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Science - May 8, 2009
A study of manufacturing processes shows that more advanced technologies are less energy efficient.
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Study Sees 'Alarming' Use of Energy, Materials in Newer Manufacturing Processes
Science - May 4, 2009
Making manhole covers is more efficient than making microchips.
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Made In America
Money - December 10, 2008
For many products, there are benefits to manufacturing them in the U.S.
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Data Points: October Job Losses
Opinion - November 10, 2008
In October, 240,000 jobs were lost.
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A Moribund Nuclear Manufacturing Industry Shows Sign of Life
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Kent Garber
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Nation & World - September 30, 2008
Campaign pledges to revive nuclear energy would require building factories for high-precision parts.
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Rise of the Machines
By
James Pethokoukis
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Capital Commerce - February 28, 2008
Automation is what's really decreasing the number of factory jobs.
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Can You Compete?
Money - January 14, 2008
Chinese manufacturers aren't just making your stuff—they're making their own, too.
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Retailers That Play It Safe
Money - November 19, 2007
Customers are asking more questions since this summer's high-profile recalls of toys made in China.
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America in Decline? Fine With Me
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Rick Newman
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America's Business - February 8, 2007
Could we please call an end to the empire, and get it over with?
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College Grads Can Get Manufacturing Jobs, Survey Says
The Paper Trail - November 20, 2006
College graduates' employment outlook is good--especially if you're a computer science, engineering, or business major, a Michigan State survey of over 800 companies found. Manufacturing jobs hold particularly good opportunities, thanks to an aging labor force.
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