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Industry Focus: Global Aerospace Production Soars To New Heights

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And in Jacksonville, Embraer broke ground on a new facility to build light military attack support aircraft in Jacksonville as part of a $427 million defense contract. And very few places on the earth can match Michigan’s potent mix of R&D, high tech talent and demonstrated and continuous innovation. million facility.

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FEATURE STORY: Logistics Clusters Are Jobs Magnets

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Not only do logistics clusters have huge potential for jobs creation, they also are hubs of innovation of environmental sustainability. Singapore, Rotterdam—the big clusters—this is where you see rapid environmental innovation,” notes Sheffi. This is where you see development of hybrid trucks, electric trucks and hybrid cranes.

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Advanced Manufacturing: Manufacturing Gets Smarter, Faster

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N ew technologies and business models have the heavy/discrete manufacturing industry on the verge of an innovative new period that promises greater productivity and the potential for lower costs, according to a recent report prepared by GE. In May, Anheuser-Busch celebrated the opening of its expanded manufacturing facility in Jacksonville.