Dual-Spindle Technology a Boon to Automakers October 7, 2019 Over its 140-year history, automotive manufacturing technology has evolved in parallel with progress in the vehicles themselves. Early automakers custom made individual “horseless carriages.” Later, standardized parts and moving assembly lines delivered mass-produced cars. Development of integrated transfer lines enabled part runs to extend for years.
Durable Goods Orders Fall in September on Transportation October 24, 2019 Orders for durable goods fell in September paced by declines in orders for transportation equipment.
GM Profit Falls on UAW Strike October 29, 2019 General Motors Co. posted a lower third-quarter profit because of the 40-day United Auto Workers union strike.
PIM Is Transforming Data Sharing for Automotive November 1, 2019 Much has changed in the world of automotive accessory designing, engineering, and manufacturing in the past few years. Sales and after sales of automotive parts have witnessed a surge in data-usage across the horizontal and vertical value chains between suppliers, business partners, internal departments, and the end-customers.
Manufacturing Loses 2,000 Jobs, Paced by Vehicle Job Cuts October 4, 2019 U.S. manufacturing lost 2,000 jobs in September, paced by job cuts among makers of vehicles and parts.
‘Disruptive’ Manufacturing Drives Heavy-Duty Truck Makers September 3, 2019 Future challenges in the heavy-duty truck industry require continual evolution of materials and methods to give greater versatility in their manufacturing processes. This is due to advances in technology, the impact of regulations, demand fluctuation and competition, and customer expectations.
Rapid, Accurate Inspection Meets NASCAR Engine Maker’s Need for Speed August 12, 2019 Roush Yates Engines is obsessed with speed and understands its importance not just on the race track but also in developing and using the latest technological innovations. For example, the company installed a Nikon iNEXIV VMA-4540 vision system which is now used almost daily for a wide variety of purposes.
UAW to Begin Labor Talks Amid Slowing Industry, Internal Issues July 5, 2019 The United Auto Workers union this month commences labor negotiations with General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. The timing isn’t the best.
On Verge of Structural Changes, Industry Still Strongly Performs June 14, 2019 As the second-largest producer of automobiles in the world, second to China, we saw the U.S. auto industry post the “…fourth-biggest year on record thanks to December gains” (rubbernews.com); worldwide, there were some 70.5 million cars produced (statista.com).
Self-Driving Vehicles to Create New Class June 12, 2019 As the autonomous vehicle is quickly developing, the industry’s, as well as the general population’s behavior patterns, will change, creating new opportunities and challenges for all.
