Additive Manufacturing

Really Fast Laser Blanking

Stamping blank suppliers looking for a way to boost their output should be aware of a new laser cutting system developed by LaserCoil Technologies (lasercoil.com), which can cut shapes—“simple shapes,” to be fair—in aluminum, mild steel, advanced high strength steel, and other material with a thickness of from 0.5 to 0.75 mm at speeds of nearly 2.2 meters/second with its 8-kW laser.

The On-Going Relevance of the Internal Combustion Engine

One day the world’s roads may be filled with vehicles that emit just a hum from their motors. But in the meantime, there are all of those vehicles being built with engines that have exhausts that need to have their emissions minimized and their sounds optimized. Which is what Tenneco’s Ben Patel is focusing on.

On Manufacturing: Oct. 2018

Tech: 5G, Alloy, 3D Printing, and Cameras

 A 5G mobile network, alloy in a class with diamonds, Bugatti Divo, and new investment for Hyundai Mobis

Structural Adhesives Lighten the Load

Adhesives are improving unibody strength and stiffness while reducing vehicle weight.

Argo AI and the Development of a Really Complicated System

You talk with Pete Rander, president of Argo AI, a company that is working with Ford on developing Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology, and as the details become clearer, the enormity of the challenge seems daunting—yet Rander, who has been working on this for some 30 years, seems delighted he and his team are doing it.

Infiniti Revs Up Dual-Hybrid Concept

Nissan Motor Co.’s Infiniti unveiled a sporty hybrid concept car on Monday ahead of this week’s Paris auto show.

FCA Shuffles Executive Team

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV’s new CEO Mike Manley named his revamped management team today..

The VW Cargo Bike

We’ve got to give Dr. Thomas Sedran, Chairman of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Brand's Board of Management, a whole lot of credit for being engaged with the vehicles that his operation developed.

GM to Recall 3.3 Million Vehicles in China

General Motors Co.’s venture in China is preparing to recall more than 3.3 million Buick, Cadillac and Chevrolet models to fix a suspension flaw.