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Volvo and SSAB Collaborating on Vehicles Made from Fossil-Free Steel
Volvo will begin creating concept vehicles and components with steel made by SSAB using hydrogen.
Market Analysis
Manufacturing Economic Index Reaches Highest Number in 38 Years
Manufacturing
AEM Voices Industry Support for New Manufacturing and R&D Legislation
Market Analysis
Equipment Manufacturers Optimistic About Sales in 2021
Software
Siemens Partners with EOS North America to Improve 3D Printing
Manufacturing
Volvo Says Semiconductor Shortage Impacting Truck Production
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Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Webasto Partnering with IAV on Electric Commercial Vehicles
Webasto and IAV will research the electrification of heavy-duty buses, trucks and machinery, Isuzu is developing and evaluating autonomous trucks and more news you may have missed from the past week.
Agriculture
CLAAS Sees Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment Market in 2021
Favorable commodity prices and new technology introductions will be key drivers for the agricultural equipment market.
Fluid Power
Considerations for Hydraulics in Electric Off-Highway Equipment
Deployment of efficient hydraulic components and architectures can provide power saving opportunities in electric powered heavy equipment.
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Materials
Equipment Manufacturers Support New Effort to Reform Section 232 Tariffs
"Preventing the misuse of Section 232 tariffs as a blunt negotiating tactic is crucial to both our national and economic security," says AEM President Dennis Slater.
Manufacturing
Metalformers More Optimistic but Concerns Continue Over Lead Times
Sixty percent of respondents to PMA's March Business Conditions Report said lead times for materials have increased compared to the previous 3 months.
Manufacturing
EU and U.S. Temporarily Suspend Tariffs
U.S. President Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to a 4-month suspension on tariffs that have been placed on various goods exported to the two regions.
Manufacturing
Biden Executive Order Looks to Solve Semiconductor Chip Supply Shortage for Manufacturers
The executive order will examine ways to improve supply chains and promote U.S.-based manufacturing of semiconductor chips and other high-demand products.
Manufacturing
Metalforming Companies Expect Little Economic Change but Lead Times Draw Concern
PMA's February Business Conditions Report shows business conditions are steady but material lead times continue to increase, which is causing concern for many manufacturers.
On-Highway
Production Challenges Could Impact Commercial Vehicle Market in 2021
ACT Research reports demand is strong to start 2021, but component supply shortages could pose challenges for truck manufacturers.
Market Analysis
Metalformers Express Optimism for Improved Economic Activity
Metalformers expect a rise in incoming orders in the next 3 months, with 50% of respondents to PMA's January Business Conditions Report forecasting an increase in orders.
Electrification
TrovaCV Provides Custom Chassis Integration to aid Uptake of Electric Vehicles
The company is providing its manufacturing expertise to help with the acceleration of battery-electric commercial vehicles.
Manufacturing
Oqton Raises over $40M for AI Driven Production Platform
The latest round of funding will be used to expand its software platform and to further build global strategic partnerships.
Manufacturing
New DOE Funding Aims to Improve Energy Efficiency of Manufacturing in U.S.
The funding will stimulate technology innovation and improve the energy productivity of American manufacturing.
Materials
Meeting Power Density Challenges with Clean Steel
Clean steel has the potential to improve power density and lifetime of powertrain components which can be evaluated through the use of advanced design software.
Manufacturing
5 Manufacturing Trends to Watch in 2021
AEM says top trends for equipment manufacturers in 2021 will include continued integration of IoT and predictive maintenance capabilities.
Manufacturing
Timken Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Latin America
The new facility manufactures tapered roller bearings and will serve customers across the Americas and globally.
Market Analysis
Metalformers Predict Little Change in Economic Activity
According to the December PMA Business Conditions Report, 49% of metalforming companies expect no change in economic activity in the next 3 months.
Engines
DEUTZ Invests €41 Million in its German Sites
The investment includes capital expenditure that will make the company's facilities more competitive and enhance their ability to innovate.
Manufacturing
GM Defense Begins Build-Out of Facility for Production of Infantry Squad Vehicle
As GM Defense ramps to full-rate production, the facility will help to manufacture 649 ISVs and will support the production of up to 2,065 vehicles.
Manufacturing
Manitou Group Consolidating U.S. Footprint
To further optimize its production capacities within the United States, Manitou Group has decided to discontinue its operations in Waco, TX.
Engineering & Manufacturing
ABI Research Forecasts Smart Manufacturing and Simulation to be Top Trends in 2021
ABI Research sees additive manufacturing, simulation and smart manufacturing making a bigger impact in the industrial and manufacturing markets in 2021.
Emissions
Daimler Trucks North America Commits to Carbon Neutral Vehicle Production by 2025
The company plans to incorporate carbon dioxide-neutral production at all of its truck manufacturing plants by 2025.
Engines
Rolls-Royce MTU Aiken Manufacturing Facility Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
The facility started as an assembly plant for two product lines and has continually expanded in size and scope over the past decade.
Manufacturing
ASV to Increase Production Capacity by 30%
ASV will increase production capacity at its Grand Rapids, MN, facility due to strong industry demand for its compact machines.
Manufacturing
AEM Says Equipment Manufacturers Ready to Work with Biden Administration
AEM President Dennis Slater said in a letter to President-elect Biden the association encouraged by the steps that the incoming administration has begun to outline.
Clamps, Clips, Fasteners
Optimas Offering Full Suite of Fastener Manufacturing Services to OEMs
The company plans to deliver rapid prototyping and full-scale production from a single-source directly to OEM customers.
Connectors
Canfield Connectors Invests in M12 Production Techonology
Canfield’s manufacturing investments include dedicated engineering time and allocation of plant resources.
Market Analysis
Increasing Number of Metalformers Predict Decline in Coming Months
According to the latest PMA Business Conditions Report, metalforming companies expect a decline over the next 3 months.
Manufacturing
FPT Employs Industry 4.0 Capabilities to Enhance Manufacturing Productivity
FPT's factory in Turin is utilizing collaborative industrial robots capable of working alongside humans to help them and perform the most tiring and repetitive tasks.
Manufacturing
John Deere to Deploy 5G in Manufacturing Facilities
John Deere has obtained 5G licenses in five counties in Iowa and Illinois as part of an FCC auction for the CBRS 3.5 GHz spectrum.
Tracks & Tires
CAMSO Opens New Manufacturing Facility
The new 140,000-sq.-ft. facility located in Kansas will manufacture tracks for agriculture applications.
Power Systems
Cummins to Open New Fuel Cell Systems Production Facility in Germany
The new facility will enable Cummins to produce a high volume of fuel cell systems for customers and further strengthen its commitment to hydrogen technologies in Europe.
Manufacturing
Smart Manufacturing Platform Revenue to Surpass $32 Billion by 2025
ABI Research's new white paper examines the growth of smart manufacturing and highlights 36 transformative technologies for 2021.
