Daily News For May 11, 2010

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Today's Daily News

U.S. Machine Tool Consumption Up 33.7%
The Assn. of Machine Tool Distributors and The Assn. for Manufacturing Technology report that sales of U.S. machine tool equipment and supplies total $258 million through the first quarter of 2010. Click to continue

Toyota Roars Back Into the Black Despite Recalls
Expects net profit to rise 48% to $3.3 billion in the year to March 2011 Click to continue

Former Energy Secretary Warns of 'Serious Challenges'
At Eaton energy conference, Abraham says U.S. energy policy will require collaboration of public and private sectors. Click to continue

Global Shipping Report: Imports Are Up 20%
In week 16, total traffic for all imports entering U.S. ports was up 20% over the comparable period a year ago, according to U.S. import market data compiled by Zepol Corp. For the year-to-date, imports are up 11% over 2009. Click to continue

Samsung to Spend $20 Billion on Green Energy, Health
Investments will include solar cells, rechargeable cells for hybrid electric vehicles, light emitting diode (LED) technologies, biopharmaceuticals and medical devices Click to continue

Signature Brands Deploys Mobile Distribution System
Consumer packaged goods manufacturer Signature Brands has deployed a mobile solution based on speech recognition to improve accuracy and efficiency within its distribution center. Click to continue

China Forex Action Would Help Markets
'Moving towards market-based exchange rates is a win-win because all of the economies will be stronger, 'U.S. government said. Click to continue

Signage Manufacturer to Locate New Headquarters in South Carolina
MCA Sign Co.'s $12 million investment is expected to create 125 new jobs Click to continue

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Need to Clamp it in the Middle of Your Table?
"...this might help to clear up the 'dog and wedge' term..." Click to continue

Welding Large Aluminum Sheets
"How much of a factor is warping with aluminum?..." Click to continue

Welding in Basement
"Is it ok to arc weld in my basement?..." Click to continue

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Product Spotlight

Onset Computer Corp: Wireless Sensors for Energy and Environmental Monitoring
Onset announces the HOBO ZW Series, a family of wireless data nodes for centralized monitoring of energy use and environmental conditions in buildings. HOBO ZW Series data nodes reduce the cost and complexity of data collection by measuring, recording and transmitting real-time energy use and environmental data -– from dozens of points -– to a central PC. Click to continue

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