Accelerate

Here’s a look at some recent developments in the additive arena we saw last fall at EuroMold that can allow you to create things much more expeditiously than you otherwise might. . .

PLM and the Importance of Experience

People’s experiences—the product property that can lead to greater profitability—should be part of product lifecycle management, says Dassault Systèmes.

Researchers Pursue Lower Carbon Fiber Costs

Making a component of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) can reduce its weight compared to aluminum or steel by 33% and 50%, respectively.

UAW Meets with Nissan Employees in Tennessee

The United Auto Workers union attracted several hundred workers to gatherings earlier this week in Smyrna, Tenn., to talk about unionizing Nissan Motor Co.'s assembly plant there.

BMW, Continental Partner on Automated Driving Project

BMW AG and Continental AG have launched a two-year project to test autonomous vehicle systems for use on European freeways.

BASF to Open Battery Chemistry Labs in Japan

German chemical giant BASF AG is opening two R&D facilities in Amagasaki, Japan, that will focus on electrolytes and electrode materials for high-performance batteries.

Honda to Open Its First Japanese Assembly Plant since 1964

Honda Motor Co. new factory in Yorii, Japan, will be the company's first domestic assembly plant in 49 years, Bloomberg News notes.

Honda to Open Its First Japanese Assembly Plant since 1964

Honda Motor Co.'s new factory in Yorii, Japan, will be the company's first domestic assembly plant in 49 years, Bloomberg News notes.

Dutch Test Shows How Connected Cars Can Ease Traffic Flow

A project in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, shows that road officials can identify and resolve traffic problems faster when vehicles share their on-road experiences with a central traffic authority.

Cadillac Begins Production of New Sedan in China

General Motors Co. and joint venture partner Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. started building the new Cadillac XTS fullsize sedan this week at an assembly plant in Shanghai.