All Ford articles – Page 56
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ArticleProSoft offers new PC for tight control
Joining the expanding line of in-rack PCs offered by ProSoft Technology is the new in-rack PC with OPC Server for ControlLogix processors (PC56-OPC).The PC56-OPC is capable of maintaining tight control of operations requiring high processing speeds by utilising two Ethernet ports to access data and bring this it directly to ...
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ArticleSensor Developments for force testing
Sensor Developments offers ISO-17025 accredited force and torque calibrations. Its A2LA accredited laboratory can calibrate force levels up to 300klbs/ 1334.4kNewtons and torque levels up to 360kin-lbs/40.6kNm. It uses a combination of NIST traceable force standards and NIST traceable dead weights to perform calibrations.SDI offers complete repair and remanufacturing of ...
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New Process Integrates RIM Technology
March 21, 2007: In a joint development project with systems supplier fi scher automotive systems, Bayer MaterialScience and Krauss-Maffei tested the practicability of an economical new process that integrates Reaction Injection Moulding (RIM) technology into the injection moulding process, so that the part is coated with polyurethane while it is ...
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Nexiv Video Measuring for 3D workpieces
Nikon Instruments is expanding its line of Nexiv Video Measuring System products to include the iNexiv VMA-2520. The new multisensor measuring system is lightweight and compact enough to be used in the factory on the bench top, with fast, fully automatic and high accuracy features that make it ideally suited ...
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ArticleSafety interlock switches from Omron
Omron Scientific Technologies has introduced two new hingeoperated safety interlock switches ideally suited for use on smaller guard doors. The HP2008 Series is a compact 25mm wide x 85.5mm long, while the HP2011 Series features a slim 25mm x 115.5mm profile. Both are quick and easy to install and can ...
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Sykes takes the lead of Automotive
Auburn Hills, MI. – Automotive has named Peter Sykes as successor to George Hamilton to lead the organisation. Hamilton has been tapped to lead a new coatings business for Dow Chemical. Dow Automotive’s HQ will remain in Auburn Hills.http://automotive.dow.com
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ArticleVery rapid prototyping
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motor sport, but does it have any real world value to the automotive companies involved?AMS talks to Julian Reed, Head of Manufacturing at the ING Renault F1 teamEntente car-dialPrudent productionMajor assembly operationOne hundred per cent inspectionInnovation in production processesThe shape of a 2007 Formula ...
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Bischoff takes over the post of Chairman of DaimlerChrysler
Stuttgart, Germany – DaimlerChrysler’s board member Manfred Bischoff has been elected to the post of Chairman, replacing Hilmar Kopper, who has held the post of Chrysler chairman for 17 years. Bishoff joins at a crucial moment of transition for the Chrysler Group as parent company DaimlerChrysler prepares to sell it ...
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Laser engraving machines from rapid prototype firm
Xenetech laser engraving machines provide high-speed and ultra high-speed engraving at up to 150 inches per second. It uses high-specifi cation subsystems and components to ensure high reliability and minimum maintenance downtime.The 13in x 25in XLT and XLE 1325 and the larger 24in x 36in XLT and XLE 2436 all ...
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Reducing weight with Delphi cabling
Delphi Halogen Free Cable is a recyclable, halogen free, heavy metal-free cable designed for both interior and exterior vehicle applications. Designed to ISO-6722 in both thin-wall and ultra thin-wall insulation, it is rated for 125°C continuous use without cross linking and contains no restricted chemicals.With up to 27 per cent ...
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Bscher resigns over a disagreement with VW boss Winterkorn
Molsheim, France – Bugatti President Thomas Bscher has resigned following a disagreement with VW boss Martin Winterkorn about the future direction of the brand. Filling Bscher’s role at Bugatti in the short term will be Bentley boss Franz-Josef Paefgen.www.bugatti.com
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Fels named as President of the Comite des Constructeurs d’Automobiles Francais (CCFA)
Paris, France – Xavier Fels, has been named as the new President of the Comite des Constructeurs d’Automobiles Francais (CCFA), succeeding Manuel Gomez. Fels joined from PSA Peugeot Citroën, where he has been Director of External Relations. Luc Bastard, in charge of environmental and external affairs at Renault, has been ...
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ArticleThe toughness needed for steel turning success
The next stage in the new insert generation from Sandvik Coromant sees the arrival of the toughest grade in its large steel turning family.With improved edge line security, GC4235 is a versatile solution for turning both steels and stainless steels. It is also the perfect choice for machining success when ...
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Nilsson leads Global Head of the Automotive Manufacturing Group (AMG)
London, UK – Per Nilsson has been named Global Head of the Automotive Manufacturing Group (AMG) practice at Arthur D. Little. Nilsson has extensive experience from value/supply chain, operations strategy and operations improvements programmes.www.adlittle.com
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Neil Shine former Publisher and Editor of The Detroit Free Press died
Detroit, MI. – Neil Shine, former Publisher and Editor of The Detroit Free Press died at the beginning of April near Detroit. He was 76. In nearly half a century at the paper, Shine worked his way up from copy boy to reporter to publisher. After helping to direct some ...
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ArticleA big cat that’s light on its feet
Aluminium has riveted Jaguar’s attention and its latest models are being made from this material to save on weight, while maintaining performanceInnovative features – the shape of things to come?Aircraft influenceUnique combination of riveting and bondingAluminium presents its own challengesStarting with the supercarImproving the hardness of aluminiumJaguar may have been ...
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ArticleCulture club delivers
With the launch of the new Freelander, Ford’s Halewood plant has come back from the brink of disaster to become one of best examples of quality manufacturing the company hasChange for the betterGateway ProcessMeeting deadlinesQuality supplyBenchmark pressingEfficient weldingPaint flowTrim and final assemblyIn 1990 it was the subject of a $1 ...
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ArticleTesting time in Europe
Between 8-10 May, 2007 at Messe Stuttgart Killesberg in Germany there will once again be plenty of products and services making their debut in the world of test, evaluation and quality engineeringDürr Assembly Products GmbHMetrisLMS Engineering InnovationBodycote Testing Europe BVMoog GmbHITK Engineering GmbHConverteam Group SASAries Ingenieria Y. Sistemas, S.AnCode InternationalESG ...
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ArticleQuality control in Germany
Control 2007, to be held between 8-11 May in Sinsheim, Germany, is the world’s leading exhibition for measuring technology and quality assurance featuring 750 exhibitors. Quality is increasingly important as vehicles become more sophisticated and complex.Hexagon GroupCarl Zeiss 3D Metrology Services GmbHGE Inspection TechnologiesJenoptik Automatisierungstechnik GmbHSick Vertriebs-GmbHSiemens AG Automation & ...
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ArticleTurning 60 at Hannover
In April the Hannover Messe celebrated its 60th year, bringing the latest innovations in automation, energy technology and power transmission and control to the automotive sectorSchneider ElectricSiemens AGEOSEuchner GmbH + Co. KGFestoKawasaki Robotics GmbHRockwell AutomationTurckMoellerSICK AGBosch RexrothDemagHabasitUnigraphics SolutionsJenoptikLeoniThe Hannover Messe remains the world’s leading showcase for industrial technology. Over the ...