Manufacturing
Mitutoyo America opens Novi Solution Center
The Novi M3 Solution Center showcases Mitutoyo America’s automated measurement cell technology.
Category: Manufacturing
Plants, production systems, automation, materials, and quality.
Manufacturing
Amada Miyachi America expands research, manufacturing space
New 850,000 square foot manufacturing facility features enhanced capabilities, applications laboratory, and process development.
Manufacturing
Additive manufacturing technologies in high-volume automotive production
Direct 3D printing of mass-produced car parts is unlikely in the near future because the technology is too slow, but experts at Ford and Stratasys say additive techniques can lower production, assembly, and design costs.
Manufacturing
Los Angeles turns to waste gasses for bus fleet fuel
Clean Energy Fuels and LA Metro enter contract for Redeem fuel made from organic waste.
Manufacturing
GM mandatory safety compliance agreement with NHTSA ends
Automaker seeks to create voluntary compliance goals with safety regulators.
Manufacturing
Ford to build 2019 Focus in China, Europe instead of Mexico
Automaker says move to Asia will save $500 million on top of $500 million in savings announced in January.
Manufacturing
GM adding supplier part to Arlington, Texas SUV plant
Having suppliers adjacent to production lowers transportation costs, boosts part quality.
Manufacturing
Audi, GM, BMW, Honda announce electric/autonomous vehicle developments
Self-driving cars in New York, Michigan, Arizona, California; electric advancements everywhere.
Manufacturing
Honda drops V-6 option in 2018 Accord
Growing number of automakers option for turbocharged 4-cylinder models for mid-sized sedans.
Manufacturing
Honda targets 2025 for autonomous cars
Level 4 system would come after models from Ford, BMW, other automakers.
Engineering
WhisperTrak actuators
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
Cutting tool consumption up nearly 6% year-to-date through March
"The cutting tool industry reported numbers are supporting the positive feelings that exist in the Domestic Market,” says Brad Lawton, Chairman of AMT’s cutting tool product group.