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ArticleNeighbour moves into Ford Dagenham
UK – Replacing Martin Everitt, who becomes director of Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Paul Neighbour is now confirmed as plant manager of Ford Dagenham Engine Plant. He has already served the vehicle-maker for 38 years.Neighbour’s previous roles include vice-president of Manufacturing for Getrag Ford ...
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Adhesive technologies for the automotive industry
Tesa says it offers adhesive tape technologies tailored to the needs of the automotive industry. These include self-adhesive solutions used to seal holes in the car body, which the company claims are more efficient and cost-effective than plastic plugs. The company says they are suitable for every process stage ...
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Single process pipe bending/cutting tool
Schwarze-Robitec says it has developed a pipe bending system with an integrated cutting tool that makes it possible to bend and cut pipe components of commercially available lengths in a single process step. The company claims users' benefit is a reduction of material waste of up to 90% and reduced ...
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ThyssenKrupp to begin building Puebla plant
Mexico – Costing around €70m, ($76m) the facility to manufacture steering systems will cover 135,000 sq.m and have a capacity of 1.4m units per year. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2017 and supplies to American and German OEMs will begin in 2018. ThyssenKrupp says the new plant ...
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VW affirms commitment to America
US – Speaking on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, CEO Matthias Müller said the US “remains a core market for the Volkswagen Group” and that the company is working with the authorities on solutions for customers affected by the emissions scandal. He also confirmed production commitments in the ...
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Energy management solution
Schneider Electric has launched its new energy management software, Energy Server Com’X 510. The company says this energy management solution collects and stores energy data from electrical distribution devices, smart panels, environmental sensors such as temperature, humidity, CO2 levels in the building and WAGES metering devices. The software analyses real-time ...
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Hyundai Alabama to make Santa Fe Sport
US – The model will be added to the existing production line-up at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in mid-2016. The Santa Fe was last built at this location in August 2010."The new production will help us meet the growing demand for one of our most popular products,” commented Dave ...
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Toyota’s North American output hit 2m in 2015
US – The OEM reports that it made a record 2,035,028 vehicles and 1,933,702 engines, citing the “key drivers” for its increased production as low fuel prices, an improving economy and strong demand for the Corolla, Camry, RAV4 and Tacoma. Last year also included a number of production launches and ...
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Flush-head studs
PennEngineering’s new PEM self-clinching flush-head studs feature X-Press threads that the company says enables quick mating with push-on plastic nuts, wire tie products, or other plastic fasteners in thin metal assemblies, reducing assembly time. The company claims the thread design accommodates paints and coatings without compromising fastener’s performance.The studs are ...
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Materials data simulation
Granta Design says its GRANTA MI:Simulation is a new software package that delivers accurate materials data for simulation. The company claims the software package ensures accurate, fully-traceable, derivation of these models, helps simulation analysts to find and use the right materials data.The MI:Simulation package adds new tools to analyse this ...
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Variable cam timing technology
BorgWarner says it is expanding its engine timing business in Korea, by supplying its advanced cam torque actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology to Hyundai and Kia vehicles powered by 3.0- to 3.8-litre V6 gasoline engines. The company says its CTA phasers with mid-position lock technology respond faster than ...
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Welding documentation and data analysis system
Fronius has developed WeldCube, a documentation and data analysis system. The company says the system connects up to 50 power sources and makes accurate and continuous quality assurance and evaluation of large numbers of parameters possible.The WeldCube is based on an industrial PC (IPC) with integrated software and is compatible ...
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ArticleBarra becomes GM’s chairman
US – Alongside her role as CEO, Mary Barra will succeed Theodore Solso in heading up the vehicle-maker’s board of directors. Solso will serve as lead independent director.“At a time of unprecedented industry change, the board concluded it is in the best interests of the company to combine the roles ...
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Movassaghi is now director of Skoda UK
UK – Alasdair Stewart is relinquishing the directorship to take up a senior role with Volkswagen Group UK; his replacement, Duncan Movassaghi, moves from his current position as head of Service and Parts Operations at Volkswagen Passenger Cars.Movassaghi joined the VW Group in 2010, after occupying senior management positions in ...
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Ricardo expands Shoreham plant
UK – The company says the site has now tripled in size and provides “significantly improved technical capabilities”, enabling “future low-volume, multi-variant engine production”. The expansion is self-contained and can operate independently of the Ricardo Shoreham Technical Centre.The expansion incudes a second dynamometer capable of simulating real-world load conditions and ...
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Nissan Resende gets new crossover
Brazil – Named Kicks like the concept car presented at the 2014 São Paulo Motor Show, the new model will be manufactured for global markets, starting with Latin America from 2016. Production will require an extra 600 workers and a second shift at the plant in Rio de Janeiro state.“Nissan ...
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GM’s LGR plant to add third shift
US – The vehicle-maker says the extra shift and 500 workers, both hourly and salaried, are needed to meet demand for the 2016 Chevrolet Camaro. Recruitment is underway so that the additional shift can begin in the second quarter.“This is the result of the award-winning vehicles Lansing Grand River produces ...
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Nissan production rises in November
Japan – The OEM said its output for the month rose by 6.2% year-on-year to 461,127 units, an increase for the seventh consecutive year. Production was 6.2% higher in its home country, at 66,680 units, although this represented the first decrease in two months.Production outside Japan rose 6.2% to 394,447 ...
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Ballantyne retires from Luxus
UK – As business development manager, Jim Ballantyne spent 15 years with the plastics compounder and recycler, including ten years bearing sole responsibility for this function before the sales team expanded. He joined Luxus from a plastics closure business.Ballantyne helped Luxus to enter a new phase, moving from the supply ...
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Yokohama Salem makes 80 millionth tyre
US – The milestone unit was produced during the plant’s 25th anniversary. Also this year, Yokohama Salem became a landfill-free operation and received the 2015 Environmental Warrior Award from the Virginia Water Environment Association (VWEA).Tetsuro Murakami, president of Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Virginia (YTMV), described the milestone unit and the anniversary ...