OHV 16V Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20130703/AUTO0102/307030011/1148/auto01/Ford-invents-new-stamping-technology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lfeg Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Read that, not really stamping, but more akin to metal spinning, but with a moving tool set rather than a moving workpiece. Still, a great process for one off sheetmetal parts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted July 3, 2013 Share Posted July 3, 2013 Imagine what it will do for stretching the envelope with concept vehicles. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 It's great to see Ford using the grants and all the R&D to push the envelope. Better yet, no issues promoting it either. Are we sure Ford is not trying to emulate VW? I remember years ago Ford was taken to task on all the R &D money spent and not seeing anything tangible from it. I can't wait to see what happens next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transitman Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I remember years ago Ford was taken to task on all the R &D money spent and not seeing anything tangible from it. I can't wait to see what happens next. How many years ago? There's been a lot of R & D lately: ecoboost, hybrid battery technology, body design changes, and not that Ford developed these, they did adapt them to their vehicles; BLIS, adaptive cruise control, self parking, recycled materials, sound deadening glass, seat design... Hopefully, there's much more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerM Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 With any luck, they learned a few things along the way that won't be public domain (since this was a part of a Federal grant). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 How many years ago? There's been a lot of R & D lately: ecoboost, hybrid battery technology, body design changes, and not that Ford developed these, they did adapt them to their vehicles; BLIS, adaptive cruise control, self parking, recycled materials, sound deadening glass, seat design...Hopefully, there's much more to come. In 2005, I recall Ford stating a lot of R&D money was going into new Technologies. The reception of the 2005 Focus was luke-warm to say the least. It had the new matrieals, glass, seats and less brake-dust due to a new brake pad and rotor. Not tempature rising I admit. We started to see the results in the manufacturing process and green technologies first such as less raw materials, less water and reduced industrial emissions. My point was the past questions stemmed from R&D advances that were not readily apparent in the new cars that have not come out yet. GTDI is not a new tech nor BLIS and ACC which I first saw in Volvo when it was PAG. It's safe to say there was some R&D sharing and that's a good thing. I was not being dismissive of this article. I am quite excited to see what come out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted July 6, 2013 Share Posted July 6, 2013 CARSCOOPS Click on the link for a video. New Ford Stamping Tech Called F3T Dramatically Cuts Build Time for Prototype and Custom Parts 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edstock Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 CAR BODY DESIGN Automotive applications include prototyping, concept vehicles and vehicle personalization. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBirdStangSkyliner Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I think R&D has been one of Ford's strong points for a while. The bean counters may slow and water down what consumers get, but the company is pretty competitive with the quality and quantity of technology they come up with. The 2.7 nano with a nine or ten speed auto will be great, if executed well, and if this powertrain gets to market before small scale-cold fusion makes it obsolete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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