America’s First Tech President By Jennifer Hooker, IEN Staff November 4, 2008 was a historic election day not only because it introduced the first black president, but also because Barack Obama is expected to be the first president in the Oval Office with a computer Learn more
Lighter Side: Why I’d Rather Drive By Mark Devlin, IEN StaffI’ve taken to driving my own car to tradeshows lately, as long as the distance is within reason (to me, anyway). The great folks for whom I work wonder about that, however, and thus wonder about me. Here are 50 Learn more
Ten Ways to Improve U.S. Automobiles By Mark Devlin, IEN StaffLast week’s installment of As the Wheels of the Auto Industry Turn (120 Days) covered some elements of the potential bailout. This week, consider Learn more
GM, Banks, Bailouts and the Money Pit By Mike Botta, IEN StaffOur politicians can’t fix anything without throwing more money at it. The problem is, it’s our money not theirs. (11/17/08) Learn more
Getting a Leg Up By Mary O'Hara Smith, IEN StaffLegs been letting you down lately? Joints getting creaky? Honda may have the answer, with its newly developed experimental walking assist device. And considering the state of the auto industry, walking may be Learn more
Pack Expo Went Green This Year. No, Seriously. By Mark Devlin, IEN StaffI’m still not buying some ‘green’ initiatives. Often, they don’t strike me as very well thought-out, and some are often nothing more than laughably transparent public relations ploys. BUT, here’s at least one Learn more
Mini Nuclear Proliferation By Debbie Maskin, IEN Staff Hot tub-sized nuclear reactors, capable of powering industrial facilities, military installations, or up to 20,000 homes, should be on the market by 2013. Said to be inherently safe and requiring minimal Learn more
120 Days By Mark Devlin, IEN StaffThat’s about how long it’ll be before U.S. manufacturing giant General Motors—a company whose existence not only helped build this nation, but has also kept a lot of the country in business—drops below the Learn more
Packaging Pros Receive Honors By Mike Botta, IEN StaffThe Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) honored five career packaging professionals this week by inducting them into the Packaging Hall of Fame at a special ceremony during Pack Expo. (11/13/08) Learn more
Process Expo Traffic Remains Light By Mike Botta, IEN StaffPack Expo continued to draw strong foot traffic on Tuesday, but the sister show, Process Expo, seemed to be suffering from its distant location in the newer W hall of the McCormick Center. (11/12/08) Learn more
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