Automotive
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KUKA Robotics announces “major contract” with U.S automotive manufacturer
While they haven't disclosed who it is KUKA does cite "many years of close cooperation with our customer,” as a factor for the contract.Read more → -
Laser Tracker
API's RADIAN Laser Trackers offer 20, 50 and 80-meter range options and offers 6 degrees of freedom.Read more → -
GM offers buyouts to 18K salaried workers in North America
Despite a $2.5 billion third-quarter profit, GM wants to continue reducing costs while the company and the economy are strong.Read more → -
LeddarTech expands to Toronto, opens Automotive Center of Excellence
The Quebec-based company is known for developing a cost-efficient, solid-state LiDAR development platform for the automotive industry.Read more → -
HP unveils metal AM system, IMTS press conference displays mass-production capabilities
The Metal Jet is following a production roll-out to be completed by 2021, customers can pre-order machines now.Read more → -
SEGULA acquires Quebec-based mechanical engineering firm
CiacTech has a presence in the automotive, robotics and tools and machine industries.Read more → -
Ontario judge rules in favour of Tesla in rebate program dispute
Superior Court judge Frederick L. Myers said the decision to exclude Tesla from a grace period for the program's wind-down was arbitrary and had singled out Tesla for harm.Read more → -
Researchers develop high-resolution process for graphene 3D printing
Virginia Tech, LLNL technique able to create complex structures down to 100 microns.Read more → -
Ford rolls out largest adoption of exoskeleton technology to date to help prevent worker injury
75 ExoVests will be distributed across 15 plants internationally, including China in the coming months.Read more → -
U.S. President Trump threatens auto tariffs against Canada if trade talks fail
Spokesman for Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland said Ottawa won't change course in response to the president's message.Read more →
