Light Friday: Unhappy Workers and their Bosses
Plus: Useless Inventions, iPhone Addiction, Symphony of Science and MORE.
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RFID Market Projected to Grow in 2010
Despite challenging economic conditions, the RFID industry grew last year and is expected to continue expanding in 2010, according to new reports. Will this growth be sustainable given the obstacles to RFID technology adoption?
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Initiative Aims to Boost Re-shoring
Three manufacturing trade associations have announced an initiative to raise the profile of “re-shoring,” also called onshoring and backshoring, in an effort to prove to large manufacturers the benefits of domestic sourcing.
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Manufacturing Tech Consumption Down in January
Consumption of U.S. manufacturing technology declined in January, ending a three-month upswing in orders for machine tools and related equipment, though sales remain significantly above year-ago levels.
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Weekly Industry Crib Sheet: Modest Economic Growth Despite Severe Winter Weather
Plus: Jobs Decline Slows, Work Productivity Rises and Automotive Recalls Continue.
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Light Friday: Ridiculous Interviewing Mistakes
Plus: Breakthrough Student Science, 3-D Television, the Most Addictive Sounds and the Latest in Robot Acting.
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Developing Earthquake-Proof Buildings
Destructive earthquakes in Haiti and Chile recently highlight the importance of engineering and testing earthquake-proof systems.
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Manufacturing Grows for Seventh Consecutive Month
U.S. manufacturing expanded for the seventh month in a row in February, with particularly promising gains in employment, though growth in several other key indicators is beginning to slow down.
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5 Easy Ways to Cut Small-Biz Energy Bills
Most small businesses, whether operated from home or elsewhere, have energy expenses. Here are some practical steps for small businesses looking to minimize those costs and become more energy efficient.
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