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COVER STORY:
Developing the 2016 Mazda CX-9
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VOLUME 128 NO. 9
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Laser Welding
Speed, accuracy and
productivity are all
features of a new laser
welding machine that
has plenty of auto
applications.
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The EV Future
Battery electric vehicles may
be coming to a suburban
driveway near you sooner
than you think—especially
if your neighbors buy
premium cars.
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Inspection Software Improves
Quality Management
3D metrology software can leverage the
capabilities of measuring equipment in a
myriad of ways.
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Honda Accord Hybrid
For model year 2014 Honda
introduced a two-motor
hybrid Accord. For MY 2017,
Honda provides improve-
ments to what was already
a segment-leading system.
CREATING QUALITY
FOR LEATHER
INTERIORS
CONTENTS
SEPTEMBER 2016
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On the Cover
The 2016 Mazda CX-9—the
flagship for the brand—has
undergone a full SKYACTIV
transformation and is designed
and engineered to compete
at a more premium level.
6 Marginal
8 Insights from IHS Markit
10 On Mobility
48 Stop
TALK
GEAR
12 Notable
46 On Manufacturing
47 Ad Index
Although more and more OEMs
have leather trim packages
for vehicles at all levels, you'd
be surprised to learn about
how some of that material is
processed.
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