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ArticleMercedes chooses Hankook for Actros
Germany – Four product types will be supplied for the heavy-duty truck in accordance with the new deal: the AL10 and DL10 long-haul tyres, plus the AM06 and DM03 off-road tyres. This extends an existing OE agreement from last year.The AL10 will be supplied in two sizes: 295/80R22.5 and 385/55R22.5; ...
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Estrada da China rumo a sustentabilidade
Conforme o governo aumenta os seus esforços para aliviar graves problemas de poluição do país, as montadoras estão tornando as suas operações mais "ambientais" para melhorar as suas pegadas, mas também para ajudar nos lucrosOs problemas de poluição graves na China estão bem documentados, com pesquisa da Universidade de Tsinghua, ...
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Uma nova dimensão
Fabricação aditiva está tendo uma utilização mais ampla em toda a produção automobilística, desde prototipagem até ferramentasApesar de todos os esforços da indústria automobilística para desenvolver motores mais econômicos ou carrocerias aerodinâmicas, um dos determinantes mais básicos da eficiência do desempenho do veículo continua sendo a consistência com a qual ...
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ArticleTVR to return to production
UK – Led by a fresh management team, the brand – established in 1947 – will make its comeback with a new sports car designed and built in Britain, in collaboration with Gordon Murray Design and Cosworth. The project has already spent one year in development.TVR says the vehicle will ...
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ArticleSVW to boost EV production with expansion at Anting
China – The decision between Volkswagen and SAIC to grow the main facility of their joint venture, SVW, will enable the full localisation of VW electric vehicles (EVs) on a gradual basis. In four years’ time, a new EV based on VW’s Chinese bestseller, the Lavida, will roll off the ...
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ArticleFluid thinking in machining
The latest coolant and cutting-oil technologies can support automotive's drive for ever higher productivityTo meet demanding output schedules, automotive manufacturing engineers have little option but to machine fast. However, if there is one thing certain to cause heat in machining operations, it is fast cutting speeds and high feed rates. ...
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ArticleModel predictive control software
Rockwell Automation claims its Pavilion8 Model Predictive Control (MPC) software now offers a more user-friendly configuration environment, step-by-step prompts, warning diagnostics and flexible work flows.The company says this v5.0 software remains control system independent, but integrates with its PlantPAx process automation system and includes four key enhancements: Updated, Windows-based solution ...
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ArticleSurface measurement testers
AMETEK Taylor Hobson says it has added two new products to its range of surface measurement testers. These are the Surtronic Duo portable surface roughness tester for shopfloor and on-site measurement of multiple roughness parameters and the Intra Touch contour and finish measurement system for applications including precision machining.The company ...
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FCA makes senior management changes in UK
UK – Karl Howkins is newly appointed as deputy managing director and will head up a streamlined structure, with two country directors looking after the Fiat/Abarth and Jeep/Alfa Romeo marques – respectively, Elena Bernardelli and Damien Dally.Bernardelli was previously marketing director at Fiat; Dally headed up Alfa Romeo in the ...
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Una nueva dimensiónl
Se extiende el uso de la impresión 3D en la producción de automóviles, desde los prototipos al utillajeA pesar del esfuerzo de la industria del automóvil por desarrollar motores más económicos o carrocerías más ergonómicas, uno de los principales determinantes de la eficiencia del vehículo es la consistencia con la ...
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El reto chino de la sostenibilidad
El gobierno aumenta sus esfuerzos para combatir el grave problema de polución del país, y las marcas de automóviles están haciendo que sus operaciones sean más 'verdes' para mejorar su huella medioambiental, pero también para aumentar los beneficiosLa intensa polución en China está ya contrastada y un estudio de la ...
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ArticleBarratt is Ford Britain’s new MD
UK – Effective from July 1, Andy Barratt will be chairman and managing director; his predecessor, Mark Ovenden, is moving on to become president and CEO of Ford Sollers, the joint venture with JSC Sollers in Russia.Barratt has experience of leading Ford sales teams within the UK and was also ...
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ArticleGM invests $119m in parts plant
US – The expenditure on tools and equipment at the OEM’s Grand Rapids operations in Michigan will support the production of future vehicle components. The plant already operates on three shifts with 500 employees but will add 300 personnel.The factory produces a variety of precision-machined engine parts for Chevrolet, Buick, ...
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ArticleBristol to use BMW engine for Pinnacle project
UK – The British carmaker’s first new vehicle in more than a decade will launch later this year as a 70th anniversary model. The company says its BMW-powered car will be “a modern take on the best of British craftsmanship”.Bristol Cars says Project Pinnacle will be the subject of further ...
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ArticleAudible progress
With sales, revenue and production investments all on the increase, Audi is really making some noiseProduction sites in this article:Ingolstadt, GermanyMuenchsmuenster, GermanyNeckarsulm, GermanyMartorell, Spain Brussels, BelgiumGyor, HungaryBratislava, Slovakia Changchun, ChinaFoshan, ChinaSan José Chiapa, MexicoSão José dos Pinhais, Brazil Aurangabad, India Jakarta, IndonesiaKaluga, RussiaStrong financial results will allow Audi to continue ...
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ArticleMultimatic to support Metrocab production
UK – Frazer-Nash Research and Ecotive, makers of Metrocab, say that the zero-emissions-capable vehicle will be able to enter volume production next year, supported by the partnership with manufacturing specialist Multimatic Niche Vehicles (MNV).MNV, which makes complete cars plus body/chassis assemblies for low-volume programmes, has a well-established facility in Coventry, ...
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ArticleGreen laser for use with portable & fixed CMMs
Perceptron has introduced a green laser-line metrology scanner, the ScanR CMM, that it claims offers an advantage over red and blue laser scanners when scanning highly reflective and carbon fibre parts. The company says it can be easily integrated into its TouchDMIS metrology software and feature extraction from the ...
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ArticleFRP gel coat systems for composite manufacturing
Graco says its fiber-reinforced plastic (FRP) gel coat system is suitable for molded fibre-reinforced plastics such as those used in automotive applications. The company claims its gel coat system proportioner has been optimised for ratio stability and control components and long-lasting seals offer reduced maintenance, increasing overall uptime.The RS gel ...
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Hexagon Metrology: Bridging 3D Metrology & Process Control for Automotive Applications
Global automotive manufacturers are striving to improve mechanical quality, fit and finish and reduce rework while accelerating new vehicle launches. Classic 3D Metrology as well as In-line process control technologies are important contributors for achieving higher quality products, more stable process and faster ramp up of new car programs.For many ...
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ArticleVolvo formalises SC plant development
US – The signing of the agreement with local officials in Charleston, South Carolina (SC) opens the way for ground-breaking to take place this autumn. The first units are due to roll off the line in late 2018.“Today we formalise an important milestone in Volvo Cars’ global transformation in the ...