Manufacturing
Sandvik Coromant NC tech center to focus on automotive, aerospace challenges
Will showcase manufacturing innovation and technology; construction to be completed Q4 2020.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
Ford UAW contract includes investments (mostly for EVs) in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky
Detroit-area Romeo Engine Plant would close, but workers could transfer 16 miles south to Van Dyke Transmission Plant.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler agrees to merge with Peugeot Citroen
Many hurdles need to be cleared before such a deal could close.
Engineering
Diamond-like coatings for race components
New processes remove production steps for high-performance coatings, potentially expanding uses to traditional vehicles.
Manufacturing
UAW sends tentative Ford agreement to union locals
Ford reaches deal without a strike following GM’s 6-week work stoppage
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot considering merger
Complex foreign ownership, subsidiary spinoffs could complicate the potential pairing.
Manufacturing
UAW strike cost GM $3 billion
Lost sales cost company $1 billion in third quarter and will depress full-year results.
Vehicle Tech
Toshiba, Gestamp partner on chassis weld monitoring technology
AI, IoT weld-seam inspection system could improve vehicle quality.
Manufacturing
GM workers agree to UAW contract, ending six-week strike
Union to bargain with Ford next, urging similar terms to the General Motors deal.
Fleets
Eaton testing EV transmission for commercial trucks
4-speed system for electric commercial vehicles could be in regular use by 2022.
Engineering
Metrology systems for design, reverse engineering
Exact Metrology experts use quality control equipment to develop better components for aerospace, medical, and motor vehicle applications.
Industry
From the racetrack to public streets
Automakers test components, systems, materials, and technologies on the track to hone performance before adding new options to passenger vehicles.