In the small town of Wauwatosa, WI, sits the state-of-the-art noise, vibration and harshness laboratory operated by Briggs & Stratton. Within the lab are two anechoic chambers outfitted with sound-absorbing acoustic wedges. Source: Test…
Test Chamber Ensures High Performance of Small-Engine Equipment
GM Plans Major Expansion of Lansing Assembly Plants
LANSING, MI—General Motors will extend shifts and add more than 1,200 jobs at its assembly plant here. Source: GM Plans Major Expansion of Lansing Assembly Plants
Nissan Installs Extra-Large Press at UK Assembly Plant
SUNDERLAND, UK—Nissan Motor Co. has installed a new, extra-large press line at its assembly plant here. Source: Nissan Installs Extra-Large Press at UK Assembly Plant
Briggs & Stratton Plans New Battery Plant in Georgia
TUCKER, GA—Briggs & Stratton Corp. plans to open a new advanced assembly plant here to meet increased demand for its Vanguard commercial battery system. Source: Briggs & Stratton Plans New Battery Plant in…
Beckwood, KOMT Deliver Automated Press for Spirit Aerosystems
ST. LOUIS—Beckwood Press Co., a manufacturer of hydraulic and servo-electric presses, and Kansas Oklahoma Machine Tools (KOMT), a machinery distributor throughout the Midwest, recently delivered the first ever press with automated die change to Spirit…
UNI’s Additive Manufacturing Center Adds Robotic Machining
CEDAR FALLS, IA – The University of Northern Iowa Additive Manufacturing Center has received the first of three automated robotic machining cells. Source: UNI’s Additive Manufacturing Center Adds Robotic Machining
Volvo Opens Battery Assembly Line
BELGIUM — Volvo has inaugurated a new battery assembly line at its Belgian manufacturing plant in Ghent, Belgium. Source: Volvo Opens Battery Assembly Line
BCT to Support Robotic Manufacturing and Assembly Mission
BOULDER, CO — Small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) has been selected by Made In Space, Inc. to support the development of the spacecraft platform for the company’s upcoming Archinaut…
With Composite Panels, Chinese-Made Buses Reduce Emissions in Finland
Countries around the world share a common goal of reducing carbon emissions. Finland, for example, aims to reduce its level of emissions by 5 percent (5 million kilograms) each year by investing in green technology…
Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Expands MS Manufacturing Plant
BROOKHAVEN, MS — Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Company is investing $4 million in its Mississippi manufacturing plant expansion that will add 30 new jobs. Source: Keystone Electrical Manufacturing Expands MS Manufacturing Plant