DETROIT-The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has developed a strategy to revitalize American small and midsized manufacturers through advanced computer digital manufacturing. MORE

DETROIT-Hundreds of GM car dealers from across the country were in mid-Michigan Wednesday to learn more about the manufacturing part of the auto industry. They toured the GM Delta Township Plant, where the GMC Arcadia and Buick Enclave are assembled. MORE

BERLIN-New factory orders in Germany increased by 3.4 percent in August against market expectation of 0.9 percent gain. MORE

CHATTANOOGA, TN-ERA Environmental Consulting Inc. has been awarded the contract to supply environmental management software for VW’s new assembly plant here. MORE

SPARTANBURG, SC-BMW plans to hire 600 contingency associates at its plant here to help meet demand for its X3, X5 and X6 models. MORE

LEXINGTON, SC-Duracraft Marine will auction off the assets of its manufacturing plant here, including welders, press brakes, milling machines, machining centers and other metal fabrication equipment. MORE

TOKYO-Nissan may turn one of its Japanese factories into a new subsidiary, a move that would allow it to broach wage negotiations with labor unions and seek lower prices from suppliers in a bid to trim costs. MORE

ORION TOWNSHIP, MI-When the GM assembly plant here reopens next year, it will operate under a unique two-tier wage agreement that will reduce the pay of some long-term GM employees. MORE

CLAYTON, NC-Novo Nordisk will invest $73 million on its assembly plant here to expand production of its insulin delivery devices. MORE

GEORGETOWN, KY-Toyota recently named Wil James president of its Georgetown assembly plant. He took time last week to speak with a reporter about the plant’s future and how Toyota has dealt with recalls throughout the year. MORE