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Hynix announces world’s first 40nm-based 2Gb GDDR5 chips

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:22:49 -0600

It’s not often that we see modifications in the GDDR5 chips. But with the Hynix’s announcement of the industry’s first 2Gb (gigabit) GDDR5 chips based on the 40nm manufacturing process technology, we can guess that its only severe changes t

Military Application Of Data Recovery

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 10:07:25 -0600

According to Data Recovery Labs it is reported the Chinese are currently testing the manufacturing of new hard disk drives by pioneering new coating materials for the magnetic media/platters, involving the development of mixing plastic based material

Ryanair Shoots Down Boeing

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:15:14 -0600

“Ryanair says it stopped discussions to buy as many as 200 Boeing aircraft. The two sides did apparently agree on price but Boeing would not incorporate other terms…” — CNBC’s Squawk on the Street 12/18/2009 Boeing (BA)

Montgomery Hyundai plant celebrates 1 million cars built

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:33:11 -0600

After four-and-a-half years, factory has built 655,496 Sonatas and 344,504 Santa Fe SUVs.

Frito-Lay Plant Saves 20% in Energy, 17% in Water

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:29:22 -0600

After modifications, the Frito-Lay plant in Casa Grande, Ariz., has achieved energy savings of 20 percent and water savings of 17 percent, when compared to 2006. The building also holds the distinction of becoming the first food manufacturing site in

Create a Signature Custom Manufactured Product

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:10:14 -0600

There’s nothing better than getting exactly what you want…well, maybe except for coming up with a brilliant idea and then getting exactly what you want. When you have a particular item in mind, you probably have it down to the exact color, mate

Philly Fed reveals acceleration in manufacturing

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:45:31 -0600

Early in the week, the Empire Manufacturing Index showed that activity in New York was little changed from the prior month. As mentioned in a prior post, the Empire survey tends to be volatile and “sudden shifts have to be taken in context wi

DECEMBER PHILLY FED SURVEY UP, OUTLOOK DIMS

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:44:08 -0600

Indexes for general activity, new orders, and shipments all remained positive this month. Indicative of improvement, the overall level of employment and average work hours among reporting firms increased this month. Overall, expectations moderated so

Al Fakhri Furniture

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:57:23 -0600

When Seat Belts Fail by Joseph Devine

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:35:57 -0600

Since their inception, the importance of seat belt use while driving an automobile has been very publicly discussed and impressed upon drivers. Seat belt use alone can be the difference between life and death in the event of a serious car crash. Air

Microbiology Lab Supervisor, Business Analyst - GarudaFood Group

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:58:47 -0600

GarudaFood is a food and beverage company subordinated to Tudung Group. In addition to GarudaFood, Tudung Group also subordinates SNS Group (PT Sukses Niaga Sejahtera, operating in distribution and logistic business, PT Bumi Mekar Tani (BMT, dealing

White House Backs $5 Billion Clean Energy Tax Credit

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:32:36 -0600

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday proposed a $5 billion expansion of a clean energy tax credit as the White House unveiled the latest part of its push to tackle double-digit U.S. unemployment. Senior Obama administrat

Eurozone manufacturing trends exceed expectations

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:20:36 -0600

European manufacturing trends reports for December are pleasingly better than expected. The Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) for Eurozone manufacturers showed many improvements over November figures, but one critical factor remains disappointing: une

2010 Applied Ergonomics Conference Slated for March

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:50:22 -0600

Scheduled for March 22-25, the 2010 Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC) to be held in San Antonio, Texas is slated to be North America’s biggest and most impressive gathering of ergonomics experts, applications and equipment providers. What set

The shape of things to come

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 09:13:42 -0600

The shape of things to come for 2010 may be higher unemployment and lower economic activity for some sectors of the economy. But as far as medical and science sectors are concerned, we are still seeing considerable opportunities for growth; in partic

The rules of response

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:18:34 -0600

To my eternal shame I only came across George Stalk at the Boston Consulting Group today for the first time after reading Dan Gilmore’s blog at Supply Chain Digest. Clearly this man has been around for some time and I have had my head buried

Frontken Logistics Executive

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:03:00 -0600

Frontken Singapore core expertises are in application of thermal spray coatings and optimizing of coatings quality for specific industrial applications by manipulation of material microstructures and surface properties. We possess the knowledge &

Productivity Development Supervisor - PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:43:36 -0600

PT Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk - We are the biggest consumer goods company in Indonesia, is currently seeking Indonesia’s young professionals with high motivation and strong determination for the following positions: Productivity Development Sup

Empire stalls

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:53:58 -0600

The Empire Manufacturing Index is a regional survey that looks at manufacturing in New York State and is compiled by the New York Federal Reserve. In hindsight, the survey did a great job signaling the low point in manufacturing and the recovery th

Clarity in the crisis : Russian retail sector on the up

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:59:34 -0600

Russia’s exposure to the global financial crisis had become unquestionable by the end of 2008. After years of dynamic development, a result of the country’s stable economic growth, rising incomes and expansion of modern retail channels,

Bright future for Crabbers

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 05:07:23 -0600

A little more than a year after a famous Cornish marine brand appeared to be sunk, Cornish Crabbers has just enjoyed its best year ever.

Sumitomo Bakelite Manufacturing Engineer

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:35:00 -0600

Sumitomo Bakelite, the world’s largest producer of epoxy molding compound is building a responsive team of loyal individuals with flexible skills and an unwavering commitment to deliver excellence to our customers within a dynamic environment. Man

SL Firms in Leisure, Banking and Manufacturing to Grow in 2010

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:37:00 -0600

13th December 2009, www.sundaytimes.lk, By Duruthu Edirimuni ChandrasekeraLankan firms in leisure, banking and manufacturing sectors will attract growth next year, according to stock market analysts. Arjuna Dissanayake, Vice President Acuity Stockbro

Recession claims manufacturing jobs and job providers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:21:49 -0600

Manufacturing trends during the recession have been grim and recovery prospects appear bleak as well. The recession is killing off manufacturing jobs and manufacturing companies alike. A manufacturing directory report from Oregon tells the story. N

Not Ready for Cap-and-Trade: US Manufacturers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:49:25 -0600

The carbon cap train may be leaving the station, whether aboard the EPA, White House & Congress Railroad or on the high-speed rail from the Copenhagen Circus.But left behind and potentially dead on the tracks may be US manufacturers, especially t

Are You Ready for the EPA, January 2010, GHG Reporting Requirements?

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:11:57 -0600

Companies with facilities emitting or products related to GHGs may consider taking the following initial steps to evaluate appropriate measures related to the first time ever requirement that they begin monitoring their emissions of GHGs. Rating: 10.

Not Ready for Cap-and-Trade: US Manufacturers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:58:00 -0600

Euro-Zone Industrial Output Declines

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:55:44 -0600

Industrial production in the 16 countries that use the euro fell from the previous month for the first time since March (…). According to Eurostat, industrial production in October declined 0.6% from September and was down 11.1% from a year earl

SMEs growing through innovation

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 02:51:13 -0600

Of more than 1,000 SME owner-managers polled about the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) more than a third (37 per cent) have not even heard of it, according to the latest quarterly survey carried out by Clifton Asset Management (CAM). Worse still f

Gold Nanoparticles Could Lend Green to Fabrics and Fragrances

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:37:41 -0600

A team of Harvard scientists has discovered that gold nanoparticles could be used to produce fabrics and fragrances. The process is cheaper and more energy efficient, and it emits fewer pollutants than conventional production methods. The breakt