Yesterday, IMT examined the sequester and how it is likely to affect U.S. manufacturing. The picture isn’t complete for two reasons. For starters, the worst of the sequester’s cuts have yet to hit. Second, many of the companies simply aren’t speaking to the press on the topic. Read more

Sequestration spent a lot of time at the top of the news early this year. But most Americans haven’t felt much effect yet. The economy is adding jobs, the stock market is at record levels, and the housing market is climbing. This has led to media speculation that fallout from the sequester, while occurring, is overblown. Read more

Now that the connection between managing data and higher performance has taken hold in leading organizations, businesses are looking into how to measure the effectiveness of their Big Data strategies. Read more

Economic development in emerging markets and tightening air quality standards worldwide are spurring the growth of sales in emissions control catalysts, according to a study by research and consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. The report finds that the global market reached $6.7 billion in 2012 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3 percent to $14.22 billion in 2019. Read more

Plus:
MAPI Manufacturing Outlook More Optimistic
Machine Vision Sales Rose 11 Percent in First Quarter
Economic Confidence Improved in May
April Saw a Boost in Small Business Loans
Slight Rise in New Factory Orders
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In the past decade, Thailand has grown into an industrial powerhouse ranked 17th in the world in manufacturing, and 14th in automobile production. But the country is still growing and its policies and infrastructure are evolving. U.S. companies doing business in Thailand need to understand these growing pains and their potential impact. Read more