In Pictures! How Hydroforming Can Replace Sheet Metal Stamping in the Manufacturing Industry

In Pictures! How Hydroforming Can Replace Sheet Metal Stamping in the Manufacturing Industry

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Introduction In the quest for improved competitiveness, industries are constantly seeking effective methods to reduce costs and time in their manufacturing processes and operations. To achieve this goal, many companies are adopting unconventional and more competitive production methods. Against this backdrop, Tecumseh do Brasil, in collaboration with AutoForm and TechnNova, seeks to conduct a feasibility…

Used car markets in ‘uncharted territory’ as high prices remain sticky, Edmunds says

Used car markets in ‘uncharted territory’ as high prices remain sticky, Edmunds says

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With the spring car-buying season in full swing, those looking for a deal in the used-car market are not likely to find one. According to a new report, “Used Market Enters Uncharted Territory Post-Pandemic,” released from car-shopping site Edmunds.com, though used car prices softened a bit recently they still remain historically high. Edmunds’ data scoured…

Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility

Experience Meets the Right Tools for Success: Bill Pittman Explains His Approach to Stamping Feasibility

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Introduction Bill Pittman is the Stamping Feasibility Manager for the North American center of an international OEM. The job title can have varying interpretations in different corporate environments, and the tasks and objectives can change depending on the phase of the program and its application. With numerous years of experience at various automotive manufacturers, Bill…

Here’s a look at why

Here’s a look at why

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Consumers who want to spend their tax refunds on a car may be disappointed this spring: Prices are rising. Signals from the used-car market are flashing higher prices ahead, reversing a decline that started last fall. Manheim, which auctions used cars to dealers, reported a 4.3% increase in vehicle prices in February, the largest increase…

Grupo Segura: Simulating the Coldforming of 3rd Generation AHSS Steels

Grupo Segura: Simulating the Coldforming of 3rd Generation AHSS Steels

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In the automotive industry, there is a constant tendency to find increasingly lighter and safer vehicles. For this reason, the materials used in the manufacturing process of a car demand specific characteristics to satisfy this need. For that reason, Grupo Segura, a leading company dedicated to the design, development, and manufacturing of cold stamped metallic…