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ArticleAlcoa expands aluminium wheels plant
Hungary – The manufacturer is investing $13m at its site in Székesfehérvár to double the output of its Dura-Bright EVO surface-treated product, while the Hungarian Government will contribute 1 billion forints ($4.5m) through its regional economic development initiative. Construction work began in January this year and completion is expected in ...
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ArticleA digital factory model
The creation of a single digital model of your factory, together with the integration of 3D to existing 2D capability, will help you to understand equipment clashes and space constraints before going into production. This will add leverage to existing 2D legacy datasets and knowledge to improve your design efficiency, ...
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ArticleChrysler expands at Sterling Heights
US – With the launch of the Chrysler 200, the vehicle-maker has in-sourced several key processes, added new content and implemented World Class Manufacturing (WCM). The workforce at the Michigan facility has increased by 800 to 2,800, more than double the complement in 2009.Recent investments totalling nearly $1 billion have ...
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ArticleAAT begins new Mazda3 production
Thailand – Known as Mazda Adela in Japan, the new model is being manufactured by AutoAlliance Thailand (AAT) for the local market, ahead of the sales launch this month.Masamichi Kogai, president of Mazda, described AAT as “one of Mazda’s most important production facilities in terms of the future growth of ...
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ArticleAAT开始生产新款马自达3
泰国 – 日本的马自达阿德拉(Mazda Adela)是由泰国AAT公司为本国市场生产的，自本月起销售。马自达集团公司主席Masamichi Kogai把AAT描述为“是我们事业未来发展最为重要的生产厂家”，并表示新款马自达的投入生产“意味着我们在这个国家的事业进入了新的发展阶段”。AAT自2011年开始生产马自达3，截止今年1月共生产12,661台。www.autoalliance.co.th
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ArticleScania to supply Austrian public organisations
Austria – The OEM will deliver 485 trucks over a three-year period ending in March 2017, for use by cities, organisations and operators such as ASFINAG. The agreement with public procurement organisation Bundesbeschaffungs (BBG) is worth €65m ($91m).The order covers a variety of truck types including winter service vehicles, refuse ...
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ArticleHuntsman supplies resin for BMW i3
Europe – The epoxy resin has been specified by the vehicle-maker for the manufacture of structural composite parts for its all-electric vehicle in volume production. Huntsman materials will be used for the side frame as well as other composite components which are assembled to form the ‘life module’ or passenger ...
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ArticleJCB relocates compaction equipment production
UK/India – Following a strategic review which will close the company’s Gatersleben site in Germany, manufacture of all walk-behind models plus VMT160 and VMT260 Tandem Rollers will go to the JCB Attachments factory in Uttoxeter, UK. Production of the 403 Wheeled Loading Shovel will also be returned to the JCB ...
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ArticleQuick change tooling system
A new quick-change tool system that reduces the labour and time required for tooling changeover on tube bending machines has been designed by AddisonMckee. The company claims that “part to part” tool changes with either single or multi-stack tooling can be accomplished by one person in under 10 minutes. A ...
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Article新的激光工作台
SIC Marking 正式推出XL-BOX，一款标记和追踪部件的新式激光打标机。公司称，它配有含镱元素的纤维激光源，可以在所有的金属和塑料上打出或浅或深的数字码- 条形码和二维码。它能做出高对比度的标记，肉眼或照相机可识别。 XL-BOX通过在笔记本运行一个提供多种标记配置的SIC LASER PC软件来进行操作。这个装置配有550 x 550mm (21.65” x 21.65”)工作区和大尺寸零件，可标记（最高达370mm / 14.56”）带有螺纹孔的T型槽表格，以便固定部件支架。公司称，激光对操作员是安全的，符合Class 1 EN 60825-1。www.sic-marking.com
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ArticleNew laser workstation
SIC Marking has launched the XL- Box, a new laser marker designed for the marking and traceability of components. It is equipped with a fibre laser source doped with Ytterbium which, the company says, allows light or deep marking of alphanumeric codes- barcode and 2D Data Matrix codes, on all ...
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Article- 下一代等离子切割系统能源
ESAB作为 m3等离子切割系统供应商，引进了新型EPP-202和EPP-362精密Plasmarc 能源。公司称，新型EPP部件使用全数字控制电路，并连接了新型高速数据总线，达到精确控制电流和气体调节，提高诊断能力。ESAB声称，EPP-202 (200A) 和 EPP-362 (360A)的数字电源电路，可以处理整个切割和标记任务，传送一致而重复的结果，而且其综合设计使对安装和占地面积的需求降到最低。 www.esab.co.uk
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ArticleNext generation power sources for plasma cutting system
ESAB Cutting Systems has introduced new EPP-202 and EPP-362 Precision Plasmarc power sources for the m3 Plasma system. The new EPP units use all-digital control circuitry and a new high-speed data bus connection, which provides precise current control and gas regulation, as well as enhanced diagnostic capabilities, claims the company. ...
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Atlas Copco extends compressor range
In addition to expanding the GA VSD+ range, with new models from 18-37kW, the company has also introduced its new “condensation prevention cycle” for Variable Speed Drive compressors. Thanks to an algorithm in the Elektronikon controller of the GA VSD+, condensation in the compression oil is prevented in all circumstances, ...
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ArticleSpecialist wire & cable supplier launches new website
C&M Technologies says its new site offers useful technical content related to the design and specification of wire and cable, cable assemblies and coil cords. The content includes white papers, technical data sheets and engineering calculators. In addition, the company has created an online cable design guide, which provides design ...
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Drive monitor offers machine safety flexibility
SICK has expanded its Flexi Soft modular safety control system to include the new FX3-MOC drive monitor. The company says the new drive monitor is suitable for a variety of stationery and mobile machine safety applications, especially for machines that require frequent intervention where maintaining a controlled speed is beneficial ...
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Article通用汽车Joinville获得能源与环境设计先锋奖(LEED)
巴西 – 通用公司说，美国绿色建筑协会的认证，使这家发动机公司成为南美洲第一个获得能源与环境设计先锋奖的生产企业。据汽车制造商讲，能够获得这份证书是公司从两年前开始向可持续发展追求并投入的结果。Joinville的环保措施包括太阳能发电、反渗透净水系统、自然采光和污水处理花园等。350KW的太阳能电池板为工厂和办公室的照明提供了能源，而且每年减少二氧化碳排放10.5吨，每天加热15,000升水，节约天然气消耗，每年减少废气排放17.6吨。通用公司说，这是巴西汽车行业的第一个太阳能系统。反渗透净水系统过滤的废水，每年节省2.29万公升水。通用公司可持续发展项目负责人、全球常务副主席Mike Robinson评论说：“从太阳能发电到反渗透净水系统，这就是我们公司所要追求的”。当前，Joinville正向零垃圾目标前进。www.gm.com
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ArticleGM Joinville gains LEED certification
Brazil – Recognition from the US Green Building Council makes the engine plant the first automotive facility in South America to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standard, says GM. According to the vehicle-maker, the certification is the result of investments in sustainability from the start of ...
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ArticleChrysler Brampton获得能源管理体系认证
加拿大 – 汽车制造商宣称，该装配厂是加拿大首家通过 TÜV.国际认证组织ISO 50001：2011认证的厂家。Brampton装配厂(BAP)应用的能源管理技术有：照明控制(每年节省电价110,000美元)、自动化加热、通风和调度等，可以每分钟减少废气排放量1.2立方米，每年节省用电机天然气2百万美元。曾在环境治理上通过ISO 14001认证的BAP厂，今天又通过了ISO 50001认证，成为克莱斯勒北美装配厂的试验工厂。其他工厂有望在年底通过认证。www.chrysler.com