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May 27, 2011
Translucent Displays Hit Retail Stores
A new translucent digital display is being highly touted as a retail market must-see, or not see. The glass panels themselves can be etched with elaborate video
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May 10, 2010
Steel and Aluminum Stay Strong in April
The Metals Service Center Institute revealed positive April numbers for United States steel and metal services. Their investigation of steel...
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February 8, 2010
Positive Metal Fabrication Reports
Metal fabrication companies across the nation are announcing gains in the amount of orders since January. This year seems to be picking up more than in 2009 and is leading to...
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January 6, 2010
Crude Steel Rises
World Steel Association announced crude steel production increases across 66 countries in 2009. As of November 2009, steel production rose 24.2% year over year...
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December 14, 2009
Solar Panels Measured by Sensors
The accurate measurement of solar panels comes in a new thin-film technology. By producing thin solar cells, through the advanced thin-film technology, the cells...
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November 2, 2009
U.S. Steel Makes Executive Decision
United States Steel Corporation announced a change in executive leadership today. John Price, the vice president of customer service officially retired...
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October 12, 2009
Metal Prospects Looking Good
Some raw materials have suffered a decline in sales as of late, but the demand for metal in industrialized countries remains strong. The flip side...
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September 14, 2009
Economic Recovery Hopes
There are definite signs of economic recovery. The manufacturing market is making slow and steady gains. The Federal Open Market Committee is predicted...
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August 10, 2009
U.S. Steel Tops Wall Street
Early August Wall Street numbers indicate U.S. Steel Corporation had the largest percentage gain. By the end of trading, the Pittsburgh based company...
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July 13, 2009
Northrop Lands Space Fence Project
The U.S. Air Force granted the Los Angeles based Northrop, a $30 million contract to develop the Space Fence surveillance system. Northrop is a defense facility and the Space Fence is a global surveillance...
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June 26, 2009
Humanitarian Prizes Awarded by IEEE
Technology at it’s finest. On Thursday, Los Angeles hosted the IEEE (Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers) Presidents’ Change the World Competition. Students were encouraged to design technological devices that would help solve world problems...
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May 4, 2009
787’s First Flight Nears
The Boeing Co.’s Dreamliner is scheduled for a test flight starting this week. Some vital tests have already occurred including build verification system tests...
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April 17, 2009
Steel Market Watch
U.S. Steel stocks have been volatile over the past several months causing reaction throughout the industry. Last June shares were at a high...
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March 17, 2009
Stimulus Triggers Upswing in Steel Production
Some in the steel industry have taken off with the projected stimulus package prior to it’s official dawning. With the stimulus plan looming, major steel corporations in China, United States, and Europe...
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February 5, 2009
787 Dreamliner Customers Bow Out
Boeing Corporation validated suspicions today that two prominent customers have cut their Dreamliner commercial aircraft order by 31. Dubai’s LCAL changed their purchase...
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January 22, 2009
Students Tour Sheet Metal Plants
Students of San Jose State received a guided tour of the metal fabrication industry. San Jose State offered students a sheet metal outreach program. The students worked within the classroom and on site...
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December 8, 2008
Steel Shares Surge
Steel stock shares have risen, despite a decline in demand. Steel prices appear to be nearing a bottom and the difference between supply and demand...
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November 22, 2008
Steel Company Has Nothing To Hide
Reliance Steel stood strong against the pressure to share fourth quarter earnings, but the popular Los Angeles metal producer recently gave in and reported better than anticipated gains...
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September 24, 2008
Worthington Steels Braces for New Quarter
Worthington Steels Industries had impressive numbers for the first quarter of 2008, even leaning towards a record amount of sales. The metal producer...
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Septmber 9, 2008
Boeing Machinists Reach Settlement
September 9th became a landmark decision day for the Boeing Corporation. The Seattle strikers and the Pittsburgh assembly line workers...
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August 24, 2008
Boeing Contract Talks
It’s final contract talks between Boeing Co. and union machinists. Doing everything possible to avoid a strike, Boeing plans to discuss...
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July 21, 2008
GM Cuts Continue
General Motors has announced future plans to cut back on truck production. The new proposal calls for a reducing truck production by 300,000...
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July 18, 2008
U.S. Industrial Jumps
The U.S. industrial sector finally received increase in production this June. For nearly a year, industrial production...
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July 16, 2008
Oil Drops, Metal Climbs
Metal components are on the rise. The aerospace industry is benefiting from the oil price decline. Shares...
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July 3, 2008
EPA Mandates Area Source Regulation
As of July 1, 2008, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implemented the final plating and polishing regulation. The rule, 40 CFR...
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June 25, 2008
Tech Show Proves Big
The East Coast’s largest manufacturing event (EASTEC) attracted buyers and field specialists from across the country. West Springfield, Massachusetts held the tech show...
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June 20, 2008
Shortage of Trades Looms
The American Welding Society is predicting an extreme shortage of experienced welders and metal fabricators by the year 2010. There is a definite...
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June 12, 2008
Retailers Focus on the In-Store Experience
According to a new Research Report, only 21% of retailers surveyed ranked the sluggish economy as a top business concern for stores. This outcome surprised many considering the less than desirable forth quarter...
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May 27, 2011
Translucent Displays Hit Retail Stores
A new translucent digital display is being highly touted as a retail market must-see, or not see. The glass panels themselves can be etched with elaborate video |
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May 10, 2010
Steel and Aluminum Stay Strong in April
The Metals Service Center Institute revealed positive April numbers for United States steel and metal services. Their investigation of steel... |
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February 8, 2010
Positive Metal Fabrication Reports
Metal fabrication companies across the nation are announcing gains in the amount of orders since January. This year seems to be picking up more than in 2009 and is leading to... |
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