U.S. companies and overseas firms think should be done to solve the issues in Bangladesh, several North American retail groups led by the National Retail Federation on Tuesday said they are working on a separate factory safety plan.
Google Poised To Show Off Latest Devices, Services
May 15, 2013 10:32 am | by Michael Liedtke, AP Technology Writer | CommentsThe company, which is based in Mountain View, Calif., made a big splash at last year's conference by staging an elaborate production to highlight the potential of Google Glass — an Internet-connected device and camera that can be worn on a person's face like a pair of spectacles.
Ford Owners Claim EcoBoost Engine Defective
May 15, 2013 10:30 am | by Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Auto Writer | CommentsThe lawsuit says more than 100 drivers have complained to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about the V6 EcoBoost rattling or losing power. Ford hasn't recalled any vehicles for the alleged defect, and NHTSA hasn't opened an investigation, which is often the first step in the recall process.
Bill Squeezing Out Tesla Passes N.C. Senate
May 15, 2013 10:26 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsThe electric car manufacturer says the bill that passed the Senate unanimously Monday effectively bars it from selling to state residents through its Internet-based model. The bill would require Tesla to go through the state's system of 7,000 franchised dealers by amending the definition of a dealer.
Prices Paid By U.S. Importers Fell 0.5 Percent
May 14, 2013 9:49 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer | CommentsPrices paid by U.S. importers fell in April for the second straight month, pushed lower by another decline in imported petroleum. Falling import prices help keep inflation in check. The Labor Department says import prices fell 0.5 percent last month compared with March, when prices had fallen 0.2 percent.
Beechcraft Gets $210M Military Contract
May 14, 2013 9:46 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsA unit of Beechcraft Corp. says production will begin this month in Wichita on 35 training aircraft for the military. Beechcraft Defense Co. on Monday announced the signing of a $210 million contract with the Air Force, under the government's Joint Primary Aircraft Training System procurement contract.
GM: Supercomputers To Keep Recalls In Check
May 14, 2013 9:43 am | by Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer | CommentsThe Detroit automaker, which formally opened the giant data storage center in suburban Warren, Michigan, on Monday, said the changes are examples of how it is moving faster to cut costs and serve its customers better by bringing more computer technology inside the company.
Idaho Spud Giant Bets On Biotech Potatoes
May 14, 2013 9:41 am | by John Miller, Associated Press | CommentsA dozen years after a customer revolt forced Monsanto to ditch its genetically engineered potato, an Idaho company aims to resurrect high-tech spuds. This month, tuber processing giant J.R. Simplot Co. asked the U.S. government to approve five varieties of biotech potatoes.
