Automation – Page 288
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Interview: Karim Mikkiche, Renault-Nissan Alliance
The managing director of RNTBCI talks economical engineering with AMS‘Frugal engineering’. It’s a phrase you hear a lot at the joint Renault-Nissan technical centre in India, the only one within the Alliance to serve both brands, and now also the newly resurrected Datsun. But ‘Frugal engineering’ is not a polite ...
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ArticleInterview: Toshihiko Sano, Renault-Nissan Alliance
The managing director of the Alliance’s Chennai plant tells AMS about tackling production for three principle brands within IndiaToshihiko Sano has a unique role within the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s global manufacturing operations. As managing director of the Renault-Nissan Automotive India Private plant at Chennai, he is the only factory head in ...
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ArticleArcelorMittal Dofasco to supply Ford Edge steel
Canada – The next-generation Edge crossover, due to come to market in 2015, will be manufactured using Extragal steel produced at ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s facility in Hamilton.The double-sided, pure zinc, galvinised steel grade is already used for the outer body panels of the current-generation Edge and will be supplied for the ...
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BorgWarner supplies Toyota Tundra
US – The company’s electronic shift-on-the fly transfer cases are designed to provide a smooth transition between two-wheel and four-wheel drive for the 2014 pick-up truck. BorgWarner is the exclusive transfer case supplier for the Tundra in North America, manufacturing the products at its facility in Seneca, South Carolina, and ...
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ArticleBosch to invest €50m in Samara
Russia – The company’s new plant will enable local manufacture by its Electric Drives division in addition to Chassis Systems Control, Starter Motors and Generators as presently. Products will include: anti-lock braking systems, starters and generators, common rail injectors for commercial vehicles and windscreen wipers. The site covers a total ...
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Article博世（Bosch）将在萨马拉投资5,000万欧元
俄罗斯－该公司的新工厂将通过其电子传动部门以及目前的底盘控制系统、起动马达和发电机实现本地制造。产品将包括：防抱死制动系统、起动机、发电机、商用车辆的共轨喷油器和挡风玻璃雨刷。 这个场所总占地面积为200,000平方米，建筑面积达22,000平方米，用于制造、物流和行政。投入运行后，该设施可容纳500人，计划于2015年投入生产。将于2016年前完成5,000万欧元的全部投资。俄罗斯和独联体的博世集团总裁格哈德·普法伊费尔（Gerhard Pfeifer）说，新工厂位于俄罗斯的欧洲部分，“完全适合”提高本土化的目标，“相当重要的原因是该地区的高素质专业员工队伍和优秀的基础设施”。他补充说，萨马拉是博世在该地区长期扩张战略的“下一步”工作。 www.bosch.com
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Honda opens Sumaré R&D centre
Brazil – Honda Automóveis do Brasil (HAB) is investing 100m reis ($43m) in Sumaré (SP), saying it is “confident in the potential of the local automotive market”. The aim is to develop models which are specific to the Brazilian market as well as to increase the local component and technology ...
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WebinarComau Thermal Spray Coating Process: Surface Preparation and Block Design
Preparation of the surface is a first critical step in the successful implementation of Thermal Spray coating, where design and technical constraints can be a challenge.In this webinar Comau walked you through a variety of surface preparation techniques with respect to bond strength, ease of application and cost. You were ...
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ArticleNissan hits new production highs in January
Japan – The vehicle-maker’s global output increased by 6.5% year-on-year to 429,580 units in January, a record for the month. In Japan, the increase of 13.7% to a total of 80,360 units was driven by demand for the new Nissan Serena, X-Trail and Skyline plus the Infiniti Q50.Outside Japan, production ...
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ArticleHonda sets monthly manufacturing records
Japan – Worldwide production increased year-on-year for the sixth consecutive month, setting a record high for January, while production in the company’s home nation showed a year-on-year increase for the fifth consecutive month.Production in Asia experienced an increase for the 15th consecutive month, hitting a record high in January. China ...
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ArticleHDM starts 2015 Honda Fit production
Mexico – Honda de Mexico (HDM) has opened a new plant in Celaya to make the vehicle and help to meet demand from North America for fuel-efficient subcompact models.The new $800m plant has been designed exclusively for the production of subcompact vehicles and features a number of advanced manufacturing technologies ...
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ArticleHDM启动2015年本田飞度（Fit）生产
墨西哥–Honda de Mexico（HDM）在塞拉亚开了一家新工厂，制造汽车，满足北美对省油次紧凑型车的需求。这家价值8亿美元的新工厂专门设计用于生产次紧凑型汽车，具有在日本寄居町本田工厂首先推出的大量先进制造技术。这些将提高质量和效率，并减少对环境的影响。一台高速伺服冲压机和模具变化工艺将提高冲压效率40％；一套新的通用焊机系统将减少机器人数量和增加焊接点，从而提高效率；三层/两烤水基漆工艺将提高漆面质量，同时能源消耗40%。增加工厂内子装配，改进相关的人体工程学并且采取提高精度和效率的新战略，从而降低装配所需的时间和空间。塞拉亚在今年晚些时候达到满负荷生产时，将有3,200名员工，年汽车和发动机生产能力为20万辆。除了本田飞度，还将于2014年晚些时候开始制造一款新的紧凑型SUV。world.honda.com
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ArticleArcelorMittal buys ThyssenKrupp Steel USA
US – The acquisition was announced by the company in a 50:50 partnership with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation (NSSMC) following regulatory approval. The agreed price was $1.6bn plus working capital and net debt adjustment. The steel processing plant in Calvert, Alabama, has a capacity of 5.3m tons and ...
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Article安赛乐米塔尔（ArcelorMittal）购买美国蒂森克虏伯钢铁（ThyssenKrupp Steel）
美国－该公司在监管审批后公布此次收购，与新日铁住金公司（NSSMC）为50:50的合作伙伴关系。约定价格为16亿美元，加上运营资本及负债净额调整。 位于阿拉巴马州卡尔弗特的钢材加工厂具有530万吨的加工能力，拥有热轧、冷轧，喷漆和精加工生产线。安赛乐米塔尔董事长兼首席执行官拉克希米·米塔尔（Lakshmi Mittal）将此次收购描述为其公司的“一个重要里程碑”。“目前，我们与NSSMC一起成为世界上最现代化的钢材精加工厂的业主，使我们能够满足汽车、能源以及其他重要北美自由贸易区（NAFTA）市场对钢材日益增长的需求。”他说。 corporate.arcelormittal.com
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ArticleMazda3 hits 4m milestone
Japan – The cumulative total was achieved just over one decade after production of the first generation began, faster than any other Mazda model.The Mazda3, which is known in Japan as Mazda Axela, is made at Hofu Plant (Japan), Changan Mazda Automobile Plant (China), Auto Alliance (Thailand) and Mazda de ...
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ArticleEditor's note: Winds of change
Big changes are underway – highlighted by the formation of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. I discussed collaborations and partnerships in my last note, and commented that there were still many questions surrounding this tie-up. Glenn Brooks’ article highlights the current level of platform/production line sharing but it’s safe to assume that ...
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ArticleHonda makes senior changes in North America
US – Takuji Yamada will become president of Honda North America (HNA), chief operating officer of North American Regional Operations and president and CEO of American Honda Motor (AHM).Tetsuo Iwamura will take up the newly created role of corporate brand officer for Honda Motor Company (HMC) as well as becoming ...
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Honda starts production at Tapukara
India – An Amaze was the first vehicle to roll off the line at the plant in Rajasthan, the second site of Honda Cars India (HCIL). The annual capacity of HCIL now stands at 240,000 vehicles.HCIL started Phase One operations in 2008 with a press shop and powertrain unit. The ...
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ArticleHonda’s new leader in Europe
UK – Toshiaki Mikoshiba will become managing operating officer, Honda Motor Company, chief operating officer for Regional Operations (Europe Region) and president, Honda Motor Europe. After holding these responsibilities for three years, Manabu Nishimae will relocate to Japan as managing operating officer, Honda Motor Company.Honda Motor Europe’s three senior vice-presidents, ...
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ArticleFisker sold to Wanxiang
US – After almost two years of bidding, Fisker Automotive has formally announced its acquisition by Wanxiang American. The latter will pay $149.2m to secure the group, which declared bankruptcy in November last year. Fisker’s attorneys expressed satisfaction that the final price resulted in a sum six times higher than ...