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Nano-Manufacturing Makes Steel 10 Times Stronger
by Kevin Bullis on
An inexpensive new process can increase the strength of metals such as steel by as much as 10 times, and make them much more resistant to corrosion. ... Read full article
Wholesale inventories up 0.1% in December, versus expectations for 0.2% gain
by CNBC on
U.S. wholesale inventories barely rose in December, the latest suggestion that fourth-quarter growth could be revised lower.... Read full article
Made in China' Is Increasingly Becoming 'Made in USA
by HEESUN WEE on
Later this year along the banks of the James River outside Richmond, Virginia, a paper products maker based in northeastern China will begin construction on a new U.S. manufacturing plant.... Read full article
Sorry, But Google Glass Isn’t Anywhere Close to Dead
by Cade Metz on
Ned Sahin is betting the future of his company on Google Glass.... Read full article
Eurozone manufacturing growth remains 'meagre'
by BBC News (Image/PA) on
Eurozone manufacturers are facing a duel problem of weak domestic demand and export performance, Markit said.... Read full article
Alibaba, LendingClub Offer U.S. Buyers Loans for China Goods
by Noah Buhayar and Lulu Yilun Chen on
Alibaba Chairman Jack Ma has controlled Ant Financial, including the Alipay payments business, since spinning off the finance operations into a new company in 2011, citing foreign ownership restrictions. Photographer: Chris Ratcliffe/Bloomberg... Read full article
U.S. Manufacturing Attracts Foreign Investment
by Mark Schmit on
The United States is an attractive destination for foreign investment dollars for a variety of reasons, including a large economy with diverse consumer markets, a skilled labor force (thanks to community colleges with skill-development missions...... Read full article
Why Manufacturing Still Counts in the U.S. Economy
by JAMES R. HAGERTY on
The U.S. economy is dominated by service work but manufacturing matters because it includes many middle-class jobs.... Read full article
Made in Space: 3D Printing Technology Reaches the International Space Station
by ESSENTIAL PITTSBURGH (Photo Credit: NASA / Flicker) on
A ratchet wrench which was 3D printed in space. The wrench was designed by Made in Space, Inc., which has been contracted by NASA to design, build, and operate the 3D printer on the International Space Station.... Read full article
What SBA Offers to Help Small Businesses Grow
by US Small Business Administration (SBA) on
What does SBA offer to small business owners? The programs are many and varied, and the qualifications for each are specific. ... Read full article