Aluminum windshield header for the F-Series is an aluminum extrusion that features a 3D bend and weight-saving cutout performed both with lasers and CNC equipment by Constellium Automotive Structures North America.

Constellium Touts Aluminum Structures for Electric Vehicles

As designers and engineers look for weight reduction and design flexibility, aluminum can be an option. And this company can provide it for structural applications.

The six roles in the missing middle. On the left, humans train machines to perform tasks, they explain the machine outcomes, and they sustain the machines in a responsible manner. On the right, machines amplify human insight and intuition by leveraging data and analytics, interact with humans at scale using novel interfaces, and embody physical attributes that essentially extend a person’s capabilities.

Preparing for Artificial Intelligence

AI will usher in new jobs, according to a book from the consulting firm Accenture. It’s a quick and worthwhile read.  

Screen capture of the ECO suite power monitor.

Saving Energy at the Machine-Tool

It’s never been easier to monitor and conserve energy use on machining equipment.

Creating a Record-Setting Porsche Hybrid

Creating a Record-Setting Porsche Hybrid

Thirty-five years and 31 days after Stefan Bellof set a lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife race circuit, it was bested today by Timo Bernhard, who lapped the 12.94-mile course in 5 minutes, 19.55 seconds in the Porsche 919 Hybrid Evo, a time that was better than the late Bellof’s by 51.58 seconds.

Toyota Joins Study on Impact of Autonomous Tech

The Toyota Research Institute is contributing $75,000 to the American Center for Mobility analysis of automated vehicles’ impact on driving-related jobs.

Kroger to Test Autonomous Grocery Delivery

The Kroger Co. and Silicon Valley tech startup Nuro plan to launch a pilot program this autumn for autonomous grocery delivery.

ZF, Mobileye Launch New Camera Sensor

ZF Friedrichshafen AG is partnering with Intel Co.’s Mobileye unit on a new family of cameras that will be launched later this year for a variety of advanced driver-assist and semi-autonomous vehicle systems.

GM Cuts Charging Time for Chevy Volt Nearly 50%

General Motors Co. is introducing a more powerful in-car charging system for its 2019 model Chevrolet Volt plug-in hybrid sedan that cuts charging time nearly 50% to 2.3 hours.

Waymo Shopping for Robotic Cars to Serve European Market

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo unit is looking for a European carmaker to supply a “large number” of self-driving vehicles for its robotic taxi fleet in the region.

Crash dummy torso showing 3D-printed components.

Crash Dummies Impacted by Additive

Humanetics develops new process for building its latest crash test dummy model, using 3D printing for much of the construction.