Manufacturing
Big Kaiser raising funds for National Robotics League
Starting Nov. 1, 2019 and running through the end of the year, 2% of every order from an NTMA or AMT member company goes directly to the NRL.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
UAW releases GM contract outline, will keep workers on strike
The tentative deal provides large incentives for those continuing with the company and a path to full-time status for temporary workers, but three of the four plants GM said it would close will stay closed.
Manufacturing
FCA, AM General develop military version of Jeep Gladiator pickup
Gladiator XMT light tactical vehicle shown to U.S. Army officials in Washington.
Engineering
CAM credentials offered by NIMS
Computer aided manufacturing (CAM) credentials, CAM Milling and Turning, are based on standards developed in partnership with, sponsored by Autodesk.
Vehicle Tech
UAW, GM talks take a giant step back
Signs of progress last week break down during the weekend.
Manufacturing
Honda hosts Manufacturing Day factory visits
More than 2,000 students in Ohio, Indiana, South Carolina, Alabama tour car plants, design facilities.
Vehicle Tech
Corvette convertible gets hard top for 2020
Two-piece design depends on high-tech die-cast parts, electric motors.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Day events planned at Starrett
Visitors to the Starrett Manufacturing Training Center will get an overview of how a Starrett No. 230 outside micrometer is manufactured.
Industry
Insect eyes inspire future safety cameras
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.
Industry
Automaker robotic purchases surge
More vehicle launches, electrification trends increase automation orders.
Manufacturing
GM makes a strike-ending offer to UAW, union counters
Talks have entered a back-and-forth stage as the UAW says GM’s latest comprehensive offer falls short.
Manufacturing
IMTS 2020 to focus on connectivity, implementing digital factory
Less than one year until IMTS 2020 opens and the show will reflect the advances in digital manufacturing technologies.