Ford To Uniform Automaking At Global Plants
Leave a CommentThe Detroit Free Press (8/19, Priddle) reported, “As Ford pushes to standardize the way it builds cars throughout the world, efficiency should improve and costs should fall, but headaches triggered by regional differences will never go away.” The Press reported, “At a recent industry conference in Traverse City, John Fleming, head of Ford’s global manufacturing, […]
Federal Court Overturns EPA Air Pollution Rules
Leave a CommentThe New York Times reports, “In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia said the Environmental Protection Agency had exceeded its authority in the way it apportioned the cleanup work among 28 upwind states.” The court ruled that while the EPA “was authorized to set […]
GER – Magnets hold dies securely, allow rapid changeover
Leave a CommentClamping and changing systems based on electric permanent magnets enable moulders to save costs and setup time and enhance safety. Magnetic clamping and changing systems can help moulding, metalworking and die-casting companies save costs, reduce setup times, enhance productivity and safety, and improve production quality. Their value is seem especially in small-series manufacturing. A diverse […]
Hyundai Translead to Set Up New Aluminum Die Casting Plant in Tijuana, Mexico
Leave a CommentHyundai, the Korean automotive leader maintains its trust in Tijuana’s competitiveness and announced their investment in a new M$131 aluminum die casting plant adding nearly 300 new jobs to the company’s current base of 2,300 employees. The announcement was made by Kenny Lee, company’s CEO, in a ceremony with representatives of local and state government, […]
Worker burned by molten metal in Franklin
Leave a CommentFRANKLIN (SOMERSET) — A 39-year-old man was splashed in the face and burned with molten metal on Monday morning at Carteret Die Casting Corp., 74 Veronica Ave., police said. “They are looking into exactly how this accident happened,” Sgt. Phil Rizzo said. “Apparently, it looks like for whatever reason, he removed the cover from a […]
More Consumer Electronic Manufacturers Set to Use Breakthrough Product
Leave a CommentPITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced the first commercial success of its ColorKast™ technology in the consumer electronics market. As a result of this innovative technology, Alcoa can produce color anodizable aluminum die cast components with high-end cosmetics. The first use of the ColorKast™ technology appears on Samsung’s new digital camera NX210 and other consumer electronic […]
Proud to be American Workers: Briggs & Stratton’s Poplar Bluff Plant Marches Towards 70 Million Engines Manufactured
Leave a CommentPOPLAR BLUFF, Mo. /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Over eight hundred strong, a committed team of proud American workers at the Briggs & Stratton plant in Poplar Bluff, MO, have been steadily working towards a key milestone – 70 million engines manufactured. Over its first 23 years, the Poplar Bluff plant has consistently produced millions of […]
Comparing Magnesium Die Castings and Plastic Components
Leave a CommentDie casting is one of the most mature manufacturing processes available. The most common materials die cast are alloys of aluminum, magnesium, and zinc. In recent years, significantly improved technology has enabled the die casting industry to remain very competitive in many market segments. The use of computerized product and process design tools, as well […]
Business Groups To Fight NLRB Rule On Union Elections
Leave a CommentPolitico (5/1) reports, “Bowed but not beaten after the Senate failed to overturn a National Labor Relations Board rule shortening the timeframe allowed for union elections, business groups are pledging to fight on. The National Association of Manufacturers said it will still push for the overturn of the so-called ‘ambush elections’ rule, which went into […]
Will the iPhone 5 be Made of Terminator-like Liquid Metal?
Leave a CommentGovernment agencies such as the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration that are thinking of moving to iPhones for their mobile communications might want to wait until the iPhone 5 is released. To view the rest of this article, click here. Magna E-Car Systems Opens Plant In Michigan To Build Hybrid, Electric-Vehicle Parts The Detroit Free […]