Manufacturing
Lubricants to eradicate squeaks
Klüber Lubrication’s MR3 series polymers eliminate the stick-slip conditions that can cause noise as plastic automotive components rub against each other.
Author: Robert Schoenberger
Manufacturing
Laser scanning improves hydroforming quality
American Hydroformers’ switch to a Faro scanning system to check tube bends results in a repeatable process that produces less scrap.
Manufacturing
Composite materials lower weight, tooling costs for structural components
As automakers set design plans for 2018, 2019, and 2020 model year vehicles, Continental Structural Plastics Inc. engineers expect big gains for composites.
Manufacturing
Composite materials lower weight, tooling costs for structural components
As automakers set design plans for 2018, 2019, and 2020 model year vehicles, Continental Structural Plastics Inc. engineers expect big gains for composites.
Engineering
Laser scanning improves hydroforming quality
American Hydroformers’ switch to a Faro scanning system to check tube bends results in a repeatable process that produces less scrap.
Vehicle Tech
Telsa files to sell up to $1.7 billion in stock
Funds will accelerate manufacturing plans for Model 3.
Manufacturing
Mid-america trucking show 2016 highlights
With truck manufacturers and engine producers not displaying at the annual show, trailer producers, components companies, and equipment suppliers grabbed attention.
Industry
Auto sales roar back to growth in April, record months for several automakers
Honda Civic takes clear lead over Toyota Corolla in compact leadership.
Engineering
Designing General Motors mid-sized cars for manufacturing
Design teams for the Chevrolet Malibu and Buick LaCrosse brought manufacturing engineers into the styling process early to improve quality and manufacturability.
Engineering
Automotive aluminum extrusion market grows
Sapa Group executives discuss the company’s new technical center in Michigan, how various automakers approach aluminum, and how global transportation expertise can apply to North American design challenges.
Manufacturing
Ford will consider letting you spend $400,000 on a GT supercar
Company is accepting applications for "deserving candidates" to buy limited-production car.
Manufacturing
Mitigating engine noise
As OEMs downsize engines, suppliers offer solutions to cut noise, vibration, and harshness from turbocharged vehicles.