Engineering
Electric parts push into gasoline powertrains
Fully electric cars are a tiny niche within the auto industry, but every vehicle is getting more electric as producers offer convenience features and look to boost fuel economy.
Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
Nissan donates to Mississippi colleges
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
Nissan to add supplier park to Tennessee plant
$160M expansion will add 1,000 supplier jobs to facility.
Manufacturing
GibbsCam showing software at HaasTec open house
HaasTec 2015 Open House is happening now, March 17-20, 2015, at its manufacturing and headquarters facility – 2800 Sturgis Rd., Oxnard, California.
Manufacturing
Volvo Trucks uses 3D printing to slash tooling time
Stratasys system allows French plant to replaces 36-day turnaround time with 48-hour wait.
Manufacturing
BMW to add plug-in hybrid X5 crossover variant
South Carolina-built vehicle to feature a 13-mile electric-only range.
Manufacturing
Marchionne pays tribute to General Holifield
FCA US LLC CEO says late UAW Chrysler chief helped save the automaker.
Manufacturing
Autodesk free app to encourage 3D design, printing
Tinkercad family expands with Tinkerplay software.
Manufacturing
Insert drills family expansion
Walter adds Capto clamping system, Tiger•tec Silver cutting tool material
Manufacturing
Knox to distribute GFMS products in Ohio, Kentucky
New distribution agreement geared to serve new customers.
Manufacturing
BIG Kaiser upgrades repair services
Moving services to Illinois from Europe should speed tool repairs.
Manufacturing
Ford begins 2L, 2.3L engine production in Cleveland
Turbocharged small engines move to Ohio from Spain.