Industry
Ford sponsors Detroit Smithsonian STEM exhibit #WhyMFG
Spark!Lab to give hands-on experiences to young people.
Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
BASF launches student innovation contest #WhyMFG
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.
Manufacturing
Shell Eco-marathon students to win weeklong trip to Italy #WhyMFG
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.
Fleets
Spartan to build F-Series trucks for Isuzu
Partnership expands from contract manufacturing of N-Series trucks.
Manufacturing
Automotive robotics use grows in US
5% annual growth rate projected as industry continues to automate.
Manufacturing
Constellium, UACJ expanding US automotive aluminum joint venture
Adding finishing to JV to save Contellium nearly $300 million.
Manufacturing
Jaguar to build 9 XKSS cars to original 1957 specs
Exclusive racers to cost $1.5 million.
Manufacturing
Blue Bird adding second shift for school bus manufacturing
Georgia training program to acclimate 200 employees to shop floor.
Manufacturing
Electric London double-decker bus goes into service
BYD system can operate for a full day on a charge.
Manufacturing
Stoneridge moving headquarters to Detroit area from Ohio
Move to Novi, Michigan, puts company in front of customers, helps recruitment.
Manufacturing
Chevy Malibu Hybrid rated for 46mpg
Class-leading fuel economy stems from Chevy Volt components.