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ArticleWABCO expands with MICO purchase
Belgium/US – The acquisition will enable the Belgian components supplier to offer a complete range of pneumatic and hydraulic braking and control systems for off-highway vehicles. WABCO also expects to benefit from a number synergies between the two companies.MICO, previously a private company, is headquartered in North Mankato, Minnesota, and ...
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ArticleCooling the cost of welding
New technologies promise both to advance joining capabilities and to reduce energy consumptionWith up to 5,000 spot welds in a typical mid-sized car, OEMs are investing in the latest energy-efficient welding technologies to cut costs. The importance of reducing energy consumption has seen this topic come under increasing scrutiny at ...
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ArticleFixing the future
OEMs are developing new techniques that will be used to join the next generation of lightweight vehiclesThe use of aluminium in the automotive industry is poised to explode as OEMs seek to reduce the weight of their vehicles. But incorporating the lightweight metal into the body-in-white (BIW) of mass-market models ...
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ArticlePremium but not perfect
As McLaren and Aston Martin both build up their production, AMS takes a magnifying glass inside their spotless factories at Woking and Gaydon respectively to see the latest in high-end carmaking in BritainMcLaren Automotive and Aston Martin are both gearing up to double their production as the two luxury companies ...
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ArticleDongfeng Renault opens Chinese plant
China – The factory in Wuhan has been unveiled two years after the 50:50 joint venture was agreed between Renault and Dongfeng, and an initial investment of €870m ($946.6m). The launch capacity is 150,000 units per year, with the potential for this figure to double in future.With 95 hectares of ...
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ArticleDefender production ends at Solihull
To mark the occasion, Land Rover invited more than 700 current and former employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles to the Solihull plant, which was displaying important examples such as the first pre-production 'Huey' Series I and the last unit off the line, a ...
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ArticleImproved data management software
With SYNECT 2.0, dSPACE says it has introduced a new version of its data management software for model-based development and ECU testing. The company claims new server technology used with SYNECT 2.0 offers improved scalability for working in large and globally distributed teams, and for working with high amounts of ...
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ArticleCameras for high speed machine vision applications
Sony says its latest GS CMOS camera range features four models: the XCG-CG240/C and XCG-CG510/C, available in either black and white or colour. The company says the GS CMOS range features Pregius, a global shutter pixel technology, which it’s claimed ensures undistorted, high picture quality even at high speeds.These cameras ...
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ArticlePSA announces Iranian JV
Iran – The OEM has operated in the country for over 30 years but has now signed an agreement with Iran Khodro for the local production of latest-generation vehicles, after the removal of international sanctions against Iran. The two partners will have equal stakes.An investment of €400 ($436.2m) will be ...
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ArticlePolyamide for low-friction timing system parts
Royal DSM says that a special lubricated grade of its Stanyl polyamide 46 has been chosen for low-friction slide shoes within the timing system on a new generation of energy-efficient turbocharged petrol engines. The company says that polyamide PA46 is already used in engine components as it’s able to withstand ...
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Socializing in a homeschooler: where to find a satisfactory amount of
Socialization connected with a homeschooler: finding the right just enough Just about every piece on home schooling touches this issue in one way or another - kids’ socializing. This stereotype that children are seated closed during a growing during high school a long time is likely to be typical one ...
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ArticleSchuler to lead iComposite 4.0 project
Germany – In partnership with a number of other organisations, the press manufacturer is exploring the economical series production of components made from fibre-reinforced plastics. The project will address the high manufacturing costs which currently limit the use of composite parts.According to Schuler, iComposite 4.0 will achieve cost savings through ...
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ArticleGKN’s CVJ debuts on BMW 7 Series
UK/Germany – The component manufacturer says its lightweight VL3 constant velocity joint (CVJ) enables rear-wheel drive platforms to save more than 4kg of weight. The product is being made in four sizes.According to Karl Berger, senior director, product technology of constant velocity joints, the VL3 raises the technology to a ...
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ArticleFord Ohio adds new F-Series Super Duty
US – The factory will make the F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab configurations, alongside Kentucky Truck Plant. Ford says the aluminium body on a high-strength steel (HSS) frame generates a weight saving 350lbs, while components such as axles, hubs and brakes are now stronger to support work ...
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ArticleSmall cars, big ambitions
Zaragosa has been the European Opel/Vauxhall centre of small-car production for over three decades. Fresh investment and the addition of Opel-PSA B-segment MPVs could bring the factory close to full utilisationOpel Zaragosa in Spain produced its first vehicles in 1982, since when it has developed into the centre of production ...
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ArticleJLR and Hyundai-Kia ride out European instability
The EU may be facing political and economic uncertainty as it wrestles with the current immigration crisis and stock market turmoil, as well as economic doubts in China threatening the stability of a key export market for Europe. However, for some vehicle manufacturers, 2015 saw new production records – and ...
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ArticleBBA opens engine plant in Shenyang
China – The new manufacturing complex, which includes a light-metal foundry, will produce BMW’s latest generation of TwinPower Turbo, three- and four-cylinder petrol engines. The company says that both the engine plant and the foundry meet state-of-the-art production standards.The new Shenyang facilities will supply BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) Dadong and ...
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ArticlePPG reshuffles automotive executives
US – Tim Knavish will become senior vice-president, automotive coatings, while continuing to oversee the company’s Latin American operations and its corporate environment, health and safety function. He will move from his current role as vice-president, global protective and marine coatings, to replace Cindy Niekamp, who is retiring.Niekamp joined PPG ...