ROLLING INTO ASIA: Two German Firms’ Timely Moves February 19, 2019 To date, GBneuhaus has only produced its nanotech-enabled coatings in Neuhaus am Rennweg, a small village in the state of Thuringia. But that’s about to change: The 28-year-old firm in June founded a company in Pune, India, and will soon begin producing its antimicrobial coating there.
Turning Traditional Automation On Its Head February 7, 2019 Manufacturing automation is trickling down from the massive automotive assembly lines toward the “mom and pop” machine shop. As you take your first look at automation, consider the benefits of and barriers to this technology.
Helical Cutters Go Deep and Long in Tough Materials December 13, 2018 When it comes to achieving high material-removal rates in even the toughest materials, it’s hard to beat helical cutters. With the correct insert grades and cutting data, these cutters can achieve far greater depths of cut than non-helical milling tools without sacrificing reach or the ability to hold tolerance.
At Detroit Auto Show, Reality Intrudes on the Fantasy January 14, 2019 Historically, auto shows have provided fantasies about speed (as in fast cars) and size (as in huge trucks). That was the case with the first day of the North American International Show. Speed highlights included a 700-horsepower Mustang and the return of Toyota Motor Corp.’s Supra sports car. For size, FCA US unveiled the newest version of its Ram Heavy Duty pickup.
Auto Sales Forecast to Slow, Trade May Cast Shadow Over 2019 January 13, 2019 U.S. sales of cars and light trucks are forecast to slow this year. At the same time, potential trade fights may cast a shadow over the industry, an economist said Sunday ahead of the North American International Auto Show.
Ford Quarterly Profit Falls on Revamping Costs October 23, 2019 Ford Motor Co. said its third-quarter profit declined by more than half as the automaker continues to revamp its operations outside North America.
Eaton Introduces EV Technology for China April 17, 2019 Power management company Eaton today announced it will introduce technologies from its eMobility business in China to help automakers meet increased demand for electric vehicles (EVs) in the market. The announcement was made at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
Auto Suppliers Face Major Revamping Amid Industry Changes August 7, 2019 Auto suppliers are likely to revamp as the industry shifts to self-driving and electric vehicles, two consulting firms said in separate reports.
Tool and Die Industry Challenged by Low Sourcing Levels August 1, 2019 The Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA) and Harbour Results, Inc., (HRI) recently released the results of their Q2 2019 Automotive Tooling Barometer Survey. The results show that the tooling industry continues to slow, with North American capacity utilization at its lowest mark since 2016 when the metric first started being collected.
The Moving Target: U.S. Automakers Are Never ‘Saved,’ Just Reprieved December 4, 2018 Last week, during an interview on the public radio show The Takeaway, I fielded an intriguing question. “We’ve been trying to quote, unquote save the auto industry for years now… In your estimation are we trying to save something that’s just never going to be saved?”
