IndustryWeek -- Technology & Innovation

US Senate in New Cybersecurity Push

A new bill introduced to influence tighter security for vital private sector and government networks.

A Framework for IT Investment for Manufacturing Executives

Executives feel vulnerable to three technology-enabled threats: a) shift in customer expectations to a better or differentiated offering, b) significant changes in product and service delivery costs and c) the emergence of new products or services from competitors.

Nanotech Innovation Adds New Strength to Rubber Industry

Nanotubes revolutionize the industry by increasing efficiency and productivity of rubber compounds.

Industrial Robotics Expands Beyond the Automotive Industry

Thanks to the maturation of robotics technology, a growing number of industries are using robots for a wider range of applications.

What Patent-Law Reform Means for U.S. Manufacturers

'No longer can you invent first, be diligent, go to commercialization and then rely on that first date of invention' to win a patent battle with someone who files earlier, attorney John Kastelic says.

The Benefits of Lean IT in Manufacturing

Applying lean to IT can mean better performance, less stress and significant cost savings.

Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 66.4% in 2011

Beating forecasters' predictions by nearly 20%, 2011 was the strongest year for USMTOs in over a decade.

The Future of Robotics in Manufacturing: Moving to the Other Side of the Factory

To boldly go where they've never gone before, robots will need to become smarter, cheaper and easier to use. The industry could turn to an unlikely source to get there.

GE's 'American Competitiveness: What Works' Conference Kicks Off with Innovation Talks

Boeing, Dow Chemical, and GE CEOs discuss jobs, global competitiveness, and innovation.

Apple Corporate Reputation Shines: Harris Poll

iPhone maker receives highest score in poll's history, while Google slips to second.