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Tape for Wire Harnesses

Tapes are a cost-effective method for protecting and bundling wire harnesses

January 15, 2019

In a single year, millions of cars are manufactured worldwide. While the styles, parts and features may vary, every vehicle requires a wire harness. The harness connects the wiring throughout the vehicle, powering everything from power steering and headlights to in-dash displays and heated seats.

Pailton steers clear of U-joint assembly problems

Jim Camillo

January 8, 2019

Every vehicle needs a good driver to steer it in the right direction and away from dangers on the road. For 50 years, Pailton Engineering Ltd. has been manufacturing the steering systems that give drivers of all types of vehicles this assurance as they travel from place to place.

Hot Upset Riveting

Hot upset riveting combines electrical current with pressure and time to compress and expand a boss or rivet to a desired diameter and shape

Jacob Sponsler

January 7, 2019

Hot upset riveting is a permanent forming and fastening process that uses precision heat and pressure to form hardened workpieces. This process achieves maximum hole-fill, creating a robust joint. Depending on the part requirements, the result can be a fixed or movable joint assembly.

New Ford R&D center showcases advanced manufacturing tools

Austin Weber

January 7, 2019

Most R&D activity in the auto industry these days is focusing on electric power trains and autonomous vehicles. But, efficiently assembling those products tomorrow will depend on harnessing state-of-the-art production tools and processes today.

Ford Recalls More Than 953,000 Vehicles to Replace Inflators

January 7, 2019

DETROIT—Ford is recalling more than 953,000 vehicles worldwide to replace Takata passenger air bag inflators that can explode and hurl shrapnel. The move includes more than 782,000 vehicles in the United States, and is part of the largest series of recalls in U.S. history.

Off-Highway Tire Specialist BKT to Build First US Plant

December 24, 2018

LAS VEGAS—BKT USA Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of India-based Balkrishna Industries Ltd., announced during the Specialty Equipment Market Association Show here that the off-highway tire specialist company is planning to soon build a U.S. tire plant. The $100 million factory will be BKT's first outside of India and fifth tire plant overall.

DENSO Opens New Assembly Plant in Tennessee

December 18, 2018

MARYVILLE, TN—Auto parts manufacturer DENSO will host a grand opening of its new assembly plant here on Friday.

Porsche Employs Cobot on Assembly Line

December 18, 2018

ZUFFENHAUSEN, Germany—Porsche is employing a six-axis collaborative robot from Comau on its assembly line here.

New Assembly Plant to Produce Automotive Speakers

December 18, 2018

EAST EL PASO, TX—Tokyo-based Foster Electric plans to add an automotive speaker factory to its distribution facility here in 2020 and create 40 new jobs.

Fiat Chrysler Plans to Open New Assembly Plant in Detroit

December 18, 2018

DETROIT—Fiat Chrysler plans to convert an idled engine factory here into an assembly plant as part of the automaker’s plans to add a new three-row Jeep SUV to its lineup, The Detroit News has learned.