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ArticleSkoda’s contract partners to produce Octavia
Czech Republic – Skoda is now producing the new Octavia with local partner companies in Kazakhstan and Ukraine, as well as at GAZ Group’s factory in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia.In the Ukraine, vehicle production takes place in Solomonovo in partnership with Eurocar. The Fabia, Yeti, Superb and Roomster are also produced ...
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ArticleSpecialist machining of aluminium and titanium
A series of 5-axis HPC horizontal machining centres for high-performance machining of titanium and aluminium has been developed by Handtmann.The machine comes equipped with a suitable spindle for the specific material and machining requirements thanks to the flexible machine design, essential components of twhich were constructed to achieve maximum rigidity ...
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ArticlePrecision data on machined parts
The new Digital LBB (linear ball bearing) system from Measurement Specialties is a high-precision digital gauging probe for measuring manufactured parts during production for automated inspection screening and SPC (statistical process control) data collection.It can accommodate up to 31 daisy-chained probes via an external power source and offers inspection of ...
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Mitsubishi’s Russian SUV production expands
Japan – PCMA Rus in Kaluga, a joint-venture assembly plant owned by PSA Peugeot Citroën and MMC, will produce the Pajero Sport, it has been anounced.Demand for SUVs has been expected to increase in Russia, where Mitsubishi commenced full-scale CKD production of the all-new Outlander SUV at PCMA Rus in ...
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ArticleProduction of new Insignia starts in Rüsselsheim
Germany – Start of series production for the new Opel Insignia has seen the first model for sale roll off the assembly line in the Rüsselsheim plant.“This is a moment that we have all been looking forward to, as the new edition of our flagship that we are officially presenting ...
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ArticleFuture forming
AMS looks at production techniques and material innovation in the press shopAs director of the Centre for Precision Forming (CPF) at Ohio State University in the US, Professor Taylan Altan is in a prime position from which to comment on developments in metal forming technology and applications. Set up in ...
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ArticleLaser machine for 3D-metal working
The Jenoptik-Votan BIM robotic laser machine promises industrial manufacturers a flexible, fast-working, and cost-effective laser machine solution. The core element is a robot arm with integrated laser beam. The laser coupling is located at the base of the robot so the transport fi bre does not move concurrently with the ...
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ArticleLaser marking workstation
The FOBA M1000 manual laser workstation has been designed for laser marking of small-to-medium size parts, work pieces and batches, says the company. The work space allows for the processing of work pieces up to 450mm wide x 250mm deep x 200mm high.The laser class-one marking station is equipped with ...
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Tesla opens assembly plant in the Netherlands
Netherlands – Tesla’s Tilburg facility will serve as the final assembly and distribution point for Model S vehicles sold in Europe as well as Tesla’s European service and parts headquarters.Covering 18,900 square meters, this new facility is prepared to receive the new Model S, after it has been shipped over ...
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ArticleBoron steel for increasing range of applications
Ovako says it now has 37 different material grades of low-alloy boron steel in its melt programme. The company claims these, when heat treated, can achieve properties comparable with those of higher alloy steels.To produce this only small additions of boron are required which, in combination with carbon and other ...
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Rice used in F-150
USA – Ford is using plastic reinforced with rice hulls – a byproduct of rice grain – in an electrical harness in the 2014 F-150.The rice hulls replace a talc-based reinforcement in a polypropylene composite made by RheTech, a Michigan-based automotive supplier.Materials development engineers at Ford Materials Engineering, Testing and ...
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VDL Steelweld reports Q2 orders
VDL Steelweld has received orders totalling €200m during the second quarter of this year, including from Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Ford.www.vdlgroep.com
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IAC has first jv in South Africa
International Automotive Components (IAC) has announced a joint venture with Feltex Automotive, a South Africa-based supplier of automotive flooring, acoustics and trim components. The joint venture marks IAC’s entry into the growing South African market. Feltex has operated in South Africa since 1937.www.iacgroup.com
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BorgWarner starts new output in China
BorgWarner United Transmission Systems has started delivery of its DualTronic control modules and clutch modules with integral torsional dampers for SAIC’s new six-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (DCT), the company says. Both modules are being built at the company’s plant in Dalian, China.www.borgwarner.com
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GAC to build Acura
Guangzhou Automobile Group and Honda have signed a basic agreement to jointly conduct Acura business in China. The two companies will begin discussing plans to begin local production of Acura brand vehicles at Guangqi Honda Automobile in 2016.www.gaig.com.cnwww.honda.com
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ArticlePerfecting production to cut costs
The AMS South America conference, in São Paulo on October 29-30, will hear experts discuss tough challenges, says Simon Duval Smith.Vehicles sales continue to grow at a healthy rate in South America and this has spurred the building of new manufacturing and assembly plants by both established players and new ...
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GKN to build more axles for BMW
GKN Driveline is to supply the front axle for a number of BMW X Series Sports Activity Vehicles, it says. The company’s plant in Newton, North Carolina, will supply front final drive units (FDUs) for the current X3 from August and other high performance X models later this year. GKN ...
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ArticleNew RFID on the block
From the year 2000 onwards RFID technology started to significantly impact manufacturing efficiency. M2M represents the next step, AMS reportsRFID is fantastic at providing basic information, but due to the need for all items to be scanned individually it also creates a bottleneck at control points. However, the latest M2M ...
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AP&T supplies to Gedia
Germany – Vehicle component manufacturer Gedia has ordered a complete press hardening production line to manufacture car body parts, from AP&T for its facilities in Attendorn. In addition to an Oden press with 1,250 tons of press force and all automation, the order also includes AP&T's Multi Layer Furnace.www.aptgroup.com
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Perceptron Users Meeting 2013
Germany – Bratislava was the venue for this year’s international metrology users’ meeting hosted by Perceptron. The three-day event featured presentations from metrology users, workshops, training seminars, demo stands and a visit to the local Volkswagen plant.Visitors from nine countries included representatives of quality control, planning and purchasing departments from ...
