Manufacturing
GM makes a strike-ending offer to UAW, union counters
Talks have entered a back-and-forth stage as the UAW says GM’s latest comprehensive offer falls short.
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Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
You’ve printed a part, now what?
As additive manufacturing processes mature, post-processing, cleaning, and data management become critical.
Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing post-processing
Post-processing, in one form or another, is inevitable with additive manufacturing (AM), and it’s particularly critical for serial production applications – influencing cost and the time it takes between a part leaving the AM system and being ready for use. Additive Manufacturing Technologies Ltd. CEO Joseph Crabtree offers insight into what to consider and emerging solutions.
Manufacturing
Finishing fluids for 3D-printed parts
Choosing the proper post-processing fluid can save time, energy, and improve plastic and metal parts.
Engineering
Part-loading 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
CNC + AM = Hybrid Manufacturing
Implementating hybrid manufacturing will reduce capital expenditures, lower post-processing costs, and decrease material waste.
Manufacturing
Low-cost, autoclave-capable tools
The U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, Boeing, and Thermwood partner on a low-cost responsive tooling program using large-scale, polymer-based additive manufacturing.
Manufacturing
Best practices: Electric Vehicle (EV) battery pack leak testing
Material choices, facility temperatures, and other variables determine how companies should test for quality flaws in lithium-ion battery enclosures.
Manufacturing
Dielectric grease fights electronic signal failures
Increasing electrification of conventional cars and electric and autonomous vehicle launches make preventing electronic connector failure critical.
Engineering
5 Questions with Peter Wang
DEES Hydraulic’s general manager discusses the advantages of hydraulic presses and technologies that can enhance machine performance.
Manufacturing
Industrial oven
Dedicated to covering the latest manufacturing technology and components related to the motor vehicle industry.Industrial oven
Engineering
Automaker robotic purchases surge
More vehicle launches, electrification trends increase automation orders.