Latest News & Features – Page 144
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ArticleNeighbour moves into Ford Dagenham
UK – Replacing Martin Everitt, who becomes director of Powertrain Manufacturing Engineering for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Paul Neighbour is now confirmed as plant manager of Ford Dagenham Engine Plant. He has already served the vehicle-maker for 38 years.Neighbour’s previous roles include vice-president of Manufacturing for Getrag Ford ...
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Adhesive technologies for the automotive industry
Tesa says it offers adhesive tape technologies tailored to the needs of the automotive industry. These include self-adhesive solutions used to seal holes in the car body, which the company claims are more efficient and cost-effective than plastic plugs. The company says they are suitable for every process stage ...
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Materiales compuestos rentables
Los constructores de automóviles exploran el uso plásticos reforzados y la industrial de los materiales compuestos pretende capitalizar esta necesidadEl proveedor de materiales estadounidense, Cytec Industries, se ha beneficiado de la transición de la industria aeroespacial de los metales a los plásticos reforzados con fibra de carbono en los aviones, ...
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Single process pipe bending/cutting tool
Schwarze-Robitec says it has developed a pipe bending system with an integrated cutting tool that makes it possible to bend and cut pipe components of commercially available lengths in a single process step. The company claims users' benefit is a reduction of material waste of up to 90% and reduced ...
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ThyssenKrupp to begin building Puebla plant
Mexico – Costing around €70m, ($76m) the facility to manufacture steering systems will cover 135,000 sq.m and have a capacity of 1.4m units per year. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2017 and supplies to American and German OEMs will begin in 2018. ThyssenKrupp says the new plant ...
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VW affirms commitment to America
US – Speaking on the eve of the Detroit Auto Show, CEO Matthias Müller said the US “remains a core market for the Volkswagen Group” and that the company is working with the authorities on solutions for customers affected by the emissions scandal. He also confirmed production commitments in the ...
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Energy management solution
Schneider Electric has launched its new energy management software, Energy Server Com’X 510. The company says this energy management solution collects and stores energy data from electrical distribution devices, smart panels, environmental sensors such as temperature, humidity, CO2 levels in the building and WAGES metering devices. The software analyses real-time ...
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Hyundai Alabama to make Santa Fe Sport
US – The model will be added to the existing production line-up at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama (HMMA) in mid-2016. The Santa Fe was last built at this location in August 2010."The new production will help us meet the growing demand for one of our most popular products,” commented Dave ...
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Toyota’s North American output hit 2m in 2015
US – The OEM reports that it made a record 2,035,028 vehicles and 1,933,702 engines, citing the “key drivers” for its increased production as low fuel prices, an improving economy and strong demand for the Corolla, Camry, RAV4 and Tacoma. Last year also included a number of production launches and ...
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Flush-head studs
PennEngineering’s new PEM self-clinching flush-head studs feature X-Press threads that the company says enables quick mating with push-on plastic nuts, wire tie products, or other plastic fasteners in thin metal assemblies, reducing assembly time. The company claims the thread design accommodates paints and coatings without compromising fastener’s performance.The studs are ...
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ArticleCost-effective composites
As OEMs explore reinforced plastics, the composites industry is preparing to capitalise on this trendUS materials supplier Cytec Industries has done well out of the aerospace industry's switch from metal to carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP)-intensive aircraft, and the company sees the automotive industry as key to its future growth. In ...
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ArticleAstra aspirations
Vauxhall's old Ellesmere Port plant has been revitalised by a £140m investment to make the newest modelOne of the oldest vehicle manufacturing plants in the UK, Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory in north-west England is undergoing a renaissance. Having been threatened with closure in the recent past – but surviving when ...
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Materials data simulation
Granta Design says its GRANTA MI:Simulation is a new software package that delivers accurate materials data for simulation. The company claims the software package ensures accurate, fully-traceable, derivation of these models, helps simulation analysts to find and use the right materials data.The MI:Simulation package adds new tools to analyse this ...
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Variable cam timing technology
BorgWarner says it is expanding its engine timing business in Korea, by supplying its advanced cam torque actuated (CTA) variable cam timing (VCT) technology to Hyundai and Kia vehicles powered by 3.0- to 3.8-litre V6 gasoline engines. The company says its CTA phasers with mid-position lock technology respond faster than ...
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Welding documentation and data analysis system
Fronius has developed WeldCube, a documentation and data analysis system. The company says the system connects up to 50 power sources and makes accurate and continuous quality assurance and evaluation of large numbers of parameters possible.The WeldCube is based on an industrial PC (IPC) with integrated software and is compatible ...
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ArticleMetalworking and networking
Ahead of the 19th METAV show in February, AMS looks at what attendees can expect to find in DüsseldorfA key international event for those involved in metalworking, METAV will again take place in Düsseldorf, Germany, and is sure to attract strong interest from the automotive sector. It sets out to ...
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ArticleComputer-aided solutions
The latest CAD/CAM systems are streamlining the design-to-manufacture process in parts productionCustomer response time is at a premium at Ross Racing Pistons. The California-based company produces aluminium pistons for various custom cars including drag racers, making up to a thousand units a week in response to 40-50 different orders. Production ...
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ArticleBarra becomes GM’s chairman
US – Alongside her role as CEO, Mary Barra will succeed Theodore Solso in heading up the vehicle-maker’s board of directors. Solso will serve as lead independent director.“At a time of unprecedented industry change, the board concluded it is in the best interests of the company to combine the roles ...
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ArticleTomorrow's automotive world
What will vehicle manufacturing look like in a few decades' time, and how will production be controlled?An initiative called ARENA2036, which is being carried out by the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart, Germany, aims to explore and shape three areas in the design and manufacture of automobiles as they develop over ...
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Movassaghi is now director of Skoda UK
UK – Alasdair Stewart is relinquishing the directorship to take up a senior role with Volkswagen Group UK; his replacement, Duncan Movassaghi, moves from his current position as head of Service and Parts Operations at Volkswagen Passenger Cars.Movassaghi joined the VW Group in 2010, after occupying senior management positions in ...