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Manufacturing
Hydraulic press manufacturer expands to feed automotive market
Dees Hydraulic adds new factory in Taiwan to advance metal-forming technologies, capacity.
Manufacturing
Ford launches 2019 Ranger production in Michigan (Video)
Assembly plant shut down early this year to retool from slow-selling Focus to new small pickup, SUVs.
Manufacturing
Toyota-backed STEM program offers manufacturing education from pre-k through grad school
Kentucky FAME program educates all available students but stresses the importance of manufacturing careers to women, minorities.
Manufacturing
Renishaw, Altair partner for automotive 3D printing
Design software experts, 3D metal printing producer to collaborate on research projects, customer training.
Vehicle Tech
Electric vehicle enviro-friendliness varies by state
Case Western Reserve University research breaks down emissions geographically, includes expected declining performance as batteries age.
Vehicle Tech
Ford plans to use graphene in vehicles by year’s end
High-tech material offers high strength, conductivity, but expense has kept it out of most automotive applications.
Manufacturing
Honda investing $2.75B in GM, Cruise autonomous vehicles
Automakers partner to share development costs for self-driving cars.
Vehicle Tech
US, Canada agree to new NAFTA terms
Minimal impact expected on auto industry as Canada agrees to NAFTA updates, change in pact name to USMCA.
Vehicle Tech
Low-stress fluid-port sealing for lightweight powertrains
Traditional fluid seals are not suitable for thin-walled, high-precision parts favored in modern engine and transmission designs.
Vehicle Tech
Toyota investing $500 million in Uber
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Vehicle Tech
Elon Musk, Tesla settle with SEC, Musk to step down as chairman
SEC lawsuit had sought to oust Musk as chairman and CEO following his failed attempt to take the company private, telling investors that he had "funding secured."