Joyson factory makeover strives to put Takata in past
As the company that owns what used to be troubled Takata, the safety supplier is determined to start anew......»»
Neutron scientists wake a sleeping giant after nine-month nap and makeover
What's the best way to wake a giant after a long nap? "Very carefully, and with a lot of planning," said a grinning John Galambos. He was the project director for the Proton Power Upgrade project, or PPU, at Oak Ridge National Laboratory until his re.....»»
Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US
TSMC Arizona’s factory has started producing Apple’s A16 Bionic chips. First introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro, Cupertino has begun making one of its latest … The post Apple is now manufacturing one of its iPhone chips in the US app.....»»
How to factory reset a PS5
No matter if you want to sell, trade-in, or just troubleshoot your PlayStation 5, our guide will help you figure out how to reset your PS5 quickly and easily......»»
Ford will tap closed India factory to export
Ford will likely use the Indian plant, a source of low-cost production, to export to key markets, and possibly China, where it and other global automakers are losing ground to domestic rivals......»»
Denso goes workerless under new factory concept for Toyota Group
Denso's new ¥69 billion ($482.9 million) workerless plant will make advanced on-board computers that bundle together control of multiple functions in the car, accelerating the transition of Toyota's top supplier into a software-driven mobility compa.....»»
To avoid strike, Boeing promises 25% pay hike—and to build next jet in Seattle
Boeing offers largest wage increase ever to avoid work stoppage it cannot afford. Enlarge / Boeing Factory workers assemble Boeing 787 airliners at the Boeing factory in Everett, WA. (credit: Vince Streano | The Image Bank Unrel.....»»
Why Lear is going all in on automation
The long-term need for factory jobs is increasing, but there are fewer people to fill them. For Lear, automation is the answer......»»
China’s BYD pauses Mexico factory plans until after U.S. election, report says
The postponement is largely because BYD would prefer to wait and see the outcome of the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris in early November.....»»
U.S. agency reports 28th Takata air bag inflator death since 2009
NHTSA has reported the 28th Takata air bag inflator death since 2009 and over the past decade, more than 100 million vehicles fitted with the inflators have been recalled worldwide......»»
VW warns of plant closures, job cuts in Germany to reduce spending
VW considers one large vehicle plant and one component factory in Germany to be obsolete, according to the automaker's works council......»»
VW warns of plant closures, forced lay offs in Germany in cost-cutting drive
VW considers one large vehicle plant and one component factory in Germany to be obsolete, according to the automaker's works council......»»
PC classic Bloons works surprisingly well as a strategy card game
Remember Bloons Tower Defense? It's getting a strategy deck-building makeover that works surprisingly well......»»
A Look Inside the Airbus Factory Revolutionizing the World of Airplanes
In Hamburg, aviation giant Airbus is transforming aircraft production with state-of-the-art robotics technology on its planes. We go on a behind-the-scenes visit for the delivery of an A321neo......»»
Fire outside Rivian"s Illinois plant damages multiple EVs; no injuries reported
The fire was reported in the parking lot on the north side of the 4-million-square-foot factory, located 130 miles south of Chicago, and the assembly plant was unaffected, the Normal Fire Department said in a statement to Reuters......»»
A frontrunner in Europe’s private launch industry just lost its first rocket
"We were aware of the higher risks attached to this approach." Enlarge / RFA's first stage during a four-engine test-firing in May. (credit: Rocket Factory Augsburg) The first stage of Rocket Factory Augsburg's first orb.....»»
Rocket Lab entered “hero mode” to finish Mars probes—now it’s up to Blue Origin
In order to send NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars, Blue Origin must launch in September or October. Enlarge / The two spacecraft for NASA's ESCAPADE mission at Rocket Lab's factory in Long Beach, California. (credit: Rocket Lab).....»»
Factory incentives keep EVs growing as automakers plan more affordable models
In the January to June period, EV registrations rose 7 percent to 579,687 vehicles compared with a 1.8 percent rise in the overall light-vehicle market to 7.8 million, S&P Global Mobility said......»»
Rivian pauses output of Amazon’s EV delivery van on parts shortage
The temporary stoppage began earlier this month at its factory in Normal, Ill., Rivian said. The EV maker declined to specify which components were in short supply, but said it expects to recover all missed production. .....»»
Ford tells owners to stop driving if they’ve ignored 9-year-old airbag recall
The owners have now ignored three safety recalls. Enlarge / The Takata airbag recall has affected more than 100 million cars across the world. (credit: Getty Images) The "largest and most complex" automotive safety reca.....»»
Ford, Mazda advise against driving certain models over ongoing Takata airbag concerns
Since 2009, more than 30 deaths, including at least 26 in the United States, and hundreds of injuries have been attributed to Takata airbags installed in vehicles from various automakers......»»