‘Impossible Objects’ Become Possible with New 3D Process October 1, 2015 Northbrook, IL-based 3D printing company develops an all-new additive technology that can create functional, complex, high-strength parts out of composites.
Lasers Grow Manufacturing June 1, 2015 Today, laser technology in manufacturing touches all of our lives on a daily basis; lasers cut air bag material and weld air bag detonators for our in-car safety; lasers weld the batteries in many of our mobile devices; lasers drill aero-engine components for planes; lasers cut the glass for our smart phones and tablets screens; lasers weld the drivetrains in our cars and trucks; lasers cut medical stents that increase and enhance our lives, just to name a few.
New Metrology Culture Improving Chrysler Quality September 1, 2013 “Five years ago, our fit and finish was below average,” said Dr. Raj Kawlra, director of dimensional strategy and management of Chrysler Group (Auburn Hills, MI). “To be the future world-leaders, we knew that we had to focus on all aspects of quality … vehicles that look good, feel good, sound good, and are reliable.”
No Paint! BASF and Ford Develop Tough Piano-Black Resin February 13, 2013 New BASF resin gives new Ford Fusion interior component the desired high-gloss appearance while saving production costs.
Injecting Innovation September 1, 2012 There are different forms of electric discharge machining (EDM), but all basically work in the same manner. EDM works by eroding material in the path of electrical discharges that form “a conduction channel” between an electrode tool and a workpiece.
Mexico to Remain Automotive Force, PwC Says May 3, 2017 Mexico will remain a force in the automotive industry even as President Donald Trump looks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement, PricewaterhouseCoopers said in a report about the industry.
Caterpillar Boosts Sales Forecast But Will Spend More to Close Plants April 25, 2017 Caterpillar Inc. (Peoria, IL) today boosted its sales outlook while saying it will spend more to close plants and cut jobs.
Manufacturing Adds 28,000 Jobs, Led by Non-Durable Goods March 10, 2017 US manufacturing added 28,000 jobs in February, with non-durable goods leading the surge.
Ford Cancels Mexico Plant After Trump Criticism, Will Invest $700M in Michigan January 3, 2017 Ford Motor Co. said today it’s canceling a $1.6 billion factory in Mexico after criticism from President-elect Donald Trump.
ABB, Microsoft Partner to Drive Digital Solutions October 4, 2016 ABB and Microsoft Corp. today announced a strategic partnership to help industrial customers create new value with digital solutions. Customers will benefit from the unique combination of Microsoft’s intelligent cloud and ABB’s deep domain knowledge and extensive portfolio of industrial solutions.
