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Eliminating Fossil Fuel Dependence One Electric Vehicle at a Time

A scalable, all-electric powertrain kit with power electronics, controls, and software makes transitioning a specialty vehicle from diesel to zero-emissions simple.

The Motiv All-Electric Powertrain, installed on the Sacramento electric refuse truck, transforms a chassis meant to be diesel-powered to one with zero-emission all-electric drive, giving fleets an easier transition to a fossil fuel free future.

HAWE eControl Electronic Proportional Amplifier Type EV2S-BT

The EV2S-BT controls all standard proportional solenoids, including solenoids for directional valves, pressure valves or even pump controllers.

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A L.E.A.P. into Workforce Development

One manufacturer is partnering with educational institutes to help train the next generation of CNC machinists.

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Mercedes-Benz 3D Prints First Spare Part Made of Metal

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has 3D printed its first spare part made of metal, a thermostat cover for truck and Unimog models.

The view into the interior of the 3D printer shows the first printed thermostat covers, which are still connected to the work platform. After removal of the platform and support structure, the aluminum/silicon metallic powder is removed by suction, sieved, cleaned and ecologically fed back into the recycling system.

Sorting the Wheat from the Chaff

Siemens Digital Industries Software (formerly Siemens PLM Software)

Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) helps to design better off-highway vehicles.

SSAB Reports Continued Improvement During First Half of 2017

SSAB saw improved profits during the first half of 2017 due to strong demand during the second quarter, which is anticipated to continue through the rest of the year.

AGCO Increasing use of Glass Assisted Reality Technology at Production Facilities

AGCO Corporation

AGCO will use Glass at an additional six factories; the technology has helped the company reduce production time 25% and inspection time 30%.

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DEUTZ Updates Service Locator App, Releases Android Version

DEUTZ Corporation

The DEUTZ Service Locator app can now quickly find authorized distributors, full-service dealers, OEM full-service dealers and OEM dealers within a 120-mile radius.

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Paints, Coatings, Decals

Carbodeon EN-PTFE Nanodiamond Composite Coating

Carbodean has developed an electroless nickel, PTFE and nanodiamond composite coating which improves abrasive wear resistance and has a 30% better Taber Wear Index.

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SSAB Forms Joint Venture Company for Fossil-Free Steel

SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have formed a joint venture company to develop a steelmaking process the emits water instead of carbon dioxide.

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Timken to Acquire Groeneveld Group

The Timken Company

To help enhance its lubrication systems platform, Timken will acquire the Groeneveld Group.

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Cloud Computing Transforming All Aspects of Manufacturing says new ITIF Report

ITIF's report examines the growing use of cloud computing to innovate and reduce costs of manufacturing, and urges policy makers to promote greater adoption to bolster U.S. competitiveness.

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