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WASHINGTON -- New orders for manufactured durable goods in January fell 10.2% to $207.2 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced today.  The decrease follows three consecutive monthly increases, including 2.5% in December.

Shipments also fell after three straight monthly increases, declining 1.3% to $219.7 billion.

January is typically a slower period as consumer spending eases following the holiday period.

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KANSAS CITY, MO -- A study of more than 200 multinational companies across 15 industries found that intellectual capital and university collaboration -- and not just lower costs -- are primary attractions for companies to locate R&D activities in locations abroad.

Also noted: emerging countries such as China and India will continue to be major beneficiaries of R&D expansion over the next three years as companies seek new market opportunities, access to top scientists and engineers, and collaborative research relationships with leading universities. Companies studied were mostly headquartered in the U.S. and Western Europe. Read more ...
Weymouth, UKDEK has confirmed the line-up for its 21st Century Line Technology Day, scheduled to take place March 29 – 30 at the company’s UK headquarters in Weymouth. Partners and presenters for the event include BTU, Assembleon, Henkel and Nutek.
 
Aimed at helping electronics manufacturers negotiate the challenges of Pb-free, the event will focus on the role of leading-edge technologies within this significant industry transition. Event content will include discussion of Pb-free products, latest generation components, reflow technologies, line flexibility and Pb-free developments. DEK will also highlight recent product innovations including Proflow and Grid-Lok.
 
In addition to presentations, the Technology Day will feature workshops and technical demonstrations.

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