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		<title>Properties of Magnets</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:01:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Magnets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electronic]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Magnets are objects or a product that generates a magnetic industry. The magnetic area created is invisible but is accountable for the most unique feature of this object. It is a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials like iron and attracts or repels other magnets. A magnet has two poles: North Pole and South [...]]]></description>
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<p>Magnets are objects or a product that generates a magnetic industry. The magnetic area created is invisible but is accountable for the most unique feature of this object. It is a force that pulls on other ferromagnetic materials like iron and attracts or repels other magnets. A magnet has two poles: North Pole and South Pole. When suspended freely, the north pole of the magnet factors toward the Earth&#8217;s south magnetic pole and the South Pole factors in the direction of the Earth&#8217;s north magnetic pole. This is because like poles repel and opposite poles attract.</p>
<p>The use of this materials has been witnessed in different fields. Science magnets have improved the efficiency and created equipments in the industry. You may well be surprised to know that magnets are often utilized in our everyday lives with out us even being conscious of it. The magnetic stickers on the refrigerator are easy way of decorating your fridge. Some accessories like earrings and hair pins have magnets to hold them in location. Magnetic toys are applied for teaching kindergarten children also and display them straightforward uses of the similar.</p>
<p>You can buy magnets from any electronic or book shop around your residence. They could also be used to make jewelry. Necklaces and bracelets may well have a magnetic clasp or be produced totally from a linked series of magnets. These days, magnets are also employed for creating toys for kids. It is a soft silvery metal and has the capacity to tarnish in air. It was discovered in 1885. Neodymium is a popular component in glass, giving it a characteristic reddish-purple colour.</p>
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		<title>The Basics of CNC Machine Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:30:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Industrial Supply]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Machine Tools]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The CNC is programmed to reduce manual intervention in a certain fabrication process, thus reducing production time and wastage, thereby resulting to increased production efficiency. To illustrate this, metal preparation using conventional tools would require the operator to manually bore hole on the metal using a drill press. But before he can do it, he [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The CNC is programmed to reduce manual intervention in a certain fabrication process, thus reducing production time and wastage, thereby resulting to increased production efficiency. To illustrate this, metal preparation using conventional tools would require the operator to manually bore hole on the metal using a drill press. But before he can do it, he has to secure the metal in place, select the desired speed for rotation of the drill press, activate the spindle and manually drive the drill into the metal. That takes a lot of steps and errors and accidents are bound to happen at each step of the process.</p>
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<p>The CNC machine simplifies all these work for the operator. With the CNC equivalent of the drill press, he only has to position the metal in its place, activate the spindle, set the controls and the machine does the rest. It is very well like the automated ways of doing things. Everything that an operator is required to do with the conventional machine tools is programmable with CNC machines.</p>
<p>Another advantage of a CNC machine is being able to produce consistent and accurate work pieces. Once the programming controls had been set, the CNC machine can produce thousand of identical pieces in a short span of time. This is almost impossible if done manually.</p>
<p>CNC machines are also flexible since processes are programmed. You can run a specific program for one piece, save it and recall it again the next time that piece is to be reproduced. These machines are also easy to set-up, thus, allowing you to meet your deadlines faster.</p>
<p>All CNC machines have motion control, whether linear or rotary. This is one of the things that they have in common. The path or direction that the machine follows is called axis. The more axes the machine has, the more complex it is.</p>
<p>Common industrial examples of CNC tools are welders, drills, grinders, routers and lathes. But it is noteworthy to know that are even home tools that belong to the CNC category. These are electronic paper cutters, quilting and embroidery machines and yes, your computer printer which operates on the X axis only.</p>
<p>Without us knowing it, some tools that we encounter as we do about our respective businesses may be CNC machines too. The use of these machines is not only exclusive to the metal industry but in large range endeavors as well, especially those that require mass production of articles. As the demand increases, the need for producers to meet these demands becomes more urgent as well. But thanks to CNC machines, production processes are made easier, faster and safer.</p>
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		<title>Getting Ahead In The Oil And Gas Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:21:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Oil & Gas Industry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The oil and gas industry provides three quarters of the UK&#8217;s primary energy alone and globally it is responsible for more energy output than any other fuel production areas. There are many changes coming about in the oil and gas industry as a direct result of this constant demand, with new means of sourcing oil [...]]]></description>
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<p>The oil and gas industry provides three quarters of the UK&#8217;s primary energy alone and globally it is responsible for more energy output than any other fuel production areas. There are many changes coming about in the oil and gas industry as a direct result of this constant demand, with new means of sourcing oil and gas being looked at every day on a global perspective. The increased demand and the limited supply of both these fuels means the oil and gas industry has many difficult challenges ahead in the next decade and beyond, making it a very interesting sector to break into.</p>
<p>Oil and gas jobs represent a huge part of the job market in the UK, with positions ranging from customer-facing roles in public relations to commissioning jobs and project management jobs in the global arena. Ensuring a safe supply to those countries dependent on oil and gas for their economic prosperity is a difficult challenge the oil and gas industry has to face up to with depleting supplies and more countries becoming moredependent every day. Perhaps unsurprisingly this has led to a greater number of project management jobs in smaller countries where the emphasis is on working with the people and securing their future in terms of cleaner and sustainable fuel production.</p>
<p>Whatever your discipline, from engineering to geology and exploration engineering, there is a position within the oil and gas industry to accommodate your skills. Most oil and gas jobs will require a basic understanding of the challenges faced by the industry today and some will form a platform for the beginnings of solutions to those problems. Becoming part of the solution to a global problem is the toughest challenge the industry has ever had to face is what makes starting a new career in the oil and gas industry appealing to many. Providing an oil and gas supply to consumers throughout the world may involve a great deal of traveling to ensure supply is reliable and clean. Depending on your role, it could also involve working in harsh environments such as drilling jobs offshore in the North Sea to supplying energy onshore to meet the high demands of the UK alone.</p>
<p>Each of these areas has a wealth of positions available. Having a degree in your chosen area of work within this industry will of course stand you in the best stead as so many vocational degrees involve practical training and experience. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a project engineering job or a mechanical job, a background in engineering will stand you in good stead in the oil and gas industry and give employers the confidence that you are able to meet the needs of this global sector. However, even without an engineering or related qualification, there are now many ways to enter into the oil or gas sector than ever before, and those with peoplemanagement skills are as welcome as those who have previously been involved with installation and piping jobs in unrelated industries.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits of Magnets For the Human Body</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:21:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Philips</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The power of magnets has been long used with success for treating different ailments. Along the years, more and more people have been cured of their diseases and have become more active and energetic after using the magnetic therapy on their bodies. The most important effects which the magnets exercise upon the human body are [...]]]></description>
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<p>The power of magnets has been long used with success for treating different ailments. Along the years, more and more people have been cured of their diseases and have become more active and energetic after using the magnetic therapy on their bodies.</p>
<p>The most important effects which the magnets exercise upon the human body are those relating to treating or alleviating the symptoms of one or more diseases from which a patient suffers. Thus, many people who had to deal with increased or lowered blood pressure, with heart diseases or other internal problems, skin conditions and joint pains have recovered, some say miraculously after using this treatment method.</p>
<p>Yet, this type of therapy should not be regarded as only suitable for those members of the family who experience health problems. Even though these are the first who should use the magnets, they are not the only ones. The entire family can enjoy the positive effects of the magnetic therapy, even they are or not sick. This is mainly because the magnetic therapy is also highly effective in providing relaxation for those people who are always tense and need some moments in which they can forget about all the stress and problems acquired during the day. Keeping the magnets for ten minutes on the body each day it can provide quality relaxation for everyone.</p>
<p>In addition to that, the magnetic therapy is also very efficient in treating physical and mental exhaustion, as they provide energy to fill the empty batteries of the individual by simply holding them on the body. It is amazing to see how such a simple procedure can have such deep and effective results!</p>
<p>Lastly, magnets can be kept for as long as you live, provided that you keep them in appropriate conditions. They will not lose their powers if kept appropriately and you and your children will be able to enjoy the great effects the magnetic devices have on the body even long after you have purchased them.</p>
<p>If you take into consideration that these magnets have few to none side effects, there is nothing to prevent you from trying magnetic therapy on your own body! Once you try it you will never want to let it go!</p>
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		<title>Sealing in Difficult to Seal Fluid Handling Applications</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 05:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kathy Austin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fluid Handling]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[All too often, the limiting factor in the performance of a mechanical or fluid handling system is the seals. We can design equipment to handle extremes of pressure, temperature, corrosive chemicals, or other severe environments only to discover that we can&#8217;t seal them at those extremes. Witness two of the biggest technological mishaps of the [...]]]></description>
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<p>All too often, the limiting factor in the performance of a mechanical or fluid handling system is the seals. We can design equipment to handle extremes of pressure, temperature, corrosive chemicals, or other severe environments only to discover that we can&#8217;t seal them at those extremes. Witness two of the biggest technological mishaps of the 20th century, the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger and the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant. Both of these accidents were caused by seal failures. Modern, proper seal design could have prevented both of these accidents from ever occurring.</p>
<p>Design engineers rarely think about that inexpensive little ring, when they design their fluid handling systems, but that lowly seal, often just indicated on the drawing by an X, can make or break their design. Today&#8217;s oil wells are deeper, the aircraft and missiles faster, and the allowable envelopes smaller, so as temperatures, pressures, speeds, and other operational parameters increase, no longer can the rubber o-ring keep up with the increasing demands of modern equipment.</p>
<p>Back in the 1940s, the early aircraft hydraulic systems featured a 1500 psi hydraulic assist on the controls, being input solely by the pilot, an o-ring could easily handle the fluid containment needs. In today&#8217;s designs, the computer handles the controls with as many as four separate movements per second, and the pressures are 8000 psi. This much pressure runs the temperatures up in excess of 300 F as well. A rubber seal will simply not live in this environment.</p>
<p>The two primary advantages of using rubber are that they conform easily to the surface irregularities of the surface it is sealing against, so a fairly low contact pressure is needed to achieve a reliable seal. The second advantage of rubber is that the compression of seal itself serves as a spring to make up for seal wear and deformation. This means a one-piece, one material seal that can do the job quite nicely in applications that don&#8217;t overtax the material. In higher pressures, temperatures, or operating speeds, a non-elastomeric polymer must be used. The most common is PTFE (Teflon) though it is rarely used in its unfilled form. It is generally filled with different inert fillers, such as carbon, glass, or minerals to tailor it&#8217;s pressure holding and wear characteristics. Sometimes other polymers are added to the PFTE to create polymeric alloys, to improve the performance even more.</p>
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		<title>Material Handling Equipment</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 08:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A majority of all industrial occupations involve overexertion that invariably leads to accidents and hazards. Handling and storing materials in different industries involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane; driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks; carrying bags or materials manually; and stacking palletized bricks or other materials such as [...]]]></description>
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<p>A majority of all industrial occupations involve overexertion that invariably leads to accidents and hazards. Handling and storing materials in different industries involve diverse operations such as hoisting tons of steel with a crane; driving a truck loaded with concrete blocks; carrying bags or materials manually; and stacking palletized bricks or other materials such as drums, barrels, kegs, and lumber. A survey reveals that an estimated 30 percent of the workforce is exposed to the hazard of lifting everyday. Materials handling equipment are an essential solution for reducing the risk of physical injuries for employees at work place.</p>
<p>Manual material handling implies unaided moving of objects, which often leads to twisted and awkward postures resulting in musculoskeletal disorders. Moreover, with the increase in the female population at workplaces and a generally older workforce, risk of injuries due to manual material handling has certainly increased. Having the right material handling equipment has become essential for a smooth and efficient workflow and high productivity.</p>
<p>Material Handling Equipment can be custom built in any shape or form to suit any application. Material handling equipment is used to transport, stack, recover and feed bulk materials. The concept of material handling equipment is to provide bulk material handling solutions to industries worldwide. Rollers, belts and chains are among the items that can be incorporated into a custom-built piece of material handling equipment. A variety of hydraulic and electric drives are also available. Every piece of equipment is ruggedly constructed for many years of operation.</p>
<p>The perfect choice of material handling equipment and good design of the material handling system and facility layout can increase productivity and reduce investments and operations&#8217; costs. When deciding what material handling equipment to use, it is important to take into account the general characteristics of the equipment types available in the market.</p>
<p>Material handling equipment is undoubtedly the best solution to improve productivity while reducing the potential of workplace injury. Versatility, reliability, state-of-the-art technology and superior execution are making modern material handling equipment an utmost necessity for a variety of industries. Reduce the total amount of required manual material handling and minimize the hazards associated with these activities by creating a unified material handling system making the right material handling equipment selection. Reduce costs and improve efficiency in industrial material handling by providing the perfect selection of material handling equipment.</p>
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		<title>Used Machine Tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 08:19:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Machine Tools]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Machine tools are described as machines that are vital in disposing operations for material removal. It operates on different operating principles like shaping, drilling, grinding, turning and milling. The real purposes of such products are varied. First, they aim to provide consistency between the motion of the work piece and the cutting tool used. It [...]]]></description>
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<p>Machine tools are described as machines that are vital in disposing operations for material removal. It operates on different operating principles like shaping, drilling, grinding, turning and milling. The real purposes of such products are varied. First, they aim to provide consistency between the motion of the work piece and the cutting tool used. It also desires to render stiffness while the cutting operation is done. Furthermore, it provides consistency during the cutting procedure while it controls vibrations in the process. Add to that, it also helps facilitate accurate surface finishes. With these purposes, one may be able to look into how efficient used machine tools are.</p>
<p>Machinery processes</p>
<p>Machine tool equipment are comprised of a base and a tower. These components are used either of two ways: the tool is fixed on the base while the work piece or material is placed on the tower; or the tool is held by the tower while the work piece or material is fixed on the base. In the process, the rotation or motion is supported by the movements of three spatial axes. Bearings, screws, rack and pinion arrangements and linear guides are important in the process.</p>
<p>What are machine tools made of?</p>
<p>Knowing what tools are made of will help one learn how to buy used equipment for manufacturing. An ideal tool is made out of heavy iron and steel. Cast iron is usually seen at its base while the entire structure is usually fixed on concrete. Powering the machine is made easy with the use of axles, screws and gears. Ideally, machine tools are said to be efficient if and when their respective cutting tools move freely.</p>
<p>Different types of machinery</p>
<p>When looking for machine groups, different categories may emerge. The different categories are also sub-categorized into specific types. When looking for used machine tools, classifications such as air compressors, bar machinery, air cooling and filtration equipment, bending and forming equipment and boring mills may be found. Other machine tools to look for are broaching machines, die casting machines, drilling machines and EDM machines.</p>
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		<title>Industrial Safety Products</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 08:18:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Industrial safety products are designed to be used within industrial facilities to improve the health and well being of workers and the environment. The most general categories for industrial safety products are arc flash protection, chemicals and janitorial supply, cutlery, emergency response, facility maintenance, fall protection, feminine care products, fire fighting, floor and carpet care [...]]]></description>
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<p>Industrial safety products are designed to be used within industrial facilities to improve the health and well being of workers and the environment. The most general categories for industrial safety products are arc flash protection, chemicals and janitorial supply, cutlery, emergency response, facility maintenance, fall protection, feminine care products, fire fighting, floor and carpet care and heat stress supplies. Gears for hand, head, eyes and hearing protection is also found on the list. To gain a fuller understanding of all these things, learn about specific types under the most general categories.</p>
<p>Hand, head and hearing protection</p>
<p>The hand, head and ears are commonly used in order to make an employee work easily. Hands are utilized in some of the most important parts of production while the head is also very important in administering some manufacturing processes. Hearing is relevant in taking up employer instructions too. These reasons are enough for companies to provide industrial products for protection of the hand, head and ears.</p>
<p>The most common examples of hand protection are glove dispensers, glove accessories and all sorts of hand gloves. Hand gloves include inspector gloves, cotton gloves, chemical resistant gloves and finger cots. When it comes to head protection, products such as specialty hard hats, cold and warm weather protection, hard hat replacement and suspensions are available. For hearing protection purposes, earmuffs, earplugs and corresponding accessories are also being offered in a list of industrial safety products.</p>
<p>Safety products for different professions and applications</p>
<p>Industrial safety is important in a lot of professions and other applications. For instance, in firefighting, different types of bags and organizers are needed. In gas detection and monitoring, calibration, equipment cases and portable gas detectors are created with utmost safety. Industries requiring respiratory protection rely on products such as powered air purifying respirators, respirator storage, respirator alarms and monitors and respirator cleaning supplies.</p>
<p>The other lists of industrial safety products include protection for material handling and storage, waste receptacles, welding and food service. Do not forget about eye protection gears as well. For janitorial purposes, one may also order for sponges, cleaning accessories, laundry products and sprayers and pumps that meet safety standards. Anything that is utilized to provide safety and protection to the end user is considered an industrial safety product.</p>
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		<title>The Important Role of Industrial Supplies in Your Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 May 2010 08:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every business needs to keep industrial safety supplies within the facility. This is because messes happen and some of these messes cause accidents. In order to preserve your own safety, the safety of your employees, and the appearance of your business, industrial safety supplies are a necessity. Here&#8217;s a list of key industrial safety supplies [...]]]></description>
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<p>Every business needs to keep industrial safety supplies within the facility. This is because messes happen and some of these messes cause accidents. In order to preserve your own safety, the safety of your employees, and the appearance of your business, industrial safety supplies are a necessity.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a list of key industrial safety supplies</p>
<p>1) Absorbent pads<br />
2) Absorbent mats<br />
3) Absorbent socks<br />
4) Booms<br />
5) Spill kits<br />
6) Spill containment berms and oil spill containment berms<br />
7) Marine absorbents<br />
 <img src='http://www.industry500.com/blog/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gif' alt='8)' class='wp-smiley' /> Storm water products<br />
9) Spill pallets, poly drums, safety cabinets, and much more</p>
<p>You can never be too safe within your business, so make sure that you have the industrial safety supplies that your business needs to operate safety. You can clean up spills, dispose of them properly, and be able to store hazardous items as safely as possible in order to avoid accidents.</p>
<p>Think of it this way: If you don&#8217;t have industrial safety supplies handy, you run the risk of not being able to clean spills up quickly. If you can&#8217;t clean them up quickly, someone could fall or inhale a harmful chemical. You also risk not being EPA compliant, which can result in fines. Finally, if the chemicals leak into the environment, the EPA can fine you as well. Any type of contamination that happens as a result of your business can become public knowledge and this can damage your reputation. A damaged reputation in turn can result in lost revenue.</p>
<p>And environmental contamination can also harm the ecosystem. If the EPA has to clean it up, they may charge your business with the cost, which can be substantial. A minimal investment in industrial safety supplies that are sturdy and effective can prevent this from happening to you. So when you&#8217;re wondering what you can do to make your business safer, the answer is easy. A good assortment of industrial safety supplies will do that for you if you keep them handy and ready for use whenever needed.</p>
<p>The list above gives you a good idea of what you may need. And when you&#8217;re shopping for supplies, make sure you are looking for quality and EPA and OSHA approval. Your new supplies should be durable, able to handle the challenge you bought them for, and resistant to the chemicals.</p>
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		<title>Getting a Job in the Automotive Industry</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 06:41:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The automotive industry has a wide variety of jobs from manufacturing the automobile, clerical work, repairs, sales, and companies peripherally related to the automobile industry, such as suppliers. It is an all encompassing industry supplying opportunities to those who know where their strengths lie. These strong points should be enumerated in a resume and you [...]]]></description>
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<p>The automotive industry has a wide variety of jobs from manufacturing the automobile, clerical work, repairs, sales, and companies peripherally related to the automobile industry, such as suppliers. It is an all encompassing industry supplying opportunities to those who know where their strengths lie. These strong points should be enumerated in a resume and you are ready to begin.</p>
<p>It is difficult to get the positions, which are not that technical, i.e. assembling the automobile. With increasing outsourcing to foreign countries and less automobiles manufactured in the United States, it would be quite difficult to land such a position. A sales position for one of the well-established automobile manufacturers is not out of the question. Though less sales positions are available, an expert salesman or saleswoman is always in demand if they have a following and are expert in the art of salesmanship.</p>
<p>Even in this time of decreasing automobile sales, the complexity of the present-day automobile with its computerization, needs well-qualified personnel to repair the automobiles. If this is your strong point there are positions awaiting in automobile service centers, both privately owned and those belonging to the automobile manufacturers. If funds are available you can even open your own repair shop, bearing in mind that it will take time to get name recognition through satisfied customers. There will always be a need for a top mechanic in the car industry and you can expect to be paid very well.</p>
<p>If you are a graduate with a science degree, the new green revolution could be the place to go for employment. With the advent of the hybrid automobile and the research and development in batteries, natural gas and other fuel substitutes being studied as possible replacements for gasoline, you could get in on the ground floor of a growing industry. There are so many positions affiliated with the automobile, even going as far as becoming an insurance agent specializing in writing automobile policies or even automobile loans. It is an industry with many opportunities awaiting you.</p>
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