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Tires & Wheels
GKN Wheels Achieves Manufacturing Targets at New Telford Facility
GKN has completely rebuilt its manufacturing facility which is now producing three times as many wheels as its old plant.
On-Highway
Mack Trucks Begins Full Production of Mack MD Series
Manufacturing
Deloitte and Wichita State University Launch Smart Factory
Power Systems
Dana Building New Facility for Production of e-Drive Technologies in India
Smart Systems
Komatsu Mining Breaks Ground for New Manufacturing Facility and Headquarters
Manufacturing
AEM Survey Shows COVID-19 Taking Toll on Canadian Equipment Manufacturers
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Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets are Down in 2020 and Hopes up for a Better 2021
Negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic have made 2020 a year to forget for most in the heavy equipment industries.
Sensors
Sensors Play Critical Role in New ANSI Standard
Use of various sensor technologies will be necessary to meet the safety functions described by the new ANSI 92.20 standard.
Market Analysis
The Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation
Continued consolidation in the heavy-duty vehicle industry has helped address many complex technological challenges while also enhancing the OEM and supplier relationship.
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Filtration
Cummins Collaborates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to Produce Face Masks
The collaboration enables production of enough filter media to supply more than a million face masks and respirators per day to U.S. healthcare facilities.
Materials
HYBRIT Fossil-Free Steel Production Plant Begins Operation
The HYBRIT initiative has the potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10% in Sweden and 7% in Finland, as well as cutting steel industry emissions in Europe and globally.
Tires & Wheels
MAXAM Tire Opens New Solid Tire Factory
The new manufacturing facility is strategically aligned to serve today’s market demands through compound advancement and automated technology.
Electronics
Fluid Conveyance Line Packages Aid Manufacturing of Electric Powertrains
Stark Manufacturing's packaged kits can be integrated directly into an OEM's production line to help improve operational efficiency.
Manufacturing
Energy Dept. Selects Five Projects to Spur New Smart-Manufacturing Technology Innovations
The projects will research ways to use smart-manufacturing technologies to improve productivity, precision, performance and energy efficiency.
Manufacturing
Metalforming Companies Remain Cautious as Economic Challenges Continue
The PMA August 2020 Business Conditions Report shows its members continue to anticipate challenges during the next 3 months.
Trends
Technology Drives Industries’ Growth and Recovery During and Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light potential opportunities for further advancement in the construction, trucking and heavy equipment manufacturing industries.
Drivetrains
Dana Opens New Manufacturing Facility in China to Meet Growing Customer Needs
The new facility helps strengthens Dana's manufacturing capabilities of drivetrain components for off-highway equipment manufacturers in the region.
Manufacturing
AEM Releases Video Calling for Support of Equipment Manufacturing Industry
The video will be shared with leaders and delegates from both political parties over the coming weeks to show the importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy.
Manufacturing
AEM Equipped to Vote Campaign Urges Support for Pro-Manufacturing Candidates
The goal of the campaign is to engage, educate, and mobilize manufacturing voters on the policies that matter to the equipment manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing
What You Need to Know About Getting Your Organization AM-Ready
Proper implementation and strategy can ease implementation of industrial 3D printing into manufacturing operations.
Manufacturing
Growing Use of Robots in Manufacturing Driving Need for Skilled Workers
“Governments and companies around the globe now need to focus on providing the right skills necessary to work with robots and intelligent automation systems.”
Materials
HYBRIT Demonstrates Successful Trials Using Fossil-Free Fuels in Pellet Process
Three alternative fuels for industrial pellet production have been tested on a pilot scale and will continue undergoing development.
Materials
Survey Finds U.S. Manufacturers Concerned About Metals Supply Chain
About 74% of respondents said the greatest threat to their manufacturing business over the next 12 months would be supply chain disruptions and constraints.
Manufacturing
Optimism Declines for Metalforming Companies as Economic Challenges Remain
The July 2020 PMA Business Conditions Report shows 62% of metalforming companies predict no change or a decline in economic activity in the coming months.
Manufacturing
Workforce Challenges Continue in Construction and Equipment Manufacturing Industries
Attracting and retaining employees are some of the biggest challenges facing the construction and manufacturing industries.
Manufacturing
New Survey Shows Manufacturers Don’t Expect Recovery until 2021
Cash flow remains a concern for the manufacturers surveyed, with 79% of respondents saying they would seek another PPP loan if available.
Manufacturing
Nikola Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in Arizona
The zero-emissions facility will have the capacity to produce 35,000 Class 8 commercial semi-trucks annually, running two shifts.
Manufacturing
Increasing Amount of U.S. Voters See Manufacturing as Key Election Issue
A new Morning Consult national poll released by AEM shows the majority of U.S. voters say it is important for elected officials to support manufacturing.
Manufacturing
4 Ways Industrial Manufacturing Companies can Recover from COVID-19
Manufacturers should refocus their business tactics to aid recovery after the disruptions and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Engineering & Manufacturing
Eaton's Vehicle Group uses Industry 4.0 to Aid Operations During COVID-19
The company has utilized augmented reality, rapid application development, autonomous robots, digital simulation, and additive manufacturing to continue safely operating.
Manufacturing
AEM Applauds Legislation to Strengthen Manufacturing in America
“The Association of Equipment Manufacturers commends the introduction of the National Institute of Manufacturing Act to strengthen the manufacturing sector," says AEM President Dennis Slater.
Electronics
Danfoss Editron Sets Manufacturing Record at Finnish Production Facility
Danfoss Editron has increased its record manufacturing rate of power electronic products by 13% compared to its previous monthly high.
Power Systems
Daimler Preparing for Production of Fuel Cells
Experts at the Stuttgart site are developing new, state-of-the-art production facilities as the technological template for subsequent series production.
Emissions Control & Exhaust Systems
Extension Approved for Stage V Transition Deadlines
CECE reports Member State Ambassadors to the European Commission have approved an extension for the EU Stage V transition deadlines.
Manufacturing
Navistar Breaks Ground on San Antonio Manufacturing Facility
The new 900,000-sq.-ft. plant will have the capacity to produce Class 6-8 vehicles and is anticipated to begin vehicle production in 2022.
Manufacturing
Manufacturers Must Rethink Global Operations due to Impacts of COVID-19 Says New Study
Supply chain disruptions experienced during COVID-19 show the need for manufacturers to redesign their global production networks.
Manufacturing
Equipment Manufacturers Continue to Face Significant Challenges due to COVID
Three quarters of equipment manufacturer executives said in a new AEM survey the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the overall economy is still very negative.
Manufacturing
AEM Launches 'Equipped to Vote' Campaign
The new nationwide digital campaign is designed to educate, engage, and mobilize voters in the equipment manufacturing industry.
Manufacturing
Reshoring of Manufacturing in the U.S. Poses Benefits and Challenges
Supply chain strains experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the potential for bringing more manufacturing back to the U.S., and how that could impact the economy and construction industry.
