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ArticleSkoda turns out 18 millionth car
Czech Republic – The milestone vehicle, a Superb Estate, rolled off the line at the Kvasiny plant – just over 100 years since the OEM began production. Skoda’s output has been on the increase, and in 2014 it produced 1m units in a single year for the first time.“Over the ...
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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 of 350lbs, while parts such as axles, hubs and brakes are now stronger to support ...
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ArticleFCA Warren’s new press comes online
US – The vehicle-maker invested $63m to update the capabilities of its 65-year-old Michigan plant with the latest stamping technology, which will increase capacity by up to 12,000 hits per day or around 3.6m parts per year. Until now, the most modern press line at Warren Stamping Plant was more ...
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ArticleFibre lasers for industrial marking
Featuring newly developed scan head technology and modular design, FOBA claims its Y-Series fibre laser marking systems provide integration capability and application flexibility. The company says the scan head built-in vision system, for in-process imaging, combines validation and verification prior to and directly after laser marking.FOBA says the Y-Series offers ...
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ArticleSubtractive or additive manufacturing?
We all know that improving process productivity is one of the primary means for automotive plants to reduce costs. However, after decades of lean manufacturing initiatives, CI and Kaizen events, most are finding that there’s not much fat left on the bone.It therefore boils down to technology to make the ...
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ArticleMagnet bonding adhesive
3M says it has developed a new magnet bonding adhesive system designed for bonding permanent magnets to rotors and stators in high-efficiency permanent magnet (PM) electric motors.The company says its AU-205 system combines a modified structural epoxy adhesive with a thickness control system, configured in a low-tack double-sided tape product. ...
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ArticleNissan Sunderland commits to EV batteries
UK – The OEM is investing £26.5m ($38.2m) to secure continued production at its lithium-ion facility, where 300 people are employed in manufacturing, maintenance and engineering. Nissan Sunderland has been making electric vehicles (EVs) since 2013, receiving £420m of investment for the purpose.Referencing global sales for the Leaf of 200,000, ...
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ArticleNissan Sunderland's quest for quality
The OEM's highly utilised plant in the UK has incorporated the premium Infiniti Q30 into its existing line-upAs a seal of approval goes for a hardworking factory, it doesn’t get much more convincing than this: the allocation of a premium model. That was the accolade won by Nissan’s Sunderland, UK, ...
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ArticleRenault Maubeuge makes 1m Kangoos
France – The milestone second-generation vehicle, destined for Japan, was added to the total of around 3.2m units of both generations to have been made since 1998. The model was redesigned in 2007 and is now produced in four versions: the Kangoo Compact, Kangoo Express, Kangoo Maxi and the electric ...
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ArticleUpgraded portable measuring arm range
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence has launched a new addition to the ROMER Absolute Arm portable coordinate measuring machine (CMM) range. The company claims the new 77 Series arm offers around 20% better scanning accuracy and 15% better touch-probe measurement accuracy than the existing 75 Series.Available in five sizes from 2.5m to ...
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ArticleCompact machining centre
MAG has introduced its new Boehringer 221/226 Cx series, which it claims is designed for machining the new generation of crankshafts and offers higher milling performance for harder materials.The company says this series of machining centres offers simplified operation and maintenance, as well as a compact, modular design. The Cx ...
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ArticleInvesting in North Africa
Will this region be the next big growth area for automotive production, or will political unrest get in the way?When Renault-Nissan announced its new factory in Morocco and production of the Dacia Dokker and Lodgy began in earnest, there were suggestions that this would herald the emergence of a full-scale ...
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ArticleWoebcken to lead VW in North America
US – Starting from April 2016, Hinrich Woebcken will become head of North America, with responsibility for all the activities of Volkswagen Passenger Cars in the region. His appointment is part of a broader strategy to reinforce the company’s operations in the regions – grouping development, procurement, production and sales ...
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ArticleJohnson climbs to the top at Caterpillar
US – Replacing Ed Rapp, who is retiring, Denise Johnson will assume the role of group president from April 1. Since 2014, Johnson has served as vice-president with responsibility for the Material Handling and Underground business, as group president of Resources Industries.Johnson joined Caterpillar in 2011 as general manager of ...
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ArticleKreibich becomes FCA safety advocate
US – The position has been newly created at Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance (VSRC), an organisation which was streamlined in 2014 to improve critical decision-making. Kristen Kreibich will be responsible for enhancing the safety culture at FCA USA.Her key tasks will involve: promoting greater awareness of vehicle and occupant ...
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ArticleFord Saarlouis starts making Focus RS
Germany – The OEM says it is experiencing strong sales of its performance cars and that the Focus RS will soon be joined in the US by the F-150 Raptor this autumn and the Ford GT supercar, which will go into production late in 2016. The line-up already includes the ...
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ArticleSchuler launches Hot Stamping TechCenter
Germany – The research and demonstration facility at the company’s home base in Göppingen will showcase innovative solutions for lightweight vehicle construction. A €6.5m ($7.1m) line, developed at Schuler’s Waghäusel site, is equipped with a hydraulic press, roller hearth furnace and automated technology.Schuler expects demand for hot-stamping technology to grow ...
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BMW using Hexcel carbon fibre for 7 Series
Germany – The composites company is supplying BMW with preforms made of unidirectional carbon prepreg set in various orientations and combined with adhesive. The carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) technology is used to reinforce the metal shell of the B pillar, while saving weight.In order to meet demand from the automotive ...