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MARKET GROWTH SUSTAINED THROUGH GEOGRAPHICAL EXPANSION
"The shift of manufacturing bases from high-cost Western economies to lower cost countries in Asia by electrical & electronics (E&E), automotive, industrial and consumer goods industries is creating a grave challenge for European-based suppliers of high performance polyamides (HPPA). "
"As altered consumption patterns accompany these structural changes in production, HPPA manufacturers are likely to be compelled to rethink current business strategies. <BR> ""Given that important c
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A SOLUTION FOR SMOKERS IN THE WORKPLACE
"A happy workforce is a productive workforce, this is a well known fact. Working in a smoke-filled workspace is not a desirable situation to be in, especially if you do not smoke. "
"Therefore, implementing a smoke ban on the work floor is a good thing. Alienating your smoking workforce is not, but up until now it was your only option, leading, in many cases, to sending the smokers outside.<BR> This may result in a number of implications for your company, cleaning up dog-ends outside the building,
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PREMIER NANOTECH 2005 EVENT AROUND THE CORNER
"The Nano Science and Technology Institute (NSTI) has announced the schedule for its Nanotech 2005 conference and trade show, taking place in Anaheim, California on May 8 - 12. The premier industry event on nanotechnology, the conference will showcase more than five hundred technology presentations, government programme reviews and will feature an IP showcase and new vertical industry symposia. Over 100 companies and organisations exhibited in 2004 and that number is expected to grow by 50 percent."
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IMPROVE BUSINESS THROUGH 'SIX SIGMA' APPROACH
The University of Durham is currently accepting registrations for a week-long Short Industrial Course.
"This course has been developed over a number of years by CIAM to enable the extensive bottom line improvement (pioneered by Motorola under the banner 'Six Sigma') to be taught and applied by managers and engineers.<BR> The course (March 14 - 18 2005) makes extensive use a unique hands-on simulation/game to consolidate the learning.<BR>The course is industrially based and makes extensive use of on-si
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MANUFACTURING RISE SPURS RATE HIKE TALK
"British manufacturing output rose at its fastest pace in seven months in December, suggesting the economy rebounded sharply in the fourth quarter and boosting expectations that interest rates could go up again this year. "
"All 50 analysts polled by Reuters expected the monetary policy committee to keep borrowing costs at 4.75 percent, but the pound shot up on the latest data as dealers bet on another hike in the months ahead. <BR> The Office for National Statistics (ons) said that manufacturing o
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SENSOR MATCHES HUMAN EYE
A new sensor represents the latest photo-electric sensor technology.
"Measuring a minute 2 x 3mm, offering the designer a device with sensitivity that matches the human eye.<BR> This new design also presents a linear response to light level, allowing easier integration into circuit designs when compared with existing products.<BR> Ideal for a variety of domestic and commercial applications, the NaPiCa from Panasonic can detect ambient light levels that allow devices in which it is used to provide a mo
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SALES OF USED CARS IN WESTERN EUROPE UP FOUR PERCENT ON PREVIOUS LEVELS
"The number of used cars sold in Western Europe totaled close to 22m in the first nine months of 2004, one million up on those sold over the same period in 2003. "
"This, according to new research from independent market analyst Datamonitor (DTM.L), equates to a four percent increase on 2003 levels. Datamonitor's ""Used Car Tracking 2004 (Q3),"" research reveals that sales of used cars in Italy showed the strongest growth with 22 percent increase on 2003 levels. However, those of the
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CUTTING OUT THE CARBON
SMMT foresight vehicle will play a central role in cutting carbon dioxide emissions and other harmful pollutants from road transport. That was the message delivered by SMMT president Tod Evans at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) conference.
"Set up to win grants and manage the latest R and D projects in the automotive sector, SMMT foresight vehicle has already supported more than 100 initiatives. The list includes many that promise to cut vehicle weight, emissions and fuel consumption such as:<BR>
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AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY UPDATES INDUSTRY ON PROGRESS
Britain's unique Automotive Academy has recently updated the UK motor industry on its progress over the last six months.
"Addressing an audience of over 80 industry representatives at Jaguar Cars' visitor centre in Castle Bromwich, Academy chief executive, Dr Alan Begg, reinforced the many steps that have been taken by the Academy to address skills gaps.<BR><BR>Key successes include:<BR>* Two major seminars, engaging with both industry and training providers.<BR>* Beginning the first Academ
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ENGINEERING HITS THE MOVIES
"Long gone are the times when engineering equipment was considered best when most complicated. In order to satisfy an increasing trend to simplify the intricate and complex processes that engineering kits often feature, OEMs are now not only investing in brochures, product fact sheets and photographic images. "
"They are borrowing ideas from the movies and games industry through the innovative use of RealtimeUK's three dimensional animation and motion studies to make their complicated products understand
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Supposedly the construction
materials of the future, composites are increasingly seen in
applications where optimum efficiency is paramount including
aircraft construction and renewable energy. As two research
examples show in this video, composites really are the future
for efficiency.
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