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ArticleFord boosts SUV production by 25%
Dubai - The OEM has announced that it is increasing the production of two SUVs - the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition - by 25% to meet "surging demand for both all-new models ahead of their arrival in the Middle East." The models are built at its Kentucky Truck Plant, ...
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Premium surface finish
Tata Steel says it has expanded its Serica premium surface finish portfolio for automotive exposed panels. With Serica 29 (0.29µm after forming), Serica 32 (0.32µm after forming) and Serica 35 (0.35µm after forming) the company claims carmakers can tune the required waviness level of their outer panels to minimise the ...
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ArticleOpen architecture industrial computers
The Allen-Bradley VersaView 5000 portfolio includes five products: VersaView 5400 display and non-display computers; VersaView 5200 display and non-display thin clients; and VersaView 5100 monitors, says Rockwell Automation.The company claims that when combined with FactoryTalk View Site Edition software in distributed applications, the VersaView 5400 industrial computers can provide cost-effective ...
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ArticlePredictive maintenance for robots
Mitsubishi Electric says it has developed a cloud-based predictive maintenance solution for robots that utilises the AI platform within IBM Watson. The platform uses predictive maintenance models, digital simulation and extrapolation of trends to provide maintenance information based on actual usage and wear characteristics.Communications between the robot and the user ...
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ArticleDaimler expands China production
Beijing - An investment of over 11.9 billion yuan (US$1.89 billion) will be used to expand Mercedes-Benz vehicle production in the country. A BAIC production facility located in the city's Shunyi district will be transferred to Beijing Benz Automotive Co. (BBAC), which is a joint venture (JV) between Daimler and ...
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ArticleGroupe PSA to share ASEAN plant
Malaysia - The French carmaker has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Naza Corporation Holdings - a Malaysian business conglomerate that operates in a variety of industries, from education to automotive. As part of this, the two companies will work together to operate the Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM) plant ...
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ArticleNew welding technology
According to NIMAK its new generation of robot welding guns are designed to meet the requirements of multi-material mix and use in large-scale production for conventional steel applications. The company points out that these are based on a centralised motor and gear unit that reduces weight and lowers interference contours ...
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ArticleMini Electric to be built in China
Munich - The BMW Group has confirmed that the battery-electric Mini will be made in China as part of a new collaboration with Great Wall Motor. The news comes soon after the OEMs revealed that they were in talks regarding the formation of a partnership back in 2017."Next steps will ...
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ArticleKodiaq production starts in Russia
Russia - Volkswagen Group Rus recently announced the start of local Skoda Kodiaq production. The model is being made at the Gaz Group plant in Nizhny Novgorod, marking the next stage in a long-standing partnership between the two companies."We are proud that our partner has chosen GAZ production facility for ...
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ArticleAutomated steering technology
Nexteer Automotive says it has introduced two steering technologies that enable advanced safety and functions for Level 2-5 automated driving. The company claims its high availability Electric Power Steering (EPS) is designed for resilient operational availability and is optimised through additional redundancies in torque and position sensors, electronic control units, ...
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ArticleMultiple tool magazine
The new MAG 20/2 tool magazine contains 320 tools HSK 32 on 2 storage plates, each with 160 tools, says CFT Rizzardi. The company notes that capacity can be increased by using additional magazine plates, each with 160 utensils and that the handling of tool holders is carried out with ...
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ArticleBMW plant ends 3 Series production
South Africa - The German OEM has been producing the 3 Series at its plant in Rosslyn for 35 years, and recently announced that the last unit was made. The plant will stay open and will soon start production of the X3, while 3 Series production will be moved to ...
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ArticleBosch and Munich Re collaborate
Berlin - Representatives from the two companies signed a collaboration agreement at the Bosch ConnectedWorld IoT conference in Berlin. The main goal of the alliance is to develop new solution packages for connected manufacturing.Bosch will leverage its strengths in the fields of hardware, software and services, while Munich Re will ...
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IoT control system
Daifuku says its control division Contec has launched a family of monitoring and control systems designed for the automotive sector. Called Conprosys, the company claims this new range of IoT solutions enables manufacturers to remotely monitor and control a wide variety of processes – including welding, lineside logistics, condition monitoring ...
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Article3D printed spray heads
SMS Group is using additive manufacturing to produce its new 3D spray heads for forging presses. The company says 3D printing enables it to produce lightweight, compact spray heads that can be tailored to the conditions of the respective dies.The starting material is a fine powder based on polyamide and ...
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ArticleSEAT Martorell plant celebrates birthday
Spain - The Spanish OEM has been producing vehicles at its Martorell factory, which is located North West of Barcelona, since 1993. Around 10 million units featuring 39 different models have been made at the plant.“Martorell is synonymous with progress and growth," commented SEAT's President Luca de Meo. "The factory ...
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ArticleNew workholding system
The latest One-Lok clamping system from Chick Workholding is available in two sizes – 400mm or 500mm long, offering maximum gripping lengths of 180mm and 280mm respectively. The company says further improvements include a lowering of the clamp profile from 150mm to 134mm, which allows longer spindle travel in the ...
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ArticleHexagonal designed mandrel
Maxxos is a mandrel designed with a hexagonal pyramid shape instead of a round taper, says Hainbuch. The company suggests that with this hexagonal pyramid clamp maximum torque transmission can be achieved, offering up to a claimed 155% more transmissible torque and 57% higher bending stiffness compared to the Mando ...
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ArticleStefan Assmann appointed as Head of Bosch Connected Industry
Formerly a plant manager and Head of Internal Special-Purpose Machinery, Stefan Assmann has been made Head of Bosch Connected Industry. His main responsibility will be to assist businesses in identifying ways of making their factories and production lines more efficient and effective.Bosch Connected Industry is a new operating unit established ...
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ArticleToyota investigates rare earth element reduction in EVs
Toyota has developed a new magnet that uses significantly less neodymium, which is a rare earth element commonly used to create magnets for electrified vehicles. It also contains no terbium or dysprosium - two rare earth elements that are needed to create heat-resistant neodymium magnets.The OEM believes that the new ...