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ArticleForging strength to save weight
Mark Venables discovers how OEMs are applying new high-strength steels to different areas of the vehicle structureVolkswagen is increasingly using new high strength steel to make cars lighter and comply with strict emissions rules, confounding forecasts that aluminium would be the metal of choice for reducing weight. The German carmaker ...
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Making the grade with steel CHECK INTRO - SAME AS OTHER STORY
Steel makers are developing new grades and coatings that can help the automotive industry reduce weight without compromising safetyThere is a significant need within the automotive industry to find ways of increasing safety in a crash situation, using lightweight designs,” explains Anke Meyer, marketing manager at SSAB. One of the ...
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Steel crazy after all these years CHECK INTRO - DUPLICATE WITH OTHER STORY
Steelmakers are developing innovative new processes and coatings to meet changing demandsThere is a significant need within the automotive industry to find ways of increasing safety in a crash situation, using lightweight designs,” explains Anke Meyer, marketing manager at SSAB. One of the solutions is electro-galvanised steels such as SSAB’s ...
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ArticlePressing matters
Mark Venables reveals how continued innovation in the manufacture, properties and application of new steel grades is evolving vehicle structuresThe steel used in automotive production today bears little resemblance to that used 20 or even 10 years ago. This ubiquitous material has been continually re-invented, engineering new grades and gauges. ...
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ArticleQuality performance
Quality and automation are intrinsically linked when it comes to automotive welding operations.Enhancing the level of automation in the welding process cannot be achieved without associated weld quality monitoring systems. Put simply, any auto plant willing to switch off its manual element needs to implement process safeguards that ensure the ...
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Agromash to make and move Peugeots
PSA Peugeot-Citroën has signed an agreement with Agromash Holding for the assembly and distribution of the passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Kazakhstan. Agromash Holding is one of Kazakhstan’s largest producers of vehicles and agricultural equipment. According to the agreement, Agromash will start building the vehicles this coming ...
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Agromash to make and move Peugeots
PSA Peugeot-Citroën has signed an agreement with Agromash Holding for the assembly and distribution of the passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Kazakhstan. Agromash Holding is one of Kazakhstan’s largest producers of vehicles and agricultural equipment. According to the agreement, Agromash will start building the vehicles this coming ...
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Agromash to make and move Peugeots
PSA Peugeot-Citroën has signed an agreement with Agromash Holding for the assembly and distribution of the passenger cars and light commercial vehicles in Kazakhstan. Agromash Holding is one of Kazakhstan’s largest producers of vehicles and agricultural equipment. According to the agreement, Agromash will start building the vehicles this coming ...
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ArticleGetting back on top
Despite natural disasters and an over-valued yen, Toyota managed to finish 2012 as the top selling car maker in the world.Japan’s top six automakers logged record production numbers in 2012, as output rose to meet demand in North America and Southeast Asia. Toyota led the gains, producing 8.74 million vehicles ...
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ArticleRising to a challenge for Honda
Innovations in small car manufacturingSmall cars, big profits Glenn Brooks discovers how a well-timed product launch and strong leadership helped Honda recover from the effects of the 2011 earthquake.On April 8, 2011, Honda’s president and CEO, Takanobu Ito, addressed the company’s associates (employees), promising that the firm would restart operations ...
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ArticleCrossing boundaries at Hannover
Intelligent networked systems, composites and nanotechnology will be among the many new technologies being exhibited at Hannover Messe 2013 from April 8-12The lead theme for the 2013 Hannover Show is one of ‘Integrated Industry,’ with the event structured to reflect the increasing integration of all areas of manufacturing. Central to ...
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Rhim is the president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe
Korea – Byung Kwon Rhim has been appointed president and CEO of Hyundai Motor Europe.Mr Rhim previously held the role of president at Hyundai Motor Russia and replaces Tak Uk Im, who is moving to the company’s global headquarters in Korea to become Head of International Operations Division.www.hyundai.com
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Duncan Aldred named Opel/Vauxhall sales vice-president
Germany – Duncan Aldred, 43, has been named acting Opel/ Vauxhall vice-president, Sales, Marketing and Aftersales in addition to his current position, effective immediately.This follows the resignation of Alfred E. Rieck (56), a member of the Opel Management Board responsible for sales, marketing and aftersales.www.opel.com
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ArticleA world of laser innovation
This year’s Laser World of Photonics events – to be held in Shanghai, March 19-21 and Munich, May 13-16 – will showcase technological developments in laser-based productionWith Laser World of Photonics events taking place in China and India, the parent Munich event, now in its second year, will offer an ...
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ArticleBouncing back in Japan
Glenn Brooks discovers how Japan’s automakers have coped with two years of natural disasters, economic difficulties and political turmoilOngoing power restrictions and the costs of rebuilding or abandoning plants after the earthquake hit Japan’s automakers hard in 2011. Then came a steep rise in the value of the Yen until, ...
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Ken Ramirez takes Renault UK director's post
UK – Renault UK has announced the appointment of Ken Ramirez as managing director, succeeding Thierry Sybord who takes up a new role in Europe.Ramirez joins Renault UK from Alliance partner Nissan, where he was managing director of Nissan Latin America and the Caribbean.www.press.renault.co.uk
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GM appoints Jim Glynn as vice-president
USA – General Motors has appointed Jim Glynn as GM North America Labor Relations vice-president.Most recently Glynn was GM North America Manufacturing manager, leading operations at 10 vehicle assembly, powertrain, metal stamping and battery assembly plants.He succeeds Cathy Clegg, who is now Global Manufacturing Engineering vice-president.www.ford.com
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White leads Volkswagen Group Australia
Germany – John P. White, 57, will lead Volkswagen Group Australia as managing director Volkswagen Group and brand director Volkswagen Passenger Cars, effective April 1, 2013.White’s successor as managing director Volkswagen Group Canada and brand director Volkswagen Canada is Maria Stenström, 54, currently Head of VW Passenger Cars sales in ...
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ArticleEnergy as an asset
Energy management has become a key criteria for tier suppliers’ equipment and systemsThe rush to implement renewable energy sources – in the form of solar panels, wind turbines, or co-generation plants – has gone some way to stemming the rising energy costs of auto production, but not far enough. OEMs ...
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ArticleExpending to save
Mark Venables reports on how OEMs are controlling their energy use throughout the manufacturing process using a combination of increased visualisation and energy efficient equipmentOEMs have been trying to reduce the input costs of energy by generating their own through co-generation plants, solar panels and wind turbines. This generation drive ...