Automotive and Mobility

In-Mold Electronics Market Will Exceed $1.11 Billion by 2029

February 21, 2020

Thermoforming, Automotive and Mobility, Consumer Products, Medical

In-mold electronics integrates printed electronic circuitry in thermoforming and injection molding processes, embedding the circuitry within the polymer component. DuraTech and TactoTek Oy are two companies that are advancing adoption of the technology.

Glass Bubbles Lightweight New TPE Compounds

February 20, 2020

Materials

Automotive and Mobility, Materials

Stephen Moore

Foam-free and extremely lightweight weight-saving thermoplastic elastomers target sophisticated components with enhanced surface finish.

Top New Automotive Technology Terms, Explained By Animation

February 19, 2020

Automotive

Automotive and Mobility

Dan Carney

Acura created a series of animations to illustrate the function of new automotive technologies.

Oscar-Winner ‘American Factory’ Does Not Represent Current Reality of U.S. Manufacturing

February 18, 2020

Automotive and Mobility

Automotive, Business

Clare Goldsberry

I think the documentary partly meant to shame American manufacturers that are not unionized, which some in America believe is necessary in order to have a safe, productive factory with high-paying jobs. The reality is very different on the ground.

Updated: This 'American Factory' run by Chinese is no workers' paradise

February 17, 2020

Automotive and Mobility

Automotive, Business

Clare Goldsberry

The title of the film, which received the Oscar for best feature-length documentary, should have been “Chinese Factory.” The only American thing about the factory is its location near Dayton, OH.

World’s Most Powerful 3-Cylinder Engine Propels Toyota Gazoo Racing Yaris WRC

February 17, 2020

Automotive

Automotive and Mobility

Dan Carney

Toyota aims for rally, showroom, success with a 268-horsepower three-cylinder churning all four wheels.

Plastics Driving Advances in Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

February 16, 2020

Automotive and Mobility

Sustainability, Materials

Stephen Moore

Developments and technological trends in EVs and AVs will rely heavily on plastics to realize performance goals.

8 Heart-Racing New Rides You Will Love

February 14, 2020

Automotive

Automotive and Mobility

Dan Carney

The upcoming Ford Bronco is America's sweetheart in more states than any other new vehicle.

Workforce development and business growth top concerns in mold making survey

February 13, 2020

Injection Molding

Automotive and Mobility, Medical

Clare Goldsberry

Workforce development topped the American Mold Builders Association survey for the fourth year in a row, with 93% of respondents citing it as the biggest challenge.