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Automation Update
GM looks to expand, grow in Brazil
Embattled General Motors will spend about $1 billion in Brazil through 2012 to develop a new family of vehicles for South America, one of the priority markets for the U.S. automaker. More...
Harvesting energy for flight
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) will be the energy source of the future powering Air Force unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) because they are an optimum energy harvesting source that should allow for longer flight times without refueling. More...
Wind power dilemma: Some winds decreasing
The use of wind power is continuing its growth curve, but some experts are saying wind speeds are starting to decline in parts of the U.S. More...
Eye in the sky means safety on ground
A new localization system can connect satellite-based positioning systems with terrestrial locating aids and situation-dependent sensory systems, which can keep rescue units better protected and located during disaster operations. More...
Instrument hunts for underground water on Mars
With the whoosh of compressed gas and the whir of unspooling wire, a team of Boulder scientists and engineers tested new instrument prototype under development that could detect groundwater deep inside Mars. More...
Now you see it, now you don't
Seeing is believing, but not seeing something may also be believable as a new device can make objects invisible under certain light. More...
Genetically produced salt-free crops
Salt-tolerant cereal crops are a step closer to reality as a new type of genetic modification (GM) process is now under development. More...
Global perspectives: Biogas plant going up in Switzerland
In Switzerland, construction started on a new biogas plant in Münchwilen, Thurgau. More...
Market Research
Auto, gasoline sales jump in June
While positive signs appeared in June with auto and gasoline sales jumping, the recession is continuing its strong hold on the economy as consumer discretionary spending remained down. More...
German manufacturing workforce declining
The German manufacturing sector's workforce decreased by 2.3% for the year to May. More...
InTech Ethernet survey
Ethernet has been in the industry for years and is a ubiquitous element throughout the automation arena. InTech magazine is conducting a survey to find out fundamental trends and what readers see as challenges and opportunities. More...
People in Automation
Proper forest management could boost carbon storage
If managed properly, the forests of the Pacific Northwest hold significant potential to increase carbon storage and help mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in coming years. More...
Columns
Pinto's Point: Importance of personal networking
There is an old saying: "It's not what you know; it's who you know." Being well connected is the ultimate source of personal effectiveness and advantage. More...
Calendar of Events
24-27 JULY
Automation World Show, New Delhi, India. http://www.kmgindia.com/aws09_profile.php.
29-30 SEPTEMBER
Wireless Technologies Conference, Stuttgart, Germany. http://www.mesago.de/en/WT/main.htm. Additional Calendar Events
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