PR Newswire General Motors announced plans to invest $71 million into two Ohio manufacturing facilities, including $39 million at its Toledo transmission plant and $32 million at its Defiance casting plant. Work will begin immediately at the two locations. These investments will enable GM to retain 240 U.S. manufacturing jobs. The Toledo investment will be used to upgrade and enhance the production of GM’s eight-speed rear-wheel-drive transmission and the Defiance investment will be used to prepare the facility for future engine casting components work.
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3D Printing Media Network Though many industries have consolidated their business or slowed down operations in light of the economic impact of COVID-19, many in the additive manufacturing world have actually achieved growth. Among the AM players that show no signs of slowing down is ExOne, a leader in binder jetting technologies that has ramped up its announcements and expanded its portfolio in recent weeks and months.
Visit https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/exone-binder-jetting-interview-john-hartner/ to view the full article online.
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AGMA has enlisted the help of marketing subject matter experts who, with AGMA staff, will present six webinars for the power transmission industry. This series is an outcome of AGMA's strategic plan that includes providing industry the tools to succeed at marketing their goods and services. The goal of the webinars is to provide members and non-members with tangible resources that they can use immediately to grow their brand. Join us for the first webinar on October 14 – The Tried & True Press Release. Free for AGMA members.
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GSA Business Educators in South Carolina and Florida are launching a $4 million Clemson University-based project designed to give students greater opportunity to learn the job skills that are growing in demand as manufacturers embrace smart manufacturing technologies such as robotics and internet-connected machines. With $4 million in funding from the National Science Foundation, a new project called A2 proposes to build on the success of Clemson University’s Center for Aviation and Automotive Technological Education using Virtual E-Schools.
Visit https://gsabusiness.com/news/education/79336/ to view the full article online.
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3D Printing Media Network thyssenkrupp is extending its gains in marine additive manufacturing by entering a joint venture with Wilhemsen Ship Services for custom manufacturing marine parts. The companies will collaborate on delivering maritime spare parts using 3D printing. thyssenkrupp, which already deploys additive manufacturing at its operations on the Kiel Fjord in Germany, joins with Wilhemsen’s experience in civil marine repairs. The joint venture facilitates repairs on older vessels.
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Thomas Net With the global economy experiencing severe socio-political economic disruptions over the past few years — such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S.–China trade war, and the instability in the U.K. due to Brexit — government-imposed trade protectionist policies and theories have been causing manufacturers to scramble to amend their supply chain strategies. Global manufacturing supply chains may need to succumb to economic nationalism as they face the end of globalization.
Visit https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/the-pros-and-cons-of-protectionism-in-manufacturing/ to view the full article online.
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Power Transmission Engineering These versatile, low-cost and high-torque motors may be used open loop or as full servos – and several levels in between. The motor stator laminate designs divide these motors into those optimized for full stepping, and those optimized for micro stepping and servo operation. These differences can be easily measured with basic meters and oscilloscopes. Motor to motor variations can also be easily measured, and motor inductance at nominal speed and current can also be determined.
Visit https://www.powertransmission.com/articles/0920/Hybrid_Transverse_Flux_Magnetic_Motors_-_How_to_Measure_Parameters/ to view the full article online.
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New Atlas Bringing electric vehicle technology closer to the tipping point at which the masses embrace it, Volkswagen has revealed the ID.4 crossover. With the small SUV packaging modern car buyers can't seem to get enough of, a bright, modern look, available all- and rear-wheel drive options, and pricing set to dip into the low $30s after tax breaks, the ID.4 promises to be a statement vehicle, both for VW and EVs at large.
Visit https://newatlas.com/automotive/vw-id-4-crossover-25-mile-range-under-40k/ to view the full article online.
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Electronic Products & Technology Many people use human machine interfaces (HMIs) with sleek glass touch screens and ubiquitous buttons daily, in homes, vehicles, workplaces, and public venues. The increasing spread and severity of the COVID-19 virus has heightened concern about touching the same buttons or screens as multiple other people. The pandemic has suddenly shifted the demand for alternative interfaces to reduce the need for physical contact.
Visit https://www.ept.ca/features/bringing-touchless-control-to-the-industrial-iot/ to view the full article online.
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Deadline for signing up for this course is September 29, 2020 This course focuses on the supporting elements of a gearbox that allow gears and bearings to do their jobs most efficiently. Learn about seals, lubrication, lubricants, housings, breathers and other details that go into designing gearbox systems.
Visit https://www.agma.org/education/online/video-training/gearbox-system-design/ to view the full article online.
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