Manufacturing
NASCAR Tech adds CNC training
Mastercam, other partners develop machining training program for North Carolina’s racing industry.
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Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
Mullen selects Washington state for Qiantu EV production
Chinese-designed electric vehicle could be available in the U.S. as early as next year.
Manufacturing
GM adding second shift, 400+ jobs to Kentucky Corvette plant
Bowling Green facility is preparing to launch production of the highly anticipated mid-engine version of the iconic sports car.
Manufacturing
When you can conquer the complex, there is opportunity at every turn
80% reduction in non-cut time during tool changes; 50% decrease in spindle acceleration time; 40% faster tool-change chip-to-chip time; 15% quicker positioning time
Manufacturing
Waymo, American Axle partner for Detroit autonomous vehicle manufacturing
Google self-driving car subsidiary to lease space from American Axle’s technology center to upfit Chrysler vans, Jaguar crossovers.
Manufacturing
Robotic impacts on cutting tools
ANCA executive offers insights into how tools industry can work with automation.
Manufacturing
News roundup: Mid-engine Corvette teased, Jeep Gladiator heads to dealers
Upcoming vehicles from General Motors and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have rabid fans waiting.
Manufacturing
Panasonic reconsidering future investments in Tesla Gigafactory
Battery producer is studying future investments as it watches demand reports for electric vehicles.
Manufacturing
Zeiss to buy German metrology company GOM
GOM’s recent distribution agreement with Exact Metrology should continue
Manufacturing
New equipment, processes for friction-stir welding
Mazak’s acquisition of MegaStir adds solid-state welding to machining centers as researchers develop new ways to use the technology.
Manufacturing
Improving spring, stamping fatigue life with electropolishing
Removing tiny flaws on flexible parts can improve longevity and corrosion performance.
Manufacturing
5 questions with Brian Hamil
Kyocera SGS’ vice president of product development discusses advanced uses for titanium in the motor vehicles market.