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Manufacturing Knowledge Resource

TMEH is the former Tool & Manufacturing Engineer's Handbook; an encyclopedic reference source originally comprised of nine volumes, a desk edition, dictionary, thesaurus and other derivative works that span major manufacturing technologies and processes. It is being digitized and released in a new peer-reviewed and validated WIKI environment.

Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing

Motorized vehicles are truly the engine the makes the world turn and are a key industry strategy for SME. Globally, more than 50 million vehicles of all sorts are produced each year by about 8 million workers — more than 5 percent of the global manufacturing workforce — in 39 nations. If the motorized vehicle industry was a country, it would have the sixth largest economy in the world, at more than $2.5 trillion.

Through this website and the pages of SME's annual industry yearbook, Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing, you will receive in-depth information about automotive, on-highway and off-highway vehicles, agricultural/mining, heavy truck and motorsports manufacturing.
Ford and Dow Studying Carbon-Fiber Composites in High-Volume Auto ProductionFord and Dow Studying Carbon-Fiber Composites in High-Volume Auto Production

Joint venture means Ford could start using components made from advanced carbon-fiber composites in its vehicle lineup before the end of this decade.

Accuride Expanding Aluminum Wheel MachiningAccuride Expanding Aluminum Wheel Machining

Company confirms it will invest at least $8.73 million to add two machining lines at its Camden, S.C., plant, leading to at least 25 new jobs there.

Ford Taking 30 Percent of the Water out of Auto Manufacturing

The company is also developing year-over-year efficiency targets as part of an environmental business planning process, established a cross-functional team overlapping several divisions to review water usage with sustainability in mind.

Why Use Cast Urethane Manufacturing?

Designers are constantly on the lookout for the best process to use when putting their products into production. Understanding why a particular process is a good fit is essential for this to happen.

Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2012Advanced Manufacturing Expo 2012

September 25 - 26, 2012

Mississauga, ON

FABTECH 2012FABTECH 2012

November 12 - 14, 2012

Las Vegas, Nevada

EASTEC 2013 ExpositionEASTEC 2013 Exposition

May 14 - 16, 2013

West Springfield, Massachusetts