Light Duty Vehicle Market
Publications
FIA Magazine – What is Your AI Strategy?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword that is consuming the airwaves at home and at work. Is it real? Is it useful for me and
Gray Iron: The Ideal Material for Automotive & Commercial Truck Brakes
Gray cast iron has long stood as the cornerstone of brake systems in automotive and commercial truck applications. Its multifaceted properties make it the go-to
Extrusions for Automotive – From the Voice of the Customer
Every business owner would like to have a better understanding of their customer to be sure they are meeting customer needs and are remaining competitive.
No Casting Problem This Can’t Solve
Hundreds of variables can influence every process within the foundry every day, from the composition of the alloy to pressures and temperatures and much more.
Lightening the LOAD
As vehicles get heavier with the introduction of larger models and battery-electric powertrains, lightweighting technology is becoming increasingly important. For passenger cars, lower weight results
Growth Opportunities Using AI Tools in the Extrusion Market
How many aluminum industry executives have been asked by their employees, management team, or board what their artificial intelligence (AI) strategy is? While this is
Niobium-Alloyed Ferritic Nitrocarburized Brake Rotors
Authors: Mike Holly, Andrew Halonen – As the brake market continues to evolve, the needs change. Today, vehicle manufacturers and brake producers are preparing for
Machine Learning Brings Big Value to Light Metal Manufacturing
Material developers and producers are feeling global pressure to optimize their respective businesses, especially as communications get easier and as once-difficult tasks are optimized and
The Value Proposition for Lightweighting in Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) and electrification of transportation in general are topics that dominate news outlets, magazines, and social media. OEMs, materials manufacturers, and those looking
Reducing the Cost of Aluminum Car Doors with Tailor-Welded Blanks
In automotive engineering, material selection is not a static activity. A decision made on today’s model could be reversed on the next one. This can
The Potential for Magnesium Forgings in Automotive
In the world of product development, many materials are available to pick from, yet companies tend to play to their favorites. In metals, these materials
The Need for Integrated Joining Solutions for Automotive Extrusions
Vehicle construction has always been a multi-material story. Instrument panels are comprised of plastic, foam, and metal, while seats are made of leather or fabric
Light Minded by Kim Phelan
The complexities of designing, developing, casting and post-processing an automotive component are much like the making of music—a collaborative, harmonious effort among many skilled professionals,