All articles by ams_dermothealey – Page 2
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ArticleSending out sparks
‘Intelligence in Production’ will be the theme for this year’s EMO international production technology trade fairSmaller companies from within Europe and elsewhere know that a robust presence at EMO is likely to benefit their marketing reputatio nbuilding efforts more than participation in numerous other smaller events. The organiser’s slogan ‘Meet ...
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ArticleSchweissen & Schneiden 2013
AMS previews this year’s Schweissen & Schneiden trade fair being held in Essen from September 16-21, and some of the exhibitors that are of particular interest to the automotive industry.The international trade fair for joining, cutting and surfacing is promoted by the German Welding Society and should certainly capture the ...
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ArticleCrossing boundaries at Hannover
Intelligent networked systems, composites and nanotechnology will be among the many new technologies being exhibited at Hannover Messe 2013 from April 8-12The lead theme for the 2013 Hannover Show is one of ‘Integrated Industry,’ with the event structured to reflect the increasing integration of all areas of manufacturing. Central to ...
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ArticleA world of laser innovation
This year’s Laser World of Photonics events – to be held in Shanghai, March 19-21 and Munich, May 13-16 – will showcase technological developments in laser-based productionWith Laser World of Photonics events taking place in China and India, the parent Munich event, now in its second year, will offer an ...
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ArticleSPS-IPC DRIVES - Nuremburg 2012
Addressing practical problemsWide range of specialist exhibitorsAccessibility and sophisticationManaging workflow in the automated environmentSophisticated industrial communication systemsQuality of experience organisers key objectiveThis year’s exhibition, being held between 27-29 November, is according to the organisers stronger than ever, despite the difficult economic climate. The diverse nature of the automation market, and ...
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ArticleAMB 2012: Stuttgart
Shaping the future Display performance Optimising productionInnovations in machiningInnovative techniques Next generationOrganizers of Stuttgart’s biennial metalworking trade show – AMB 2012 – speak confidently of their hopes that over 90,000 delegates will attend during the course of this year’s event.Located in the very heart of Germany’s metalworking and industrial area ...
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ArticleSolutions on show at Automatica
The potential of the robotic co-workerAutomotion and the challenge of alternative power sourcesMaterial gainsMan and machineThis year’s Automatica, taking place in Munich from 22025 May, will allow visitors can follow complete value-added chains—from components to system, and from application to services—to gain a comprehensive view of new developments and their ...
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ArticleGathering green intelligence in Hannover
Cross-disciplinary thinking to the foreManaging assetsInfrastructure developmentA focus on trends and solutions for sustainable industrial production was a central theme promoted by this year’s Hannover Messe organizers. The Green Intelligence concept formed a backdrop to many displays from various industrial sectors. Visitors were invited to consider the challenges of an ...
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ArticleCasting for the best parts
Increasing yield and reducing wasteMagnesium and aluminium in the powertrainSimulation and designPowdermetal technologiesThe search for increased longevity and product reliability is driving changes in casting and forging design, materials and processes. In recent years manufacturers have presented metallurgists with ever more challenging requirements, especially in the area of powertrain components. ...
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ArticleBalancing technology and trust
Analytics key to efficiencySpecialist material handlingStock control and sequenced supplyDevelop both technology and trustHigh levels of co-operation must combine with hi-tech advances to deliver greater efficiencies in lineside supply chain management. Yet the task of getting the basic constituent components that make up the vehicle to the production line at ...
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ArticleTurning out tools up to the task
Innovation through integrationMachining ChallengesA shared knowledge baseAdvances in coating technologiesContributing to energy reductionDespite difficult global economic conditions, manufacturing now seems to be viewed in new-found favour – and what the machine tool industry makes and sells today will create the consumer products that will drive tomorrow’s financial recovery.Speak to those ...
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ArticleBattle royale between steel and aluminium
Material selectionOptimum multi-material solutionsLightweight materials impact NVHHigh-strength applicationsMulti-material futureBody closures offer future potentialStrength is rarely the deciding factorNew forces for changeAlternative vehicle architectures and electric powerSustainability of manufacturing operationsOver recent years, the on-going contest between lobbyists working on behalf of the steel and aluminium industries has become increasingly raucous as ...
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ArticleAluminium futures
Adhesive bonding for high-volume productionInnovation in traditional applicationsFormability issuesStabilized aluminium foam and impact absorptionEnd-of-life considerationsEvaluating future potentialNew joining techniques and recent advances in forming technology for aluminium, and how new aluminium products can match steel in crash safety performanceIn this energy-conscious age, automotive manufacturers want materials that can project them ...
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ArticleInnovation in induction
Engineers are using technology rather than displacement to achieve required levels of engine performance, and the changing designs have affected unit productionGrowth potential remains positiveComplex technologies to achieve complex goalsEngine management and monitoring capabilitiesResurgent superchargingPackaging issues are crucialThe future of forced inductionSo is there no substitute for cubic inches? With ...
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ArticleNerves of steel
Despite the development of new materials for use in body-in-white, steel remains steadfast as stronger, lighter incarnations of the metal continue to arise.Commercial and technical innovation through co-operationDiversity of high-strength solutionsNovel metal formsGlobal market potentialCurrent applications span the market spectrumDesign adaptation to high-strength materialsWorking in partnershipThe challenge for Tier Two ...
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ArticleMaterials bounce back
Sensitive material can add value downstreamWorking with software developersWaste not, want notNew possibilities with nanotechnologyBonding rubberMoulds and foamsAlternative challengesThose offering different materials to the automotive marketplace now need to argue a considerably more complex case than mere physical characteristics and priceAnyone tracing the history of material use in the automotive ...
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ArticleLiving in a material world
Lightweight end of lifeReinventing traditional materialsTime for magnesiumAdvances in steelPlastic potentialAerospace and automotive convergenceHybrid vehiclesEnd-user benefitDevelopments in alternative materials are driving change in the drivetrain and bringing benefits to an industry trying to reduce emissions and improve performance Talk to anyone involved in the automotive supply chain and chances are ...
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