Manufacturing
Zhejiang Yinlun Machinery Co. buys Thermal Dynamics International
Chinese company expands in North American car, truck, off-highway markets with $56.7 million acquisition.
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Vehicle Tech
GKN Driveline starts production at new plant in Mexico
Propshaft facility needed to feed growing Mexican market, global demand for AWD components.
Manufacturing
Dana to build axle plant at former Willys-Overland site in Toledo
New plant on storied address will supply nearby FCA plant with Jeep axles.
Manufacturing
Alternative manufacturing: How EDM and ECM can effectively reduce costs
Plan to attend the IMTS 2016 Conferences to learn about EDM and ECM effectively reducing costs for many of today's critical components, especialy those made from metals with high machinability ratings.
Manufacturing
Honda Ridgeline pickup goes into production
Second-generation unit-body design hopes to gain popularity that eluded original Ridgeline.
Manufacturing
Ford invests $182.2 million in Pivotal software
Software company to speed development of mobility solutions.
Vehicle Tech
FCA, Google partner on driverless minivans
Companies to integrate autonomous technology into Chrysler Pacifica minivans.
Manufacturing
Motion, Drive & Automation North America 2016
86% of visitors found solutions to specific manufacturing problems, 85% planned to make a purchase within one year and 64% initiated new business contacts.
Manufacturing
Ford boosts 3.5L EcoBoost engine power, adds 10-speed transmission to F-150
Upgrades to 2017 should boost power, efficiency.
Manufacturing
Ford investing $1.6 billion in Michigan, Ohio
Transmission, truck production to increase.
Manufacturing
Magna buying Telemotive AG
German electronics company to expand connectivity, HMI, infotainment offerings.