Green Car Congress
MARCH 17, 2022
At Ford’s Advanced Manufacturing Center, a mobile robot from KUKA operates the 3D printers completely on its own. This new process has the ability to change the way we use robotics in our manufacturing facilities. —Jason Ryska, director, global manufacturing technology development.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 15, 2023
IperionX Limited has agreed a Scope of Work (SoW) for the supply of titanium metal components for Ford Motor Company using IperionX’s 100% recycled, low-carbon titanium metal. This Ford SoW follows a detailed program of quality and strength testing of IperionX’s low-carbon, circular titanium metal.
Green Car Congress
JULY 12, 2015
To source the new lightweight track-capable carbon fiber wheels that are standard on the new Shelby GT350R Mustang, Ford partnered with Australia-based Carbon Revolution. Carbon Revolution first began delivering composite wheels in 2004 for Formula SAE campaigns. Ford, however, wanted more of a mass-production solution.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 14, 2017
in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, developed a prototype carbon fiber composite subframe which reduces mass by 34% compared to making a stamped steel equivalent. Magna and Ford working together on this carbon fiber composite subframe is a great example of collaboration on advanced materials.
Green Car Congress
JULY 24, 2013
Plasan Carbon Composites (PCC), a supplier of carbon fiber solutions to the automotive industry and a subsidiary of composites solutions pioneer Plasan Sasa, Inc, has partnered with Toray Industries to bring additional material and technology capabilities and solutions to its automotive and commercial customers.
Green Car Congress
APRIL 10, 2011
The Uni-Chassis is made up of four aluminum suspension corner castings and aluminum extrusions, helping keep the weight and manufacturing expenses low. The aluminum tubular backbone also can be made from carbon fiber to further increase stiffness and reduce weight.
Clean Fleet Report
MARCH 10, 2022
At this point in car history, manufacturers were focused on producing full-sized vehicles. From then on, the American car manufacturers designed and created their own versions of the muscle car. Emission limits and oil crises have forced manufacturers and purchasers to re-evaluate what’s most important. Inspired by the 60s.
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