Automotive

Articles • February 19, 2025 • Jeffrey A. Badger, Ph.D.

Exit Nozzle: A Good Idea?

Shop asks the Grinding Doc to address whether mounting a nozzle at the wheel/workpiece exit point can improve coolant effectiveness in grinding operations.

News • February 14, 2025

C.R. Onsrud hosts Factory Demo Day in expanded 80,000-square-foot facility

C.R. Onsrud, Inc., a USA manufacturer of CNC machinery, is hosting its Factory Demo Day on March 19, 2025, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. in its newly completed 80,000-square-foot addition to its Troutman, North Carolina, campus.

News • February 6, 2025

Humanoid robots projected to hit $76 billion by 2032

The Humanoid Robot Market Size was valued at $2.21 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $76.97 billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 48.36% over the forecast period 2024-2032.

News • January 31, 2025

Canerector acquires Promac Industries

Canerector has acquired Promac Industries Inc., a move that the company says strengthens its machining capabilities, particularly in the energy services sector.

Articles • December 23, 2024 • Brandt Taylor

Horsepower Considerations

Over the years I have done a huge amount of custom machine work for custom Harley motorcycles. You see, I am an old motorhead and I understand the

Articles • November 27, 2024 • Alan Richter

Navigating The Artistry Of Aluminum Machining

Aluminum has numerous beneficial physical properties, among them being that it is three times lighter than iron while also having a higher strength ratio.

News • November 8, 2024

Cutting tool manufacturer uses ultrasonic technology to remove burrs

Since May 2024, Intercable Tools GmbH, a more than 50-year-old manufacturer of connection technology and tools, has been using ultrasonic deburring technology from the German company UltraTEC innovation GmbH, part of the VOLLMER Group, to remove burrs from hydraulic units automatically and in a contact-free manner.

Articles • August 23, 2024

Pumping heat when cleaning parts

BMW Group Plant Steyr slashes electricity use by 70% with heat pump upgrade.

News • August 14, 2024

Walter acquires workholding specialist PDQ

Walter has acquired PDQ Workholding LLC (PDQ), Columbia City, IN, specialist in workholding fixtures and tooling for various industries, including automotive and general engineering.

News • July 23, 2024

Critical Manufacturing partners with Loftware on MES and labeling integration

Critical Manufacturing, a supplier of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Industry 4.0, entered into a strategic alliance with Loftware, the world's largest cloud-based Enterprise Labeling and Artwork Management provider.

News • June 24, 2024

AP&T building an accessibility-adapted production line

GEDIA Automotive has ordered an accessibility-adapted press-hardening line from AP&T. The adaptation means that the line will be designed to enable staff with physical disabilities to monitor and manage the process without hindrance.

News • June 5, 2024

ASPINA relocates headquarters

ASPINA Inc. has relocated its corporate headquarters to Irvine, California. This move. the company says, represents a significant milestone for ASPINA as it positions the company for continued growth and innovation.