Manufacturing
Drake Manufacturing to be distributed by Sanwa Seiki in Japan
Drake Manufacturing Services will be represented by Sanwa Seiki Co., Ltd. in Japan and other countries in Asia.
Author: TMV Staff
Industry
Composite demand to reach $10B by 2020, Freedonia Group
Group forecasts demand in the US for polymer materials reinforced with advanced fibers to rise 5.3% per year.
Fleets
Denali National Park takes delivery of two Lightning Hybrids vehicles
Hydraulic hybrid vans to shuttle park visitors in Alaska.
Industry
AGMA member profile: ITAMCO
Gear grinding, servicing company expects capacity investments to pay off in the long term.
Vehicle Tech
Ford sets 2021 target for driver-free vehicle
Automaker invests in four startups to develop self-driving technology.
Manufacturing
Slant-bed, auto-loading CNC lathe
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
Audi testing system that generates power from potholes
eROT suspension system gathers power much like a hybrid powertrain.
Manufacturing
Nissan begins Infiniti Q60 production in Japan
New material, production technology upgrades needed for luxury sedan.
Manufacturing
Cicoil: 60 years of multi-colored cable manufacturing
IDC Ribbon Cable developed in 1956.
Manufacturing
AM General wins $356.2 million contract for humvees
Company to deliver nearly 1,700 vehicles for Afghanistan National Army and Police.