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ArticlePower source for robot-assisted welding
Fronius says its engineers have drawn on the power source's digital system architecture and new communication technology features to cover and address all the major influencing factors crucial to the welding process with high definition and reaction speed. The result is a very stable arc and optimum welding results, claims ...
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ArticleMercedes invests $1.3 billion at Tuscaloosa
USA – This investment will expand the German carmaker’s SUV production in the US and create 300 new jobs. The plant will assemble the company’s next SUV generations including the hybrid versions.The expansion includes a new 125,000 sq.m bodyshop which will feature the latest lightweight technologies and joining processes. The ...
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ArticleDry cleaning without compressed air
The EcoCVac, from Dürr Ecoclean offers an effective dry cleaning system that eliminates the need for compressed air. The equipment relies on the newly developed vacuum suction technology. This ensures that contaminants are removed not just from the part but also from the work chamber within 1.5 to 3 seconds ...
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ArticleSoftware optimises on-machine probing cycles
Renishaw says its Inspection Plus SupaTouch enhanced software package automatically optimises on-machine measurement cycles to minimise cycle time and maximise productivity.The company claims the software features an easy-to-use optimisation process to automatically determine and select the highest feedrates a machine tool can achieve whilst maintaining measurement accuracy. It also uses ...
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ArticleDaimler and Renault-Nissan celebrate alliance
Germany – At the Frankfurt International Motor Show, the two companies said their collaboration had “accelerated and strengthened” as it entered its sixth year in 2015, with Renault-Nissan chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn describing it as “one of the most productive in the auto industry”. Daimler’s chairman, Dieter Zetsche, added: ...
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Honda hits 30m vehicles in North America
US – The OEM started production at Marysville, Ohio, in 1982 and has since established plants in Canada and Mexico as well as the US. Today it has eight North American manufacturing locations, accounting for 97% of the Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the region. The 30m cumulative production ...
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Webinar
ROFIN Webinar: State-of-the-art lasers for automotive applications
Systems for industrial laser applications such as cutting, welding and surface processing are well established, reliable and cost efficient due to their wear free highly localised material interaction. ROFIN offers a complete range of high power industrial laser sources including fibre lasers, diode lasers and CO2 Lasers. Together with a ...
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ArticleLightweight Vehicle Manufacturing
UK – The inaugural joining, forming and assembly summit will take place in Birmingham on November 18-19 2015, as part of the GALM series of events. Taking place over three continents, the previous ten shows have attracted the support of 150 exhibitors and 1,500 delegates, according to the organisers.The event ...
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ArticleFord, Alcoa collaborate on aluminium
US – The OEM had already selected Alcoa’s Micromill product for its aluminium-bodied 2016 F-150 pick-up truck, but the two companies have now also entered a joint development agreement to expand the range of next-generation aluminium alloys for automotive components.Micromill was made public in December 2014 and is claimed to ...
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ArticleSmall-diameter high-feed endmill
Kyocera has announced the launch of the MFH mini, a small-diameter, high-feed endmill for processing metal parts. The company claims this new product achieves highly efficient processing by utilising its proprietary, newly designed insert.The insert design reduces impact on the insert when making initial contact with the workpiece, thus achieving ...
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ABB Robotics Webinar: Remote services and the Internet of Things, services and people
This webinar presented the impact the Internet of Things will have on the way systems are managed, strategies are coordinated and how services are delivered. A short presentation was followed by the opportunity to ask questions.We covered:–ABB Robotics' vision for the Internet of Things, Services and PeopleThe major trends in ...
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ArticleDaimler, Renault-Nissan break ground at Mexican JV
Mexico – The Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes (COMPAS), which is a 50:50 project between the two OEMs, will build next-generation premium compact vehicles for Mercedes-Benz and Infiniti. The companies are investing $1 billion for the construction and operation of the plant.Located near the Nissan Aguascalientes factory, COMPAS will launch with ...
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ArticleNissan invests £100m at Sunderland
UK – The OEM has allocated production of the next-generation Juke to its factory in the north of England, securing beyond 2020 both assembly lines and the jobs of 34,000 individuals employed in the area by Nissan and its suppliers. The announcement comes two years after the launch of the ...
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SSAB Webinar: The bake hardening effect on tubes applied for BIW or car seats
Are you planning to use high-strength tubing but are concerned about bending and performance issues? Bake hardening could be an option to consider during the design phase.This webinar included:applications for HSS tubeslimitations for bending HSS tubes bake hardening as a way to increase strength and other properties after tube-bending tests ...
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ArticleOptimised diesel engine turbocharging technology
BorgWarner is providing its regulated two-stage (R2S) turbocharging technology for Volkswagen’s new high-performance Euro 6 diesel engine.The R2S turbocharging system consists of two series-connected turbochargers and features a variable turbine geometry (VTG) turbocharger for the high-pressure stage combined with a larger B03 water-cooled turbocharger optimised for low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation ...
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ArticleFlexible chop gun
Graco is now offering its fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) chop systems, suitable for moulded fibre-reinforced plastics. The company says its 13:1 chop system proportioner offers precise on-ratio dispensing, while the RS chop gun allows for an easy transition from wet-out to chop.The company says its chop system proportioner is designed to ...
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ArticleNext-generation distance sensing
The DT50-2 PRO laser sensor combines high-performance distance sensing with excellent-resolution object profile detection over distances up to 30 metres, claim Sick.Typical applications in the automotive industry include robot positioning, small object presence/absence and container-fill level sensing. The DT50-2 PRO measures and detects small or barely-detectable objects in car body ...
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ArticleSchuler downsizes German operations
Germany – The company will manufacture at four locations instead of seven at present, with consolidation costs of around €55m ($62m) prior to annual savings of €30-35m. Schuler says that around 450 personnel will be affected, with some transferred to other sites.Production of presses and new machine components will be ...
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ArticleHeat resistant seals and gaskets
DuPont Performance Polymers has introduced Vamac VMX5000, a new family of ethylene acrylic elastomer (AEM) pre-compounds that it says extends the upper temperature limit for AEM applications by 15 to 20°C.The company says this material is currently under evaluation by major auto OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers for seals and ...
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ArticleIndustrial videoscopes
The entry-level Series C videoscope offers several features such as advanced articulation and high image quality that are standard on its high-end IPLEX videoscopes, says Olympus. The company says it’s suitable for use in diverse inspection environments and offers a high level of durability with a compact and portable design.The ...