Manufacturing
Aerospace cutting technology solves automotive problems
California-based RobbJack has adapted technology initially developed for aerospace customers to now solve tool chatter problems for automotive companies.
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Manufacturing
Featured product: Wire feeder
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
Getting platinum out of catalytic converters
Start-stop engine technology and turbocharging are lowering exhaust temperatures, reducing the effectiveness of catalytic converters as emissions standards rise. California’s Clean Diesel Technologies Inc. may have a solution – a new catalyst chemistry that lowers emissions while reducing the use of costly platinum.
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.