Automotive

Videos • July 21, 2016

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

EWI, a 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.

News • May 3, 2016

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.

News • April 26, 2016

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.

News • February 4, 2016

Dorner Mfg. Corp. turns 50 years old

What started out as a little tool and die shop 50 years ago has evolved into an industry powerhouse in the design and building of low profile conveyor platforms, and Dorner Mfg. Corp. is still going strong, the company reported in a Feb. 1 news release recounting the company's history. To commemorate its 50th year in business, Dorner will hold an open house and other celebratory events in June.

News • January 22, 2016

Okuma expands application engineering team

Okuma America Corp., a CNC machine tool manufacturer based in Charlotte, N.C., this month added three new members to its applications engineering team: Brad Fitzpatrick, Jeff Hampton and Lee Johnston, according to a company news release issued Jan. 13.

News • June 19, 2015

NHRA stars at Sandvik Coromant Open June 3

Jack Beckman and Spencer Massey of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be joined by key members of Don Schumacher Racing on June 3 from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for an open house at Sandvik Coromant headquarters in Fair Lawn, N.J. Beckman and Massey, who will drive DSR's Sandvik Coromant Top Fuel Dragster that weekend in the NHRA Summernationals at Englishtown, N.J., will be joined by DSR Senior Vice President Mike Lewis and Crew Chief John Medlen to highlight Sandvik Coromant's role in DSR technology and machining of key parts.

Articles • June 1, 2015 • Alan Richter

Aluminum Alloy Growth Reflects Expanding Applications

New aluminum alloys can pose machining challenges, but they can be mastered with sound cutting strategies.

Videos • April 11, 2015

DOE report highlights collaboration behind 3D-printed car

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) produced this video report to highlight some of the backstory behind building a 3D printed electric car in full view of everyone who attended IMTS 2014 in Chicago. The video notes that the collaboration among Local Motors, Cincinnati Inc., the Oak Ridge National Laboratory and DOE's Advanced Manufacturing Office helped spur the advancement of 3D printing technology.

News • June 4, 2014

Seco customers attend Indy 500 practice

Toolmaker Seco Tools LLC, Troy, Mich., a technical and supplier sponsor of Andretti Autosport's Verizon IndyCar Series championship racing team, invited customers from across the Midwest to attend an Indy 500 practice day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The day included a meet and greet with IRL driver Marco Andretti, a tour of the Andretti Autosport garage, a catered lunch in the team's suite at the track and a visit to the pits to watch the Indy cars in action.

News • February 12, 2014

J.D. Power: Vehicle dependability declines

Owners of 3-year-old vehicles (2011 model year) report more problems than did owners of 3-year-old vehicles last year, according to the 2014 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study^SM (VDS) released by market information services firm J.D. Power and Associates, Westlake Village, Calif.

News • November 12, 2013

AFAB moves into aerospace/automotive markets

AFAB, a Lake Forest, Calif.-based manufacturer of machined parts and assemblies, is moving into the aerospace and automotive markets through acquisitions of new equipment, hiring experienced personnel, and institutingnew systems, according to the company.

Videos • September 5, 2013

Automotive market adopts rapid prototyping

Producing prototype automotive parts via 3D printing helps reduce time to market while boosting vehicle quality and fuel efficiency.