How to resolve AdBlock issue? GM Oshawa plant launch accelerated; axle supplier named
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- May 12, 2021
Click image to enlargeGM says the start of production of full-size trucks at the refurbished Oshawa Assembly facility is months ahead of schedule.
The automaker is moving start-up to the fourth quarter of this 2021 ahead of the previous target of January 2022, meaning Oshawa Assembly is on track to deliver one of the fastest plant launches in GM history.
This CAN$1.3B investment is helping to create nearly 1,700 new jobs and indirect supplier jobs just as Canada recovers from COVID-19.
GM has also named American Axle & Manufacturing as the sole-supplier of front and rear pickup axles for production at the facility.
AAM's manufacturing facilities will provide both front and rear axles for trucks built in Oshawa. This new business is in addition to AAM's current supply of front and rear axles to GM's full-size pickup assembly facilities in Indiana, Michigan and Mexico.
"This additional sourcing continues to leverage AAM's strategic partnership with GM having supported their full-size light truck program with durable, efficient and lightweight drivelines for many decades," says David C. Dauch, AAM chairman and CEO. "This is a critical part of our business and integral to our two-pronged approach to support both internal combustion and battery electric/hybrid vehicles with the industry's leading driveline technology."
Terry Kunath has joined DiPaolo Machine Tools as an applications engineer.
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FABTECH has confirmed that its 2021 event will take place with in person attendance.
I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc., has entered into a sub-license agreement with Motoman Robotics division of Yaskawa America Inc.
I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc., based in Stoney Creek, ON, has signed an agreement with Yaskawa America through the company's Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) to supply robots to the North American waterjet market.
The Italian machine tool industry saw a modest rise in exports of machine tools, but domestic demand remained flat in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to the latest figures from the Italian machine tool association, UCIMU.
The Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) has extended through 2021 its Career Ready worker placement program.
Manufacturers are a focused bunch, with their attention firmly placed on producing high quality products at the best possible margins.
Waterloo Brewing Ltd., Ontario's largest Canadian-owned brewery, is investing $13.4 million to meet demand. The project will include expansion of its brewing and blending capacity as well as the installation of a new can line.
General Motors Co. plans to perform final assembly of full sized pick trucks in Oshawa, Ont., a big boost to the Oshawa production plant that will lead to production of approximately 60,000 vehicles, according to a report in The Globe and Mail.
U.S. President Biden’s Made in America Directive, a move that strengthened the already stringent Buy America bill, is aimed at China, Canada’s manufacturing sector may bear the brunt of this economic protectionism.
Modig Machine Tool, Virserum, Sweden, has signed a multi-year agreement with Seco Tools, Fagersta, Sweden, for development of next generation machine tools.
Boeing’s announcement that it is suspending production of the 737 Max will impact manufacturers in the U.S. as well as any Canadian shops who provide parts for the aircraft.
Autodesk Inc., San Rafael, CA, has completed its acquisition of Delcam, the Birmingham, England CAM software supplier. (Delcam Canada is based in Windsor, ON.)
Autodesk announced its intent to acquire Delcam last November.
"The acquisition of Delcam is an important step in Autodesk's continued expansion into manufacturing and fabrication and beyond our roots in design. Together with Delcam we look forward to accelerating the development of a more comprehensive Digital Prototyping solution and delivering a better manufacturing experience," says Buzz Kross, senior vice president for Design, Lifecycle and Simulation products. "We welcome the Delcam employees, customers, partners and community to Autodesk."
Business Outlook
This transaction is expected to have no impact on Autodesk's guidance issued on November 26, 2013. Autodesk expects this transaction to be dilutive to its non-GAAP earnings in fiscal 2015 and accretive to its non-GAAP earnings in fiscal 2016.
GF AgieCharmilles has changed its name to GF Machining Solutions to better reflect the company's divisions. GF's technology offerings include milling, EDM, laser texturing, spindles, tooling and automation.
