All articles by AMS – Page 29
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ArticleMagna and BHAP create JV in China
China – Magna and Beijing Hainachuan Automotive Parts (BHAP) say they have formed a joint venture to meet the demands of the Chinese automotive industry and that they will build a new production facility in Beijing. It’s noted that the JV has already won new door module business for a ...
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ArticleChangan Ford to make next-gen Explorer
China - At the 2018 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, Ford showcased several new models and claimed that it was starting its "biggest new vehicle launch ever" in the country. This follows soon after the company said it would launch 50 new vehicles by 2025.Part of the plan includes the launch ...
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ArticleSEAT increases production at Martorell
Spain - The number of cars made at the plant rose by 12.3% during the first quarter of 2018, reflecting the sales success of the Ibizia, Arona and Leon. As a result, the company is hiring an additional 250 people to work at the factory."As our commercial and production perspectives ...
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ArticleToyota invests in Blue Springs plant
US - The OEM is spending US$170m to ready its Blue Springs plant in Mississippi for the introduction of the 12th generation Corolla. The model is based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), and will require a "complete replacement of current production lines" at the plant."We will be able ...
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ArticleInfiniti to make five new cars in China
China - The company has said that it will build five new models in China during the next five years, starting with the QX50. This will soon be followed by electrified models, the first of which is likely to be based on the Q Inspiration concept."Over the next five years ...
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ArticleGM adds shift at Spring Hill plant
US - A third shift will be added to GM's Spring Hill Assembly plant in Tennessee, starting in September 2018. The company has said that growing market demand for the GMC Acadia and Cadillac XT5 have justified the new shift."This shift addition is not only an indication of the popularity ...
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ArticleGear cutting software
Sandvik Coromant says it has extended the functionality of its InvoMilling software so that it will now enable customers to produce both straight bevel gears and herringbone gears. In addition this new version offers a flank correction function. The company says this applies to tip relief and crowning in both ...
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ArticleRobot vision system
IntelliPICK3D sensors are pre-calibrated, come with an additional automated calibration of both sensor and robot as well as an intuitive menu, says Isra Vision, which is claimed to shorten set up times to just a few hours. The company says the system will handle varying container types and positions; in ...
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ArticleHigh-performance electronic differential
American Axle & Manufacturing and Drexler Automotive say they will now offer high-performance differentials and differential technologies from the premium market to the general market of passenger cars, light trucks, crossovers and SUVS.This expanded relationship sees the integration of electro-mechanical limited slip differentials (eLSDs) into the AAM TracRite family of ...
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ArticlePHEV coolant pumps
Rheinmetall says it is supplying its CWA series coolant pumps for plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEV). The company says these pumps can be used for a variety of functions, from cooling the charge air on turbochargers and the main coolant circuit on I.C.engines, to cooling or temperature-control of electric drivelines, ...
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ArticleProduction focused measuring centre
Klingelnberg claims its new P 16 G measuring centre is purpose-designed specifically for use in manufacturing axially symmetrical components. The company says this is the only machine in the its P series to be equipped with software for dimension, form and position, which it’s claimed will record diameter, cylindrical form/conicity, ...
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ArticleZoltek expands carbon fibre plant
Hungary - The company has announced that it is increasing carbon fibre production by 50% at its facility in Nyergesújfalu. As a result, the plant will have an annual capacity of 15,000 tons.The expansion will cost around US$130m, and will generate 350 additional jobs. According to Yoshihiro Takeuchi, CEO, COO ...
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ArticleMagna works with BAIC on new EV
China - The supplier has announced that it is helping BAIC create a new smart electric vehicle (EV) architecture. It will be designed specifically for the Chinese market, which is currently the leading market for electrified vehicles with around 700,000 sold in 2017."We are proud to develop the next generation ...
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ArticleAshok Leyland plant marks milestone
India - The company recently announced that the 200,000th light commercial vehicle (LCV) rolled out of its Hosur plant in the Krishnagiri District. The facility has been making LCVs since the launch of the Dost in September 2011."Having 200,000 Ashok Leyland LCVs on the road in about six years is ...
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ArticleHBPO breaks ground on Vaihingen plant
Germany - The company, which designs and assembles front-end modules for a long list of OEMs, has started building a new plant near Stuttgart. Initial production is expected to start in autumn 2018.According to HBPO's CEO Martin Schüler, the facility is strategically located. "We will be situated in an excellent ...
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ArticleMahindra teams up with Ideal Motors
Sri Lanka - A joint venture (JV) has been established between the two companies in order to assemble vehicles at a new plant in Kalutara. Mahindra holds a 35% stake in the JV, while Ideal Motors holds 65%.Although Ideal Motors has been distributing Mahindra vehicles in the country for nine ...
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ArticleOpel Zaragoza plant hits milestone
Spain - The 13-millionth car, an Opel Crossland X, has rolled off a production at the plant. Zaragoza is the company's biggest production facility in Europe, and has been in operation since 1982."Our day to day focus is on how to get our customers the best product in the most ...
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ArticleGroupe PSA invests in Luton plant
UK - The OEM is readying for the launch of the new Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro, which is set to go on sale in 2019. In doing so, it has announced plans to invest in its Luton plant to expand production capacity from around 60,000 to 100,000 units. The company will also ...
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ArticleIsuzu establishes new engine factory
Japan - The company has built a facility that will produce a new series of diesel engines for light-duty trucks. It is located on the premises of its existing Tochigi plant north of Tokyo, which already makes engines for commercial vehicles, construction machinery and marine applications. Over 1,100 people are ...
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ArticleAshok Leyland constructs bus plant
India - The commercial vehicle manufacturer has broken ground at a new site in Mallavalli Village, which is situated in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. It is building a new bus plant, which will be spread across 75 acres and will produce around 4,800 buses per year."This facility will ...