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Mercedes-Benz Breaks Ground on US Battery Manufacturing Plant

October 9, 2018

TUSCALOOSA, AL—Mercedes-Benz has begun construction of a new factory here to make batteries for electric SUVs.

60 Years of ASSEMBLY

For six decades, ASSEMBLY has been the leading source of knowledge about tools and techniques for joining parts into finished products

John Sprovieri

October 5, 2018

ASSEMBLY was born in October 1958 with the name Assembly & Fastener Engineering. Although its name was later shortened to Assembly Engineering, and subsequently to ASSEMBLY, it was then, and is today, a magazine of ideas and methods.

Lasers for Lightweighting

Lasers are creating new possibilities for automakers to shape and join lightweight materials

John Sprovieri

October 4, 2018

Automotive OEMs worldwide are desperate to reduce vehicle weight these days. BMW is no exception.

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Fastener finish is crucial to safety, functionality and cost

Doug Jones

October 3, 2018

Many engineers will put great thought into selecting the proper type of fastener for their design, but overlook the importance of finish. When selecting the best finish for fasteners, it is wise to consider the following factors

Lean lights the way to success at Grote Industries

John Sprovieri

October 3, 2018

Before the availability of electric lights, early automobiles were equipped with gas lamps for headlights and oil lamps for taillights. Electric lights did not become commonplace until the 1920s.

2018 Assembly Plant of the Year: Ford Shifts Flexible Assembly Into High Gear

The Van Dyke transmission plant excels at high-volume, high-mix production.

Austin Weber

October 2, 2018

One of the top transmission assembly plants in the world is Ford Motor Co.'s Van Dyke facility in Sterling Heights, MI. It's part of a network of Ford factories that mass-produce axles, engines and other power train components used in the company's cars and trucks.

NAFTA revisited

John Sprovieri

October 2, 2018

After five straight weeks of talks to revise the North American Free Trade Agreement, the U.S. and Mexico finally reached a new trade deal in August.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: A Quick Look Inside

October 2, 2018

WASHINGTON—The United States, Canada and Mexico came to a last minute agreement last Sunday on a revised trade deal called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement or USMCA. President Donald Trump and his Mexican and Canadian counterparts are expected to sign the deal by the end of November. It will then be up to Congress to approve the deal, which is likely to come up for a vote next year.

Porsche is First German Carmaker to Abandon Diesel Engines

September 25, 2018

STUTTGART, Germany—Sports car maker Porsche said Sunday it would become the first German auto giant to abandon the diesel engine, reacting to parent company Volkswagen's emissions cheating scandal and urban driving bans.

Altair Awards Honor Auto Industry Lightweighting Efforts

September 25, 2018

Altair and the Center for Automotive Research (CAR) recently announced the winners of the 6th annual Altair Enlighten Award, which honors achievements in vehicle lightweighting.