Intel Corp. the world’s largest chipmaker, has delayed the opening of its new processor plant in Arizona because of a slump in sales.
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Extra government funding wouldn’t’ve saved Holden: Jacoby
General Motors executives have spoken regarding the decision to end Holden’s manufacturing operations in Australia.
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US seeks talks with China on steel dispute
The United States is seeking talks with China to solve a dispute the two nations are having over high-tech steel.
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Obama turns attention to manufacturing sector
US President Barack Obama has said that his administration will turn its focus to economic issues like unemployment and manufacturing.
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Porsche hopes for records sales again in 2014
German car manufacturer Porsche is hoping to again make record sales of its sports cars and SUVs in 2014 after its global deliveries hit a high in 2013.
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Sugar, chocolate 3D printing machines debut at US consumer show
A husband and wife team has created a confectionery 3D printer that has debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
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Boeing sets aircraft delivery record for 2013
Boeing recorded its highest level for deliveries and unfilled orders for commercial aircraft in 2013 as it responded to increased demand.
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Global manufacturing on the rise
Despite slowing growth in China, manufacturing activity is increasing globally at its fastest pace in nearly three years.
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GM invests $US 1.3 billion in three US states
General Motors has announced that it will invest US$1.3 billion at five US plants.
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Apple gets curved screen manufacturing patent
Apple has been granted a patent on a method for manufacturing a “curved touch sensor” screen.
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Ansell buys US company BarrierSafe Solutions
Protective solutions manufacturer Ansell has agreed to make its biggest acquisition ever.
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Apple lodges patents related to 3D printing in Liquidmetal
Apple has lodged patent applications in the US and the company appears to be considering the use of Liquidmetal parts in its next generation products.
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Samsung ordered to pay $311m to Apple for patent infringement
A jury in California has ordered Samsung Electronics to pay Apple $311.74 million for copying features of Apple’s iPhone and iPad.
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US government plans to sell remaining GM shares this year
The United States government plans to sell its remaining 31.1 million shares in General Motors before the year’s end.
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3D printing pioneer wins award for innovation
A man known as “the father of 3D printing” has been honoured for his work at The Economist’s Innovation Awards 2013 in the Consumer Products category.
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Dollar up on US data, Fed chair nominee’s comments
The Australian dollar was up this morning to 93.79 US cents at 7 am, following a drop of 0.1 per cent in industrial output in the US.
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Mind-controlled robots have potential for use in manufacturing
Robots that are controlled by the human mind may be able to help workers in the field of advanced manufacturing, according to a US research team.
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Three workers injured at automotive factory in California
Three workers were injured in an industrial accident at the Tesla Motors factory in Fremont, California yesterday.
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Apple and Samsung in patent retrial
Smartphone and tablet manufacturers Apple and Samsung are about to again go to court to decide how much Samsung owes Apple for violation of patent rights.
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Yowie prepares for US manufacturing debut
Confectionery company, Yowie, is due to commence manufacturing production in Florida later this month.
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