Automation – Page 268
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WebinarAutodesk: Explore and validate vehicle lightweighting with plastics
Improved vehicle performance is required to meet increasing fuel efficiency regulation requirements. The use of plastics within vehicles continues to increase, due to the benefits of design styling, weight reduction and manufacturing efficiencies. Plastics represent upwards of 50% of a typical vehicles volume, but only accounts for approximately ...
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ArticleGWM and Mando sign strategic co-operation
China/South Korea – Great Wall Motors (GWM) and the automotive parts manufacturer will work closely together in the fields of steering, suspension and braking systems. The two companies have previously collaborated on shock absorber, vacuum booster and rear parking brake assembly for the Great Wall H6 and M4 models.According to ...
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ArticleCentros de usinagem de coluna vertical itinerante de serviços pesados
Yamazaki Mazak desenvolveu uma nova versão de seu serviço pesado Construído no Reino Unido - a série de VTC 800 de Centros de usinagem de coluna vertical itinerante. O VTC 800/30HD é uma variante 50, que a empresa diz que oferece uma plataforma adequada para materiais pesados de corte, tais ...
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ArticleCorreia modular de plástico transportadora para a indústria automotiva
A correia transportadora da Séries 10000 para a indústria automotiva é capaz de transportar cargas de pelo menos 30 veículos de cada vez, afirma Intralox. A empresa diz que este cinto pode ser usado em áreas críticas da fábrica, incluindo oficina de lanternagem/pintura, montagem geral, montagem final e inspeção. ...
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ArticleScanners a laser substituem sondagem tátil para inspeção BIW
Fabricante de automóveis turca FIAT-Tofaş está implementando novas metodologias de inspeção para medição de diagnóstico dos componentes de chapas metálicas e montagens BIW. Isso envolve a instalação de scanners Nikon de Metrologia cruzadas XC65Dx-LS e CAMIO multi-sensor ou software de metrologia.Incorporando três lasers em um padrão cruzado, o XC65Dx-LS captura ...
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Magna supplies Hyundai Genesis
US – The company’s Powertrain unit is providing the all-wheel drive (AWD) system for the 2015 Hyundai Genesis, the first sedan from the OEM to feature an AWD known as HTRAC.Hyundai’s new HTRAC AWD was developed as a multi-mode system, providing an electronic, variable torque split clutch with active torque ...
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ArticleChrysler to expand Michigan stamping plant
US – An investment of $63m will be used to purchase new equipment and increase capacity by 12,000 hits per days, or 3.6m parts per annum. The expansion at Warren, which already produces 80m parts per year, will support vehicle production at five North American plants.Adding to the existing 12 ...
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ArticleTransmitindo segurança
Conforme a indústria automotiva embarca em uma mudança na tecnologia de transmissão, os fabricantes desses componentes complexos devem manter um padrão de qualidade fundamental para evitar erros críticos de segurança. Transmissões automáticas, especialmente quando ligadas a motorizações híbridas ou elétricas puras, parecem provável que se tornem cada vez mais comum ...
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ArticleComandando na Romênia
Revitalizado pela Renault desde a sua aquisição em 1999, Dacia agora tem uma pegada de produção considerável; a fábrica Mioveni é a jóia em sua coroa Dacia é o equivalente automotivo da loja de conveniência local, que de alguma forma se transformou em uma rede de supermercados. A empresa, que ...
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ArticleGM to add solar arrays in Michigan
US – The OEM’s processing centre in Swartz Creek and engine plant in Flint will feature 150-kilowatt, ground-mounted solar arrays capable of generating 400,000 kilowatt hours of renewable energy per year.Following these latest installations, GM will benefit from more than 38 megawatts of solar power at 13 facilities around the ...
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BorgWarner equips new VW diesel engines
US – The company’s pressure sensor glow plug (PSG) will initially feature on Volkswagen’s new 1.4-litre diesel engine, followed later this year by the 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre models. Based on the new modular diesel engine system (MDB), the engines will feature on VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles. “BorgWarner’s advanced ...
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ArticleVolvo’s first Polestars are born at Torslanda
Sweden – The OEM plans to produce a total of 750 of the S60 and V60 models not only for the domestic market but for Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, the US, Canada and Japan.The Polestar marks Volvo’s first introduction of an independent partner to the Torslanda production operation. “It ...
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ArticleWinter in season at Chrysler
US – In addition to his new responsibilities for the research and planning of all future vehicles in the North American market as NAFTA head of Product Planning, Ben Winter also joins the Chrysler Group Leadership Team.Winter was previously vice-president – Vehicle Engineering, with responsibility for engineering, programme execution and ...
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ArticleGobernando en Rumanía
Revitalizado por Renault desde su adquisición en 1999, Dacia cuenta ahora con una huella productiva notable; la planta de Mioveni es la joya de la corona Dacia es el equivalente automovilístico de la tienda de comestibles de barrio que se ha convertido en una cadena de supermercados. Una ...
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ArticleTransmitiendo seguridad
A medida que la industria del automóvil se embarca en un cambio en la tecnología de las transmisiones, los fabricantes de estos complejos componentes deben cumplir unos estándares de calidad clave para evitar fallos de seguridad críticosTodo parece indicar que las transmisiones automáticas serán cada vez más comunes en el ...
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ArticleVW rewards Magna Powertrain
Germany – The OEM’s 12th annual awards were presented at Porsche Zentrum in Leipzig, Germany, where Magna won the 2014 Volkswagen Group Award in recognition of its role as a key supplier.In acknowledgement, Magna Powertrain’s president, Jake Hirsch, commented: “This award reflects the considerable efforts we have made to support ...
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ArticleBosch grows Turkish HP injector business
Turkey – The company’s existing plant in Bursa will receive an investment of €300m ($408m), plus 500 extra personnel by the end of the year, to manufacture high-pressure injectors for diesel passenger cars in a new production hall. The majority of the components will be delivered to European vehicle-makers.Steven Young, ...
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ArticleNew Fiat 500 models begin production
Mexico – The high-performance Fiat 500 Abarth and Abarth Cabrio, which offer an optional six-speed automatic transmission, are now being made at the Toluca Assembly Plant. Fiat also announced the start of production for the 2015 Fiat 500 Turbo, again with an automatic option.The Abarth transmission, which is new for ...
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ArticleHeavy-duty vertical travelling column machining centres
Yamazaki Mazak has developed a new heavy duty version of its UK-built VTC 800 series of vertical travelling column machining centres. The VTC 800/30HD is a 50 taper variant that the company says provides a suitable platform for cutting hard-to-machine materials, such as Inconel and titanium. Mazak claims this machining ...
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ArticleModular plastic conveyor belt for the automotive industry
The Series 10000 conveyor belt for the automotive industry is able to carry loads of at least 30 vehicles at a time, claims Intralox. The company says this belt can be used in critical plant areas, including body shop/paint shop, general assembly and final assembly & inspection. The ...