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Can you 3-D print an invisibility cloak? | Design Eng
Researchers say rapid prototyped microwave cloak may lead to visible light invisibility.
Feds invest in Saskatchewan agrifood production
Governments support improved efficiencies in value-added processing
What makes curling stones curl? | Design Eng
Swedish industrial engineers solve chilly sport’s longest held mystery.
Operations
How food-safe are your uniforms?
Three things you should look for in a uniform rental company to ensure food safety is top of mind
Gluten-free sector expected to grow
A new report from research firm MarketsandMarkets says the global gluten-free market will hit US$6.2 billion by 2018
[Video] Supply Chain Canada: Flowcasting and highlights
Executives from Nestlé, McCain's, The Source and Lexmark share supply chain experiences
Northern Gateway crew conducting spill response survey evicted from First Nation site
First Nation of Hartley Bay says crew showed up uninvited to carry out work on project
Months-long strike at Peugeot Citroen plant in France slated for closure ends
Automaker cutting 8,000 jobs, plans to close Aulnay-sous-Bois factory north of Paris
Labor group says Apple making progress at Foxconn
But, electronics giant still has work to do on reducing work hours.
Taxpayers federation report slams high taxes on gas
Even without a provincial sales tax, Alberta's residents are paying up to $15 in taxes per fill-up.
Findings inconclusive in Texas plant blast investigation: authorities
Criminal activity not ruled out; investigators narrow down number of potential causes to three
Workers’ quick actions save Ottawa paper warehouse from going up in smoke
Three workers used in-house fire hose to start extinguishing flames
OPG’s Q1 net income drops to $28M from $154M in 2012
Lower earnings from nuclear funds, higher operating costs to blame.
US nationalism not creeping into military contract loss: CAE
About $2.1 billion in outstanding contract bids should sustain business.
Technology will be key to conquering climate change in long run, Harper says
Imposing emissions targets not enough
Farm animal health in Quebec receives a boost
Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has devoted $15.1 million to animal health over a three-year period from 2013 to 2016
D-Wave Two quantum computer selected for artificial intelligence initiative
System to be Installed at NASA's Ames Research Centre and operational in Q3.
Part of Cambodian shoe factory collapses, killing 2 workers
Heavy iron equipment on upper floor may have caused the collapse.
Alberta exports to grow through 2014 on rising energy production, weaker dollar: EDC
Provincial forecast shows exports will surge by nine per cent in 2013, another six per cent in 2014
Rona focuses on distribution and supply chain
Will keep retail stores operating to support its network
TransCanada sells 45% stake in two US pipelines for $1.05 billion
Bison pipeline connects gas from the US Rocky Mountain region to TransCanada's Northern Border system in North Dakota.
