Yes or No? Airbus, GM Mull Expansion Plans - ASSEMBLY Enews Vol. 10 No. 8

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Also IN THIS ISSUE of ASSEMBLY Enews: Airbus, GM Mull Expansion Plans NASA Adds Billions to U.S. Manufacturing A Future Without Concept Cars? SPONSORED BY       Lista Technical Workstations fit Widest Array of ApplicationsA modular approach is the key to getting the versatile Technical Workstation you need.  Our sleek, sophisticated Technical Workstations offer customizable features to suit any technical environment.  Our modular approach, with flexiblestandard components and accessory options both above and below the work surface, leads to greater productivity and efficiency. What Happened to the Future?By Austin Weber After a long hiatus, I attended the annual Auto Show in Chicago to see what's new. In the past, the highlight of the show for me was always the concept cars. But, this year I was disappointed by the lack of innovation on display.  Now that the auto industry is coming back stronger than ever, isn't it time for automakers to start getting creative again when it comes to concept cars? Read More ASSEMBLY Needs Your HelpMarch Madness and tax season are just around the corner. That means it's also time for ASSEMBLY's 18th annual State of the Profession survey. Look for the online survey in your "in" box early next week. This is your chance to speak out anonymously on job-related issues. By doing so, you will help ensure the accuracy of the general results. You'll have a chance to see how your situation compares with your peers' when we report on the findings in the July 2013 issue of ASSEMBLY. The 2013 State of the Profession questionnaire will only take a few minutes to complete. All information you provide is anonymous and will be kept confidential. Thanks in advance for participating. To see last year's State of the Profession report, click here.	INDUSTRY NEWS >Airbus Mulls Additional A350 Assembly LinePARIS--Airbus may add another assembly line for the new A350 wide-body jet to meet rising demand. With more than 600 orders placed for the jet, Airbus is considering adding capacity. >GM Might Build Second Brazilian Assembly PlantSAO PAULO, Brazil--GM could build another assembly plant in Brazil if sales in the world's fourth-largest auto market continue expanding at approximately 5 percent annually. >Durable Goods Orders Rise in JanuaryWSAHINGTON--Orders for the factory goods that signal business investment plans jumped last month by the most in more than a year, suggesting companies are confident about their business prospects. Orders for core capital goods, which include industrial machinery and construction equipment, rose 6.3 percent in January from December. >Study: NASA Contributed $5 Billion to U.S. ManufacturingWASHINGTON--NASA contributed approximately $5 billion to U.S. manufacturing in 2012, according to a new study.
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