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SEMA Battle of the Builders TV Show Debuts Jan. 26

The ‘SEMA: Battle of the Builders’ TV special will debut on A+E Networks’ FYI and HISTORY’s DRIVE block on Jan. 26. Hosted by Adrienne ‘AJ’ Janic and Tanner Foust and judged by RJ DeVera (Meguiar’s), Cam Miller (HS Customs) and Jeremiah Proffitt (Proffitt’s Resurrection Land Cruisers), the show takes viewers backstage at the 2019 SEMA… Continue reading SEMA Battle of the Builders TV Show Debuts Jan. 26

CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

CTech Manufacturing has teamed up with IMSA to become the Official Cart Provider of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, the company announced. “Over the years CTech Manufacturing has supported a number of championship-winning IMSA teams by providing them the storage solutions they need to support a successful racing effort. We are very proud to grow… Continue reading CTech Named Official Cart Provider of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship

Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development

Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an important but costly and time and labour-intensive. To help speed up the process, Toshiba is currently developing a system that allows testing to be carried out automatically by robots in a non-destructive manner. As cars have become lighter… Continue reading Spot Welding Inspection Robots Under Development

Callies, Energy Manufacturing Again Offering Hemi, Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks

Callies Performance Products and Energy Manufacturing have announced that the companies have reached a new licensing deal with Fiat Chrysler to manufacture and distribute 426 Hemi and 440 Wedge cast iron engine blocks. The deal also includes cast iron and cast aluminum cylinder heads. All parts will carry Mopar part numbers and will be produced… Continue reading Callies, Energy Manufacturing Again Offering Hemi, Wedge Cast Iron Engine Blocks