Manufacturing
Reshoring Initiative, Precision Metalforming Association launch reshoring awards
Honor to recognize companies that have moved work back to North America, those who use reshored materials.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
CT scanning for metrology looks inside 3D parts
Cincinnati-based Exact Metrology invests in X-ray computed tomography equipment to collect dimensional measurements of complex 3D workpieces.
Manufacturing
New Ford CEO Jim Hackett: 4 things to know
New leader at Ford has a background in furniture, football, and technology.
Manufacturing
Ford ousts Mark Fields as CEO, names Jim Hackett to run company
Fields' 3-year tenure marked by low stock prices, despite record 2015 earnings.
Manufacturing
Ford to invest $350 million in Livonia, Michigan, transmission plant
Job additions could come in 2018 or 2019.
Vehicle Tech
Qualcomm successfully charges two moving electric vehicles
System could allow EVs with smaller batteries that draw charges from roads.
Vehicle Tech
GM supplier relationships improve dramatically
Nissan, FCA, Toyota, Honda all slip in industrial relations survey.
Manufacturing
Ford engineers (with a straight face) say GT supercar tech influences traditional cars
Company officials call the specialty vehicle a test bed for automotive engineering, design.
Fleets
Cummins, TM4 partnering for plug-in hybrid transit buses
Diesel engines to offer range extension for electric drivetrains.
Manufacturing
Design, manufacturing fuels GM powertrain advancements
Engineers in charge of diesel engine and 9-speed transmission projects at General Motors discuss design tool improvements, advanced machining technologies that enable fuel-efficient powertrains.
Manufacturing
Automated in-line metrology for stamping, body in white
Zeiss Industrial Metrology systems target stamping, body weld functions to promote 100% inspection and support Industry 4.0/Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications.
Industry
AkzoNobel rejects PPG’s $28.8 billion takeover offer
Third purchase attempt thwarted, despite executives meeting to discuss merger.