ReutersGrowth in China's vast factory sector slackened in August as foreign and domestic demand slowed, stoking speculation that further policy easing would be needed to prevent the economy from stumbling once more. The surveys of purchasing managers (PMI) from across Asia told a tale of underwhelming new orders and faltering exports, overshadowing brighter spots such as India and Taiwan.
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The AGMA 2014 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) provides an outstanding opportunity for you to receive the latest research in the field, network with your peers, and learn about latest methods and cutting edge technologies in the gearing industry today.
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BBCGrowth in the manufacturing sector has slowed, with both new orders and output increasing less rapidly than before, two surveys have suggested. The Markit/CIPS UK Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) edged down in August to 52.5 from 54.8 in July, its lowest reading for 14 months.
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ReutersRussian manufacturing kept expanding slowly in August, a survey showed on Monday, suggesting the sector is holding up despite concerns about the economic impact of the Ukraine crisis. The HSBC purchasing managers' index for manufacturing, which accounts for around 16 percent of the Russian economy, held steady at 51.0, above the 50.0 mark that separates expansion from contraction.
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IndiaTodayAuto makers have been building their bases in India for more than a decade. Now it is their turn to make the country into an export hub for several global auto markets. Interestingly, India is on course to overtake Thailand in global auto-export market share by 2020, as per a report by Standard Chartered Bank.
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Manufacturing.netOn Labor Day 2014, workers in Northeastern Pennsylvania face a job market that has changed considerably over the past several years, while some employers say they can't find new hires with the skills and work habits they need. The mismatch is reflected in an unemployment rate that, while down substantially since the end of the Great Recession, has remained the highest in the state for more than four years.
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BloombergBusiness activity in the Chicago area climbed in August as orders accelerated, a sign that manufacturing will continue to add momentum to the economy. The Institute for Supply Management-Chicago Inc.’s business barometer rose to 64.3 this month from 52.6 in July. The median forecast of 44 economists in a Bloomberg survey projected the index would climb to 56.5. Readings greater than 50 signal growth.
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The Kansas City StarEmployers say they can’t find the talent they need to run their sophisticated factory equipment. And job hunters who don’t match the openings keep looking for work. The result: In a sector that employs 73.6 million nationally, there are an estimated 600,000 manufacturing job openings. A similar vacancy share probably exists locally.
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WGNS RadioWith Middle and East Tennessee being a major player among four states and 69 counties, leaders from across the region gathered at MTSU recently to discuss future strategy on advanced manufacturing of automobiles. And in the far-reaching aspects of it all, there will be far-reaching implications for MTSU in the Tennessee DRIVE for the Future Manufacturing Community initiative.
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Plant EngineeringWe are in the midst of an industrial technology and energy systems convergence that is driving a change in the world over. In the past six years, the pace of innovation and development in the industrial automation sector has moved into overdrive. In North America, manufacturers are adopting digitized systems and secure connectivity across the factory floor and are taking advantage of reliable and cost-effective technologies for energy savings.
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3DPrint.comWe have already seen several incredible applications of 3D printing and its connection to space travel. Both NASA, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX are pushing the boundaries of the technology in several directions, in the process taking advantage of the infinite complexity that additive manufacturing puts into the hand of designers and engineers. With 3D printing, almost anything seems to be possible.
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Auto World NewsGeneral Motors' all-American announcement on Wednesday that it was moving SUV production and jobs from Mexico to Spring Hill, Tenn., may not have been the whole story. The automaker is also moving production of the Chevrolet Equinox from the Tennessee plant to Ramos Arizpe, Mexico, a shift that could partially offset job gains at the U.S. facility, according to an exclusive Reuters report.
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Manufacturing Business TechnologyBeing able to track a part, product or component through a manufacturing process can go a long way in preventing defects, recalls, product returns and combating counterfeit components. Ultimately, a solid traceability process will save your company time and money while improving your brand's integrity. See the value of traceability in the infographic.
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