Manufacturing
Laser marking creates traceability for truck parts
Jacobs Vehicle Systems moves to 100% part validation on engine brakes by installing Foba Laser marking and inspection systems.
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Manufacturing
Automotive tooling efficiency
Two Mikron milling processing centers from GF Machining Solutions helped double productivity at BMW’s Munich tool manufacturing plant.
Manufacturing
Expanding automotive robots
Italian robotics company, Comau, has introduced a family of small robots in hopes of finding applications in vehicle assembly and powertrain, breaking away from its roots in automotive body shops.
Manufacturing
Autoliv, Nissin Kogyo to set up braking technology joint venture
Technology pooling will allow companies to advance autonomous vehicle development.
Manufacturing
FCA US completes 1 millionth 9-speed transmission
Indiana plants began producing the fuel-saving system in 2013.
Manufacturing
Chinese government-owned company buys Henniges Automotive
Detroit-area company adds to AVIC Automotive's growing stable of suppliers.
Manufacturing
Alcoa to build additive manufacturing research center in Pittsburgh
Aluminum company to explore automotive, aerospace aluminum 3D printing.
Manufacturing
Enbio titanium surface preparation system
Ambient temperature, pressure system is solvent free.
Manufacturing
Bendix builds 1 millionth solenoid valves
Accessory control systems hit milestone three years after launch.
Manufacturing
Absolute Machine Tool upgrades field service options
ServiceMax cloud-based database gives technicians access to maintenance plans.
Manufacturing
Daimler, Nissan begin construction of joint small car plant in Mexico
Annual production to start at 230k per year and could go higher for Mercedes and Infiniti.
Manufacturing
Chinese bearing manufacturing building US headquarters in Detroit area
CW Bearings USA to spend $26 million, hire 125 for sales, manufacturing.