Automation – Page 315

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    forceTig offers ‘benefits of plasma and laser welding at lower cost’

    2013-09-01T12:04:26Z

    EWM claims its forceTig combines all the advantages of the TIG welding process with the benefits of laser or plasma welding. Designed for fully mechanised and automated use, forceTig offers high welding speed and energy density in the weld pool, plus a concentrated, constricted and directionally stable arc for narrow ...

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    New Toyota components unit in Thailand

    2013-09-01T12:03:41Z

    Japan – Toyota Boshoku’s Asian regional management hub, will establish a new automotive interior components production company to supply interior components, filter and powertrain components in Thailand.An investment of approximately $18m has been made to set up the new company to expand production capacity and establish a supply system to ...

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    GM expands landfill-free in Asia

    2013-09-01T12:01:52Z

    USA – GM’s Rayong engine plant in Thailand and its Cheongna proving ground in South Korea are now landfill-free, says the company. This brings the total to 33 sites throughout Asia that recycle, reuse or convert to energy all of their daily waste, says GM.Waste-reduction best practices range from hi-tech ...

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    Skoda’s contract partners to produce Octavia

    2013-09-01T11:59:19Z

    Czech Republic – Skoda is now producing the new Octavia with local partner companies in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, as well as at GAZ Group’s factory in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.In the Ukraine, vehicle production takes place in Solomonovo in partnership with Eurocar. The Fabia, Yeti, Superb and Roomster are also produced ...

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    Specialist machining of aluminium and titanium

    2013-09-01T11:58:33Z

    A series of 5-axis HPC horizontal machining centres for high-performance machining of titanium and aluminium has been developed by Handtmann.The machine comes equipped with a suitable spindle for the specific material and machining requirements thanks to the flexible machine design, essential components of twhich were constructed to achieve maximum rigidity ...

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    Precision data on machined parts

    2013-09-01T11:54:38Z

    The new Digital LBB (linear ball bearing) system from Measurement Specialties is a high-precision digital gauging probe for measuring manufactured parts during production for automated inspection screening and SPC (statistical process control) data collection.It can accommodate up to 31 daisy-chained probes via an external power source and offers inspection of ...

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    Mitsubishi’s Russian SUV production expands

    2013-09-01T11:54:36Z

    Japan – PCMA Rus in Kaluga, a joint-venture assembly plant owned by PSA Peugeot Citroën and MMC, will produce the Pajero Sport, it has been anounced.Demand for SUVs has been expected to increase in Russia, where Mitsubishi commenced full-scale CKD production of the all-new Outlander SUV at PCMA Rus in ...

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    Production of new Insignia starts in Rüsselsheim

    2013-09-01T11:52:38Z

    Germany – Start of series production for the new Opel Insignia has seen the first model for sale roll off the assembly line in the Rüsselsheim plant.“This is a moment that we have all been looking forward to, as the new edition of our flagship that we are officially presenting ...

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    Future forming

    2013-09-01T11:52:02Z

    AMS looks at production techniques and material innovation in the press shopAs director of the Centre for Precision Forming (CPF) at Ohio State University in the US, Professor Taylan Altan is in a prime position from which to comment on developments in metal forming technology and applications. Set up in ...

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    Laser machine for 3D-metal working

    2013-09-01T11:51:19Z

    The Jenoptik-Votan BIM robotic laser machine promises industrial manufacturers a flexible, fast-working, and cost-effective laser machine solution. The core element is a robot arm with integrated laser beam. The laser coupling is located at the base of the robot so the transport fi bre does not move concurrently with the ...

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    Laser marking workstation

    2013-09-01T11:47:16Z

    The FOBA M1000 manual laser workstation has been designed for laser marking of small-to-medium size parts, work pieces and batches, says the company. The work space allows for the processing of work pieces up to 450mm wide x 250mm deep x 200mm high.The laser class-one marking station is equipped with ...

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    Tesla opens assembly plant in the Netherlands

    2013-09-01T11:46:24Z

    Netherlands – Tesla’s Tilburg facility will serve as the final assembly and distribution point for Model S vehicles sold in Europe as well as Tesla’s European service and parts headquarters.Covering 18,900 square meters, this new facility is prepared to receive the new Model S, after it has been shipped over ...

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    Boron steel for increasing range of applications

    2013-09-01T11:43:43Z

    Ovako says it now has 37 different material grades of low-alloy boron steel in its melt programme. The company claims these, when heat treated, can achieve properties comparable with those of higher alloy steels.To produce this only small additions of boron are required which, in combination with carbon and other ...

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    Rice used in F-150

    2013-09-01T11:41:35Z

    USA – Ford is using plastic reinforced with rice hulls – a byproduct of rice grain – in an electrical harness in the 2014 F-150.The rice hulls replace a talc-based reinforcement in a polypropylene composite made by RheTech, a Michigan-based automotive supplier.Materials development engineers at Ford Materials Engineering, Testing and ...

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    VDL Steelweld reports Q2 orders

    2013-09-01T11:41:22Z

    VDL Steelweld has received orders totalling €200m during the second quarter of this year, including from Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Ford.www.vdlgroep.com

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    IAC has first jv in South Africa

    2013-09-01T11:37:32Z

    International Automotive Components (IAC) has announced a joint venture with Feltex Automotive, a South Africa-based supplier of automotive flooring, acoustics and trim components. The joint venture marks IAC’s entry into the growing South African market. Feltex has operated in South Africa since 1937.www.iacgroup.com

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    BorgWarner starts new output in China

    2013-09-01T11:34:14Z

    BorgWarner United Transmission Systems has started delivery of its DualTronic control modules and clutch modules with integral torsional dampers for SAIC’s new six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT), the company says. Both modules are being built at the company’s plant in Dalian, China.www.borgwarner.com

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    GAC to build Acura

    2013-09-01T11:28:44Z

    Guangzhou Automobile Group and Honda have signed a basic agreement to jointly conduct Acura business in China. The two companies will begin discussing plans to begin local production of Acura brand vehicles at Guangqi Honda Automobile in 2016.www.gaig.com.cnwww.honda.com

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    Perfecting production to cut costs

    2013-09-01T11:21:05Z

    The AMS South America conference, in São Paulo on October 29-30, will hear experts discuss tough challenges, says Simon Duval Smith.Vehicles sales continue to grow at a healthy rate in South America and this has spurred the building of new manufacturing and assembly plants by both established players and new ...

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    GKN to build more axles for BMW

    2013-09-01T11:02:25Z

    GKN Driveline is to supply the front axle for a number of BMW X Series Sports Activity Vehicles, it says. The company’s plant in Newton, North Carolina, will supply front final drive units (FDUs) for the current X3 from August and other high performance X models later this year. GKN ...