Automation – Page 384
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ArticleFiltering out the issues
The situationConclusions of studyThe SolutionClean Air America tells AMS about the process involved in its assessment and improvement of oil mist filter efficiency at Ford Mexico’s Chihuahua manufacturing plant.The faclity in Chihuahua manufactures 2.0 and 2.3-litre Duratec engines, which meet the rising consumer demand for smaller and more fuel-efficient engines. ...
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Mann, Nissan’s senior vice president for Manufacturing awarded
Sunderland, UK – Trevor Mann, Nissan’s senior vice president for Manufacturing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management in Europe, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.www.nissan.com
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An Conghui named as CEO and president for Geely
Hangzhou, China – Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co. has named An Conghui its CEO and president.Geely’s previous president, Yang Jian, has been made the company's vice chairman.www.geely.com
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Docherty takes over the management at Chevrolet Europe
Zurich, Switzerland – Susan Docherty has succeeded Wayne Brannon as president and managing director of Chevrolet Europe.www.chevroleteurope.com
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Sergio Rocha named CEO of GM Korea
Seoul, Korea – GM Korea announced that Sergio Rocha, president and managing director of GM Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay, has been appointed President and CEO of GM Korea, effective March 1.www.gm.com
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Opel appoints Peter Thom in charge of manufacturing
Shanghai, China – Opel has added Peter Thom, a manufacturing manager in GM’s China operations, as management board member in charge of manufacturing.Thom, has also been named Opel/Vauxhall vice president of manufacturing.www.opel.com
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Cyrus Mistry chairman of Tata sons
MUMBAI, India – Tata has selected Cyrus Mistry to succeed Ratan Tata as chairman of Tata Sons, the group's holding company.Mistry, 43, is the son of Pallonji Mistry, whose family is the largest individual shareholder in Tata Sons with an 18% stake.www.tatamotors.com
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ArticleDemand down under
ToyotaGeneral Motors HoldenFordWhat lies ahead?More or less untouched by the global financial crisis, the Australian economy continues to power on – its new vehicle market touching near record highs in 2011. But might there be clouds on the horizon for the three local manufacturers?Like other medium and indeed large economies ...
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ArticleEfficiency as standard
Efficiency of function as well as formNatural selectionInside innovationSetting standardsProcess of changePlant comes cleanBeing seen to be greenManufacturers can make significant cost and energy savings by building-in efficiencies at plant design stage. And if there is a single automotive manufacturing plant anywhere in the world that can claim to be ...
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ArticleA measure of success from Hexagon
Norbert Hanke, president and CEO of Hexagon Metrology, talks about about the company’s brand portfolio.Hexagon Metrology is part of the Hexagon AB Group and includes leading metrology brands such as Brown & Sharpe, Cognitens, DEA, Leica Geosystems (Metrology Division), Leitz, m&h Inprocess Messtechnik, Optiv, PC-DMIS, QUINDOS, ROMER and TESA.The company’s ...
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ArticlePlastic not always so fantastic
Looks good, feels goodLightweighting limitationsOut with the old, in with the newMaterials and mouldsEV efficiency – wheels and wiresFor many in the industry, both engineers and pundits, the greatest opportunity offered by plastics in automotive construction is metal replacement. However, it is not necessarily as simple as a straightforward swap; ...
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ArticleCasting for the best parts
Increasing yield and reducing wasteMagnesium and aluminium in the powertrainSimulation and designPowdermetal technologiesThe search for increased longevity and product reliability is driving changes in casting and forging design, materials and processes. In recent years manufacturers have presented metallurgists with ever more challenging requirements, especially in the area of powertrain components. ...
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ArticleBalancing technology and trust
Analytics key to efficiencySpecialist material handlingStock control and sequenced supplyDevelop both technology and trustHigh levels of co-operation must combine with hi-tech advances to deliver greater efficiencies in lineside supply chain management. Yet the task of getting the basic constituent components that make up the vehicle to the production line at ...
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ArticleInstigate, innovate, automate
ABB group vice-president Michael Larsson discusses the technologies currently being delivered to OEMs in order to improve quality, efficiency and product throughput.In his role as group vice-president for ABB, Larsson presides over a number different areas, powertrain automation, body-in-white and paint process automation – commonly referred to as robot systems ...
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ArticleTurning out tools up to the task
Innovation through integrationMachining ChallengesA shared knowledge baseAdvances in coating technologiesContributing to energy reductionDespite difficult global economic conditions, manufacturing now seems to be viewed in new-found favour – and what the machine tool industry makes and sells today will create the consumer products that will drive tomorrow’s financial recovery.Speak to those ...
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ArticleStill waiting for the green light
Saved from the floodNew engines, new line?Changing tacticsFuture plansA series of global events have left Honda’s second manufacturing facility in India producing a limited number of body and engine parts. Julian Buckley travelled to the site to ask when it will get the go-ahead to start full production.Honda Siel Cars ...
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Editor's Note: Challengers from China
As I turn my thoughts (and early morning telephone calls) to our next AMS conference, AMS China in June 26-28, industry colleagues in Europe and the US often say to me: “You are always going on about China automotive but when will we see Chinese cars on our roads?”Well, this ...
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ArticleMade in the South
Pleased to meet youWeld typesPlanning for C-ClassTail light preparationA tour of the bodyshop at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, which review the technologies that have been added for production of the new M-Class SUV.In 1997, the M-Class SUV was the first model to enter production at the $400m Mercedes-Benz ...
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ArticleGlobal heavyweight challenges
European confidence and global growthAshok Leyland - A new approachCaterpillar – Asian expansionDaimler - Demand creating jobsVolvo - Shifting up a gear in BrazilGreen giantsFuel from wasteSmith Electric - Building in the BronxOEM truck manufacturers around the world are ramping up output in order to meet increasing demand, but this ...
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Flewitt takes over vice-president post at Ford of Europe
Cologne, Germany – Ford has announced that Ken Macfarlane, Vice-President of Manufacturing, Ford of Europe, is to retire on January 1, 2012, after a 39-year career with the carmaker.MacFarlane will be succeeded by Mike Flewitt, currently Director of Vehicle Operations, Manufacturing, Ford of Europe.www.ford.com