Automation – Page 137
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ArticleAugmenting automotive
Vehicle-makers are starting to realise the potential of using AR to improve productivity and quality, but how does the technology work in practice? AMS takes a look at some of the pioneering products now availableMore companies around the world are developing augmented reality (AR) technology to help automotive manufacturers in ...
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ArticleFord's focus on the future
Jim Hackett, Ford's CEO since May 2017Periodically, Ford decides that it needs a non-automotive leader to effect major change as market shifts demand new ways of running the giant corporation. Back in 2006, it recruited Alan Mullaly from Boeing, whose solution to the OEM’s problems at the time was ...
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ArticleMilling machine for Roots-type blowers
Holroyd Precision says its has developed a new CNC profile milling machine that, in addition to producing helical rotors, can be programmed to precision mill straight fluted components as used in Roots-type blower ‘air ends’.The company says the 4EX-R-BL machine has been designed from the ground up and that as ...
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ArticleHandheld laser scanner
The ModelMaker H120 portable laser scanner features blue laser technology, an ultra-fast frame rate, specially developed optics and offers the ability to measure challenging materials, claims Nikon Metrology. It also features thermal stability and temperature compensation.The company says the scanner offers a field-of-view width up to 120mm and a point ...
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ArticleFlexible force measurement
Starrett says there are common misconceptions that handheld force measurement devices provide less accuracy than traditional, static machines. However, the company claims its DFC Digital Force Controller, features measurement accuracy within 0.1% full scale with internal data sampling at 25kHz. Quality control engineers can use the device as a universal ...
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ArticleOne-touch locking connectors
Kyocera says its new 6810 Series flexible printed circuit (FPC) and flat-flex cable (FFC) connectors provide automatic locking upon full insertion, which it claims is a key feature to support automated manufacturing and robotic assembly processes.The 6810 Series connectors utilise a proprietary structure that it’s claimed enables quick, stable connections ...
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Novares opens paint line, Sainte Marguerite
France – The company formerly known as Mecaplast – Key Plastics invested €8.5m ($10.1m) to build a 600sq.m extension equipped with the latest robotic technology. Novares said the facility will support six vehicle-makers in the region: PSA, Fiat, Volvo, Daimler, Opel and Renault.“At Sainte Marguerite, we are producing references for ...
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ArticleHonda to shake up domestic operations
Japan – The OEM is to end production at Sayama Automobile Plant as part of a plan to “evolve” its Japanese manufacturing activities, which will also involve the establishment of a “function” to develop production technologies that will be rolled out worldwide. Furthermore, the vehicle-maker stated its intention to acquire ...
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ArticleThyssenkrupp integrates forging units
Germany – The company announced that its new Thyssenkrupp Forged Technologies became operational on October 1, becoming one of the largest forging businesses in the world, with sites in the Americas, Europe, India and China. This global network will be controlled from Thyssenkrupp’s headquarters in Essen, with the aim of ...
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ArticleConsciente do corpo
A tendência crescente para os OEMs que optam pelos componentes AHSS superou as expectativas das siderúrgicasA decisão da Audi de usar uma peça de plástico reforçada com fibra de carbono produzida em massa (CFRP) na estrutura da carroceria de seu A8 pode ter garantido muitas manchetes, mas o uso extensivo ...
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ArticleColocando o Kia na Eslováquia
Com seus números de produção continuando a aumentar, a instalação da Kia Motors Slovakia em Žilina está levando a bandeira às nações menores produtoras de automóveisUma configuração pitoresca não é uma métrica que os OEMs necessariamente valorizam quando selecionam locais de produção, mas é aquela na qual a Kia Motors ...
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ArticleToyota ends Australian production
Australia – The OEM has wrapped up its manufacturing operation in the country after 54 years and 3,451,115 vehicles. Toyota stopped production of the Aurion in August and the Camry hybrid in September at its Altona plant near Melbourne, three years after the decision was made to conclude the operation.Dave ...
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WebinarSmart Material Flow for Manufacturing
Omni-ID is a leading innovator in bringing IoT technology to factory floor material workflows. Their intelligent visual tags (RFID tags with sensors and e-Paper displays) and ProVIEW software system enable the material itself to become smart (location and operation aware), communicating directly with both operators and machines throughout the ...
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ArticleEngle to lead new GM region
US – The company announced that it will combine its International and South America regions after the retirement of Stefan Jacoby, executive vice-president and president of GM International, at the end of this year. Barry Engle, currently in charge of South America, will assume the leadership of both regions on ...
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ArticleUna cuestión de peso
Las marcas optan cada vez con más frecuencia por los aceros AHSS, lo que ha superado las previsiones de las siderúrgicasLa decisión de Audi de utilizar en producción masiva los plásticos reforzados con fibra de carbono (CFRP) en la carrocería de su A8 han obtenido mucha atención mediática, pero podría ...
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ArticleEl idilio de Kia en Eslovaquia
Siguen aumentando las cifras de producción en la planta de Kia Motors Slovakia en Žilina y lidera así los países más pequeños en la producción de automóvilesSeguramente las marcas no buscan paisajes pintorescos a la hora de establecer sus plantas, pero es una de las virtudes de Kia Motors Slovakia ...
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ArticleHow RFID is changing EDI
With OEMs and tier suppliers seeking benefits on cost, quality, delivery and access to more data than ever before, technology provider Radley Corporation sees manufacturing competitiveness coming not only from emerging technologies but also the adaptation of older, existing technology such as electronic data interchange (EDI) and RFIDFor over 40 ...
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ArticleLectra white paper: Unlocking value by going digital
Find out how going digital can unlock value while transforming the end-to-end automotive leather cutting value chain. Download a white paper copy.Streamlining the entire manufacturing process, from concept and design to product development, through to pre-production and production, is essential for remaining competitive and is a key part of creating ...
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ArticleGM makes plans for e-mobility up to 2023
US – The OEM said a “zero emissions future” will require “a two-pronged approach to electrification”, comprising battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology. GM pledged to introduce 20 new electric vehicles (EVs) over six years, including two in the next 18 months “based on learnings from the Chevrolet Bolt”.“General ...