Plug Power, Lightning Systems to Build Zero-Emission Trucks February 20, 2020 Plug Power Inc., Latham, N.Y., a provider of hydrogen engines and fueling solutions enabling e-mobility, today announced a partnership with Colorado-based Lightning Systems, a global developer of zero-emission drivetrains.
Carlos Ghosn Fights Back January 8, 2020 Carlos Ghosn, the former executive who fled Japan last month, went on the offensive today against the Japanese criminal justice system and Nissan Motor Co., the automaker he formerly headed.
Manufacturing Jobs Rebound, Led by Motor Vehicles March 6, 2020 Manufacturing employment rebounded in February, with motor vehicles and parts leading the way with a gain of 6,800 jobs. Manufacturing added 15,000 overall.
GM Lawsuit Means the Crisis Has Arrived for FCA November 20, 2019 General Motors Co., by filing a racketeering lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has engulfed FCA in a crisis.
Software, Quality Inspection Deliver Auto Parts Safety September 4, 2018 Although drivers may not know it, cable connections for the airbags and seatbelt buckle systems in their vehicle simply would not work without components manufactured by ODW-Elektrik. A development partner and supplier for high-quality cabling, solenoids and mechatronic systems used in vehicles around the world, ODW-Elektrik supplies most of its products to Bosch, Autoliv, Brose, VW, and ZF.
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.
Automotive Industry Improves Automation, Adopts Advanced Tech March 1, 2019 The U.S. auto industry has been automated for decades. Production of cars and trucks is associated with large, hulking robots fenced off from human employees. Inside those fenced off areas, tasks such as welding are performed. The industry, though, is advancing on the automation front.
VW Looking to 3D Printing for Future Products September 11, 2018 Volkswagen AG is embracing 3D printing to be competitive with other automakers, an executive said Tuesday at the International Manufacturing Technology Show.
Manufacturing Needs to Move Into ‘Virtual World,’ Expert Says October 18, 2018 Manufacturing needs to move as much as possible into the “virtual world” if it expects to adopt the idea of mass customization, an industry expert said today.
HP Introduces Metal 3D Printing Tech Aimed at Mass Output September 10, 2018 HP Inc. today is introducing a 3D printing technology aimed for use in mass production.