Vehicle Tech
Nissan designers sketch children’s designs
Brazilian children's contest leads to professional designs.
Author: Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing
Ford, Magna, Verizon fund mobility startup incubator
Techstars program to fund entrepreneurs, provide guidance.
Manufacturing
UAW plans regular meetings with Volkswagen officials in Tennessee
New labor policy allows union to gain representation without a vote.
Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing, material market: 20% CAGR estimated to 2020
According to RnRMarketResearch global research report with analysis and forecast 2014 – 2020.
Manufacturing
Autoliv to supply Honda with airbags to replace faulty Takata models
Recalls of airbags leads to supplier switch.
Manufacturing
Autodesk expands free software for education program
Schools to gain free software and services, students already had software access.
Manufacturing
GKN Automotive consolidates North American headquarters in Michigan
New facility uses recycled material.
Industry
Ford, Thor Industries partner to pair lightweight pickup with lightweight camper options
Livin Lite to build Ford-branded campers and trailers.
Manufacturing
Steel advocacy group says automotive steel use is greener than aluminum
Studies include carbon impact across the manufacturing, use, and disposal of vehicles.
Manufacturing
GM to invest $200 million in Pontiac, Orion plants in Michigan
Increased productivity at assembly plants drives component work.
Manufacturing
TRW shareholders approve $12.4 billion merger with ZF
One regulatory body approves the pairing, several more approvals still needed.