Manufacturing
Best of 2020: Speed machining for autonomous vehicles
Sandvik Coromant worked with Local Motors to increase manufacturing efficiency 20x on the Olli autonomous shuttle.
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Industry
Best of 2020: Meeting coating thickness specs
Handheld gages can deliver lab-quality readings lineside at assembly plants, ensuring proper metal protection in vehicles.
Manufacturing
Best of 2020: Improving takt time
With connected tool controllers, automotive manufacturers can boost productivity, save costs.
Manufacturing
Best of 2020: How automation, connectivity will drive manufacturing
During two webinars focused on automation and the connected factory, panels of experts discussed trends and highlighted important steps companies can take to prepare for the future.
Fleets
GM begins plant retrofit for Army vehicle
Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) to be produced in North Carolina by early spring.
Manufacturing
IMTS Conference: New developments in EDM (Video)
Pat Crownhart, sinker EDM product manager at MC Machinery Systems Inc./Mitsubishi EDM covers not only the basic principles of EDM processes, but also touches on new developments in both hardware and software of EDM equipment. These developments are changing the way we use EDM machines, and the results that come from EDM machining. Overcoming common misconceptions with a basic understanding of EDM is important when considering this technology to improve machine and shop processes.
Manufacturing
UAW agrees to government monitoring, settles corruption suit
Consent decree with Justice Department calls for an independent monitor to investigate future corruption, discipline union officials.
Manufacturing
2020: The year of EV investments
Despite being the worst year for manufacturing in more than a decade, automakers dramatically ramped up spending on electric vehicles this year, preparing for increased demand for such vehicles in the coming years.
Manufacturing
Commercial truck makers bet on hydrogen
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
COVID-19 traffic drop lowers highway fatalities
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
Samad Aerospace unveils luxury PAV, Samson Sky Switchblade hits takeoff speed
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
VW’s Traton agrees to buy Navistar for $3.7 billion, GM delivers military vehicles
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.