All articles by AMS – Page 23
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ArticleFord uses body tracking tech
Spain - Workers at the OEM's engine assembly plant in Valencia, where they produce 2.0-litre EcoBoost Duratec engines, have started wearing special suits equipped with body tracking technology. The data obtained from these suits will then be used to design workstations so that they are less physically stressful and more ...
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ArticleTata ramps up production at Sanand
India - The OEM has announced plans to boost capacity at the plant, which is located an hour West of Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat. It is currently running at 100% capacity and produces three models - Tiago, Tigor and Nano - as well as several engines.As well as ...
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ArticleMitsubishi boosts Xpander production
Indonesia - Following strong demand in the ASEAN region, the OEM has announced that it will boost Xpander production at its Bekasi plant by 20% to 120,000 units. A further increase of 30,000 units is expected to take place in fiscal year 2019."I am very pleased that customers in Indonesia ...
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ArticleContinental builds facility in Kaunas
Lithuania - The supplier has recently celebrated the groundbreaking at its first plant in Lithuania, where it plans to make electronic components such as seat control units and radars for the European automotive market. Work is scheduled to finish in 2019, with operation slated for the second half of the ...
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ArticleAudi to use 5G for production
Germany - The OEM has announced it is working with the Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson in order to explore how 5G can be utilised in vehicle manufacturing. The two will run field tests at Audi's 'Production Lab' in Gaimersheim, Germany."The fully networked factory will have a significant impact on the ...
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ArticleSchuler acquires press manufacturer
Italy - The forming technology specialist Schuler has acquired Farina Presse - an Italian manufacturer of presses and forging lines. Schuler believes that the move will help it to cement its position in the automotive industry."By acquiring Farina Presse, we have taken a further successful step in our product strategy ...
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ArticleBMW splashes on new plant
Hungary - The german carmaker has announced it will build an assembly plant in Hungary next year, near the town of Debrecen in the east of the country. Debrecen was selected because of the advantages it offered in terms of infrastructure, logistics connections and proximity to the supplier network. BMW ...
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ArticleFace grooving tooling system
Sandvik Coromant claims its CoroCut QF tooling has been developed specifically for machining deep and narrow face grooves. The company notes that the insert is tilted for extra stability, while a slit design ensures the correct clamping force is applied. Special rails at the top, bottom and back of the ...
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ArticleLinear table slides
The new T110 linear pneumatic table slides complement its G110 gripper solutions, says Destaco. The company claims they deliver improved speed and reliability for high-speed machine part-transfer, pick-and-place operations, and machine tending applications.Destaco says the T110 table slides have an industry-standard footprint allowing for drop-in replacement and offer 44 model ...
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ArticleNissan boosts Navara production
Argentina - The pick-up is now being built at the Renault plant in Santa Isabel, Cordoba. Nissan has cited rising global demand for the model as justification for the move."With more than 15 million Nissan pickup owners across 180 countries, trucks are a growing segment across the world and a ...
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ArticleVW announces two appointments
Germany - Ralf Brandstätter has been named COO of the Volkswagen brand. He will lead its operating business while also remaining the company's board member for procurement."Ralf Brandstätter has outstanding commercial and technical expertise. In the newly-created function of COO he will make a decisive contribution to taking the Volkswagen ...
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ArticleLarge work area dispensing robot
RP-Series robots designed are for adhesive and other fluid-dispensing applications, as well as assembly using UV curing for mounting, tooling and fixturing, says Dispense Works.The company claims the large ground machine-bed surface provides a suitable stable foundation for fixturing and tooling and a built-in advanced jog-and-teach routine simplifies programming with ...
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ArticleSelf-clinching flush-head studs
PennEngineering says its PEM FHX self-clinching flush-head studs feature an X-Press thread profile that it’s claimed enables quick mating with plastic fasteners in thin metal assemblies. The company says the studs can be installed permanently in metal sheets as thin as 1mm. They press into place using any standard press ...
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ArticleBenchtop dispensing robot
The Fisnar F4500N dispensing robot offers an expanded format of 500x500mm says Intertronics. Integrated with dispensing equipment from the company’s range, the robot can dispense beads, dots, arcs and infills in three dimensions, with a claimed positioning resolution of 0.001mm/axis.The company says that by adding the appropriate dispensing setup to ...
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ArticleBMW leverages computer tomography
Germany - The OEM is now using computer tomography (CT) scans during the vehicle prototyping, production and analysis phases at its Research & Innovation Centre (FIZ) in Munich. This follows on from a two year development project, in which BMW and the Fraunhofer Development Centre for X-Ray Technology (EZRT) developed ...
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ArticleSkoda updates three factories
Czech Republic - The OEM has used the summer shutdown period to carry out several updates and maintenance works at three of its plants. It has also taken steps to improve infrastructure in order to relieve congestion around one of the sites.Specifically, the company fitted a new painting line and ...
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ArticleCummins produces 2m engines
US - The two millionth engine recently rolled out of the Cummins plant in Jamestown, New York. The facility is home to production of the company's IX15, ISX12, X12 and ISM11 diesel engines as well as the ISX12N natural gas engine."Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP) plays an important role in our ...
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ArticleVW's Wolfsburg plant wins award
Germany - The facility has won the Automotive Lean Production Award for the first time. The award was presented by Automobil Produktion and Agamus Consult, and according to Volkswagen, it represents the significant changes that have been implemented at Wolfsburg over the past few years."The team has genuinely earned this ...
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ArticleAudi starts motor production
Hungary - The German OEM has started series production of electric motors at its facility in Győr. An expansion to the existing plant was made to house motor production, covering a space of 8,500 sq.m."Audi Hungaria has been involved in writing the growth story of the Four Rings for 25 ...
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ArticleUniversal tap
The Garant MasterTap is a new universal tap from Hoffman. The company says this tool is suitable for use with a wide range of materials including steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass and cast iron.The company claims the tap features a new geometry as well as optimised flutes, which it’s said ...