All articles by AMS – Page 26
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ArticleSimulation-driven design software
Altair has released its Inspire 2018 simulation-driven design software. The company says features of this new version include generating optimised lattice and mixed solid structures, visualising simulation results in 3D and exporting lattice designs in .stl file format for 3D printing.Other new features include design for additive manufacturing with overhang ...
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ArticleCooper Standard builds rubber facility
Mexico - The company has started building a new rubber mixing facility in Aguascalientes. The plant represents an investment of US$11m, covers an area of 100,000 sq. ft, and will employ around 100 people when operating at full capacity."The opening of our new in-house mixing facility in Mexico is an ...
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Manipulation of heavy workpieces
Roemheld says the articulated arms on its new Centrick manipulator allow workpieces of any shape weighing up to 2 tonnes to be continuously rotated and tilted by up to 90°.The company claims this latest addition to the Modulog range is ergonomic and space saving, and it moves components close to ...
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ArticleAAM builds new powertrain plant
Spain - American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has started construction of a new 15,000 sq.m facility in Viladecans - a town located 20km southwest of Barcelona. The company says it will house the production of powertrain components for several car makers, such as Renault, BMW, Daimler, Porsche, Audi and Ford.“As ...
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ArticleBandsaw for additive manufacturing
The KASTOwin amc automatic bandsaw has been designed to increase productivity in the additive manufacturing sector, claims Kasto. The company says this saw incorporates a 180° turning device that allows 3D-printed parts on their build platform to be inverted so that the components fall into a container after they have ...
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ArticleTwo-stage, VCR connecting rod
The FEV Group and Hilite International are partnering to develop and manufacture a two-stage, variable compression ratio (VCR) connecting rod. The partners say the goal of this collaboration is to leverage synergies in the development of the product and devise a cost-efficient solution for serial production.The VCR technology meets the ...
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ArticleLight curing adhesive for hard to bond plastics
Panacol says it has developed a new light curing adhesive (Vitralit UV 4802) for the purpose of bonding high temperature resistant thermoplastics, such as Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) with other non-compatible materials.The company says this light curing adhesive based on acrylate resin, which it’s claimed offers excellent adhesion to many plastics such ...
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ArticleNew compact robot series
Fanuc says its compact, general purpose robots are suited to smaller, narrow work spaces and top-mount applications. The company claims its M10iD/12 model is an easy-to-install robot solution for factories and production lines, particularly those with limited floor space.Features include hollow arm, wrist and body, which allow cables and hose ...
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ArticleWater based cleaning systems
For water-based part cleaning processes, Ecoclean says it offers an extensive range of both standard cleaning systems and customer-specific designs. The company’s EcoCflex 3 features the Scara manipulator, which it says has been developed specifically for use in cleaning equipment, replacing the conventional adapted six-axis articulated arm robot. Made with ...
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ArticleGantry-type machining centre
The DMU 340 Gantry has a one-piece, thermo-symmetrical EN-GJS-600 cast iron machine bed featuring cooling for rigidity and accuracy, claims DMG Mori. Working volume is 3,400 x 2,800 x 1,250mm, expandable to 6,000mm in the X-axis and 1,500mm in Z.The company claims the standard machine version with 4,400 x 2,700mm ...
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ArticleFord hits production emissions target
US - The OEM has achieved its goal of reducing global CO2 emissions from manufacturing operations by 30% per vehicle, eight years earlier than expected. The target was set back in 2010 and was originally planned for completion in 2025.“We are proud of the work we have done to achieve ...
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ArticleConti increases NOx sensor production
Czech Republic - Continental has opened a new production hall at its plant in Trutnov. Covering an area of 8,000 sq.m, the facility houses nine new production lines dedicated to churning out nitrogen oxide (NOx) sensors. 200 new employees are working at the facility."With this investment in Trutnov in the ...
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ArticleLear names new CTO
US - The seating and electrical system supplier has announced that John Absmeier is its new chief technology officer. He joins from Harman, where he was responsible for the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous business unit."We are delighted to welcome John with his industry-leading technology and business expertise ...
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ArticleGroupe PSA adds shifts to LCV plants
France - The OEM has recently hired a new team of 225 people to work a third shift at its Mangualde plant, and another of 900 for a fourth shift at its Vigo plant. This is part of its plan to strengthen its market share in Europe's van segment (B-LCV), ...
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ArticleMercedes invests in East London plant
South Africa - Mercedes-Benz Cars has announced plans to produce the next generation of its C-Class in East London - a city on the southeast coast of South Africa in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality of the Eastern Cape province. To do so, it will spend €600m (US$528.84m) to construct ...
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ArticleToyota North America appoints CIO
US - Manjit Singh has become chief information officer and group vice president of information systems at Toyota Motor North America (TMNA). He will work alongside Chris Tinto, group vice president of mobility, and Steve Basra, vice president of connected technology, to enhance profitability and develop digital systems."We are glad ...
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ArticleCroner assembly starts in Malaysia
Malaysia - The first complete knocked-down (CKD) Croner has been assembled at the UD Trucks and Tan Chong Industrial Equipment (TCIE) plant in Segambut - a sub district of Kuala Lumpur. This follows a recent investment of M$4.5m (US$1.12m) in the facility."Croner is a versatile, reliable, safe and fuel-efficient medium-duty ...
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ArticlePSA adds fourth shift to Rennes plant
France - Growing demand for the Peugeot 5008, as well as strong sales for SUVs in general, has warranted the creation of a fourth shift at the facility. 350 people will be hired as a result, and will begin working at the plant on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in December ...
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ArticleX-Trail production begins in Xiangyang
China - The first Nissan X-Trail has rolled off the production line at Dongfeng Nissan's Xiangyang plant, which is located in the northwestern part of Hubei province. At the same time, the facility, which was Dongfeng's first to be built back in 1983, recorded the milestone of making 1.6 million ...
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ArticleVW to double Foshan plant output
China - The OEM has said that it will double the capacity of its Foshan plant from 300,000 units a year to 600,000. This will allow it to take advantage the world's largest electrified vehicle market."Through this mega-factory at the South China base of FAW-Volkswagen, we are fulfilling our promise ...