Austin Weber

Industry Report: Diesel Engines Go Green

October 27, 2011

Caterpillar and Perkins Engines are mass-producing diesels in Griffin, GA, that meet and exceed new emissions standards enacted by the EPA.

On Campus: Solar Power Has a Bright Future at Tennessee

Austin Weber

October 27, 2011

The University of Tennessee is home to the new Tennessee Solar Institute, a joint-venture with Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Insulation Affects Wire Processing

Austin Weber

October 7, 2011

There’s an ongoing push toward lighter, smaller, thinner and more environmentally friendly wire and cable insulation in the auto industry. This affects cutting, stripping, crimping and other wire processing applications.

2011 Assembly Plant of the Year: Philips Doesn't Rest on Lean Laurels

Austin Weber

September 26, 2011

Philips' New Kensington, PA, assembly plant was designed from the ground up with three things in mind: people, lean manufacturing and the environment.

Wire Processing: Wire Insulation Goes Green

Austin Weber

September 26, 2011

Whether it's aluminum or copper wire, thick or thin cable, insulation is essential. Without it, heat would build up and cause shorts, sparks and flames.

To Infinity and Beyond . . . Via the Assembly Line

Austin Weber

September 23, 2011

The Spaceship Co. just opened a "factory for the final frontier" in California’s Mohave Desert.

Auto Industry Inspires Bombardier

Austin Weber

September 16, 2011

Bombardier Aerospace has borrowed several ideas from the auto industry that it hopes will help streamline production of the new CSeries regional jetliner.