All Ford articles – Page 58
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ArticleKerk’s new lead screw coating offers best performance
Kerk Motion Products, one of the world’s premier manufacturers of non-ball lead screws, offers superior performance lead screw, linear rail, spline shaft and ScrewRail® actuator assemblies with its Kerkote® TFE coating. Kerkote reduces friction and extends the life of Kerk’s costeffective, maintenance-free assemblies, which are ideal for motion control applications ...
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New version of DELMIA V5 succeeds with complex simulation
Dassault Systemes’ has updated its PLM simulation software DELMIA V5 Robotics to cater for complex flexible manufacturing devices such as multi-wrist robotic arms. This allows for more accurate simulation of the manufacturing processes and better defines resource allocation.Additionally, new native language teach pendant capabilities allow off-line programmers to program robots ...
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ArticleEffective guarding with STI’s MiniSafe
Omron Scientific Technologies has introduced its MiniSafe® MS4800 series of safety light curtains available in advanced, standard and basic versions.A cascaded confi guration reduces cabinet space requirements and provides effective guarding in multi-sided and dual-axis applications. Optical scan codes eliminate cross talk, which enables OEMs to consistently build identical machines ...
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ArticleNVision reduces test track expenses
NVision is helping a leading Tier One automotive supplier reduce its test track expenses with its multibody simulation software. A solid model of a 53-foot trailer was developed with NVision’s laser scanning technology helping to validate the lifetime of trailer components such as axles and suspensions. This sort of validation ...
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dSPACE advances diesel engine simulation
dSPACE has added new functions for diesel engine simulation to its Automotive Simulation Models (ASM). From the start of 2007, the ASM Diesel Engine Simulation Package has an exhaust gas aftertreatment system consisting of physical models for a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC) and a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The model ...
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ArticleCogniTens Introduces CoreView Lite
CogniTens’ new CoreView Lite is used for sharing, viewing and collaboration on the dimensional measurement data collected directly from engineering and production shop floors. It makes critical information available for engineers and managers located in different facilities, delivering highly meaningful dimensional measurement results.CoreView Lite streamlines the process of evaluating such ...
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ArticleDeltaSpot – the innovative resistance welding process
Circulating tape instead of wear-inducing electrodes characterise the completely new robot electrode system for resistance spot welding from Fronius. The tapes used in DeltaSpot protect the electrodes and the workpieces, prevent spatter and set new quality standards. The process is characterised by absolutely repeatable welding points and, compared to conventional ...
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ArticleParticles no longer a problem with stand-alone Components Cleanliness Analyser
Particles that can contaminate an engine or gearbox disabling it and costing assembly companies millions of pounds in warrantee failures can now be easily detected thanks to the Components Cleanliness Analyser developed by Simple Quality of Sweden.Exclusively distributed by the UK’s Particle Technology, the stand-alone mobile system can be installed ...
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Rockwell sensor ensures high production output
New from automation technology group, Rockwell Automation is the 44B photoelectric sensor incorporating adjustable background and foreground suppression.The unique 44B photoelectric sensor is designed for industrial applications requiring reliable detection of targets close to a surface, such as a conveyor, that must be ignored by the sensor. With its unique ...
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Raising the bar on pump pressure with Jet Edge
Featuring an extended life hydraulic system and tie-rod design, Jet Edge’s new iP60-50 ultra-high pressure waterjet intensifier pump is rated for 4,100 bar and is capable of producing output pressures up to 3,800 bar with flow rates of 0- to 5-litres per minute to a variety of cutting, surface-preparation or ...
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ArticleTuthill offers hand controls for all vehicles
TCH Series electronic, industrial hand controls are now available from Tuthill Controls Group for a wide range of control applications. The electronic controllers can easily be integrated into vehicle design and any application that uses a conventional contact potentiometer hand controller can be replaced with a Tuthill Controls electronic hand ...
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ArticleMetal working with the experts
Strong signs of a recovery in US manufacturing were evident at International Manufacturing and Technology Show in September 2006Rapid and reliablePlasma cutting speed and accuracyForming and weldingKuka quality hits the spotNew multi-purpose press from Old NorsePress tuning and virtual worldsInnovations and cutting edge technology developments were on display in every ...
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Gooden UAW Vice President and member of DaimlerChrysler has died
Detroit, MI. – UAW Vice President and member of DaimlerChrysler supervisory board Nate Gooden, died in November at the age of 68. "Nate Gooden was a tough but always fair negotiator.He was an innovative partner in a very tough business, who always did his best to take care of his ...
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ArticleDriving success in Europe through organic growth
Tetsuo ‘Ted’ Agata, President and CEO of R&D/Manufacturing at Toyota Motor Europe tells AMS about how the carmaker will grow the seeds of new technology in Europe.Ted Agata joined Toyota 1977 and moved to Toyota Motor Manufacturing North America in January 2000. A year later, he returned to Japan and ...
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Marry is the new Managing Director at Modine
Racine, WI. – Tom Marry is the new Managing Director, Powertrain Cooling Products Group at Modine Manufacturing Company. He was previously General Manager of the North American Truck Division.Marry has been with Modine for eight years, holding the positions of Director of Engine Products Group, Manager of Sales, Marketing and ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: The pursuit of success
Toyota’s growth continues apace – but why is it so successful? As my talk with Ted Agata on page 20 reveals, Toyota chases customers and markets, not component and labour cost cuts. The way cars are sold in Japan might give some clues as to how this approach pays off: ...
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McElya is chairman of board of directors of OESA
Troy, MI. – The Original Equipment Supplier Association has appointed Jim McElya, the CEO of Cooper-Standard Automotive, as chairman of its board. McElya was previously Vice Chairman.As CEO, McElya will lead OESA – made of 400 automotive suppliers with sales exceeding $300 billion – to address common concerns, such as ...
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Mihalic is the President and CEO of Intermet
Fort Worth, TX. – Cast-metal automotive components maker Intermet has made Jeffrey Mihalic its President and CEO. Mihalic will assume responsibility for all domestic and international operations of the company.He has over 28 years' experience in the manufacturing sector and joined Intermet as Acting President in March 2006 from Q ...
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ArticleFollow the bear
Major investment is now being made in the Russian automotive industry and the region looks set to become a force to contend with. But companies are still showing caution Why Russia now?Domestic marketNew plans for AvtoVAZGAZ has global ambitionsFord’s ‘early-mover’ investmentAvtoVAZ joint ventureHyundai-Kia importsNew venturesPlants for St PetersburgChinese gaining presenceTata ...
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ArticleAn ongoing legacy at Ascari
Like increasing numbers of smaller and specialist engineering companies, supercar manufacturer Ascari Cars turned to Dassault Systemes CATIA V5 for high performance engineering and a scaleable PLM solution for the future.Full-scale supportAscari is an exclusive carmaker that builds high performance cars in low volumes. It will only ever make 50 ...