Manufacturing
Denso investing $1.6 billion in electric drive development
Toyota subsidiary betting heavily on future powertrains.
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Manufacturing
Microsoft, BMW form manufacturing technology initiative for smart manufacturing
Open Manufacturing Platform (OMP) would allow manufacturers to share use cases to develop new production processes.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota subcompact pickup, throwback Honda SUV highlight April Fools
Fewer automakers play pranks, but the ones that did had some clever jokes.
Manufacturing
New equipment, processes for friction-stir welding
Mazak’s acquisition of MegaStir adds solid-state welding to machining centers as researchers develop new ways to use the technology.
Industry
The future of driving
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Manufacturing
Ford to invest $850 million in Flat Rock, Michigan
Second shift at Mustang plant needed for future electric, autonomous vehicles.
Manufacturing
Toyota begins 2020 Corolla production in Mississippi
New vehicle part of $170 million investment announced by Toyota in 2018.
Manufacturing
Bugatti pushes metal additive manufacturing with SLM Solutions
Companies partner to custom print several components for $3 million Chiron supercars that can go nearly 250mph.
Industry
Don’t let jerks ruin autonomous vehicle technology
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Manufacturing
Volvo shipping cars from South Carolina to Europe
S60 sedan helps balance Volvo imports/exports.
Manufacturing
Amazon leads $700 million in funding for electric truck, SUV maker Rivian
Startup funds should further development and manufacturing plans for the Michigan company.
Manufacturing
Chicago Auto Show: new vehicle reveals and Ford plans a $1 billion factory expansion in Illinois
Upgrades to the Chicago Assembly Plant and Chicago Stamping Plant support more versions and higher vehicles of the Explorer SUV family.