Stories Tagged as
Manufacturing
Bangladesh building collapse raises questions of worker safety
Apr 24, 2013
A building housing several clothing factories collapsed in Bangladesh earlier today. At least 87 people are dead and many others are thought to be trapped in the rubble.
Google Glass to be made in the USA
by
Queena Kim
Mar 28, 2013
Made in the USA is coming back into fashion in Silicon Valley. Today, the buzz is that Google is planning to make its long-awaited 'Google Glass' in California.
U.S. factories kick into a higher gear
Mar 15, 2013
U.S. industrial production rose 0.7 percent last month. The growth, the greatest in three months, was led by strong manufacturing output.
What fracking means for manufacturing and the environment: BS detector
by
Scott Tong
Mar 11, 2013
We look at energy and environment myths and misperceptions we're uncovering on the Petro-state beat.
Chinese firm approved to buy U.S. electric car battery company
by
Rob Schmitz
Jan 31, 2013
The U.S. government has approved China's largest auto parts maker Wanxiang's plans to buy A123 systems. The result might be a huge loss of jobs in America.
Apple to move some computer production to U.S.
Dec 6, 2012
Apple's CEO reveals the company will shift some manufacturing jobs from China to U.S.
Has outsourcing become outdated?
by
Jeff Horwich
Nov 30, 2012
For decades, the story of American manufacturing has been all about outsourcing. Lately though, some new terminology has come into vogue -- 'insourcing.'
For public good, not for profit.
Arizona manufacturer sees Mexico as key to growth
Oct 29, 2012
It's been 20 years since NAFTA was signed. These days, the mantra is that more manufacturing plants in Mexico should be good for the U.S.
Finally, some good news on manufacturing - from China
Oct 24, 2012
Manufacturing activity in October rises to a three month high and China eclipses the U.S. in foreign direct investment.
Retailers report another strong sales month
by
Jeff Horwich
Oct 15, 2012
U.S. retail sales rose 1.1 percent in September with Americans spending more on cars, electronics and gas.