Engineering
Diamond-like coatings for race components
New processes remove production steps for high-performance coatings, potentially expanding uses to traditional vehicles.
Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
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.
Manufacturing
Not all automation providers are created equal
Single-source providers can supply machine tools, systems needed to improve productivity and efficiency.
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.
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.
Engineering
Questions with Okuma’s experts
Okuma specialists and software engineers Wade Anderson, Casey Croussore, and Brad Klippstein discuss connectivity, apps, and software.
Manufacturing
UAW sends tentative Ford agreement to union locals
Ford reaches deal without a strike following GM’s 6-week work stoppage
Supply Chain
Coolant management frees up capital
Automated coolant management improves the bottom line by getting the most service out of machines and cutting tools.
Engineering
Tool management system
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
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot considering merger
Complex foreign ownership, subsidiary spinoffs could complicate the potential pairing.
Manufacturing
UAW strike cost GM $3 billion
Lost sales cost company $1 billion in third quarter and will depress full-year results.
Manufacturing
GM workers agree to UAW contract, ending six-week strike
Union to bargain with Ford next, urging similar terms to the General Motors deal.