Manufacturing
Littlefuse opens Silicon Valley Technology Center
Facility will allow research for new connector materials, systems.
Author: Manufacturing Group
Manufacturing
Universal Robots Academy e-learning (Video)
Master robot programming in 6 training modules from Universal Robots.
Manufacturing
Cummins launches X15 engine production
Updated engine line improves fuel economy, lowers maintenance costs.
Manufacturing
Magna buys BÖCO Group
German closures manufacturer expands Magna's reach in Europe, China.
Manufacturing
GM, Unifor agree to tentative Canadian labor deal, avoid strike
Automaker agrees to invest in new products, technologies, processes in Canada.
Manufacturing
Italy’s Agrati buys fastener-maker CMG
Purchase expands Agrati's North American business, automotive screw and bolt lines.
Vehicle Tech
Chevy Bolt electric car to provide 238-mile range
Automaker exceeds range targets for $30,000 vehicle.
Manufacturing
IMTS 2016 Fluid Power Conference: Compressed Air – Use Only What You Need
Plan to attend the motion, drive & automation North America educational conferences at IMTS 2016.
Engineering
Velocity/Briney joins Partners in THINC
Velocity/Briney supplies toolholder systems for Okuma CNC machining centers.
Manufacturing
General Electric doubles down on additive manufacturing, buys 3D printing companies
Arcam AB, SLM Solutions AG to join GE, strengthening industrial additive production.
Industry
Auto credit market healthy as super-prime borrowers grow faster than subprime
Auto sales finally got back above pre-recession levels in 2014 with August sales reaching a seven-year high. After six long years, sales levels have matched 2007’s pace. More importantly, several research groups expect 2015 continue to grow. Today’s Motor Vehicles allows marketers direct access to this healthy industry with continued growth.