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When Ford completely redesigned the new F-150 with an all-aluminum body, the automaker launched a massive upgrade of its Truck Body Shop in Dearborn, Michigan, where the F-150s are built. "One specific [system] that is really interesting is the roof of the new F-150," says Ron Ketelhut, Chief Body Construction Engineer at Ford, who oversaw the shop upgrade. As has long been the case, Ford's F-series trucks are the best-selling vehicles — of any kind — in America. "I think we've just started to touch on the potential" of the new technologies, says Ford's Ketlehut. "Sensors and [vision systems] give you that potential to quickly change from one product to the next without massive tooling changes because you're not relying on hard fixtures," he says. "You now have an adjustable tool that can look at more than one thing, and is easily converted to look at multiple objects. Source: www.businessinsider.com
