Cincinnati Business Courier Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble revealed today that it plans to build a $500 million manufacturing plant in West Virginia, which will be only its second new site in the United States since 1971.

Shopfloor U.S.-manufactured goods exports reached an all-time high in 2014, surpassing $1.4 trillion for the first time, according to Trade Stats Express.

American Gear Manufacturers Association This seminar helps gear designers gain a better understanding of various types of gears and bearings. Learn about the limitation and capabilities of rolling element bearings and the gears that they support so you can properly apply the best gear-bearing combination to any gearbox, whether simple or complex.

Reuters The aerospace industry is shifting more manufacturing investment to the United States after a decade in which production jobs in the sector flowed to China and other emerging economies, according to a new study.

Chicago Tribune The Fulton-Carroll Center notched a sizable jump in the number of industrial startups that moved in last year, and enough manufacturing entrepreneurs are knocking on its doors this year that the center is considering buying another building.

Reuters The 67-acre plant in Chakan, near the western city of Pune, is GE's first multi-purpose manufacturing facility in India, which will produce a range of products that will include aviation, rail and diesel engines.

Lehigh Valley Business If they can dream it, they can do it. That's the message to Lehigh Valley middle school students from the second annual "What's So Cool About Manufacturing" video contest sponsored by the Manufacturers Resource Center of the Lehigh Valley and other leaders in the industry.

Times-Herald Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corporation of America and Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A, have reached a historic manufacturing milestone, recently surpassing the completion of 3 million vehicles at the U.S. manufacturing facility in Newnan.

MIT Technology Review 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. If the modified metals pass field testing, the new process could go on to make bridges and other infrastructure last far longer; it could also make cars lighter and therefore more fuel-efficient.

Hartford Courant The U.S. Department of Commerce has named a pair of Connecticut executives to its manufacturing advisory council. Joe Sylvestro, Pratt & Whitney's head of manufacturing operations, became the first United Technologies Corp. executive chosen for the council.

Lansing State Journal Manufacturing is historically a Michigan industry and it is here to stay, with plenty of opportunity and room to grow in the Lansing area. That is why it's important the sector continues to collaborate in order to maintain this thriving industry.

The AGMA Foundation offers $5,000 college scholarships for engineering students who have an interest in gear technology or gear research. Three scholarships were awarded in 2013 and the Foundation looks forward to awarding multiple scholarships again in 2014. Applications with transcripts and letters of recommendation are due by July 1. For scholarship guidelines and additional details, visit the scholarship page on the Foundation's website.

Please alert employees, interns, and exchange students who are pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. A printable brochure that you can post on your web site and help promote in social media is available here.

The Economic Times The number of people employed in Germany's manufacturing sector rose to a record high of 5.3 million at the end of last year, data from the Statistics Office showed, underscoring the strength of the mighty sector of Europe's largest economy.

Grand Forks Herald Executives from ComDel Innovation Inc. and Altavian announced their partnership at the state Capitol joined by state officials such as Gov. Jack Dalrymple. Through the agreement, Altavian aircraft will be manufactured at ComDel Innovation’s Wahpeton plant.

Tech Times Robotics is ramping up in all fields, from manufacturing to scientific discovery and even entertainment and night life. As companies everywhere enter this industry, what kinds of characteristics determine which robots are the best for specific uses?