Reverse Engineering Proliferates: New Applications Emerge as Technology Improves October 13, 2021 Reverse engineering is becoming multifaceted and complex. The key drivers: new metrology sensors and more capable software, enabled by ever more powerful and cheaper computing.
Discovering the Keys to U.S. Manufacturing Recovery October 5, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic clearly proved challenging to the manufacturing industry in myriad ways. Now, as nations and industries begin to navigate their way forward as restrictions are lifted, manufacturers have an opportunity to put into practice some lessons learned.
Industry Shifts to Zero-Emissions September 8, 2021 Stephanie Brinley of IHS Markit provides an overview of the global auto industry, including how the drive for EVs is affecting automakers.
An Essential Element of Electrification August 26, 2021 An official of the Aluminum Association makes the case why aluminum will be important for the electrification of vehicles.
Ford Reports Quarterly Profit on Finance Unit July 28, 2021 Ford Motor Co. today reported a second-quarter profit with the automaker’s finance unit making up for losses in its vehicle operations.
April 2021 U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Up 26.3% from April 2020 June 11, 2021 April 2021 U.S. cutting tool consumption totaled $170 million. This total was down 4.3 percent from March's $177.6 million but up 26.3 percent when compared with the $134.6 million reported for April 2020.
Mitsubishi Electric Shows Advanced Tech in Demonstration Vehicle May 6, 2021 Mitsubishi Electric Corp. announced Project Emerald Dove, a premium in-vehicle cabin experience using the latest and most powerful computing platform.
Ford Posts Quarterly Profit After Year-Earlier Loss April 28, 2021 Ford Motor Co. today reported a first-quarter profit compared with a year-earlier loss. The automaker also forecast continuing issues with a computer chip shortage.
Drill Choice: Solid-Carbide or Replaceable-Insert? April 27, 2021 Selecting the best type of cutting tool for holemaking jobs is not always clear. It is best to have a drill that caters to the workpiece material, produces the specs required, and provides the most profit for the job at hand. Considering the variety of jobs and parts manufactured in machine shops, there is no “one-drill-fits-all.”
Nexteer Expands Portfolio for EVs March 4, 2021 Nexteer Automotive said it is expanding its Driveline portfolio with new Halfshaft technologies that are tailored to meet the unique demands of electric vehicles (EVs).