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Grounded.(FROM THE EDITOR)(Boeing Co.)
Aug 01, 2009; ... Days before it was to take its first flight, The Boeing Co. announced in late June that the 787 Dreamliner debut would be delayed yet again. During testing of the aircraft's structure, it was discovered that reinforcement is needed where the wings attach to the fuselage. ...
Coming events.(Canon Communications Inc.)(American Ceramic Society)(Leading Edge Events & Media Ltd.)(Brief article)(Calendar)
Aug 01, 2009 ... SEPTEMBER 22-24 QUALITY EXPO, Rosemont, IL. Canon Communications LLC, (310) 445-4200. www.canontradeshows.com 28-10/1 AERO & DEFENSE TEST, Baltimore. Leading Edge Events & Media Ltd., (800) 913-5022. www.aerodefensetest.com OCTOBER 3-7 INFUSION ...
Embattled U.S. automakers make substantial initial quality gains.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Chrysler L.L.C.)(J.D. Power and Associates)(Ford Motor Co)(General Motors Corp.)
Aug 01, 2009 ... WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- New vehicles sold by Chrysler, Ford and GM's domestic brands have improved in initial quality by an average of 10% compared with 2008, surpassing the 8% rate of improvement by the industry overall, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality ...
Manufacturing ranked no. 1 industry for economic prosperity.(INDUSTRY NEWS)(Survey)
Aug 01, 2009 ... NEW YORK -- Deloitte LLP and the Manufacturing Institute released survey findings that indicate Americans view manufacturing as the most important industry for a strong national economy. However, the survey also shows a wide perception gap between the public's highly positive views of ...
Gradient lens acquires FRS-Omega.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
Aug 01, 2009 ... ROCHESTER, NY -- Gradient Lens Corp. has acquired Phelan, CA-based FRS-Omega Inc., manufacturer of visual inspection products. The addition of FRS Omega's line of flexible fiberoptic and video borescopes gives the company an expanded product line. "The addition of FRS Omega's ...