MUNICH, Germany-The Robotics Industries Association (RIA, Ann Arbor, MI) presented Engelberger Robotics Awards to four leaders in the field as part of 37th International Symposium on Robotics, which place during the recent AUTOMATICA trade fair.
ROSEMONT, IL-ASSEMBLY magazine is sponsoring a lean manufacturing event at the 2006 Assembly Technology Expo in Rosemont, IL. The 3-hour Lean Barrier Busting session will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, which is adjacent to Chicago's O'Hare airport.
WASHINGTON-The Environmental Protection Agency has published a new guide to help businesses feeling pinched by rising energy costs, increased price volatility and uncertainty about the reliability of future energy supplies.
ANN ARBOR, MI-New orders for North American robotics companies fell 30 percent in the first quarter of 2006, according to statistics released by the Robotic Industries Association (RIA).
FORT WORTH, TX-Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railway Co. (BNSF) will become the first U.S. railroad to establish a permanent presence in China when it opens an office in Shanghai this summer.
FARGO, ND-DaimlerChrysler subsidiary Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) has begun production of an all-new, six-passenger electric vehicle. The GEM e6 comes in addition to the company's existing line of two- and four-passenger vehicles, and utility vehicles.
BRISBANE, Australia-Siemens Transportation Systems (Munich, Germany) has closed a deal to supply 20 Class 3800 electric freight locomotives to the Queensland Rail company in Australia.
PETERBOROUGH, England-Perkins Engines Co. has unveiled a new line of environmentally compliant 400 series diesel engines for use in agricultural machinery, generator, construction and general industrial applications.
BRUSSELS, Belgium-A group of European automotive manufacturers and fuel suppliers have formed what is being called the Alliance for Synthetic Fuels in Europe to promote "sustainable mobility" in Europe.
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