Automotive

Non-profit engineering research group adds electron beam system to toolbox

EWI, a Columbus, Ohio-based non-profit organization dedicated to innovating and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for industry, soon will add an Electron Beam Additive Manufacturing (EBAM) system to its R&D toolbox. Chicago-based Sciaky Inc. announced the sale of its EBAM system in a news release issued July 20.

Abtex Corp. hires new Operations Manager

Abtex Corp., Dresden, N.Y., recently hired Christian Donovan as Operations Manager in response to "dramatic growth in all lines of business," according to an April 29 company news release.

GM plans 'positive' manufacturing announcement at Bay City plant

General Motors officials are expected to make a "positive plant manufacturing announcement" at the Bay City Powertrain factory this week.

P/M powers auto parts

09/01/2010

Machining P/M steels for powertrain parts is tough, but answers abound.

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Washed Away

04/01/2011

With a substantial portion of the U.S. manufacturing base in earthquake-prone California, we would be wise to study how Japan orchestrates this recovery, suggests CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks in his April 2011 Lead Angle editorial.

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Which way to recovery?

09/01/2011

CTE Editorial Director Alan Rooks laments the long and winding road to economic recovery in this Lead Angle editorial in the September 2011 issue of Cutting Tool Engineering magazine.

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Mag Miles

09/01/2011

Author:

Alan Richter

'Lightweighting' vehicles through the use of magnesium parts can improve vehicle mileage and impact resistance, among other benefits.

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Are the Stars Aligned?

12/01/2011

Manufacturing was a star in 2011 and looks to shine brightly in 2012.

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Fueling improvements

09/01/2012

Author:

Kip Hanson

Using continuous improvement to reach automotive fuel-economy goals.

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Calling George Jetson!

09/01/2012

Alan Rooks, Cutting Tool Engineering's editorial director, looks forward to the day he can sit in a traffic jam alongside George Jetson in his September editorial.

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