IndustryWeek -- Technology & Innovation
Italian Engineer Develops Floating Solar Panels
A cost-saving, revolutionary solar panel design could add new efficiency to the industry.

China Computer Maker Seeks Shanghai iPad Sale Ban
The battle for the iPad trademark continues in Shanghai.

Rules 'Threaten Cloud Computing Growth'
Many countries have too many different rules standing in the way of the kind of trade in digital services that is needed.

How the MEP Can Help Manufacturers Innovate and Grow
Boosting small and midsize manufacturers' capacity for innovation is the core mission of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership.

BASF Buys Electrolytes Business from Rival Merck
BASF's objective is to 'develop into a reliable supplier of electrolyte formulations.'

U.S. 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.