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AIChE SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Vitter: U.S. chemical industry needs regulatory relief, TSCA update
5/19/2013
- ICIS Chemical Business (U.K.)
Sen. David Vitter, R-La., emphasized the importance of the chemical industry to the U.S. economy, along with the regulatory challenges facing the sector, in this Q&A. "The recent surge in domestic oil… Read More
The latest news and information for civil engineers
ASCE SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Society of Civil Engineers
Gov. Brown: Calif. Bay Bridge won't open unless it's ready
5/21/2013
- Washington Post, The
It is still unknown whether the $6.4 billion San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge in California will open as planned over the Labor Day weekend because of concerns about structural integrity and safety.… Read More
News and information about technology policy
IEEE-USA SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers USA
H-1B debate seen as major hurdle for immigration bill
5/15/2013
- Reuters
- Hill, The
- Computerworld
- Washington Post, The
Senators working on a broad immigration bill are debating amendments that would expand or restrict the H-1B visa program. An amendment that was rejected by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday wo… Read More
News and information for MRO professionals
SMRP SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals
Boeing working on reliability enhancements, system improvements
5/19/2013
- Wall Street Journal, The
Boeing and the carriers that fly its 787s continue to keep a close watch on 787 Dreamliner jets. A spokeswoman for Boeing said the company was implementing Dreamliner "reliability enhancements," a pro… Read More
Leadership news for manufacturers
C-Suite Brief
Published in partnership with: Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation
Johnson Controls exec: "Micro-hybrid" powertrains are wave of future
5/15/2013
- MLive.com (Michigan) (free registration)
A "micro-hybrid" powertrain will replace the hybrid or electric powertrains used in cars today, according to MaryAnn Wright, vice president of technology and innovation for Johnson Controls Power Solu… Read More
News and trends in the mechanical industry field
ASME SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Star Trek-like device could print out food
5/21/2013
- NextGov
Cartridges containing basic food elements plus 3D printing technology may lead U.S. consumers to something much like the Star Trek replicator, in which various dishes can be ordered up and printed out… Read More
News and industry trends for engineering professionals
Engineering Research and Development SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Infotech Enterprises
Romanian teen designs self-driving car at reasonable price
5/20/2013
- Gizmag
Tapping simpler technology, a Romanian teen has produced a way to deliver a self-driving car at far lower cost than the big players in the field have yet managed. Ionut Budisteanu's system uses a low-… Read More
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