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Article3D cutting in high speed
As cutting tools, lasers can now process 3D components so quickly that machine operators are being left behind – but Hujer Lasertechnik is still keeping paceCollecting components to place in the machineWhen Erhard Hujer founded Hujer Lasertechnik GmbH in 1994, 3D laser processing was still a niche market. At the ...
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ArticleCorte 3D em alta velocidade
Como ferramentas de corte, lasers podem agora processar componentes 3D tão rapidamente que os operadores de máquinas estão sendo deixados para trás – mas Hujer Lasertechnik está mantendo o ritmoCollecting components to place in the machineQuando Erhard Hujer fundou Hujer Lasertechnik GmbH em 1994, o processamento de laser 3D ainda ...
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ArticleSegurança em primeiro lugar
Quando a segurança tornou-se uma característica-chave de marketing para a indústria automotiva, a siderúrgica SSAB Swedish já tinha o know-how técnico e os produtos no mercado, como relata Håkan Johansson SSAB’s Docol R8 tubes are approved by the drag racing safety standards body, the SFI ...
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ArticleSafety first
When safety became a key marketing feature for the automotive industry, Swedish steel manufacturer SSAB already had the technical know-how and the products on the market, as Håkan Johansson reports SSAB’s Docol R8 tubes are approved by the drag-racing safety standards body, the SFI Foundation ...
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ArticleAGV can go battery free
Wireless power of IPT enables AGVs to abandon the battery and operate continuously without recharging or risk of down time, writes Eberhard Vonhof of Conductix-WampflerWireless communication has proven to be robust enough for the most demanding manufacturing environmentsAutomated guided vehicles (AGVs) are not solely for delivery and logistics applications. They ...
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ArticleAGV pode retirar a bateria
Energia sem fio do IPT permite AGVs a abandonar a bateria e operar continuamente sem recarga ou risco de inatividade, escreve Eberhard Vonhof da Conductix-WampflerWireless communication has proven to be robust enough for the most demanding manufacturing environmentsVeículos teleguiados (AGVs) não são exclusivamente para aplicações de distribuição e logística. Eles ...
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ArticleNew advanced metal removal fluids
Quaker Chemical has developed two new platform technologies, QUAKERCOOL 700 Series, designed for ferrous machining and QUAKERCOOL 7000 Series for aluminum and multi-metal machining.The company says these new formulations reduce the use of hazardous materials and the improved emulsion characteristics in the fluids reduce the chemical consumption or water use ...
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ArticleGM Detroit-Hamtramck moves to two shifts
US – The OEM will add more than 1,200 hourly and salaried personnel at the Michigan plant, bringing the total workforce to around 2,800. The recruitment process is underway and the second shift is due to begin in early 2016.GM said the extra shift is necessary to meet demand for ...
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TRUMPF Webinar: Innovative Laser Applications and Production Solutions for Powertrain Components
The use of laser welding of automotive powertrain components is gaining momentum. Its advantages are weight, space and material savings compared to traditional assembly techniques. Due to its low-heat input attribute, laser welding provides nearly distortion-free welding at a high speed compared to other welding technologies. This webinar gave an ...
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ArticleOUT NOW: North America 2015
Much of the talk about the automotive industry today focuses on emerging markets such as India and China, but in fact one of its oldest heartlands – the US – is experiencing a new bout of manufacturing investment after finally pulling clear of the last vestiges of the 2008 recession. ...
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Fibra adicionada
OEMs estão usando agora compósitos em aplicações mais amplas e maiores volumes para auxiliar a leveza do veículo.No início deste ano, a BMW anunciou que faria uso extensivo de plástico reforçado com fibra de carbono (CFRP) no chassi da próxima geração de seu sedan de luxo Serie 7. Os novos ...
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Coreia: reino da fabricação de carros
Agora, a quinta maior nação de produção de automóveis, o sucesso da Coreia reside nas exportações para mercados globais. Produção e vendas ainda são fortes, mas os desafios incluem competição em casa e localização no exterior.A Coreia do Sul esteve incrivelmente bem ao se tornar uma potência de produção automotiva ...
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Guangqi Honda unveils car and engine plants
China – The automotive production and sales joint venture of Honda in China will now benefit from a third vehicle plant and an engine manufacturing facility at its existing Zengcheng site. The vehicle plant has a capacity of 120,000 units and began production in September.The third car factory of Guangqi ...
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Más fibra
Los fabricantes de automóviles utilizan los materiales compuestos cada vez en más aplicaciones y en mayor volumen para reducir el peso de los automóvilesA principios de este año BMW anunció que realizaría un uso extensivo de los plásticos reforzados con fibra de carbono (CFRP, carbon-fibre reinforced plastic) en el chasis ...
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Corea: el imperio del automóvil
Corea del Sur es hoy en día el quinto mayor productor de automóviles del mundo, su éxito se basa en las exportaciones. La producción y las ventas siguen a un ritmo sólido, pero entre los retos se encuentran un aumento de la competencia doméstica y la localización en otros mercados ...
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ArticleFord to mimic nature for adhesives
US – The OEM’s researchers will study the special abilities of the gecko to explore new solutions for interior adhesives which will improve sustainability. Ford said it will partner with Proctor & Gamble (P&G) as both companies look to bio-mimicry “for a host of business solutions”.The gecko is being taken ...