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Sept/Oct edition 2008 |
Vehicle makers
Magna Steyr
AMS travels to Graz to visit the multiple assembly lines of Magna Steyr, including facilities producing, among others, the Mercedes G-Wagen and Chrysler 300C.
Bentley
David Thomas investigates the recent changes to the Bentley production line, allowing the company to achieve a ten-fold increase in production.
Vehicle manufacturing
From superbikes to snowmobiles
AMS reports on the production techniques used by manufacturers of specialist vehicles and what carmakers can learn from these processes.
Technology
Materials
Assembly line
Mike Farish looks at the recent developments in assembly line equipment, including conveyors, robotics, safety systems and lifting machines.
Plastics and rubber
Integral to automotive production, plastics and rubber have made huge technological advances in recent years. Dermot Healey learns about the latest innovations.
Environment
Plant sites
With their associated cost advantages, brownfield sites and other reclaimed areas can offer carmakers some room to breathe. Glenn Brooks reports on the past, present and future of reusing sites.
Regional report
India
Simon Duval Smith visits the major production areas in India and talks to key players in one of the fastest-growing regions of car making in the world.
Show preview
EuroBlech, 21-25 October, Hannover, Germany
Don't miss AMS India, a NEW event for the AMS Magazine conference portfolio
India: New manufacturing challenges for a new automotive landscape
Confirmed speakers include...
- Mr. Rakesh Baweja, Vice President, Plant Services, FIAT India
- Mr. Nitin Rajurkar, Assistant General Manager, Technology and Production, TATA Motors Limited
- Mr. S W Sole, General Manager, New Projects, BAJAJ Auto
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Front Cover
In this issue (July/August)
Vehicle makers
Lotus
AMS visits Group Lotus to examine the company's production methods and see how it has managed to successfully build its brand in times of tightening credit.
smart
As Mitsubishi, Fiat and others enter the city car market, AMS reports from Hambach, France, home of the original city car, the smart, on how the manufacturer plans to stay ahead of the pack
Motorsport
Motorsport manufacturing - Part 2
Following on from his investigation on how F1 technology has been incorporated into mass-produced vehicles, Matt Youson concludes his study by analysing advances in transmissions, thanks to FIA involvement
Technology
Machining and automation
Mark Venables reports on how carmakers are using the latest in machine tools and how advances in casting and forging techniques are changing the way cars are being produced.
Environment
Solar power and renewable energy sources
With new car plants opening around the world, Ruari McCallion analyses how various green initiatives are being incorporated to involve renewable energy sources and energy-saving measures.
Regional focus
North America
In light of declining domestic sales, striking suppliers and Federal energy guidelines, Lillie Guyer takes a look at how US carmakers are weathering the economic storm.
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