Manufacturing
Hardinge subsidiary buys lightweighting workholding technology
Soft-Touch chucking systems for die-cast aluminum and thin-walled automotive and aerospace parts hold workpieces without deforming them.
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Welding cobot
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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3D printer, materials
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
GM completes sale of Lorsdtown plant to electric truck maker
Lordstown Motors Corp. hopes to make electric commercial pickups at site; deal terms not disclosed.
Manufacturing
Okuma warranty: 3 years for machine, 5 years for controls
New, standard warranty covers core and high-tech products in addition to OSP and FANUC machine controls.
Manufacturing
Sandvik Coromant NC tech center to focus on automotive, aerospace challenges
Will showcase manufacturing innovation and technology; construction to be completed Q4 2020.
Engineering
Linear stages
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
Ford UAW contract includes investments (mostly for EVs) in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky
Detroit-area Romeo Engine Plant would close, but workers could transfer 16 miles south to Van Dyke Transmission Plant.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler agrees to merge with Peugeot Citroen
Many hurdles need to be cleared before such a deal could close.
Manufacturing
Dual-drive press brake automatic tool changer
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Manufacturing
High-precision toolholder
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Engineering
Diamond-like coatings for race components
New processes remove production steps for high-performance coatings, potentially expanding uses to traditional vehicles.