Latest News & Features – Page 90
-
ArticleMultiple tool magazine
The new MAG 20/2 tool magazine contains 320 tools HSK 32 on 2 storage plates, each with 160 tools, says CFT Rizzardi. The company notes that capacity can be increased by using additional magazine plates, each with 160 utensils and that the handling of tool holders is carried out with ...
-
ArticleBMW plant ends 3 Series production
South Africa - The German OEM has been producing the 3 Series at its plant in Rosslyn for 35 years, and recently announced that the last unit was made. The plant will stay open and will soon start production of the X3, while 3 Series production will be moved to ...
-
ArticleBosch and Munich Re collaborate
Berlin - Representatives from the two companies signed a collaboration agreement at the Bosch ConnectedWorld IoT conference in Berlin. The main goal of the alliance is to develop new solution packages for connected manufacturing.Bosch will leverage its strengths in the fields of hardware, software and services, while Munich Re will ...
-
Article
IoT control system
Daifuku says its control division Contec has launched a family of monitoring and control systems designed for the automotive sector. Called Conprosys, the company claims this new range of IoT solutions enables manufacturers to remotely monitor and control a wide variety of processes – including welding, lineside logistics, condition monitoring ...
-
Article3D printed spray heads
SMS Group is using additive manufacturing to produce its new 3D spray heads for forging presses. The company says 3D printing enables it to produce lightweight, compact spray heads that can be tailored to the conditions of the respective dies.The starting material is a fine powder based on polyamide and ...
-
ArticleSEAT Martorell plant celebrates birthday
Spain - The Spanish OEM has been producing vehicles at its Martorell factory, which is located North West of Barcelona, since 1993. Around 10 million units featuring 39 different models have been made at the plant.“Martorell is synonymous with progress and growth," commented SEAT's President Luca de Meo. "The factory ...
-
ArticleNew workholding system
The latest One-Lok clamping system from Chick Workholding is available in two sizes – 400mm or 500mm long, offering maximum gripping lengths of 180mm and 280mm respectively. The company says further improvements include a lowering of the clamp profile from 150mm to 134mm, which allows longer spindle travel in the ...
-
ArticleHexagonal designed mandrel
Maxxos is a mandrel designed with a hexagonal pyramid shape instead of a round taper, says Hainbuch. The company suggests that with this hexagonal pyramid clamp maximum torque transmission can be achieved, offering up to a claimed 155% more transmissible torque and 57% higher bending stiffness compared to the Mando ...
-
ArticleStefan Assmann appointed as Head of Bosch Connected Industry
Formerly a plant manager and Head of Internal Special-Purpose Machinery, Stefan Assmann has been made Head of Bosch Connected Industry. His main responsibility will be to assist businesses in identifying ways of making their factories and production lines more efficient and effective.Bosch Connected Industry is a new operating unit established ...
-
ArticleToyota investigates rare earth element reduction in EVs
Toyota has developed a new magnet that uses significantly less neodymium, which is a rare earth element commonly used to create magnets for electrified vehicles. It also contains no terbium or dysprosium - two rare earth elements that are needed to create heat-resistant neodymium magnets.The OEM believes that the new ...
-
ArticleHigh torque retention knob
JM Performance Products has introduced its high torque retention knob that it claims works with all existing toolholders.The company says this retention knob is longer, by design, so all thread engagement occurs in a region of the toolholder where there is a thicker cross-section of material to resist deformation.It’s claimed ...
-
ArticleNew force/torque sensor
ATI has unveiled its Axia80 force/torque sensor, which the company claims can measure all six components of force and torque. The company notes that this monolithic instrumented transducer also features silicon strain gauges that reduce noise, enable high stiffness and provide overload protection five to twenty times over the sensing ...
-
ArticleCompact EGR valve
Pierburg says its new compact exhaust-gas recirculation (EGR) valve is designed for low-pressure applications and offers a space saving layout combined with an indirect DC-motor.Although this EGR valve has been developed for use with car diesel engines the company claims it can also be used on gasoline engines.Featuring what the ...
-
ArticleTill Oberwörder takes the reins at Daimler Buses
Till Oberwörder will become the new Head of Daimler Buses and CEO of EvoBus as of 1 April 2018. He takes over from Hartmut Schick, who will now be responsible for Daimler Trucks Asia.“Daimler Buses division is in the best hands with Till Oberwörder," commented Martin Daum, Member of the ...
-
ArticleFaurecia constructs new facility in Missouri
The Tier 1 supplier Faurecia is building a new production facility in Blue Springs, Missouri. Costing $60m, it will be used to manufacture and assemble both door and instrument panels for vehicles."Faurecia is proud to open this new site and to provide new opportunities for local job seekers," commented Donald ...
-
ArticleThe final death throes of diesel?
Not so long ago, European consumers were encouraged, with government approval and lower fuel duty, to switch to diesel for their lower CO2 emissions compared to petrol engines. Vehicle companies needed diesel to reach key thresholds in their fuel mix to meet corporate emissions targets which could not be met ...
-
ArticleZaragoza to run Corsa line
Spain – Opel has announced that the next generation of Corsa model will be produced exclusively at the Zaragoza plant from 2019. The OEM also confirmed that, by 2020, the electric variant of sub-compact car will be produced at the Spanish factory.The move will make Zaragoza the first Groupe PSA ...
-
ArticlePSA upgrades Iberian plants
PSA upgrades look to bring the Vigo plant into the Factory 4.0 eraSpain/Portugal – PSA will introduce a fourth team in Vigo and a third in Mangualde to service production of the group's new line-up of leisure activity vehicles (LAV).The two plants in PSA’s the Iberian Industrial Division, have ...
-
ArticleStandard bearers
A current programme run by the International Automotive Task Force is looking to revise the technical specification IATF16949, the published standard informing quality management across the automotive industry worldwideThe concept of quality management is now a well-established aspect of all forms of business. It essentially denotes implementing a system of ...
-
ArticleGM Korea set to shut Gunsan plant
GM Korea has stated that it will close its Gunsan plant by the end of May 2018 as part of its plan to improve profitability in the region. The facility has housed the production of the Chevrolet Cruze and Chevrolet Orlando, but has been running at 20% capacity over the ...