All articles by AMS – Page 15

  • Opel Astra
    News

    Opel to build new Astra in two Europe plants

    2019-06-27T16:24:00Z

    Italy - The new Opel Astra will be built in Germany and potentially the UK, depending on the outcome of Brexit

  • Citizen 1006-2
    Equipment

    Chipbreaker software

    2019-06-27T15:57:00Z

    Citizen LFV chipbreaking technology LFV (low frequency vibration) chipbreaking technology has been incorporated into the 12-axis, 25mm capacity Cincom D25-VIII CNC sliding-headstock turn-mill centre, says Citizen Machinery. The company claims this enhances the lathe’s production flexibility and efficiency when turning difficult-to-chip materials such as copper, plastics and ...

  • ATI_Compliant_Deburring_Blade_CDB_deburring_alum_plate
    Equipment

    Compliant deburring blade

    2019-06-27T15:54:00Z

    ATI compliant deburring blade ATI Industrial Automation says its new Compliant Deburring Blade (CDB), offers pneumatic control and an articulated design that allows the contact force to be adjusted for specific applications. The company claims the tool is suited to light and medium deburring, chamfering, and scraping ...

  • R1 IO Link Sensors hi res
    Equipment

    Industrial sensors

    2019-06-27T15:49:00Z

    Pepperl+Fuchs R1 IO link sensors Pepperl+Fuchs says it has extended its portfolio to include reduction factor 1 sensors with IO-Link. The company says that standard inductive sensors can only detect non-ferrous metal targets at reduced switching distances. This is because reduction factors can vary from one ...

  • rotary-table-marking-workstation-med
    Equipment

    Inline laser marking solutions

    2019-06-27T15:36:00Z

    Laserax inline laser marking solutions Laserax claims its inline laser marking solutions meet the traceability requirements of automotive parts manufacturers. The company says this equipment comes with environment-controlled cabinets for laser sources and controllers and is equipped with dust and fume extraction and with airflow management ...

  • Saint-Gobain-Bearings-Innovation CROP
    Equipment

    Controlled low friction bearing

    2019-06-27T14:57:00Z

    Saint-Gobain PTFE lined plain bearing Combining the low friction properties of a PTFE lined plain bearing and the radial spring characteristics of tolerance rings, Saint-Gobain claims the result is a versatile energised bearing, which is easy to install for automotive manufacturers and avoids problems of unwanted cabin ...

  • BuildIt_screen3
    Equipment

    Manufacturing software platform

    2019-06-27T14:47:00Z

    Faro BuildIT 2019 software suite Faro says it has released its BuildIT 2019 software suite. This is offered as three individual products, each designed for quality inspection in manufacturing and assembly or construction applications. Outlining the features of each product the company says BuildIT Metrology improves ...

  • Business intelligence
    Article

    Ultima Media launches B2B automotive data, insight and intelligence unit with Automotive Analyst appointment

    2019-06-25T12:54:00Z

    Daniel Harrison has been appointed Automotive Analyst at Ultima Media, the B2B media business which owns a portfolio of brands and channels including Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, automotiveIT International, Automotive Logistics and Car Design News.

  • Mercedes-Benz Cars MoU Egypt assembly
    Article

    Mercedes to assemble cars in Egypt

    2019-06-25T10:38:00Z

    Egypt - Mercedes-Benz Cars is looking to strengthen its position in Egypt by starting local assembly and establishing a training centre

  • Nissan Qashqai Sunderland
    Article

    Nissan builds 10m vehicles at Sunderland

    2019-06-20T14:38:00Z

    UK - Nissan has hit a major milestone at its Sunderland plant 

  • GM Flint Assembly Chevrolet Silverado
    Article

    GM hedges bets on pick-ups

    2019-06-13T09:40:00Z

    GM has made two recent investments in order to boost production of its best-selling pick-up trucks in the US

  • Aston Martin DBX St Athan 11
    Article

    Aston Martin St Athan

    2019-06-12T14:13:00Z

    Production has started at Aston Martin’s second UK manufacturing plant. Located in St Athan, Wales, it is the company’s sole production facility for the DBX - Aston Martin’s first SUV. 

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    Article

    Mercedes-AMG Affalterbach

    2019-06-10T09:19:00Z

    The newly developed Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre M 139 engine in production at Affalterbach. It is the world’s most powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine in series production.

  • hino-truck
    Article

    Hino builds new factory in Russia

    2019-06-06T13:58:00Z

    Hino will be making light- and medium-duty at the factory in a bid to increase its global presence

  • Haval
    Article

    Haval starts production in Russia

    2019-06-03T14:21:00Z

    The Chinese OEM is pushing ahead in its globalisation strategy

  • GM Fort Wayne plant
    Article

    GM upgrades Fort Wayne plant

    2019-05-31T13:58:00Z

    General Motors is spending a significant amount to increase production of two new pick-ups

  • Hilux
    Article

    Toyota to build facility in Myanmar

    2019-05-30T09:03:00Z

    The OEM is hoping to take advantage of growing sales in the country by setting up its first local production facility

  • GKN opening headquarters Michigan
    Article

    GKN opens 3D printing customer centre

    2019-05-28T14:55:00Z

    US - GKN Powder Metallurgy has opened its new headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The 38,260sq.ft facility also includes an additive manufacturing customer centre. ”We are excited to start a new journey in Auburn Hills with a space that is dedicated to our team, our community and the advanced technology ...

  • Hanon Systems Chongqing
    Article

    Hanon Systems opens Chongqing facility

    2019-05-28T08:57:00Z

    The new facility will be used to produce compressors and heat pump systems for Changan Automobile

  • May-June-montage
    Article

    Out now: AMS May-June issue...

    2019-05-23T13:20:00Z

    AMS May June 2019 The May-June issue of AMS is out now, and includes… >> Ford – A new alliance with Volkswagen, a pick-up offensive in the US and plans for electrification – AMS provides an overview of the Ford’s most recent activities, plus an inside ...