All Ford articles – Page 49
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ArticleCogniTens Optigo RE for 3D measurement
CogniTens has introduced its new Optigo RE model incorporating new optical 3D textured-light-based measurement technology and software. Optigo RE offers fl exible measurement volumes allowing full or partial measurement on small to large objects including body side panels and large stamping dies. Optigo RE serves primarily as a reliable shop ...
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ArticleSICK’s C4000 safety light curtain protects while saving space
With the C4000 Guest, SICK adds a particularly compact system to its family of Category 4 safety light curtains for protecting hazardous points-of-operation. Differing resolutions and protective field heights permit application-oriented confi guration. With space-saving installation, the C4000 Guest offers a minimised passive area – reliably preventing stepping around the ...
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Silastic injection mouldable elastomer meets engine specifications
Dow Corning’s Silastic 100 per cent Fluoro Liquid Silicone Rubber (F-LSR) is a new fully fl uorinated twopart injection mouldable elastomer designed to meet increasingly stringent automotive engine temperature, fuel and oil resistance specifi cations. It combines the ease of processing of liquid silicone rubber (LSR) with the temperature and ...
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Light-weight valve terminal system from Rexroth is ideal for automotive
Rexroth has introduced the ‘light generation’ version of its HF (High Flow) valve terminal system series – for use where a number of cylinders are used. The HF03-LG is a lighter-weight system with an impressive fl ow rate of up to 700 litres/min. It has a modular design and can ...
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ArticleVAC-TAC adhesive system from Power Adhesives
VAC-TAC is a new adhesive system from Power Adhesives for securing and positioning reinforcement materials in vacuum infused composites. It has been designed to hold in place typical vacuum processing products such as reinforced fabrics, foam, balsa, bleeders, breathers, peel plies and release fi lms used in even the largest ...
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ArticleComplex parts cleaned inline with Dürr’s EcoCSpeed
Dürr Ecoclean EcoCSpeed offers new advantages for inline cleaning of individual parts. This innovative system makes it possible for the fi rst time to clean complex geometrical workpieces during the manufacturing cycle using non-halogenated hydrocarbon. The EcoCSpeed has several process modules that can be loaded in delayed phases via a ...
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ArticleLille and large - regional focus
PSA at ValenciennesMCP manufactureSuppliers in step with assemblyCRITT M2ABridgestoneCompetition breeds creativityLabour intensive productionBridgestone BIRDRenault at DouaiDSafety and ergonomicsFrench bastion/span>C-Segment productionEnvironmental impactToyotomi EuropeYaris supplyFaureciaThe northern French region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais is a prodigious centre of car production, with over 200 automotive companies supporting an annual build of 10 million. AMS looks at ...
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Article‘Virtual human’ tool improves ergonomics
Ergonomics is the hot topic of the day Possible postures are automatically displayed An ergonomically designed workstation makes work positions more comfortable for employees – and it pays dividends by increasing productivity. Volkswagen has implemented a virtual human software program at its Wolfsburg plant Ergonomics used ...
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ArticleLaw and order at Lexus
Continuous improvement in KyushuQuality policeMiyata complexInnovations on the lineIts fight for the title of No. 1 global carmaker is putting pressure on the Toyota Production System, but if any incentive were needed for further improvements in quality, it can be found in the Miyata Lexus complex in KyushuThe Toyota Production ...
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ArticleLight-weighting vehicle electronics
Heavy metalThe heat of battleGarry Myatt of Exception PCB takes a look at how saving weight and increasing durability in vehicle electronic architectures can draw lessons from race car technology developmentsThe quest to develop more powerful, yet lighter, electronics systems for the motor industry is one of the key areas ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Wanted - one new owner
Many in the industry are talking about the offering of Jaguar and Land Rover in similar terms to the July 2005 sale of MG Rover. They are missing some important points. MG Rover was a disposal of an ailing company with a badly managed product portfolio and crumbling assets, both ...
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ArticleAn industry up in the air
Damage limitationNew European legislationRegulation outside EuropeSwitch to waterborne paints in EuropeEnergy costs and system choiceOxidizers and VOCsFuture legislationThe paint shop accounts for almost all the VOCs coming out of a car plant. AMS considers the range of air quality legislation around the world and the ways that vehicle manufacturers are ...
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ArticleSimulation helps you get it right
By using the correct simulation software prior to the whole stamping process being carried out, OEMs can make cost savings by reducing engineering, manufacturing and tryout time, thus remaining competitive in a saturated global marketThe challenges of BIW manufacturingSimulation is your way to get it right, every timeA closer look ...
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ArticleInnovative applications in automation
The annual SPS/IPC/DRIVES fair in Germany showcases the latest developments in the world of automation, and besides displaying the latest products, offers visitors informative sessions on the new technologiesSPS/IPC/DRIVES is the leading exhibition for electric automation technology in Europe, taking place in Nuremberg from 27-29 November, 2007. The show focuses ...
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ArticleGreat shakes in the Great Lakes
Ontario has the honour of being the largest automotive production hub in North America, with a vibrant economy and a regional government that is very proactive in attracting investors to the regionMajor investments made in OntarioBig players in the supplier sectorLinking and private sector and research facilitiesSuppliers a vital part ...
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ArticleDassault on the senses
Delegates got together in Stuttgart, Germany in October for the annual Delmia European Customer Conference to hear, see and learn about the latest offerings in digital manufacturingDesign software goes onlineHonda’s case study: front-loading using PLMAssurance of qualityDelmia held its European Customer Conference in Stuttgart on October 6 and 7 and ...
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ArticleVive la Renault différence!
With flexibility and lean manufacturing in place, Renault is focusing on quality. In fact, it is obsessive about quality these days.IT drives quality and better ergonomicsSandouville – the key to qualityOperator and supplier involvementRenault’s new Laguna is aimed at one of Europe’s most competitive segments (upper-meduim or M2), fighting for ...
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Flowing lines from Castrol
Castrol’s real-time fluid monitoring system provides improved metalworking while cutting both waste and cost. Michael Dennison reports on how the company is helping carmakers control their fluid systemsReal-time fluid monitoringBiological benefitEnvironmental and health benefitsThe increasing pressure on carmakers to reduce their environmental impact makes today’s manufacturing world more complex than ...
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ArticleFinding a second home
With the right expertise in house, using pre-owned presses or reconditioned robots keeps costs down and means less of an impact on the planet. AMS looks at the pros and cons of the second hand marketMultipurpose pressesRefurbishing the robotGrowing the low endNew combinationsProblem productsSelling whole plantsGoing where the action isMarket ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Vive la revolution!
AMS magazine staff do not routinely attend media launches of new vehicles, as we concentrate on ‘pure’ vehicle-making issues and technologies, and as a B2B title, do not get invited to many new vehicle first drives. So I was pleased to combine visiting Renault’s upgraded plant at Sandouville in northern ...