Washington Campaign Reminds Motorists That Securing Their Load Leads to Safer Travels for Everyone
State agencies ramp up patrols and outreach to curb littering and improve safety OLYMPIA, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A coalition of state agencies are coming together to launch a statewide campaign timed with National Secure Your Load Day on June 6. The campaign raises public awareness about the need to properly secure cargo while honoring and remembering individuals […]
Governor Proclaims June 3 UL Solutions Day in Illinois
The proclamation recognizes UL Solutions’ accomplishments as a global leader in applied safety science, with extensive expertise in safety, security and sustainability. NORTHBROOK, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS), a global leader in applied safety science, has been honored with a proclamation declaring June 3 UL Solutions Day in Illinois. The proclamation, signed by Illinois Gov. […]
AKM Achieves Successful Proof of Concept for eFuse in High Voltage 800 V Automotive Applications
Door opener for compact, fast and reliable protection of e.g., on-board chargers or DC/DC converters for electric vehicles TOKYO & NEW YORK & DÜSSELDORF, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL), the European research center for electronics and software based systems research, have successfully completed a joint proof of concept […]
Cummins-Meritor Regional Brake Training Events Return in 2024
COLUMBUS, Ind.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– With morning and afternoon options per location, each training event is condensed into a 4-hour format, so technicians receive important information in a concise manner with minimal disruption to their operations. “Our trainings cover critical areas such as brake adjustment, brake balance, automatic slack adjusters, reduced stopping distance (RSD), preventative maintenance and […]
Rockwell Automation to Advance Intelligent Automation, Mobile Robotics in Manufacturing Logistics in Collaboration with NVIDIA
Earlier this year, Rockwell announced its ongoing work with NVIDIA to increase the scale and scope of AI in manufacturing. The collaboration is now expanding to involve robotics, helping drive the use of AI in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to improve performance and efficiency. Rockwell brings AMRs and production automation applications to industrial customers who […]
Celebrating Skills: 250 medals awarded to top competitors at Skills Canada National Competition
Quebec City, Quebec — Approximately 250 medals were awarded at this year’s 2024 Skills Canada National Competition (SCNC), which took place May 30th and 31st at ExpoCité, in Québec City, Québec. During the two day event, approximately 6,000 students visited the Centre de foires d’ ExpoCité where over 500 students and apprentices from across the […]
Tuesday Ticker: Tesla CEO faces lawsuits; APMA opens first-ever office outside Toronto
Toronto, Ontario — This is your weekly economics update, as it pertains to collision repair. This week, we cover Elon Musk’s pending suit, plus APMA’s decision to open its first-ever office outside of Toronto in its 70+ year history. Tumult at Tesla Tesla shareholder Michael Perry has filed a lawsuit in Delaware, U.S., accusing Tesla […]
Battery Boogie: Ford files patent for swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles
Toronto, Ontario — Ford has released a patent for a swappable battery system in electric and hybrid vehicles that relies on a drive-up docking station and a vehicle’s own power to function. According to a patent application published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in May, and originally filed by Ford in […]
Tri-Wheel Trials: Vehicle driving with only three tires stopped on Hwy. 417 by OPP
Ottawa, Ontario — The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) recently pulled over a driver on Hwy. 417 for continuing to drive their vehicle with only three wheels after losing a tire. According to CTV News, over the weekend, police noticed the driver in question after they continued down the highway following one of their front wheels […]
