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ArticleCT scrutiny
In aiming for quality targets, castings supplier Grainger & Worrall regards this technology as a game-changerThe time has long gone when automotive suppliers – certainly those at tier-one level – did nothing but supply parts to order. Now they must also frequently act as partners in component design and ...
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ArticleChlorine free cutting oil
Condat says it has developed a high performance, chlorine free cutting oil in response to pending regulations regarding the use of chlorinated paraffins in metalworking fluids.The company says its Condacut DP 415 formulation uses EP additives with an inactive sulphur-based chemistry and it has been specifically designed for high performance, ...
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ArticleAcura PMC set to make new NSX
US – Series production of the next-generation supercar will begin in late April at the new Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio. The twin-turbocharged V6 engines will be made at the nearby factory in Anna by a small team of specialists. NSX trial production is already underway.The PMC will ...
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ArticleSwarf management system
Yamazaki Mazak says it will now offer a swarf management system as part of its ‘Performance Package’ of machine peripherals for machining centres in its VCS range of vertical machine tools.The Turbo MH series (supplied by LNS Europe) has a built-in scraper bar attached to the hinge belt that continuously ...
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ArticleCalsonic shares best practices with R-TEK
UK – A team from the interior trim supplier visited Calsonic Kansei in Sunderland, as part of the North-East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) Business Excellence programme. The knowledge gained has led to improved training at R-TEK.The trim supplier underwent a ‘World-Class Quality Performance’ visit to Calsonic, plus follow-up meetings, and subsequently ...
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ArticleBMW releases Sustainable Value Report
Germany – The document provides an update on the OEM’s sustainability strategy, targets and progress in 2015. BMW stated that it is “firmly committed” to the United Nations Global Compact, having implemented its ten principles since 2001.“We have set ourselves concrete sustainability targets we aim to meet by 2020,” said ...
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ArticleITT to open brake plant at Silao
Mexico – The factory in Guanajuato state will begin off-tool and off-process brake pad manufacture in late 2017, with series production scheduled for the first quarter of 2018. ITT says the plant will feature “state-of-the-art” technology in keeping with its global standards, including material science expertise and high product consistency.“Our ...
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ArticleNew GM at Dacia and Renault Romania
Romania – Yves Caracatzanis will replace Nicolas Maure as general manager, when the latter takes up the leadership of AvtoVAZ on April 4. Caracatzanis will report to Denis Le Vot, senior vice-president (SVP) and director of operations for Eurasia.Caracatzanis began his career with Bossard Consultants, then moved to Hewlett Packard ...
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ArticleDaimler Mannheim’s century of training
Germany – The first 30 recruits arrived at the plant in 1916, since when almost 11,000 young people have received vocational training onsite. Daimler says there are currently 380 trainees in nine disciplines and on three dual-study courses.Describing robust vocational training as “the basis for our corporate success”, Marcus Nicolai, ...
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ArticleMaure to lead AvtoVAZ
Russia – Nicolas Maure will take up the role of CEO which will be vacated by Bo Andersson on April 4. Maure is currently managing director of Renault Group in Romania, as well as president and CEO of Automobile Dacia.“AvtoVAZ has modernised its line-up and manufacturing processes, and significantly improved ...
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ArticleThe case for carbon fibre
The composites industry’s flagship event, JEC World, was bigger than ever this year. The number of exhibitors showing off their automotive expertise at this month’s show and conference in Paris was particularly striking. The use of glass-fibre-reinforced composites is established for the production of non-structural internal and external parts for ...
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ArticleAdams to lead Lectra in North America
US – As president of the region, Jason Adams will develop the company’s presence in the US, Canada, Mexico and Central American markets, in automotive and the other industries it serves. He will be based in Atlanta, Georgia, and report to Lectra CEO Daniel Harari.Before joining Lectra, Adams served manufacturing ...
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ArticleToyota RAV4 allocated to St Petersburg
Russia – The model will be produced alongside the Camry from August this year, for sale in Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan. Toyota has invested 7.1 billion roubles ($100.7m) in the plant to expand the production areas, install new equipment and increase automation in the press shop, bodyshop and assembly hall. ...
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ArticleAudi develops lightweight tooling
Germany – The company’s tooling specialists have developed a new generation of tools that they say are up to 20% lighter and 10% more stable than the previous generation. Now being used in the press shop at Ingolstadt, the new tools feature a composite construction consisting of cast iron, aluminium ...
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ArticleIPS milestone at Mercedes-Benz Kassel
Germany – The plant has now produced 100,000 truck axles using induction pressure welding (IPS in abbreviated German). The technology enables the joining of steel and cast parts with any contours, says parent company Daimler, claiming it is “unique in the world”.In IPS, the main body or housing of the ...
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ArticleElio to sell 100 pre-production units
US – The company says the sale will enable the evaluation of its vehicles under real-world conditions and design refinement by the supplier team, as well as bringing in additional revenue. The first 100 units were previously intended for internal use.‘The work we do on these vehicles will provide important ...
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VW's new VP for product innovations
US – In his role as vice-president at Volkswagen’s North American Engineering and Planning Center (EPC), Burkhard Huhnke will encourage innovation in the market, build relationships with national R&D organisations and liaise with universities. His appointment is effective immediately.“Dr Burkhard Huhnke’s 18 years of experience in research and development have ...
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ArticleFreels to head up HATCI
US – As president of Hyundai America Technical Center (HATCI), William Freels will be responsible for leading engineering groups that will develop global platforms for both North and South American markets. Educated in Texas and already based in Michigan, Freels becomes the first local executive to assume the HATCI presidency.Freels ...
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Mazda announces recruitment plan
Japan – The vehicle-maker will offer 205 engineering, 260 manufacturing and 40 administrative positions in its home country in the fiscal year ending (FYE) March 2018. Mazda also released estimated recruitment figures for FYE March 2017.Recruits for FYE March 2017 will total 475, broken down into 185 engineering, 260 manufacturing ...
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ArticleThailand to be rivalled by Indonesia as auto hub
Indonesia – The production gap between the two countries was around 810,000 units in 2015 but is set to narrow to 465,000 by 2020, according to the ‘Indonesia Outlook 2020’ report by Ipsos Business Consulting. This change will have implications for vehicle-makers, suppliers and policy planners, says the organisation.“The evidence ...