For announced it is recalling 1.5 million F-150s in North America due to concerns with sudden shifting. According to reports, transmissions in impacted can suddenly downshift into first gear while driving. Five incidents related to the malfunction have been reported, including one accident that caused a whiplash injury. Representatives from Ford believe a glitch in […]

While autonomous vehicles are drawing news coverage and wowing trade show attendees everywhere, a future of driverless cars and robotic busses is much farther off than the headlines would have you believe. While many vehicle manufacturers are looking towards the future with intriguing concept vehicles and self-driving cars have hit the road in a few […]

Several automakers have announced recalls related to potentially deadly Takata airbags, with about 1.7 million vehicles expected to be impacted. According to reports, vehicles from Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari and Daimler Vans are the latest in a long line of recalls.  Recalls are managed by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  To […]

British scientists were successful in introducing nanoscale diamonds into aluminum, which will likely lead to the creation of new materials for the maritime industry. According to reports, scientists at London’s Brunel and Tomsk State Universities used ultrasonic treatment to incorporate nanoscale diamonds into an aluminum melt.  This is the first time nanodiamonds have been successfully […]

Ford has announced it will spend $1 billion to update its assembly and stamping plants in Chicago while adding 500 new jobs. According to reports, the automaker will begin updates March and be completed by the end of spring.  They will be building new body and paint shops at the facility and modifying the assembly […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new FAQ document in an effort to better explain its standards for respirable crystalline silica in industrial applications. OSHA worked with industry and union representatives to create the FAQ, which outlines things like permissible exposure limits (PEL), required medical exams and when to asses employee […]

A recent survey shows an overwhelming majority of mining companies believe they need to do more to combat cyberattacks. According to the survey, conducted by communications firm Inmarsat Enterprises, showed 87% of respondents believe their process for combating cyber threats should be stronger, while 84% say more can be done to prevent the mishandling of […]

Commercial fleet sales fell 1.9 percent for the month of January, largely due to a steep drop in passenger cars sold. According to reports, sales of passenger cars to fleet owners declined 17.2 percent month over month.  This continues the trend of declining passenger car sales dating back to last year, which saw an overall […]

Maintaining a safe work environment for employees presents a unique set of challenges in industrial applications.  While there is plenty of debate as to how to improve safety, most would agree it’s a mission critical part of their business. Whether you are operating a machine shop, factory or industrial plant, safety is always going to […]

The 2019 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), also known as the Detroit Auto Show, is in the books, marking the final time the event will take place in the winter. The 2020 event will take place in the summer, allowing the event to make its way outdoors for the first time in its 31 […]