Humatics, Eckhart Demonstrate New AGV August 23, 2018 Humatics Corp. and Eckhart Inc. this week demonstrated a new factory automatic guided vehicle (AGV) capable of changing routes on the fly.
How a Race Team Improves Its Performance June 11, 2018 Like most auto manufacturers, NASCAR race teams are motivated to make vehicle parts better, cheaper and faster. Hundreds of the leading Fortune 500 brands are highly visible on the evocative vehicle paint schemes, pointing to continued healthy investment in the sport.
Cold Sintering Process Saves Energy, Material October 18, 2017 Researchers at Penn State University (University Park, PA) have devised a novel method for sintering, a widely used manufacturing process for powdered materials. The new process, which uses much less time and energy than current approaches, could have global implications on manufacturing and energy savings and pave the way for new discoveries.
Yamaha to Deploy Siemens Software September 7, 2017 Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of diverse motorized products in Japan, has selected Siemens to provide product lifecycle management (PLM) software to support its digitalization initiative.
Bill Ford’s Third Act: Fighting for Automaker’s Future, His Own Legacy August 11, 2017 Bill Ford, executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., is now in Act III in his career at the automaker. The outcome will determine Ford Motor’s future and his legacy.
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.
Smart Factory Technologies Step Up at IMTS September 16, 2016 Smarter factory systems connected via the cloud are the grand vision offered for the future factories that will fully leverage the best available tools from automation, software and machine tool builders.
Converged Networking Drives Automotive Operational Efficiencies June 6, 2016 Automatic parallel parking, lane-keeping assistance, sensor-enabled maintenance, infotainment equipment and other advanced electronics are helping many automotive manufacturers differentiate their vehicles in a fiercely competitive, global marketplace.
Edag and Bosch Engineering Announce Project-based Collaboration February 21, 2024 The memo of understanding comes after years of collaboration between the companies.
UAW Members Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike Amid Growing Dissatisfaction August 28, 2023 UAW members' overwhelming strike authorization vote at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis reflects growing discontent and demands for equitable benefits amidst record profits, potentially reshaping the landscape of the auto industry.
