Manufacturing

Lenovo Holds Grand Opening For Its N.C. Assembly Plant

Leoneda Inge — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:19:00 +0000

Chinese computer maker Lenovo celebrated the opening of its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Whitsett, N.C., on Wednesday. The company is trying to boost its brand and U.S. market share. Other high-tech firms, including Motorola, have announced plans to manufacture in the U.S.

The Lenovo plant celebration was a patriotic affair. A large sign was on display featuring the American flag and the words "Assembled in the U.S."

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One Manufacturing Giant Creates Winners And Losers

Andrea Hsu — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:59:00 +0000

The United States lost close to 6 million manufacturing jobs between 2000 and 2009. Now, slowly, some of those jobs are coming back. Over the past three years, the U.S. economy has gained a half-million manufacturing jobs.

But even with the manufacturing recovery, there are both winners and losers — and sometimes they're created by the same company.

Take the case of the Swedish manufacturer Electrolux. A century ago, it got its start in vacuum cleaners, and now it makes a wide range of appliances.

50 Years Of Potato Chip Innovation, In 5 Animated GIFS

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:33:00 +0000

For more, watch our video: Secrets From A Potato Chip Factory.

Americans spend less on groceries than they did a few decades ago. That's partly because of new machines and technology that have made it much cheaper to produce food.

We went to the Herr's potato chip factory in Nottingham, Pa., to see some of this food-making technology in action.

How We Use Energy: Then And Now

Jess Jiang — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:09:00 +0000

Manufacturing in the U.S. still uses the most energy. But its share has been decreasing. That's partly because we've moved from energy-intensive manufacturing to a more service-based economy. And also partly because of a slowing population growth and improving energy efficiency.

And while homes have become more energy efficient, they're on average about 30 percent larger.

Could This Robot Save Your Job?

Nina Gregory — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:20:00 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjPFqkFyrOY