US-based automobile manufacturer General Motors has will issue a recalled for about 145,628 mid-sized pickup trucks across the globe, due to a problem in the hood latch issue. The company has recalled 118,800 units sold in the US, 15,264 ...
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A panel of mobile wallet experts predicted a slow pathway to user adoption of technologies such as Near-Field Communication in the U.S. In fact, widespread adoption will take as long as eight years "at best," Dekkers Davidson, the head of ...
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California has signed a new bill that will bring across self-driving (driverless) cars in the state. California Governor Jerry Brown said that the state is looking at science-fiction becoming tomorrow's reality. "Anyone who gets inside ...
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According to the China Iron and Steel Association, as of December 14th this year inventory of the main finished steel products plate, hot rolled coil, cold rolled coil ,rebar and wire rod in 26 major steel markets in China totaled 11.725 ...
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A hot ticket at the annual Vision show is the AIA Networking Reception which includes presentations on machine vision market performance, with a focus on North America, a multinational panel discussion, and an opportunity to eat, drink and ...
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In October 2012, the total value added of the industrial enterprises above designated size was up by 9.6 percent year-on-year (the following growth rates of value added are real growth rates, i.e., deducting price factors), increased 0.4 ...
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In October, China's manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) was 50.2 percent, up by 0.4 percentage points month-on-month, back above the threshold. In view of the sizes of enterprises, the PMI of large-sized enterprises was 50.9 ...
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From January to September, the industrial profits of enterprises above designated size achieved 3,524.0 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 1.8 percent. In September, the industrial profits of enterprises above designated size achieved ...
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Flat glass manufacturer PT Asahimas Flat Glass (AMFG) says that it expects to reach its net sales target of Rp 2.78 trillion (US$288.38 million) for 2012 on higher demand from local construction firms and automobile makers. The target is ...
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The National Rifle Association(NRA)today proposed placing armed guards at every U.S.school to safeguard against another mass shooting like the one that took place in a Connecticut elementary school last week. "The only thing that stops a ...
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It's obvious that cloud computing imposes vast change within IT organizations. I've written repeatedly on this topic, addressing issues such as cost allocation, job opportunities, automation requirements, security and the relationship ...
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It is learned that Chinese biggest steelmaker Baosteel will increase its steel price for January 2013 because the company thinks there are recovery on steel demand and stable local economy. The company will raise US$12.8/ton for hot ...
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DENVER, CO (BRAIN) — Clothing maker Primal is supporting the 2013 National Bike Summit with a sponsorship package the company said is worth $50,000. The package includes financial support for the event as well as custom jerseys for ...
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Kobe Steel Ltd announced that Shinko Wire Company, Ltd and Suncall Corporation will take equity stakes in its 100% owned steel wire company in China, Kobelco Spring Wire (Foshan) Co Ltd The equity stakes will enable Kobe Wire and Suncall ...
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During their development, adhesives have gained a strong position in more and more production processes. There is hardly any product in our surroundings that does not contain at least one adhesive - be it the label on a beverage bottle, the ...
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