All Ford articles – Page 51
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ArticleMaking gains at Genk
At Ford of Europe’s flagship facility in Belgium investment in flexible production and supply has made the plant one of the company’s most successful operationsTeam workCornerstone of productionStamping and constructionError-proofing and testingPaint shop perfectionThree-step assemblyFord of Europe has increased the production and process capacity at its seven vehicle assembly plants ...
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ArticleAs the wheel turns for Ford
Globalisation takes on a new dimension as Ford rationalises its platform strategy with baseplates from around the world, as international executive Bill Osborne explainsCompetitiveness is still a major goalConsolidations and restructuringProfitable product kept on the roadA global focus on the futureSeptember 5 marked a full year since the Ford Motor ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Last tango in Detroit?
The temperature in Detroit has been high this summer. But not just in degrees Celsius; while many carmaker executives may have been perspiring heavily, they are sweating dollars, divestment plans and labour force compromises as much as perspiration.It seems that the advance of the transplants and the relative success of ...
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ArticleThe cutting edge of technology
As it continues to grow, the Laser World of Photonics exhibition attracts important scientists and engineers as well as exciting new products Permanova LasersystemACI LaserBystronic LaserOSRAM Opto SemiconductorsROFIN-SINAR LaserTRUMPF LaserJENOPTIK AutomatisierungstechnikThe LASER 2007 World of Photonics held in Munich, Germany from 18-21 June achieved its best results since the trade ...
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ArticleDPE reduces time-to-market for Volkswagen
Volkswagen Group is to implement Delmia’s DPE solution at all its production sites as the program offers high-level planning reliability and optimised implementation, reducing time-to-marketAllowing for redundancy-free managementVolkswagen AG recently announced that it intends to implement DELMIA Process Engineer (DPE) software throughout its organisation. A Group agreement indicates that the ...
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ArticleIndia’s sunrise sector
The Indian government is on a mission to make its booming automotive industry a world contender. The country is encouraging the development of affordable and efficient vehicles, and carmakers are responding with keen interestFramework for future growthStatistics – where are we nowExport demand growingMaruti fights cornerHyundai’s small car hubTata’s small ...
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ArticleDifferentiation is key
With the aid of specialist software from Dassault Systèmes, American Specialty Cars has come up with an innovative open air roof solution that will rejuvenate the SUV marketDesign agility accommodates a soaring market opportunityThe right solution, used the right wayProducts are right the first timeAficionados know American Specialty Cars (ASC) ...
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Number of changes at the top managerial level in GHSP
Grand Haven, MI. – Paul Doyle has been named as President and CEO of control systems supplier GHSP, succeeding Jerry Scott. Scott will remain with the company as Chairman.Jeff Smith has been named Chief Operating Officer, and Dan Fisher has been named Vice President of New Business Development and Marketing, ...
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A dispute caused instant chaos at manufacturing giant Ford Austrailia
Melbourne, Austrailia – More than 200 workers at Melbourne-based Venture Industries walked off the job last week in a row over $25m in entitlements after the firm announced it was relocating to a different site.The dispute caused instant chaos at manufacturing giant Ford, which was forced to stand down almost ...
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Trumpf appoints two additional managing directors: Rübling and Kilian
Ditzingen, Germany – Trumpf has appointed two additional managing directors: Gerhard Rübling, Managing Director of Personnel and Services in the Machine Tool business division, was promoted to Labour Director and, in his new function, is responsible for the Services division group-wide. Friedrich Kilian, currently Managing Director of Development in the ...
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ArticleA platform for reduction
Zero wasteTotal system approachCommon compatible chemistryValue analysisFord is minimising environmental impact while maximising cost efficiency and performance at its Dagenham plant in a collaboration with BPReducing manufacturing costs, whilst simultaneously minimising the effect automotive production activities can have on the environment, seems like an impossible task.Ford and BP have worked ...
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ArticleThread Verification from New Vista
New Vista has developed a Thread Verification Unit for robot-guided inspection of internal threads in production parts. The all-electric unit checks thread size, depth and quality by powering a gage probe into and back out of a thread. GO gauging, NO GO gauging, and combination gauging are all possible. Three ...
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Article3C Test Ltd gains approval for whole vehicle testing
3C Test Limited have granted VCA Technical Service status and UKAS accreditation for Whole Vehicle Testing at its state-of-the-art testing facilities at Silverstone Circuit in the UK. The new 10 metre sem-anechoic chamber can accommodate large and heavy vehicles as well as standard passenger vehicles. The chamber enables EMC testing ...
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Chrysler appoints Nardelli as Chairman and Chief Executive
Auburn Hills, MI. – US carmaker New Chrysler has appointed Bob Nardelli, the former boss of the DIY store chain Home Depot, as Chairman and Chief Executive.Nardelli is best-known for his record-breaking $210m severance package, including $20m in cash, he received following his abrupt resignation from Home Depot in January.He ...
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Dürr FAS x-cal mobile test unit
Dürr Factory Assembly Systems (FAS) has developed a mobile test unit, x-cal, at the its Test Laboratory at Püttlingen in Germany. Offi cial recognition of the Test Laboratory as a certifi ed calibration laboratory complying with DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 has already been given by the Accreditation Body.x-cal, being a ...
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High-speed wireless communication from Prosoft Technology
ProSoft Technology has added its new 802.11abg Industrial Hotspot to the growing line of RadioLinx products. The RLX-IHW functions as a wireless access point, repeater, or client and is designed for global installations.It offers high-speed wireless Ethernet communications including EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and DNP over Ethernet for linking automation systems, ...
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ArticleFortress introduces a configurable E-stop
Fortress Interlocks has introduced an Emergency Stop (E-stop) into its eGard range of safety interlocks that can be confi gured to connect to a programmable logic controller (PLC) or AS-i network. The E-stop AS-i enabled has only one fl exible cable that clips the E-stop and base connector together for ...
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ArticleAluminium thermal processing from Can-Eng
Can-Eng Furnace’s Basketless Heat Treating System (BHTS) offers the latest technology available to manufacturers of aluminum intensive automobile components requiring thermal processing. The modernised rotary hearth furnace integrates multiple levels as a means of increasing the system capacity. In addition, rapid heating technology reduces the cycle time for processing, while ...
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ArticleStaytite nut offers better value
Independent tests have proven that the Staytite locking nut performs as well as contemporary brands, at a lower cost and with no sacrifice on quality. Satisfied clients include Triumph Motorcycles and the Ford Motor Company.Staytite’s Sales Director Michael Moore says: “Evidence, in both video and graph form, helps us to ...
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ArticleJoining forces for lighter components
Metal moulding is shaping up to bring the automotive industry a range of savings thanks to a partnership between Husky Injection Molding and the USCAR research group. AMS looks at benefits of ultra-large magnesium castingsMetal injectionUSCAR projectShape of casts to comeWhen you think of injection moulding materials, metals haven’t traditionally ...