Engineering
Hannover Messe 2015 highlights machine technology
Massive trade show focuses on Industry 4.0 intelligent factory tracking and communications systems.
Category: Engineering
Design decisions, testing, simulation, manufacturing methods, and people.
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Avoiding panel read-through problems
As automakers join multiple, different materials in vehicle structures, new adhesives can eliminate common cosmetic flaws.
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Production tools
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.
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Cadillac CT6: Laser welding perfect seams
Creating clean, seamless joints between body panels on General Motors’ upcoming luxury flagship requires advanced engineering and new laser-welding equipment from suppliers Abicor Binzel and Osborn.
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Material advances: Higher strengths, lower weights for demanding applications
As producers in several industries try to reduce component weight while increasing duty loads, materials companies are responding.
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Upgrading machine components to boost productivity
Diesel engine maker Cummins got new life out of older tools by replacing aging Bosch Rexroth drive units with newer models.
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Automation trends: From big factories to small shops
Once the domain of giant, high-volume manufacturing plants, automation is showing up in job shops, mid-sized producers, and even design studios.
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Alternatives to batteries for electric cars
Lithium-ion batteries are the dominant technology used in electric and many hybrid cars, but Ioxus says its ultracapacitor systems can be more cost effective, smaller, and longer lasting.
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Winning private equity
To get funds to expand or buy out founders, understanding how investors view the motor vehicles industry can be key.
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GM offers CNG-prepped Silverado chassis cab
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.
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Steelmakers are rising to challenges from other automotive materials
There’s nothing like a good crisis: How the spark of urgency benefits innovation
Engineering
Weiss challenges axis of power, efficiency, cost
Intelligent 3-axis system surpasses tradtional 4-axis scara robotic performance.