Lowering the Cost of the EV Revolution August 31, 2020 Automakers are struggling to scale EV design and production within the constraints of existing manufacturing paradigms.
Ford Leases Boston Dynamics Robots July 28, 2020 Ford Motor Co. is leasing four-legged robots from Boston Dynamics as part of a program to reduce cost and boost efficiency.
Ford Reports Profit on Gain From Investment in Autonomous Vehicle Company July 30, 2020 Ford Motor Co. said today it had a second-quarter profit thanks to a gain in its investment in autonomous vehicle company Argo AI.
Grede Acquires Some Assets From RMG Waukesha June 3, 2020 Grede said it has acquired some assets of Renaissance Manufacturing Group (RMG) Waukesha, LLC.
Manufacturing Loses 1.33 Million Jobs in April Because of COVID-19 May 8, 2020 U.S. manufacturing lost 1.33 million jobs in April as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) slammed the economy.
Study: COVID-19 Causes Manufacturing Utilization to Drop April 29, 2020 A study of small- to medium-sized manufacturers indicated a majority of those surveyed indicated they are operating at reduced capacity.
Durable Goods Orders Slide on Transportation April 24, 2020 New orders for durable goods orders plunged in March as commercial aircraft and vehicle orders slid because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-13), the U.S. Commerce Department said today.
Global Light-Vehicle Sales Projected to Slide Because of COVID-19 April 21, 2020 Worldwide light-vehicle sales are forecast to tumble 22 percent this year as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) hits the global economy and depresses demand, IHS Markit said today.
Comau Unveils Laser Labs for EV Batteries and Motors April 9, 2020 Dedicated in-house labs create and optimize laser welding processes for electric motors and batteries.
Coronavirus Impact on Auto Industry May Accelerate March 6, 2020 The impact of the coronavirus on the auto industry is on the cusp of accelerating, according to a Center for Automotive Research presentation today.
