Automation – Page 250
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ArticleWheeler and Parker take Nissan regional roles
US – Having previously served as regional vice-presidents, Judy Wheeler and Randy Parker will now take the titles of vice-president, Nissan Southeast Region, and vice-president, Nissan West Region, respectively. Both will continue to report to Fred Diaz, senior vice-president, US sales and marketing and operations.Nissan said that, in addition, the ...
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ArticleECS completes expansion with new CNC machine
UK – The workshop in Northamptonshire has installed a new Haas VF2SSYT three-axis CNC machine, which can rapidly manufacture metallic or plastic parts up to 760mm in length, courtesy of its 12,000rpm spindle, high feed rates and tool change capability. Now fully operational, the unit will complement the company’s existing ...
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ArticleAventuras africanas
Charles Cornew acompanha o progresso de OEMs que estão explorando um local de produção menos conhecido"Quais países produzem os veículos que você dirige?" é uma pergunta que incita respostas, tais como Alemanha, Japão, Itália e França - além de Reino Unido, EUA e Coreia do Sul. A maioria das pessoas ...
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ArticleMissão da AvtoVAZ se modernizará
Líderes incluindo novo diretor executivo Bo Andersson explicam por que cortes de empregos, fechamento de instalações e uma chacoalhada nos padrões de qualidade são necessários para transformar o OEMEm 2016, a Aliança Renault-Nissan pretende tomar uma participação de 40% de um mercado de carros novos russo que, embora esteja atualmente ...
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ArticleMake way for X-ray
X-ray systems can be used in automotive to enhance quality control and traceability while reducing waste The ability of X-ray radiation to penetrate engineering materials permits inspection systems to image and measure hidden features. The automotive industry uses this technology as part of a growing need for Six Sigma quality ...
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ArticleAvtoVAZ: salvar Togliatti
El nuevo liderazgo pretende recuperar la posición del gigante ruso mediante la reducción de la plantilla, la cesión de activos no fundamentales y la implementación de los estándares de Renault-Nissan La enorme fábrica de AvtoVAZ de Togliatti en Rusia, más que una fábrica junto a la ciudad es una ...
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WebinarWEBINAR: Hexagon Metrology
Global automotive manufacturers are aiming to improve mechanical and visual assembly quality and reduce rework while accelerating new vehicle launches. 3D Metrology and in-line process control technologies are important contributors for achieving higher-quality products, more stable process and faster ramp-up for new vehicle programmes.The introduction of fast area measurement and ...
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ArticleNew F-150 production gets underway
US – The first unit of the 2015 model rolled off the line at the Ford Rouge Center in Detroit, a facility which has been updated with modern manufacturing technology to build the aluminium-bodied pick-up truck.Ford’s Dearborn Diversified, Stamping and Tool & Die facilities have been equipped with new press ...
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ArticleTechnology for treading carefully
The latest automated solutions can solve barcode reading and inspection challenges in tyre manufacturing Tracking and traceability are primary requirements for all tyre manufacturers. For quality control and compliance purposes, tyres are tracked at every step of the production process. However, black rubber is hardly a material that lends itself ...
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El nuevo liderazgo pretende recuperar la posición del gigante ruso mediante la reducción de la plantilla, la cesión de activos no fundamentales y la implementación de los estándares de Renault-NissanLa enorme fábrica de AvtoVAZ de Togliatti en Rusia, más que una fábrica junto a la ciudad es una ciudad que ...
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ArticleAvtoVAZ – Misión modernizarse
Los nuevos dirigentes, incluido el nuevo CEO Bo Andersson nos explican porque son necesarios los recortes de plantilla, cierres y reforma de los estándares de calidad para reformar la marca[caption id="attachment_58068" align="alignleft" width="267"]Bo Andersson, CEO de AvtoVAZ
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ArticleLa aventura africana
Charles Cornew sigue el progreso de los fabricantes que exploran localizaciones de producción menos conocidas “¿Qué países producen los vehículos que conduces?”, la respuesta habitual sería Alemania, Japón, Italia y Francia, junto con RU, EEUU y Corea del Sur. A la mayoría de la gente le sorprendería saber ...
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ArticleHitachi Metals buys Waupaca Foundry
US – The materials development and technology company today completed its acquisition of the ductile iron and gray iron castings producer which is headquartered in Wisconsin.With three plants in Waupaca (Wisconsin), plus one site each in Marinette (Wisconsin), Tell City (Indiana) and Etowah (Tennessee), Waupaca Foundry melts more than ...
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ArticleEnvisioning automation
The latest high-speed, high-functionality cameras are in demand to help automate vehicle productionAlthough the idea of a robot with ‘eyes’ sounds futuristic, the International Federation of Robotics confirms that as long ago as 1980, vision technology helped a robot to pick a randomly orientated component from a tray. The demonstration ...
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ArticleRenault inaugurates plant in Oran
Algeria – Oued Tlelat has opened with one production line and an annual capacity of 25,000 vehicles, but a second phase currently under consideration could see an increase to 75,000 units per year, plus closer integration of suppliers and the establishment of body and paint facilities.The new Renault Symbol will ...
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ArticleSupplying South America
Our special regional edition, the first in a series, contains insights from industry experts with a significant presence in South America: Comau, Schenck RoTec, Geico Taikisha, Siemens, Kuka, Carl Zeiss and EMAG.Now available online in four languages – English, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese – South America 2014 tells how both ...
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ArticleAn innovative EMS approach
Flexibility and cost savings are just two advantages of the latest Siemens monorail technology, writes Nora Schuler, vertical market manager, automotive at SiemensThe manufacturing landscape in South America is presently in a state of flux. The shift that is now taking place is also affecting the automotive industry, giving rise ...
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ArticleUma abordagem inovadora EMS
Flexibilidade e redução de custos são apenas duas vantagens da mais recente tecnologia de monotrilho Siemens, escreve Nora Schuler, gerente de mercado vertical automotivo na SiemensA paisagem da fabricação na América do Sul está atualmente em um estado de fluxo. A mudança que está ocorrendo agora também está afetando a ...
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ArticlePerfeito como uma Pintura
OEMs no Brasil devem oferecer o mais alto nível de inovação e sustentabilidade, como evidenciado pela oficina de pintura da Geico Taikisha com a Fiat em Pernambuco, escreve Luciano Dinatale, vice-presidente executivo de vendas e desenvolvimento de negócios, e Gabriele Gironi, vice-presidente executiva de operações e engenhariaA Fiat tem desfrutado ...