Honda’s Robots Offer a Human Touch; NAM Weighs In on Latest Tax Proposals; DoD Looks to Streamline Contracts and Procurement

[Honda’s Robots Offer a Human Touch]( The technology attached to these robots could offer links to improving Honda’s driverless vehicle platform. [NAM Weighs In on Latest Tax Proposals]( The National Association of Manufacturers provided Speaker Paul Ryan with their inputs to the tax reform legislation that is rapidly making its way to the White House for signature. [DoD Looks to Streamline Contracts and Procurement]( Bureaucracy has historically led to delays in providing the technology and equipment needed by the armed forces, and these prolonged processes have also been difficult on suppliers. [Forecast Identifies Leading Markets for Equipment Investment]( The higher-than-expected forecast is attributed to a combination of the highly anticipated cuts to corporate tax rates and slow but steady economic growth. [What’s your New (Work) Year’s Resolution?]( We are wondering what you hope to accomplish in the new year from a job or career perspective. Take our 2-question survey, and we’ll compile and report on the results. Daily Bite [Edison's Phonograph]( Thomas Edison was known for his many inventions. In 1877, while working on the telephone, he invented a machine that recorded and played back messages. This phonograph would go on to impact many industries but specifically changed the music industry. [Read More »]( Product and Company News Computer Hardware and Peripherals [Skorpio™ X4 Mobile Computer features handheld or pistol-grip form factor.]( [View All Computer Hardware and Peripherals News »]( Electrical Equipment and Systems [R&S SMW200A Vector Signal Generator comes with optional signal path.]( [Element Entra™ LED Adjustable Recessed Downlight offers CRI of 90+.]( [View All Electrical Equipment and Systems News »]( Electronic Components and Devices Sponsored [Triad Magnetics Transformers :: Inductors :: Power Supplies]( Thousands of part numbers -- standard, off the shelf. We can help you find one that meets your needs today. And it can be on your desk tomorrow. A Triad Simple Search(TM) begins here. [Thin-Film Filter Photodetectors are operated in a temperature range of -10 °C to +40 °C.]( [View All Electronic Components and Devices News »]( Machinery and Machining Tools [MIXPAC™ MixCoat™ Spray Coating Dispensing System features dual stage trigger.]( [View All Machinery and Machining Tools News »]( [Advertise on THOMASNET.com](  |  [Visit THOMASNET.com](  |  [Contact Us]( Thomas Publishing Company [5 Penn Plaza New York, New York 10001 USA](#) You received this email because you are subscribed to Your Industrial Daily from Thomas Publishing Company. If this mailing was forwarded to you, you can [subscribe here]( for your own copy of Thomas Industry Update. [Send to a Friend]( | [Modify Your Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](