Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Tearing down manufacturing monuments
Fori Automation is ramping up production of automated guided vehicles to replace assembly lines in manufacturing plants, offering more flexibility by allowing one piece of equipment to support multiple vehicles.
What does the smart factory revolution in automotive manufacturing mean for dimensional metrology?
Moving quality control checks closer to vehicle assembly.
Looking for clouds behind the silver lining
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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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.
Commercial engines and biodiesel: A study in sealing
Freudenberg-NOK researchers study which gasket and seal material can stand up to biodiesel as commercial manufacturers seek more sustainable fuel systems.
Computer controls for truck safety
Bendix safety systems keep truckers informed of road conditions and improve emergency maneuvering, but they don’t automate driving.
UAW plans regular meetings with Volkswagen officials in Tennessee
New labor policy allows union to gain representation without a vote.
Additive manufacturing, material market: 20% CAGR estimated to 2020
According to RnRMarketResearch global research report with analysis and forecast 2014 – 2020.
Metals afety levels improving: survey
Metals Service Center Institute shows members' incident rates are falling despite increased man hours.
Autoliv to supply Honda with airbags to replace faulty Takata models
Recalls of airbags leads to supplier switch.
Autodesk expands free software for education program
Schools to gain free software and services, students already had software access.