All Stellantis articles – Page 12
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La transición a los SUV
FCA ha anunciado grandes inversiones en EEUU y Canadá en los últimos años, pero las plantas en México también han recibido inversiones constantes. En Toluca, esto podría materializarse en un enfoque en los SUV basados en la arquitectura CUSW Las inversiones anunciadas por Fiat Chrysler Automobiles en EEUU y Canadá ...
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ArticleOUT NOW: Mexico 2016 special edition
Mexico, unlike many parts of the world, is currently experiencing a boom in automotive manufacturing. This year, Kia and Audi both unveiled their first factories in the region and a further four plants are due to be launched by 2019 (Renault-Nissan-Daimler, Ford, BMW and Toyota). Long-time veterans of vehicle production ...
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ArticleMexico's boom time
Car plants are popping up across Mexico as OEMs recognise the benefits of manufacturing in the country, but this may put pressure on the labour supply. AMS looks at the latest projects – and potential pitfalls FCA's reshuffle continues Ford's big investments GM pours money into Mexico Kia's new factory ...
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ArticleSwitching to SUVs
FCA has announced big investments in the US and Canada in recent years but its Mexican factories have also received steady funding. At Toluca, this may result in a new focus on SUVs on the CUSW architectureAnnounced investments for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ US and Canadian plants between June 2009 and ...
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ArticleFastening future
Following the lead of their automotive customers, fastening technology specialists are responding to industry demands to find innovation in weight, strength and performanceAs OEMs develop lightweight construction and optimised materials, the challenge for fastening specialists is to provide solutions as small, light and adaptable ideas without compromising on strength. Profil’s ...
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ArticleIncreased Magna-tude
A veteran of manufacturing in Mexico, Magna has started production at a new exteriors plant in QuerétaroOne of the latest additions to the roster of tier-one supplier facilities serving Mexico’s automotive OEM community, the new Magna Exteriors plant in Querétaro, central Mexico, started operations in July of this year. The ...
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ArticleInterview: Fidel Otake, GKN
GKN Driveline has had a manufacturing presence in Mexico since the 1970s and has grown strongly in recent years. The company's operations director for the country discusses its new propshaft facility in GuanajuatoJoanne Perry (JP): GKN Driveline has many facilities around the world but relatively few in the Americas. Is ...
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Jobs boost at FCA Sterling Heights
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has been granted $4.6m to create 700 jobs at its Sterling Heights Assembly plant. The company was awarded the funds by a division of the Michigan Economic Development Corp (MEDC) and follows the FCA's announcement in July 2016 of its $1.5bn project preparing Sterling Heights for production ...
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ArticleOUT NOW: Latest edition of APS
This year's issue of Automotive Paintshop Solutions is now available to view for free here, covering the latest developments by paint suppliers, current paintshop projects by vehicle-makers, trends in robotics, the most advanced quality-control technologies and software to improve energy efficiency.The in-depth articles are as follows:Keeping finishes up to scratch ...
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ArticleBrilliant simplicity
Geico Taikisha’s chief operating officer, Daryush Arabnia, explains how the company’s new LeanDip system was inspired by customer feedbackCharacterised by its extreme simplicity of operation and maintenance, the LeanDip conveyor system handles bodies continuously and in a stop-and-go process recommended for high and low production volumes. LeanDip allows the body ...
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ArticleZanlunghi to lead FCA in Australia
Australia – Currently managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK, Steve Zanlunghi now takes up the role of president and CEO, FCA Australia, The appointment is effective from August 1.Zanlunghi joined FCA in 1997 and worked in Chrysler's Customer Center before taking up several senior executive positions in the ...
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ArticleEditor's note: The eye of the beholder
The allure of a gleaming surface has always been irresistible to the human eye. While technological complexity and model diversity are increasing to a bewildering degree, the external appearance of a vehicle remains an obvious deciding factor for most buyers. As a result, OEMs and their paint providers are coming ...
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Progresso da Pacifica
Conforme a FCA US implementa um upgrade de $744m em sua fábrica de Windsor, no Canadá, a AMS foca sobre o novo equipamento na oficina de pintura, incluindo a tecnologia de separação de óleo inovadora e um sistema de vedação robótica"O que estávamos pedindo para a equipe de Windsor nunca ...
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ArticleFCA's $1.48bn for Sterling Heights
US – The investment will go towards retooling the Michigan assembly plant for production of the next-generation Ram 1500 pick-up truck. The factory will stop making the Chrysler 200 in December 2016 in preparation for its transformation.The vehicle-maker said that its plans for Warren Truck Assembly Plant, which currently builds ...
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Renovación Pacifica
FCA US realiza una actualización de 744 millones de dólares en su planta de Windsor en Canadá, por lo que AMS se centra en el nuevo equipamiento de la línea de pintura que incluye una innovadora tecnología de separación del aceite y un sistema de sellado robotizado"Lo que pedíamos al ...
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Pacifica进程
FCA US斥资7.44亿美元，对加拿大Windsor工厂进行升级改造。AMS聚焦喷洗车间新安装的设备，包括创新性油分离技术，以及机器人密封系统。菲亚特克莱斯勒北美公司（FCA US）负责制造部的副总裁Brian Harlow说，“我们要求Windsor团队做的事情是以前从来没有做过的。他们是真正的先锋。”这些话是加拿大安大略省Windsor装配厂推出2017款Chrysler Pacifica生产之后做的发言。FCA US公司斥资7.44亿美元，给这个88岁高龄的工厂进行升级改造，制造第六代车型，以及Dodge Grand Caravan车型（已经投产）；以及小型敞篷车构架。重组之后，Windsor将停止生产Ram Cargo Van车型和Chrysler Town & Country小型敞篷车，分别于2015年初和2016年3月投产。此外，工厂公用1,200名固定工人，工人总数达到6,000人，实行3班制（喷漆车间每班141名工人）。2014年底为期两周的圣诞节假期里，推出了主要建设项目，计划到2015年前半年，共14个星期里完成。在2015年剩下的时间里，对原有工厂进行修缮，使其能够适合处理新的加工，并为先进技术、输送和机器人辅助设备提供空间。在停产16周之后，开始两个重大项目：在7周内实现Grand Caravan日产量1,490辆，2周内实现新的Pacifica试点项目，并维持原有小型敞篷车的质量。据Harlow说，这会很困难，但是“我们知道，有世界级制造（WCM）的引导，Windsor团队就能够迎接挑战。”FCA US Windsor的喷漆车间首次将特种油分析技术从欧洲引进到北美Windsor工厂经理Michael Brieda说，“WCM渗透到Pacifica启动工作的方方面面。这种理念推动我们工厂发挥我们的极限，将我们从2009年以来的所学发挥到极致。这是我们实现最高汽车质量，制造最佳汽车的动力。”Windsor工厂在2014年3月达到WCM标准。据FCA US公司称，Windsor工厂的升级过程包含了很多个“第一”：第一次在北美的汽车车体修理厂采用PULSE传送系统；全球首次在组件中心采用双臂激光雷达测量系统；在FCA北美喷漆车间首次采用高级油分离系统。总之，大部分工作都在汽车车体修理厂和装配车间完成的，但是为了提高Chrysler Pacifica整车的质量，喷漆车间也接受的升级改造，但是FCA US并没有透露在这里投资的总额。添加密封剂来除油在自动化制造系统供应商Encore Automation（喷漆作业专业公司）的帮助下，喷漆车间新安装了一个机器人密封系统。该系统使用38个Fanuc机器人，6个用于打开提升门和阀盖，32个用于为底座、发动机舱、内饰和顶条安装272英尺的密封剂。Pacifica喷漆工序中增加了底座密封，提供更多的防腐功能，满足OEM制造商全球标准。新安装的密封系统还可以用于加工原有的小型敞篷车。该系统是一个高速的摩擦力转移系统，有Central Conveyance Company提供，通过将许多汽车车体通过密封单元，从而提高了效率。 The new oil separator in pretreatment ensures that the vehicle bodies are uncontaminated and ready for e-coating在整个喷漆车间里使用滑板和输送车运输车体。FCA US购买了新的运输车，用于运输两个小型敞篷车构架；总体来说，大约有2,300辆运输车被重新设计利用。这里增加了密封剂的使用，包括在底座上，这就需要安装新的密封胶炉（由杜尔公司提供）。FCA US公司的一位发言人证实，这个炉子已经安装，并没有扩建；在整个升级改造过程中，喷漆车间有469,520平方英尺被保留下来，生产力依旧。现在，每辆Pacifica汽车需要在炉子里带上10分钟，强化密封剂，防止在下一步喷漆工序中滴入到底漆粉里。新的油分离器室友Suparator Systms Europe公司开发，采用了欧洲工厂里使用的系统。这个分离器被并入到预处理程序当中，阻止污染后续车体，保证整体喷漆质量；为了在运输过程中保护金属板而涂上去的油，必须要在电泳漆之前消除。据FCA US发言人称，该工艺采用了水翼，而不是机翼，油就会通过液体流动的速度覆盖整个表面。汽车车体被浸入到电泳，分离剂去油，并且保持浸泡，因此车体就会保持洁净，为下一步喷漆做准备。喷漆厂最后一个而变化就是在底漆和表漆过程中，对135Fanuc机器人进行再设定。这部分是由Inovision Software Solutions公司操作的。Grand Caravan车型和Pacifica车型在喷漆厂的时间相同 —都是10.4小时 — ...
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ArticlePacifica progress
As FCA US smoothly implements a $744m upgrade at its Windsor plant in Canada, AMS focuses on the new equipment in the paintshop, including innovative oil separation technology and a robotic sealing system“What we were asking the Windsor team to do had never been done before,” said Brian Harlow, vice ...
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Índia Influente
O setor de componentes automotivos da Índia está curtindo seu novo lugar no cenário internacionalMudanças no setor indiano de componente levaram ao crescimento do papel das suas empresas em todo o mundo nos últimos anos. Da mesma forma, fornecedores europeus, japoneses e norte-americanos mudaram-se para a Índia. Até cerca de ...
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影响力越来越大的印度
印度汽车组件制造业对其在国际市场的新地位感到欢欣鼓舞印度组件制造业变革推动其公司近年来在全球的地位不断提高。此外，欧洲、日本和美洲供应商也转向印度。直到大约十年前，印度汽车组件行业还只是全球工业体系中的边缘角色。但是，据印度经济时报称，自 2005 年起，印度组件公司参与国外近 100 件并购案，据称交易金额达 22 亿美元；由于其中一些交易的价格并未正式公布，这些交易的实际价值还要更高。此外，2005 到 2010 年进行了近 70 笔交易，总价值 10 亿美元，2011 到 2015 年仅进行约 30 笔交易，但总价值更高，达到 12 亿美元。每笔并购的平均价值明显上升，而随着并购的进行，印度公司在国际市场的影响力和自信也在提升。通过并购成为全球参与者近年来存在一个最明显的趋势，一些印度组件公司通过一系列大型或小型并购向海外转战。例如，Motherson Sumi 收购 Visiocorp（前车镜公司 Schefenacker）、内饰供应商 Scherer & Trier 以及保险杠制造商 Peguform 的一部分；Varroc 收购 Visteon 的全球照明业务；Amtek 收购多家锻造铸造公司，如德国的 Neumayer Tekfor、Zelter 和 Rege，以及日本公司 Asahi Tec 的铸造、锻造和加工业务；Uno Minda 收购 Clarton Horn（喇叭制造商）和汽车车灯制造商 Rinder（均在西班牙）。这只是印度公司为进入全球市场进行的国际并购案的一部分。 Bosch 计划在印度投资 1.71 ...