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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
3D printers make prototypes less expensive
5/13/2013
- Columbus Dispatch (Ohio), The
Shoestring startups, small businesses and garage tinkerers are the latest enthusiastic users of low-cost 3D printing technology, which is proving transformative at a new level in the U.S. economy, sai… 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
Sustainable building: The focus of recent ASME event
5/20/2013
- ASME.org
Three topic areas were the focal points of ASME's Integrated/Sustainable Building Equipment & Systems Open Research Forum held in Washington, D.C. last month. Energy efficiency technologies, integrate… Read More
News and industry trends for engineering professionals
Engineering Research and Development SmartBrief
Published in partnership with: Infotech Enterprises
First recipient finds bionic hand "very empowering"
5/17/2013
- WBZ-TV (Boston)
- New England Cable News (Boston)
The i-limb ultra revolution bionic hand has its first user. Mike Benning of Scituate, Mass., says the hand, which is powered by sensors, is "very empowering," allowing him to accomplish a range of tas… Read More
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