Manufacturing
NIST awards $1.4M grant to America Makes for medical gear
U.S. Secretary of Commerce announces National Institute of Standards and Technology grant to continue safe, effective 3D printed PPE.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
Dry machining with ionized, cooled air
Eliminating or reduce metal cutting fluids could reduce secondary processes, improve environmental performance.
Manufacturing
Racing to make ventilators
UK Formula 1 supplier uses Mazak machines and Open Mind CAM software to rapidly transition from racing engine components to medical equipment parts.
Manufacturing
2021 Ford F-150 debuts
Redesigned pickup line features hybrid model, upgraded components, new interior.
Manufacturing
Racing to make ventilators
UK Formula 1 supplier uses Mazak machines and Open Mind CAM software to rapidly transition from racing engine components to medical equipment parts.
Manufacturing
Italian government backs $7.1 billion in loans for Fiat Chrysler
3-year credit facility with Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo bank provides liquidity for European operations.
Manufacturing
GM additive manufacturing: prototyping to COVID-19 response
General Motors’ engineers discuss how 3D printing transformed the company’s response to the global pandemic.
Manufacturing
Spanish supplier Alcorta adding plant to Ohio
$15 million investment will create 50 jobs in Marysville where Honda has a large plant.
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen invests $200 million in battery startup
QuantumScape developing solid-state batteries that could extend electric vehicle range and charge faster.
Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen finalizes Argo AI investment, keeping collaboration with Ford on track
$2.6 billion in cash and assets will boost autonomous driving startup that plans to provide technology to both automakers.
Industry
California, 23 other states sue to block rollback of fuel economy rules
Expected lawsuit challenge’s President Trump’s attempts to undo Obama-era environmental policies.
Manufacturing
GM restart progresses, pickup plants moving to 3 shifts
While Ford has struggled with several workers testing positive for COVID-19, General Motors says its launch has been smooth and it is bringing more capacity online.