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Technology & Innovation

Viewed as the window through which manufacturing needs to travel, innovation and technology will most likely set the course for the future. In this section IW will explore the ideas that are being cultivated.
Recession Ends. Nano-convergence Begins.
What happens now? The five new rules of nanotechnology.

The recession has bottomed out -- so says the Fed's Ben Bernanke and a host of other market watchers. Include me in that group, too. While signs of weakness still dot the landscape, there's room again for optimism -- and opportunity. And nanotechnology can be your ticket to ride the growth curve.

Want proof? Check out some recent good-news headlines. The makers of nano-enabled batteries have completed a company IPO, a reflection of their significant product and market success. Several entrepreneurs tied up in patent scraps have rescued their high-value IP, some moving on and some selling their technology to healthier entities. And even the government has recognized the economic engine of high-tech growth as seen in their launch of the Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

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Technology & Innovation Articles & News
A Strong Measurement for Greenhouse Gas Reductions

Autodesk introduces the Corporate Finance Approach to Climate-Stabilizing Targets.

High-Tech Manufacturer Builds MES -- Driving Quality and Yield Improvements

MES-based program provides tip-to-stern, supply-chain integration resulting in materials and productivity savings

Majority of Manufacturers View IT as Critical to Business Operations

One in five respondents to a recent survey indicates that current systems are not meeting operational and process improvement needs.

Harris Corp.: IT for the Battlefield and Beyond

Technology deals aimed at expanding health care and defense offerings

Chinese Policies Continue to Undermine U.S. Manufacturing Sector

The latest report from a Congressional panel warns against Chinese trade, cyber activities.

GE Appoints Tech Center Leader

Current CIO for corporate information services takes helm of advanced manufacturing center

The Leading Edge: Manufacturing Technologies to Watch

Innovations are being driven by globalization, as devices are growing smaller, smarter and more connected.

On the Cutting Edge -- Waterjet Cutting Tools

With improved accuracy and affordability, waterjet cutting tools are reaching a wider audience.

Panasonic Making Aggressive Robot Push

Panasonic is getting serious about robots and has set its sights on sales of $1.1 billion by 2015.

Green Shoots for U.S. Manufacturing Technology Consumption?

September's purchase of manufacturing technology and equipment was up 17.8% from August.