Daily News For May 14, 2009

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Today's Daily News

Conveyor Orders Climb
In March, booked orders were up 28% from February’s numbers. Click to continue

L'Oreal Fails in Bid to Sue eBay over Selling Fakes
Judges found that e-Bay was only helping people to sell goods and could not control the content of its advertisements. Click to continue

Duke Energy, NAM Split Over Carbon Proposal
Duke began reviewing its memberships to various groups as part of a cost-cutting measure and differences over carbon regulation played a role in the Duke's decision to exit NAM. Click to continue

The Maquila Handbook: Quick Tips for Understanding Mexico's IMMEX Program
The main benefit of the IMMEX program is the ability to defer taxes on goods that are temporarily imported into Mexico and the ability to consolidate import declarations. Click to continue

IndustryWeek Web Forum

Visit the IndustryWeek Forums -- an active online community discussing the latest in manufacturing. The forum is open!

Eight Worst Manufactured Product Names
"For instance, doesn't SARS cola sound refreshing?..." Click to continue

Maintaining Data Quality. It Doesn't Need to Be Painful!
"Data cleansing, like maintaining your car, fixing the roof, and painting the porch needs to be done if you expect your systems to function properly..." Click to continue

Top 10 Global Brands By Value (And Yes, There Are Still Manufacturers On The List)
"Break out the champagne, everybody..." Click to continue

Is Siemens The New Nigerian Prince?
"Just got this in my email inbox..." Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Novotechnik US Inc: Automotive Grade Position Sensors
Novotechnik's SP 5000 Series rotary position sensors feature easy mounting and availability of custom angles. The customization combined with design for harsh environments make these sensors well suited for many industrial and vehicle applications. Simplicity of mounting is enabled by mounting holes with brass bushings and a hollow shaft. Click to continue

Manufacturing Videos

Welding Magazine and Welding Web Present Welding Theater
Visit Welding Theater at www.weldingtheater.com. Think of it as YouTube for welders. It provides videos about welding process and equipment. In the not-too-distant future, it will also be open to the posting of amateur videos by anyone involved in the welding industry. Click to continue

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