CARGroup CAR has released a new study: Contribution of General Motors to the Economies of Nine States and the United States in 2019. This study estimates the employment and economic contribution of General Motors’ United States operations to the United States economy and the economies of the nine states in which GM has significant manufacturing operations in 2019.
Visit https://www.cargroup.org/publications/ to view the full article online.
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All 3DP Lately, metal 3D printing has gained a great deal of traction in the world of industry. This is primarily thanks to several advancements in the relevant technologies but also because it seems like a game-changer, even for already disruptive 3D printing applications.
Visit https://all3dp.com/2/best-metal-3d-printing-services/ to view the full article online.
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3D Printing Media Network The Australian Army has kicked off a 12-month pilot trial of the new technology in partnership with SPEE3D and Charles Darwin University (CDU). The $1.5 million venture recently announced by the Minister for Defense Industry will see 20 Darwin-based soldiers trained in advanced additive manufacturing.
Visit https://www.3dprintingmedia.network/3d-printing-by-the-australian-army/ to view the full article online.
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March 24-26 | Alexandria, VA Gain a better understanding of steel and its properties. Learn to make use of steel properties in an application and understand the potential that different steel and heat treatment options can offer. Explore how performance of the material depends on how the steel is produced.
Visit https://www.agma.org/education/advanced-courses/2020-steels-for-gear-applications/ to view the full article online.
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Jalopnik Battery availability has recently been a major constraint on EV production. Tesla has been frequently battery cell constrained, Mercedes delayed its EQC due to battery production, the Jaguar paused I-Pace production because of battery availability problems, and new Audi E-tron manufacturing has temporarily stopped due to “bottlenecks in the parts supply,” The company said the issue was not China or Coronavirus related, and given all the other battery supply problems, it isn’t much of a stretch to think that is also the case here.
Visit https://jalopnik.com/more-ev-manufacturing-slowdowns-as-europe-scrambles-to-1841857577 to view the full article online.
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New Atlas The German Aerospace Center, Deutsches Zentrum für Luft und Raumfahrt (DLR), and aerospace research institute Bauhaus Luftfahrt are studying how to make electric commuter aircraft practical. The Cooperation for Commuter Research (CoCoRe) project is using the example of a 19-seat hybrid-electric commuter aircraft capable of flying from Mannheim to Berlin to learn more about the economics and environmental impact of the technology.
Visit https://newatlas.com/aircraft/electric-aircraft-short-range-commuting-routes/ to view the full article online.
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Surviving the Trade Hurricane: Overview of Key U.S. Trade Issues and Prospects for 2020 and Beyond March 4, 2020 | 1:00pm – 2:00 pm Eastern FREE for AGMA members The past three years have seen many fundamental changes in U.S. export control, sanctions and trade laws. As the reach of these laws and their complexity grows, it is ever more important for companies to understand them and how they may impact their operations and investments, both in the United states and globally. In this webinar, Nate Bolin, a leading trade attorney and policy expert will provide an update on the “state of play” regarding various key trade law issues, detail the most significant changes on the horizon for 2020, and provide practical examples of how companies and investors in the bearing and gear industries can successfully navigate and reduce the many risks U.S. laws present while taking advantage of new opportunities.
Visit https://www.agma.org/education/online/webinars/surviving-the-trade-hurricane-overview-of-key-u.s.-trade-issues-and-prospects-for-2020-and-beyond/ to view the full article online.
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