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Organic Certification Requirements

Posted: September 27th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


Organic food is known to be free of pesticides, preservatives and genetic enhancements. The
food is not only guaranteed to be free of these items, they are regulated and tested by government agencies and individual accrediting organizations to ensure that they are. ‘USDA Organic’ certification is a way that consumers can distinguish true organic foods from [...]


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Things to keep in mind for your hybrid car

Posted: September 20th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


In many ways, the hybrid car and its gas-powered predecessor are very similar. In fact, the similarities
make the transition to a hybrid vehicle a smooth one. Both hybrid and gas vehicles are powered and
propelled by a fuel, engine and battery system. This system must be maintained through oil changes,
tune-ups and other forms of routine vehicle [...]


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The Hazards of Defective Product Returns

Posted: May 31st, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


Product defects are problematic for customers, manufacturers, and even the legal system. In truth, product defects are a symptom of larger problems within the manufacturing and distribution processes. A problem that begins as a small hiccup has grown into a full-scale crisis by the time the first defects are returned [...]


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Manufacturing Food Safety: Managing Allergies

Posted: January 10th, 2011 | By: Eagle Tech


The human body’s reaction to foods is still the subject of concern and curiosity. Food manufacturers worry about introducing ingredients into the food that could potentially harm customers. However, there is no way to know or remove allergens for billions of people living off the American food supply. The food safety sector of the food [...]


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Observations from 2010

Posted: December 29th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


The Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT) and the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association (AMTDA) released a report on the status of the manufacturing technology industry in 2010. Manufacturing technology describes tools used to produce the goods manufactured each year. The state of this industry reflects a few things about the American economy, including the workforce, sales, and losses experienced by manufacturers. Let’s examine a few things that the 2010 report says about the American economy for the past year.


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How to Avoid “Greenwashing” in Manufacturing

Posted: December 23rd, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


Let’s face it, green products are a goldmine in today’s world of environmental consciousness. Many consumers buy “organic”, “recyclable”, and “green” products by what they see on the label. This makes it all too tempting for a company to slap such a label on the product whether it deserves it or not. This is what the Federal Trade Commission calls Greenwashing. The agency is fighting against the practice through its Green Guides and regulations. However, there are several ways you can prevent accidental Greenwashing for your own products.


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The Case For Hybrid Engine Block Heaters

Posted: December 17th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


Idling a car to heat it up on cold winter mornings is a practice that many people swear by, but few have properly tested for efficiency. In reality, idling a car for any amount of time before driving away will cut into your fuel economy much more than driving away immediately after starting the car. In very cold winter temperatures, the engine block heater is often the best option to avoid idling. A block heater has been proven the best choice for getting a hybrid engine ready for winter driving in many other ways.


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Eyeballing Quality Control in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Posted: December 14th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


Elsewhere in manufacturing, quality control consists of tasting, sampling, trying, and testing the products coming off the assembly line. In pharmaceuticals manufacturing, quality control is a bit more intricate. Prescription drugs consist of precise chemical compounds formulated to perform a certain task within the body. Quality control thus consists of testing not only the formula, but also ensuring that foreign materials don’t threaten the integrity of the medication.


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Things to Consider About “Going Green”

Posted: November 17th, 2010 | By: Eagle Tech


Going green seems to be the most popular trend in manufacturing and other industries. Companies are churning out products labeled “organic”, “made with renewable materials”, “eco-friendly” and more. Customers, however, are scratching their heads amongst store shelves trying to figure out which products are truly environmentally sound. In an effort to help these consumers, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have come up with a solution for consumers that manufacturers also need to consider before slapping on the next “green” label.


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