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MakerBot's New Brooklyn Factory
June 13, 2013 | by TechCrunch | Comments
Bre Pettis and his team has enjoyed phenomenal growth since fashioning MakerBots in 2009. So much so, that they've opened a new space at Sunset Park in Brooklyn to handle all the orders for the Replicator 2 and 2x. Not to mention the new Digitizer that will democratize 3D printing soon to begin shipping.
Taking Green To Manufacturing
June 13, 2013 10:29 am | by Ford | Comments
When it comes to reducing the impact of climate change, Ford has taken steps to improve their...
U.S.-China Summit Shows Two Powers 'In The Same Boat'
June 13, 2013 10:23 am | by ReutersTV | Comments
A successful weekend summit between U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping...
Flexible Transportation Design
June 13, 2013 10:16 am | by EPFL | Comments
EPFL scientists have imagined a new modular transportation system. Modules are either loaded on...
Boeing's 787 Nightmare Is Over
June 18, 2013 10:06 am | by CNN Money | CommentsIt wasn't that long ago that the Boeing 787 was having some problems with its battery, leading to many airlines grounding their 787s. Now, the Dreamliner maker's stock is the 2nd best performer in the Dow this year as worries about Boeing's 787 battery problems fade.
Whatever Happened To L.A. Gear?
June 17, 2013 10:25 am | by CNN Money | CommentsThe sneakers with the flashing lights were everywhere in the 90s. With celebrity endorsements and rocketing sales, L.A. Gear became the No. 3 sneaker company behind Nike and Reebok. And even though the company fell on hard times, the brand is still with us today.
Apparel Brands Look To New Asian Frontiers
June 14, 2013 9:50 am | by Reuters TV | CommentsAttention shoppers: Southeast Asia is the emerging hotspot for apparel manufacturing, with cost and safety concerns driving global brands to shift sourcing from stalwarts China and Bangladesh. Today, countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Indonesia are making clothing for some big brands.
How Apple Went From Leading To Following
June 12, 2013 10:39 am | by NBC News | CommentsBloomberg Businesweek's Sam Grobart joins Morning Joe to discuss highlights from Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco. There's been a perception and maybe a bit of a reality that Apple has fallen behind Android and Microsoft with its mobile operations.
Apple Breaks Down New iOS7 For iPhone
June 11, 2013 10:13 am | by CBS News | CommentsThe latest update to Apple's iOS for the iPhone was shown off in a video shown during the 2013 World Wide Developer's Conference (WWDC). Here's a brief look at the new operating system, how it will work and how it will change Apple devices.
U.S. Economy Graded A 'B'
June 10, 2013 10:24 am | by CNN Money | CommentsPimco CEO Mohamed El-Erian says uncertainty is keeping the U.S. economy from growing faster, but we're still doing better than the rest of the world. El-Erain discusses the factors behind economic growth and what's holding it back.
University Develops Mind-controlled Flying Robot
June 7, 2013 9:58 am | by CBS News | CommentsResearchers in the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering have developed a new noninvasive system that allows people to control a flying robot using only their mind. Here's a look at the new robot and the system that makes it work.
Balloons Set To Take Wind Power To New Heights
June 6, 2013 11:17 am | by ReutersVideo | CommentsBoston-based company Altaeros has developed a new wind power generator in the form of a giant balloon that they say will offer a cheap renewable energy alternative to communities that live off the grid. The inventors say this could be the future of wind power. Reuters' Ben Gruber has more.
Chinese Solar Panel Makers Face New Taxes
June 6, 2013 11:11 am | by CNN Money | CommentsEuropean Union Trade Commissioner Karel De Gucht speaks about the European Commission's new tax on Chinese solar panel manufacturers and the possibility of a trade war. De Gucht talks about what this means for trade between China and the European Union.
Chrysler Won't Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps
June 6, 2013 11:03 am | by ABC News | CommentsThe U.S. government says older model SUVs are at risk of catching fire in rear-end crashes. The recall is based on what government experts say is a deadly fire hazard that has left an estimated 51 people dead. It's a recall that could cost Chrysler hundreds of millions of dollars.
Motorola Smartphone Manufacturing Comes To U.S.
June 6, 2013 10:55 am | by ABC News | CommentsThe company's "Moto X" phone will be made at a Fort Worth, Texas, facility. With labor costs rising in China pretty dramatically, companies like Motorola are losing incentive to produce goods overseas.
Nation's First Floating Wind Turbine Launched
June 5, 2013 10:54 am | by CBS News | CommentsVolturnUS, the nation's first floating wind turbine designed to generate electricity from ocean winds, was launched as demand for clean and alternative energy grows. Developed at the University of Maine, the technology has the potenial to power the U.S. 4 times over. Terrell Brown reports.
Where Cell Phones Go To Die
June 4, 2013 11:05 am | by CNN Money | CommentsMuch of the world's electronic waste ends up in Guiyu, China, where old parts are recycled but chemicals like mercury leak into the water. Cell phones arrive in this town by the truckloads, where locals are experts in sorting through the electronic trash.
Flying Car For The Masses Set For Take-Off
June 3, 2013 10:27 am | by ReutersVideo | CommentsNew England aviation company Terrafugia has unveiled its latest conceptual version of a flying car. Unlike its current flying car, which is designed for pilots, the new design incorporates autonomous functionality, a move the company says will open up the skies to everybody. Reuters' Ben Gruber has more.
Building A Home With A 3D Printer
May 31, 2013 10:13 am | by The Associated Press | CommentsThe relatively new technology known as '3D printing' has already been used to make prosthetic legs. Now, architects claim they'll soon be able to build a whole house using a 3D printer. The technology is still relatively new, but it's already being used in the medical world and in the arts.
