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Tesla's Giga Press Die Castings for Model 3 Eliminate 370 Parts
WEBAug 13, 2021 · Tesla has started by employing the die cast rear structure, which will be followed by the front casting and then the battery pack. Combined, the changes eliminate an amazing 370 parts, Musk said. Not only that, but this has also streamlined Model 3 production. “There’s roughly a thousand robots on the …
We Make it Simple: How Honda Outsmarted Catalytic Converters
WEBApr 22, 2020 · Once they established the ability to test properly, Honda’s AP Lab engineers weren’t impressed with the durability of costly catalytic converters as a solution. Instead, the company, whose advertising slogan then was “We make it simple,” innovated with a simpler, cheaper solution it branded “CVCC.”. This stood for Compound Vortex ...
Understanding the Role of Cobalt in Batteries - Design News
WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Abraham explained: “From our experience, at least small amounts of cobalt are needed in the material because it appears to help the rate performance—the rate at which the power is delivered.”. Electric vehicles need to have batteries that accept lithium ions at a high rate during charging and deliver lithium ions at a high rate during ...
Modernized Catalina Flying Boat Returns to the Skies
WEBJul 26, 2023 · Florida-based Catalina Aircraft plans to revive the 80-year-old design with new technology.
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Cadillac Lyriq Reveals New Details of GM’s Ultium Battery …
WEBAug 19, 2020 · The Cadillac Lyriq is described as a show car by the company, so many specifics remain to be ironed out during this vehicle’s journey to production and delivery to customers. However, the company did use the Lyriq’s media debut to reveal additional details of GM’s next-generation Ultium batteries.
4 Types of Surface Finishes and What They Are Best Used for
WEBJun 14, 2021 · José Luis Martín Cara Surface finishing is a vital part of many manufacturing projects. How the exterior surfaces of a part or component are made ready for use is important to the manufacturing process. Once a surface is ‘finished’, it will not usually be subjected to any other processing. There are several different types of surface finishes. Understanding them allows you to improve ...
Understanding the Hardness of Metals - Design News
WEBOct 12, 2021 · Understanding the Hardness of Metals Hardness is a shaky concept, and there are so many different hardness test methods in common use it's easy to get confused. Here, we clear up the confusion.
Textile Companies Slammed by Shortages and Missing Labor
WEBJun 14, 2022 · The textile industry is struggling to reinvent itself with new technology while facing supply chain issues and a 20% labor shortage. The national industrial problems of materials shortages, technology challenges, missing workers, and reshoring were on full display at the IME South Design and Manufacturing Conference.