Daily News For January 14, 2010

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Today's Daily News

Cummins, Navistar to Get DOE Funds to Develop 'Super Truck'
The research aims to develop technologies for Class 8 truck and trailer aerodynamics, combustion, waste-heat recovery, hybridization, idle reduction and 'reduced rolling resistance' tires. Click to continue

Chinese Companies Avoid Sanctions, Still Deal in U.S.
By changing name spellings or addresses, targeted Chinese companies are still trading in the U.S. -- and thriving. Click to continue

Rio Iron Ore Output Hits Record
Global production up 49% Click to continue

Global Ranking Reveals Emerging Economies As EHS Hot Spots
Businesses with manufacturing bases, extractive operations or agricultural interests in emerging economies need to pay particular attention to EHS, according to new research released by Maplecroft. Click to continue

Great Lakes WIND Network Announces Center of Excellence
Located at the Kansas State University, the Center will meet the growing demand to increase component and wind energy related supply chain capacity. Click to continue

POSCO Posts Sharp Cut in 2009 Earnings
World's fourth largest steelmaker saw profits fall 28.7% 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.

Help!...How do I Cut a Recessed Bore?
"The advice I've gotten so far is to use a standard boring head with..." Click to continue

Mastercam Toolpath Help Please
"I am not that familiar with the 3D toolpaths..." Click to continue

Career Advice
"I agree with dr stan. Get a job in a machine shop. Work your way up..." Click to continue

Join this new community to participate in this and other discussions at forums.americanmachinist.com.

Product Spotlight

Kalamazoo Machine Tool: Model XT320 A-NC Bandsaw Designed for Efficient, Precision Cutting
Kalamazoo Machine Tool Model XT320 A-NC double column bandsaw is designed with automated controls for more efficient operation, and heavy-duty construction features to ensure precision cutting. The control features an automatic material sensor to detect the cutoff point and the material height. This greatly improves productivity by eliminating two of the settings that traditionally must be made by the operator. Plus the short three-inch minimum leftover material remnant results in less scrap. Click to continue

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