LORDSTOWN, OH—Startup company Lordstown Motors Corp. has purchased GM’s shuttered assembly plant here to produce a new all-electric pickup truck. Source: Electric Truck Manufacturer Buys GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant
Electric Truck Manufacturer Buys GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant
Epoxy Joins Implantable Devices—and Protects Patients
One of the most challenging applications for an epoxy compound is bonding a fully implantable medical device. Source: Epoxy Joins Implantable Devices—and Protects Patients
Ford Workers Close to Ratifying New Contract
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co.’s new proposed pact with the United Auto Workers is cruising toward ratification with nearly two-thirds of workers voting in favor of it so far, even winning over factories that face uncertain…
Vision System Automatically Inspects Aerospace Connector Pins
Many machine vision projects start with one goal: significantly improve upon the accuracy and repeatability of human inspectors. Source: Vision System Automatically Inspects Aerospace Connector Pins
3D-Printed Engine Gets Ready for Racing
Although 3D printing is a relatively quick process, creating a final prototype or a production-ready product with the technology can take months or even years. Source: 3D-Printed Engine Gets Ready for Racing
The Three R’s of Analog Position Sensing: Repeatability, Resolution and Response
Those of us old enough to remember the “good old days” recall that grade school focused on learning the three R’s: reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic. In the world of sensors, there are also three R’s:…
Combustion Test System is Well-Suited for Engine Prototypes
As a leading developer of engines and drivetrain systems, Suter Industries Ltd. understands the importance and benefit of accurate, working prototypes. Source: Combustion Test System is Well-Suited for Engine Prototypes
Additive Manufacturing Coming to Pittsburgh Airport Campus
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pittsburgh International Airport unveiled plans for Neighborhood 91, one of the world’s first development focused on bringing all parts of the additive manufacturing supply chain into one location. Source: Additive Manufacturing…
Linear Motor Transport Systems
A leading medical device manufacturer in North America had a problem: how to expand production without increasing its manufacturing footprint. Source: Linear Motor Transport Systems
Volkswagen Begins Manufacturing ID.3 Electric Car
GERMANY— Volkswagen Group started manufacturing its ID.3 electric car this month. This is the company’s first electric car based on its Modular Electric Drive Toolkit or MEB platform. Source: Volkswagen Begins Manufacturing ID.3 Electric…