Manufacturing
Titanium springs for vehicle lightweighting
Replacing steel springs with titanium could lower vehicle weights, however strength, durability, and price challenges must be overcome.
Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
Transducerized tools for repeatable assembly
Nuts-and-bolts manufacturing embraces Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)/Industry 4.0 machine connectivity.
Manufacturing
Twin-spindle lathe
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
3D printing supports automotive manufacturing
Additive manufacturing may be too slow for direct parts generation, but custom jigs and fixtures can support high-volume production.
Manufacturing
5 questions with Randy Hudgins
Iscar’s national product manager for turning and threading discusses trends in near-net-shaped forgings, tougher materials, and other automotive machining trends.
Industry
IIC 2018 Conference: Fixed Abrasive Buff (FAB) Technology
Saint Gobain scientists found a way to place abrasives on specialized cloth, producing single-digit Ra finishes on nearly every substrate
Manufacturing
3D Systems, GF Machining Solutions partner to integrate additive, subtractive manufacturing
Integrated additive, subtractive manufacturing solutions will include automation, post-processing for more efficient advanced manufacturing.
Engineering
IIC 2018 Conference: Looking at the industrial internet of things (IIoT) with the addition of artificial intelligence (AI), Industry 5.0
Learn about the solutions available for implementing IIoT for safe, stable, and secure Edge installation
Manufacturing
FCA taps Toledo Machining for plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler components
Facility will build critical electronics unit for installation in Jeeps in nearby Toledo plant by 2020.
Engineering
Expanded waterjet pump line
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.
Industry
IIC 2018 Conference: Industrial Communication in the context of Industry 4.0 and the Industrial Internet of Things
Ethernet TSN and OPC UA communication technologies optimize the convergence of IT and automation technology
Manufacturing
Glebar overcomes feed challenge for non-symmetrical valve seats
Grinding company finds inspiration in candy necklaces.