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Honey Bees' Waggle Dance Tunes Welding Systems
Researchers at Cardiff University's Manufacturing Engineering Centre have developed an algorithm to work out the most efficient settings on welding systems and for the design of springs -- the Bee Algorithm. Read more

Consortium Delivers Low-Power Technology
Using a process technology jointly developed by the alliance of IBM, Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing, Infineon Technologies and Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., new silicon-functional circuits and design kits based on the collaboration for 45nm low-power process technology are now available. Read more

Harley-Davidson To Purchase Cast Wheel Supplier
Harley-Davidson Inc. reports it agreed to buy a majority stake in the Australian company Castalloy as a "sourcing" strategy. Castalloy is a supplier of cast wheels and hubs for Harley's motorcycles. No purchase price was announced. Read more

Port Of Indiana To Build Ethanol Plant
Because of its strategic port location and integrated logistics connections, the new 220-Million Gallon Ethanol facility will ship and receive corn, ethanol and related products by barge, truck and rail. Read more

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Welding Projects & Pictures -- What useful tool have you built for your shop?
"What tools have you built that helps you build something else?"
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MIG, TIG, Stick, And Oxy/Fuel Welding -- Fusion Confusion
"I have read many posts that say something that you should use filler rod in TIG for everything except stainless steel. Could there be more added to the steel filler rod then just steel?"
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General -- What welding helmet do you use?
"I'm having an awful time with my current helmet and was wondering what one you use."
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Enabling Operational Excellence At Roche Pharmaceuticals
Find out about Roche Pharmaceuticals' success with implementing Adaptive Manufacturing to achieve operational excellence. You'll hear how Roche was losing productivity and performance in its manufacturing processes, and how the pharmaceutical manufacturer finally bridged the disconnect between enterprise and plant floor. This free Webcast takes place on Sept. 14.

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There's More To A Metro Area Than Just A Name
A metro area is more like an extended family -- with old parts and new, rich parts and poor, urban parts and suburban -- basically, with something for everyone, depending upon what your company needs. Read more.