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Editor's Note: The headline in yesterday's eNewsletter that read Honda Rolls Out World's First Hybrid SUV was incorrect and should have read Honda Rolls Out Hybrid Sports Car.

New Orders for Durable Goods Leap 3%
The rise was driven by orders for transportation equipment, up 15.6%. Click to continue

Cummins Inc. Agrees to Pay $2.1 Million Penalty for EPA Clean Air Act Violations
EPA and the U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with Cummins Inc., a major motor vehicle engine company based in Columbus, Ind., which will will pay a $2.1 million penalty and recall 405 engines. Click to continue

Bloom Energy Unveils Fuel Cell of the Future
The servers, nicknamed 'Bloom boxes,' have been secretly tested by a group of major corporations including eBay, Wal-Mart and Coca Cola. Click to continue

China Warns More Toyota Cars May Have Safety Risks
China's product safety watchdog said drivers of models including the Tundra, Camry or Corolla should immediately check with Toyota service centers. Click to continue

Mitsubishi Signs British Wind Turbine Deal
Mitsubishi will invest $153 million in an offshore wind turbine project. Click to continue

American Machinist Web Forum

Visit the American Machinist Forums, a place to share thoughts and ideas and best practices for machine shops. While the forum is open to discussions about anything, the focus is on ways to keep machine shops competitive and running efficiently in manpower and deploying labor, the use of automation and new technology, and the creative uses of machine tools. So welcome to the forum, sign up and jump into the discussions.

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Product Spotlight

Phoenix Contact: Push-in Terminal Blocks Make Wiring Easier
Phoenix Contact's newest terminal blocks use push-in technology (PIT) to reduce insertion forces by 50 percent compared with other spring-technology products. The modular PIT terminal blocks are easy to operate and reduce fatigue. They are ideal for installations with limited space or hard-to-access wiring. Available in a 2.5 mm2 cross section, the PIT series accepts ferrules between 22 AWG and 14 AWG. Click to continue

IndustryWeek's Best Plants Conference

Hear Compelling Keynote Speakers
John Ferriola, Chief Operating Officer of Nucor Corporation, will kick off the conference presentations on Tuesday, setting the tone for the conference. With over 30 years of experience in the steel industry, Ferriola knows all aspects of the operation, and has turned Nucor into North America's largest recycler.

During the Wednesday morning session hear Kathy Miller, Vice President, Lean Enterprise & Quality, of Parker Hannifin Corporation. Parker Hannifin is the world's leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker's products are vital to virtually everything that moves or requires control, including the manufacture and processing of raw materials, durable goods, infrastructure development and all forms of transport. Click to continue

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