Automation – Page 385
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Dianne Craig is the new president and CEO of Ford Canada
Oakville, Ontario – Ford of Canada has appointed Dianne Craig as the division’s new president and CEO. Craig replaces David Mondragon, who held the position since August 2008.Mondragon will take over as General Marketing Manager for Ford and Lincoln in the United States.www.ford.com
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Karl Stracke takes the lead of GM Europe
Russelsheim, Germany – GM has announced that Nick Reilly, President of GM Europe, is to retire in March 2012. He has been succeeded by Karl Stracke, who took control of the company on January 1. Stracke will continue to act as CEO of Opel/Vauxhall, while also joining the GM Executive ...
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ArticleSetting the standard for the 508
Shifts and pressLaser applicationsBIW managementPaintshop hardwarePaint solutionsColour applicationFeeding the lineSupermarket sweepA comprehensive tour of the PSA Rennes plant to find out what processes and technologies were put in place to support production of the new Peugeot 508 range.Last year the PSA factory in Rennes, France, celebrated its 50th anniversary. Over ...
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Hicks as Managing Director at Jaguar Land Rover UK
Gaydon, UK – Jaguar Land Rover has appointed Jeremy Hicks as Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover UK.This brings the UK organization in line with other JLR global markets in that each region is now led by a single, dual-brand managing director.www.jaguar.com
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ArticleHigh-precision surface grinder from Okamoto
The company has introduced a new machine which is a double column, gantry-type ACC-208CHiQ and can deliver the accuracy required for motor core dies used in vehicles with hybrid powertrains, or for high precision dies used in die coating equipment, its says. The ACC-208CHiQ, which can operate over 2,000 x ...
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ArticleNew Diavia HVAC system from Delphi Automotive
Delphi Automotive has introduced a new HVAC system for city buses designed to keep passengers comfortable while improving effi ciency and reducing energy consumption when compared to traditional external roof top bus units. The new Diavia City Bus HVAC delivers uniformlycooled air to passengers regardless of where they are located ...
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Byung-Tae (Brandon) Yea takes the president post at Kia
Zilina, Slovakia – Kia has announced the appointment of Byung-Tae (Brandon) Yea to the position of President of Kia Motors Europe. He succeeds Sun-Young Kim, who after five years as head of Kia Motors Europe is to be reposted to the company’s Seoul headquarters.Yea, 53, was most recently president of ...
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ArticleNew weld cell environment sensor cables from Pepperl+Fuchs
Pepperl+Fuchs has introduced Weld Slag Resistant POC cables. The robust and fl ame retardant cables offer reliable operation over an extended working life in high temperature welding applications. The fl ame-retardant cable jacket can withstand temperatures up to 150oC, while the fl exible structure can handle high levels of mechanical ...
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ArticleHigh-speed spindle grease from Castrol Industrial
Tool performance is critical to manufacturers, but higher spindle speeds have created the need for a new spindle grease to prevent bearing failure and improve effi ciency. High-speed applications require specialist greases composed of base oils and thickeners, which enable the lubricant to remain in contact with the bearing at ...
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ArticleBayer MaterialScience launches EV polycarbonate glazing solution
Bayer MaterialScience has introduced a new lightweight polycarbonate and polyurethane material suitable for automotive roof structure glazing. The material offers weight reductions of up to 50% when compared to similar glass products. A prototype of a roof module with glazing and integrated solar modules, developed by Webasto, was exhibited as ...
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ArticleDuPont releases Zytel RS for automotive tubing
DuPont has introduced the Zytel RS grade product. Based on PA1010, the material is used for production of fuel lines for vehicles using diesel and biodiesel. The renewably-sourced, long-chain nylon was chosen in preference to competitive grades of PA12 on the basis of its superior temperature resistance and long-term aging ...
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Uddeholm launches new steel product
Uddeholm has replaced its Ramax LH product with RoyAlloy stainless steel. Delivered from Edro Specialty Steels, a division of the Voestalpine Group, Uddeholm will act as the exclusive global distributor of the new product. RoyAlloy is a pre-hardened, corrosion-resistant holder steel specifi cally designed for plastic mould base applications. It ...
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New injection moulding system for Ultramid tubing
Teklas has introduced a new water-assisted injection moulding technology (WIT) for the production of hollow plastic parts. The system is currently used to manufacture tubing using BASF’s Ultramid A3HG6, a glass fi bre-reinforced polyamide specially developed for the WIT process. The new system delivers superior inner and outer surfaces, as ...
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ArticleZebra Technologies launches the WhereLAN III asset tracking system
Zebra Technologies has introduced WhereLAN III, the company’s thirdgeneration real-time location system (RTLS) sensor. WhereLAN III offers a one-metre accuracy level, more than double that of the previous generation, which delivers an improved level of real-time asset management and a signifi cantly decreased total cost of ownership. The new system ...
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ArticleMetal moves at METAV
ChironILT – Industrie Luftfilter- TechnikMAGOptrisTornosThe fairgrounds in Düsseldorf, Germany, will again serve as the marketplace for modern production engineering. Examples from the entire spectrum of manufacturing technology will be on display, focusing on: machine tools; production systems; high-precision tools; automated material flows; computer technology; and industrial electronics and accessories.Starting on ...
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ArticleEfficient handling of metal sheets
Improved dynamic handling, decreased costsAdaptability and flexibilityLong-lasting and environmentally friendlyWith the introduction of the SAXM series of suction pads, German vacuum technology provider J. Schmalz is seeking to set new standards in sheet metal processing.The requirements of the automotive and sheet metal industries are increasing in complexity, due in large ...
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ArticleGrowing gains in South Korea
Hyundai MotorKia MotorsGM KoreaRenault Samsung MotorsSsangYong MotorExpanding union powerTear gas and riot policeKorean EV production nears 1m units per annumProduction plants in South Korea are running at near capacity to meet global demand, but dealing with local unions is still proving problematic as the five in-country OEMs attempt to adjust ...
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ArticleDirty work in the clean-up
PCB sludgeTaking chargeActioning clean upVisible improvementTypical problemsOne of the biggest clean-up projects involving a redundant automotive manufacturing site in the United States – at least as far as its $120 million predicted cost is concerned – is currently taking place at the former General Motors Massena aluminium diecasting plant in ...
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ArticleBattle royale between steel and aluminium
Material selectionOptimum multi-material solutionsLightweight materials impact NVHHigh-strength applicationsMulti-material futureBody closures offer future potentialStrength is rarely the deciding factorNew forces for changeAlternative vehicle architectures and electric powerSustainability of manufacturing operationsOver recent years, the on-going contest between lobbyists working on behalf of the steel and aluminium industries has become increasingly raucous as ...
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ArticleFor good measure
Innovations deliver alternativesStyling and partsWith so much emphasis on putting the ‘rapid’ into rapid prototyping, no one wants to spend unnecessary time in the metrology lab waiting for measurement results. Yet quality control results must still be reliable, as the data will be used to shape product designs and help ...