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WebinarComau Thermal Spray Coating Process: Surface Preparation and Block Design
Preparation of the surface is a first critical step in the successful implementation of Thermal Spray coating, where design and technical constraints can be a challenge.In this webinar Comau walked you through a variety of surface preparation techniques with respect to bond strength, ease of application and cost. You were ...
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ArticleNissan hits new production highs in January
Japan – The vehicle-maker’s global output increased by 6.5% year-on-year to 429,580 units in January, a record for the month. In Japan, the increase of 13.7% to a total of 80,360 units was driven by demand for the new Nissan Serena, X-Trail and Skyline plus the Infiniti Q50.Outside Japan, production ...
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ArticleHonda sets monthly manufacturing records
Japan – Worldwide production increased year-on-year for the sixth consecutive month, setting a record high for January, while production in the company’s home nation showed a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month.Production in Asia experienced an increase for the 15th consecutive month, hitting a record high in January. China ...
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ArticleHDM starts 2015 Honda Fit production
Mexico – Honda de Mexico (HDM) has opened a new plant in Celaya to make the vehicle and help to meet demand from North America for fuel-efficient subcompact models.The new $800m plant has been designed exclusively for the production of subcompact vehicles and features a number of advanced manufacturing technologies ...
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ArticleHDM启动2015年本田飞度（Fit）生产
墨西哥–Honda de Mexico（HDM）在塞拉亚开了一家新工厂，制造汽车，满足北美对省油次紧凑型车的需求。这家价值8亿美元的新工厂专门设计用于生产次紧凑型汽车，具有在日本寄居町本田工厂首先推出的大量先进制造技术。这些将提高质量和效率，并减少对环境的影响。一台高速伺服冲压机和模具变化工艺将提高冲压效率40％；一套新的通用焊机系统将减少机器人数量和增加焊接点，从而提高效率；三层/两烤水基漆工艺将提高漆面质量，同时能源消耗40%。增加工厂内子装配，改进相关的人体工程学并且采取提高精度和效率的新战略，从而降低装配所需的时间和空间。塞拉亚在今年晚些时候达到满负荷生产时，将有3,200名员工，年汽车和发动机生产能力为20万辆。除了本田飞度，还将于2014年晚些时候开始制造一款新的紧凑型SUV。world.honda.com
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Article安赛乐米塔尔（ArcelorMittal）购买美国蒂森克虏伯钢铁（ThyssenKrupp Steel）
美国－该公司在监管审批后公布此次收购，与新日铁住金公司（NSSMC）为50:50的合作伙伴关系。约定价格为16亿美元，加上运营资本及负债净额调整。 位于阿拉巴马州卡尔弗特的钢材加工厂具有530万吨的加工能力，拥有热轧、冷轧，喷漆和精加工生产线。安赛乐米塔尔董事长兼首席执行官拉克希米·米塔尔（Lakshmi Mittal）将此次收购描述为其公司的“一个重要里程碑”。“目前，我们与NSSMC一起成为世界上最现代化的钢材精加工厂的业主，使我们能够满足汽车、能源以及其他重要北美自由贸易区（NAFTA）市场对钢材日益增长的需求。”他说。 corporate.arcelormittal.com
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ArticleArcelorMittal buys ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
US – The acquisition was announced by the company in a 50:50 partnership with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) following regulatory approval. The agreed price was $1.6bn plus working capital and net debt adjustment. The steel processing plant in Calvert, Alabama, has a capacity of 5.3m tons and ...
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ArticleMazda3 hits 4m milestone
Japan – The cumulative total was achieved just over one decade after production of the first generation began, faster than any other Mazda model.The Mazda3, which is known in Japan as Mazda Axela, is made at Hofu Plant (Japan), Changan Mazda Automobile Plant (China), Auto Alliance (Thailand) and Mazda de ...
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ArticleHonda makes senior changes in North America
US – Takuji Yamada will become president of Honda North America (HNA), chief operating officer of North American Regional Operations and president and CEO of American Honda Motor (AHM).Tetsuo Iwamura will take up the newly created role of corporate brand officer for Honda Motor Company (HMC) as well as becoming ...
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Honda starts production at Tapukara
India – An Amaze was the first vehicle to roll off the line at the plant in Rajasthan, the second site of Honda Cars India (HCIL). The annual capacity of HCIL now stands at 240,000 vehicles.HCIL started Phase One operations in 2008 with a press shop and powertrain unit. The ...
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ArticleHonda’s new leader in Europe
UK – Toshiaki Mikoshiba will become managing operating officer, Honda Motor Company, chief operating officer for Regional Operations (Europe Region) and president, Honda Motor Europe. After holding these responsibilities for three years, Manabu Nishimae will relocate to Japan as managing operating officer, Honda Motor Company.Honda Motor Europe’s three senior vice-presidents, ...
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ArticleFisker sold to Wanxiang
US – After almost two years of bidding, Fisker Automotive has formally announced its acquisition by Wanxiang American. The latter will pay $149.2m to secure the group, which declared bankruptcy in November last year. Fisker’s attorneys expressed satisfaction that the final price resulted in a sum six times higher than ...
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ArticleRenschler goes to VW Commercial Vehicles
Germany – The former board member for Manufacturing and Procurement at Mercedes-Benz Cars has been appointed to the board of management at Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft with responsibility for Commercial Vehicles.Renschler will take over from Leif Östling, who retires next year but will continue to contribute in a supervisory capacity.VW’s new board ...
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ArticleVW looks to buy Scania
Sweden – Volkswagen has invested in the Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer since 2000 and already holds a majority share in its voting rights and capital, but now seeks to bring it fully under the VW Group umbrella.Leif Östling, VW’s member of the board of management for Commercial Vehicles, said the ...
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Ulbrich joins VW Cars board for Production and Logistics
Germany – Thomas Ulbrich has worked for the OEM since 1989, holding a series of positions before he was made technical executive vice-president at Shanghai-Volkswagen Automotive in 2010, where he looked after production and logistics at five locations.Ulbrich replaces Hubert Waltl, who becomes board of management member for Production at ...
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ArticleTaking the next step
The theme for this year’s Hannover Messe will be: 'Integrated Industry – Next Steps'. The show will run from April 7-11For automotive OEMs, Tier and equipment suppliers, the demands for greater efficiency and flexibility are increasing. Key to meeting these demands are higher levels of integration in the manufacturing process. ...
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ArticleCovering coating innovations
Exhibitors for automotive visitorsAerogen will showcase the latest flame treatment equipment for improving the surface adhesion qualities of plastics prior to coating or bonding, such as polypropylene car bumper mouldings (UK, GU34 2YU)CMA will promote painting robots that offer advanced technology which combines human skills and automation; self-learning programming enables ...
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ArticleCovering coating innovations
Exhibitors for automotive visitorsAerogen will showcase the latest flame treatment equipment for improving the surface adhesion qualities of plastics prior to coating or bonding, such as polypropylene car bumper mouldings (UK, GU34 2YU)CMA will promote painting robots that offer advanced technology which combines human skills and automation; self-learning programming enables ...
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ArticleNissan partners with Bhutan for EVs
Bhutan – The OEM has entered into an agreement with the government to support a nationwide transition to an electric vehicle (EV) fleet, in line with Bhutan’s aim to become a zero emissions country. Nissan will supply LEAF vehicles for use by the government and as taxis, plus demonstration units ...
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Engine production in UK declines
UK – The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures show that 209,291 units were made in January, representing a 6.1% drop from the same period last year. Output for the home market fell by 17.4% to 71,016 units, while export volumes held steady at 135,275 units.The SMMT linked ...