News on Manufacturing

2013 Ford Mustang Balances High Tech with Muscle-car 'tude

No one buys a Mustang for its tech, but it's there, including a racing app and awesome pony projection lights.

EADS CEO Seeks IT Industry Help to Speed up Aviation Innovation

But innovation speed mustn't come at the cost of aircraft safety, EADS CEO Tom Enders said at the Cebit opening ceremony.

Hospitals Need to Copy Airline, Bank, Retail E-Business Models

Warner Thomas, CEO of Louisiana's (U.S.) largest healthcare system, pointed to airlines, banks and online retailers as examples of how the healthcare industry should implement technology, cut costs and improve the customer experience.

Gartner Says Healthcare Providers In India To Spend 57 Billion Rupees On IT In 2013

Internal Services Segment To Lead The Growth Segment This Year

Oracle Moves Manufacturing Jobs from Mexico to the US

Oracle has received a loan from the state of Oregon contingent on adding 130 jobs there and retaining 300 more.

Apple CEO Tim Cook says Mac production Will Begin in the U.S.

Apple will begin manufacturing one of its existing Mac lines in the United States next year, CEO Tim Cook told several news organizations—a move that may address fierce criticism over the company’s overseas manufacturing processes.

SEC Rule Requires Tech Companies to Disclose Use of Minerals from Conflict Zones

Minerals from the Congo and nearby areas may be used in the manufacturing of electronics.

Labor Watchdog Group: Samsung Supplier in China Uses Underage Workers

A Samsung supplier in China allegedly employs workers under the age of 16, according to a labor watchdog group, which found the student workers earn about US$1 an hour.

Manufacturing IT Spending Increases, Although Payrolls Don't

Reluctance to add to staff results from increasing use of outsourcing, Computer Economics president says.

Swiss Scientists Rewire Injured Spinal Cords of Rats

Swiss scientists find a way to treat spinal cord injuries and have disabled rats walking within weeks.