First, I think China has never had an industrial revolution, because to be called a "revolution", it must possess a disruptive technology innovation which can influence the world. For example, The industrial revolution in 18th century ...
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Spinning was most probably the impetus for the first Industrial Revolution in the 18th century. And most probably, there is no other sector in the whole textile production chain that underwent such drastic changes over the centuries and ...
MakerBot, a leader in desktop 3D printing, and Autodesk, a leader in 3D design software, today announced they have signed a definitive agreement to jointly market a combination of 3D design software and 3D printing hardware to engineers, ...
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South by Southwest Interactive is best known as the technology festival that put such social networking mainstays as Twitter and Foursquare on the map. But if there was a "next big thing" at this year's event, finding it would be pretty ...
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Massive Dynamics Inc. has kept its eye on the pulse of this rapidly evolving technology, and industry experts are calling it the “Third Industrial Revolution”. “You are almost unlimited as to the geometric ...
Egglescliffe School, in Eaglescliffe, has switched on 80 photovoltaic solar panels as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations. Attending the switch-on was shadow energy secretary Caroline Flint MP, who likened the event to the ...
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The next 5-10 years will present a significant challenge for global business, with a new event promising to help business leaders navigate the ‘biggest period of global change since the industrial revolution’. The inaugural ...
"Solid wood is better than wood veneer, right? But veneer is cheaper, isn't it? Or is it the other way around? And what about that new laminate stuff?" Questions concerning the differences between solid wood and veneer construction ...
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Anthem Worldwide, part of the brand development practice of Schawk, whose integrated global network provides innovative solutions to articulate, unify and manage brand impact to create compelling and consistent brand experiences, announced ...
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Leading food industry companies are backing the Food Vision Summit – the two-day event dedicated to revealing future trends in the global food industry due to take place in Cannes, France, between March 22–23, 2013. The Food ...
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U.S tech companies lead all other industries in patent production, and Silicon Valley has the highest patent-producing population, says a new study. Moreover, the rate of patenting by U.S. inventors "is at its highest point since the ...
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The Federal Government of Nigeria aspires to see tremendous growth in the country’s textile and garment industry, according to Mr. Olusegun Aganga, Minister of Trade and Investment. Addressing the valedictory function of the ...
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During the enforced idleness that came with a cold, rainy, dreary holiday period in which the sun seemed to be in permanent hiding, we watched reruns of the second season of the wildly popular PBS series, “Downton Abbey.” I ...
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Outdoorindustry jobs website Malakye is hosting a job fair at next week's Winter Market trade show in Salt Lake City, and the company says bike companies and title Pearl Izumi will be among the participants. Malakye will hold two ...
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History Sofas date to Greek and Roman times when they were used more for reclining while eating than sitting. Originally covered in fabric, leather has been used as an upholstery material for couches since the Renaissance period. Spanish ...
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