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Rising salaries prompt China to send factory jobs to Mexico
Chelsea Adams ManufacturingMexico is accustomed to foreign direct investment. In 2014, Mexico received $22.6 billion in foreign direct investment, with the U.S. being the single biggest contributor. The trend for Mexico is continuing as companies from around the globe look to the country for cheap labor and low production costs.
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Vehicle A/C sector steamed up as UK regulators do a U-turn
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe recent decision by global leaders to work toward a coordinated reduction of HFCs has been rightly hailed as historic. Of course, European policymakers and industry alike have the satisfied glow of knowing the reason the nations of the world can now envisage a road map to a global HFC phasedown is because of the template put in place for Europe by the F-Gas regulations.
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Workplace behavior safety: Problem or solution?
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementFor the better part of my professional career, I have focused on helping people explore behavior applications that enrich their lives. Success has been measured and has provided me with a great deal of personal acceptance and satisfaction.
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Rapidly expanding bioplastics production capacity trends
Don Rosato EngineeringInterest in bio-based plastics is closely connected to the price of oil and is a key driver for demand of bio-based polymers. Government legislation and incentives are also strong drivers, and many companies have mandated increased use of "renewably sourced" materials in their products.
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Benefits of embracing sustainability and green manufacturing
Alan Kelsky ManufacturingSustainable manufacturing is past being something that's "nice to have." It is now a vital aspect of the manufacturing industry. When manufacturers change their processes to make their company more environmentally friendly, people often refer to the company as "going green." Sustainable manufacturing is practiced across the globe, and companies have invested billions to make "going green" the new business imperative. Why?
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Clean cold marches on in Europe
Andrew Gaved ManufacturingThe technology of cryogenic cooling is continuing to live up to its billing of being one of the most disruptive technologies the industry, following a high-profile launch event in London earlier this month. The Birmingham Energy Institute Policy Commission — the organization backing the technology — is proving equally disruptive in the often-low-key world of refrigeration by gaining support among academics, politicians and commercial interest alike for its aim to take a systems approach to low-emission cooling.
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Teaching behavior safety is just ‘common sense’
Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementBehavior safety is "common sense." To understand why, let's start by comparing computer hardware and software — another common-sense issue. For a computer, hardware makes it an object. Sitting there, it gives an appearance of significance. It even scares some people by its appearance, and what we've been told it can do. Yet it has little value if it only occupies space on a desk. Without software, it's worthless.
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Cutting-edge plastic electronic devices coming of age
Don Rosato EngineeringE/E devices keyed to polymer-based technology are being developed for the nanophotonics market that could make computers and the Internet 100 times faster. Researchers at Samsung have discovered a method that could allow a single crystal of graphene to retain its electrical and mechanical properties across a large area. The process could allow graphene to be used at its full potential in future electronic devices.
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How the federal government helps additive manufacturing costs
Alan Kelsky EngineeringManufacturing firms are using additive manufacturing (AM) more than ever before. The cost of the AM technology is motivated by a number of factors, including research and development tax incentives. Most businesses using AM, also known as 3-D printing, are eligible for large R&D tax credits.
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Pairing the right dealer with the right manufacturer propels digital sign…
Barry Pearman ManufacturingFall and football. Penn and Teller. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Some things are just better together. The same is true when it comes to LED signage: Dealer-manufacturer partnerships are imperative for successful digital signage projects.
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