Category: Manufacturing

Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.

Comprehensive process control

High-productivity machining cell monitoring facilitates increased productivity, accuracy.

November 1, 2019 3 min

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Dual-drive press brake automatic tool changer

Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.Dual-drive press brake automatic tool changer

November 1, 2019 2 min

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Manufacturing

High-precision toolholder

Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.High-precision toolholder

November 1, 2019 2 min

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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.

November 1, 2019 4 min

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Manufacturing

Larger, servo-controlled rotary transfer for high-volume component production

Hydromat’s new Eclipse machine quickly machines multiple features simultaneously, offering repeatable performance for complex parts.

November 1, 2019 3 min

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Manufacturing

Not all automation providers are created equal

Single-source providers can supply machine tools, systems needed to improve productivity and efficiency.

November 1, 2019 3 min

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Manufacturing

Robots take the driver seat

Industry experts discuss the benefits of robotic welding and how automotive manufacturers can take steps to apply these technologies in-house.

November 1, 2019 9 min

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Manufacturing

UAW contracts spur Ford/GM investments

General Motors and Ford Motor Co. agreed to large investments in several U.S. facilities following negotiations with the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. Much of the new money will go into electric vehicles (EVs) and their components. Negotiations with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) had not concluded as of mid-November.

November 1, 2019 2 min

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Engineering