Automation – Page 372
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Full range of machine guarding components
Elesa has created products designed for builders and installers of equipment cages, access panels and associated control cabinets.Working on the basis of industry standard tubular frame systems, the company claims to enable complete frame assembly with associated panel fi xing, panel hinging, door fabrication, door hinging, locking and interlocking (pictured).
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Unmanaged switches suitable for harsh duty Ethernet networks
Molex claims its new IP67 sealed Direct-Link switch modules provide a simple and secure on-machine Ethernet switch solution. Suitable for installations located in extreme temperature conditions, the Direct- Link 8-port switches operate in -40 to +75°C.Tested to NEMA 6 and IP67 environmental ratings, the company says the new Direct-Link switch ...
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Adhesive solution for DCPD bonding
SCIGRIP has launched an enhanced product for bonding dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) composites. The company claims that different grades of DCPD can be adhered successfully using SG600 without the need for time-consuming preparation techniques such as flame treatment.SG600 is cold curing and also features ratio-adjustable cure times and rheology compatible with robotic ...
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ArticleLeading the Alliance to safety
Of Japan’s three largest manufacturers, Nissan was arguably the hardest hit in terms of destruction at its facilitiesIn the aftermath of the 2011 disaster, Nissan’s COO Toshiyuki Shiga launched an Earthquake Crisis Committee at company headquarters in Yokohama. The Iwaki Plant was closest to the quake’s epicentre and experienced the ...
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Electronic control unit software tool
dSPACE says its new SystemDesk version 4.0 is a convenient tool for completely modeling electronic control unit (ECU) software in compliance with AUTOSAR R4.0.The AUTOSAR data can be exchanged between OEMs and suppliers, as well as with other tools in the development process.The company says the dedicated dialogs and graphical ...
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High-pressure pump for forging press use
Bosch Rexroth has launched a new open loop axial piston pump, the A4VBO, which it claims works at a higher pressure, making it suitable for applications in the open die forging industry.The company says the pump has been designed to provide a long service life and low-level operating noise. The ...
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Next generation of adhesion testers
Elcometer has launched its latest range of pull-off adhesion testers – the Elcometer 506. These portable adhesion gauges are available in analogue or digital versions and are suitable for measuring the pull-off adhesion of coatings up to 50MPa (7250psi), either onsite or in the laboratory.The system features a quick connect ...
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Additional inductive sensors offer compact machine mounting solutions
New short cylindrical barrel and square profi le models have been added to Pepperl+Fuchs’ NBB range of inductive sensors.The company claims their compact size make them a suitable sensing solution in space-restricted machine mounting applications where super-fast switching speeds are necessary.NBB1.5-8GM16-E2 short barrel sensors are available in PNP normally open ...
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DENSO INVESTE 1 BILHÃO NA AMÉRICA DO NORTE
Denso investe US$ 1 bilhão para localização na América do NorteA Fornecedora global de peças automotivas Denso está investindo quase US$1 bilhão na América do Norte nos próximos quatro anos para aumentar a localização de seus produtos e equipamentos de produção na região. O movimento cortará a cara importação de ...
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WebinarNew trends in the process chain hot forming
Modern automobiles have to satisfy the latest crash test standards. One way to achieve this is using high tensile strength steels in the passenger compartment. Laser technology is used throughout the press hardening process, due to its versatility in multiple applications.One of the new trends in hot forming is the ...
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Stutelberg joins PPG as vice president
USA – PPG Industries has announced that James Stutelberg has joined the company as vice president, automotive OEM coatings.Now based at the Troy, MI global headquarters of PPG’s automotive OEM coatings business, Stutelberg joins PPG from Dow Corning, where he was most recently vice president, global marketing and sales, with ...
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Anliker appointed to managing director of Cadillac Europe
Switzerland – Managing director of Chevrolet Suisse, Tom Anliker has become managing director of Cadillac Europe. He will succeed Wolfgang Schubert, who was leading Cadillac Europe operations since 2006.Anliker began his career with GM in 1989 and has served in various international sales and marketing executive assignments.www.cadillaceurope.com
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Gerris takes the Bentley Motors regional director post
UK – Bart Gerris has been appointed as Bentley Motors regional director for Europe.In the role, Gerris will head up European operations for Bentley Motors and will be based in Crewe, England.Bart joins Bentley from PGA Netherlands where he held the post of chief operating offi cer for almost fi ...
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Rivoal becomes president of Volkswagen France
Germany – Jacques Rivoal (54) became president of Volkswagen Group France at the beginning of 2013, taking over from Marie Christine Caubet (61) who has retired.Rivoal joined Volkswagen in 2010 from Renault-Nissan, where he was general manager for Germany. Prior to taking over at VW France he was head of ...
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Verrier promoted to president and CEO of BorgWarner
USA – James R. Verrier (49) became president and CEO of BorgWarner at the beginning of 2013, stepping up from his previous position as COO.Former chairman and CEO Timothy M. Manganello will continue as executive chairman until his planned retirement in April.www.borgwarner.com
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D-SNAP technical guide book
FDB says its D-SNAP technology handbook illustrates how this fixing and assembly system for the sheet metal and panel building industries can provide an alternative to traditional fastening methods.The company says the system has the potential for use in a number of other areas including industrial machinery, HVAC equipment and ...
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Bearings to prevent mechanical breakdown in linear guide systems
Linear bearings supplier igus UK has produced drylin T, a range of linear guide systems that it says are chip and debris resistant, maintenance free and 100% lubrication free.The products’ design consists of six sliding pads made from the iglidur J plastic bearing material and a rail and carriage made ...
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ArticleIn the groove at John Deere
Cutting timeInterpolation turningTwo grooves - one stepAt its factory in Mannheim, Germany, John Deere assembles 40,000 tractors each year for sale around the world. It also produces a wide range of gearbox components and housings, and the company is constantly seeking ways of optimising the manufacturing techniques it uses for ...
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ArticleAutomated balancing act
With ABB robots and a new material from 3M, Esys Automation claims it is now bringing automated processes to wheel balancingIn tyre and wheel assembly there aren’t a lot of game-changing advances you can point to that have completely altered the paradigm for how wheels get fastened to cars and ...
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ArticleThe law is an asset
The legal framework for control of waste, emissions and the handling of hazardous substances is not just a burden – it also sets a much-desired, international, ‘level playing field’.Environmental legislation has real teeth. Executives of companies that pollute the land, air and (especially) water supply can find themselves in serious ...