HEADLINES ARCHIVE
Airbus Consolidates India Divisions
Group aims to source $2 billion from India by 2020
Demand Surge Trims Down Time at Ford Auto Plants
Around 40,000 more vehicles will be built this summer at U.S. plants.
DARPA to Develop Qualification Technologies for 3D Printing
The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is building and demonstrating rapid qualification technologies that can capture, analyze and control variability in the additive manufacturing (3D printing) process to predict properties of the finished products.
Using Standards to Ease Risks Posed by Radioactive Materials
The International Electrotechnical Commission contributes to the safety of nuclear installations, safe handling and storage of fissile material and fight against nuclear smuggling through the work of its TC 45 committee and its subcommittees.
Falling Steel Prices Weighed on May Construction Costs, IHS Says
Construction costs fell in May, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG).
GM Plans $1.2 billion Investment at Indiana Truck Plant
General Motors (GM) plans to invest $1.2 billion in new technology for a plant in Fort Wayne, Ind., which produces full-sized pick-up trucks.
Proposed ASTM Standard for Additive Manufacturing
An ASTM international standard for guidelines on evaluating mechanical properties for additively manufactured materials is under development.
The Slow Emergence of Mechatronics as an Engineering Discipline
Used in everything from anti-lock brakes and smart phones to robotic systems and biomedical devices, the field of mechatronics is gaining a foothold in engineering.
China Announces 10-year Plan for Manufacturing
The Chinese State Council has announced a new 10-year plan that promotes advanced domestic manufacturing in 10 sectors, including robotics, aerospace and new materials.
U.S. Approves LNG Export Plan from Texas
The U.S. Energy Department gave final approval for Cheniere Energy to export liquefied natural gas (LNG) from a proposed plant in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Volvo Cars Selects Site for U.S. Auto Plant
Volvo Cars has chosen South Carolina as the location for its new $500 million factory, which will have an initial annual production of around 100,000 cars.
Electrification Spurs Automotive Powertrain Semiconductor Market Growth, IHS Says
The automotive powertrain semiconductor market grew 8.3% in 2014, according to recent analysis from IHS. Increasing volumes of new vehicles and the need for fuel efficient vehicle technologies were the main drivers contributing to this growth.
Solar PV Demand Forecast to Surge in 2015
Research from IHS finds that solar installations will grow in 2015, driving a 30% increase in demand.
General Motors Plans $5.4 billion U.S. Automotive Investment
General Motors (GM) says it will bolster its production capabilities and product quality over the next three years by investing $5.4 billion at its U.S. manufacturing and assembly plants.
U.S. and Canada Announce New Rules for Rail Tank Cars
U.S. and Canadian regulators announced a final rule for the safe transportation of flammable liquids by rail.
Construction Costs Fall as Iron Ore Price Softens
Construction costs fell again in April, according to IHS and the Procurement Executives Group (PEG).
Volatile but Profitable Market Exists for European Chemical Producers, IHS Says
Crude oil price swings in recent months, combined with a devalued euro, have created a volatile but profitable marketplace for European petrochemical producers, according to analysis from IHS.
NREL Report Offers Guidelines for PV Manufacturer Quality Assurance
The U.S. Energy Department's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) released an updated proposal to toughen standards and ensure reliability of photovoltaic (PV) technology.
Global Semiconductors Posted Strong, Broad-based Growth in 2014, IHS Says
Global semiconductor revenues experienced 9.2% growth in 2014, coming in just below expectations of 9.4%, according to IHS Technology's market overview.
U.S. to Emerge as Largest Exporter of Light Naphtha by 2020, Key to Gasoline and Chemicals Production, IHS Says
Global production of light naphtha, an essential steam-cracker feedstock for the production of gasoline and numerous chemicals, is increasing and could create a global surplus that exceeds market demand by as much as 14 million metric tons (MMT) by 2020.