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ArticleContinuous improvement
While GM Thailand is preparing for production of the second-generation Colorado pickup, Ford is building a new in-country plant that will produce the third-generation Focus. Key personnel from each company talk about how the two carmakers are managing their respective projectsPreparing for the new ColoradoThe decision to automateEngine production at ...
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ArticleLogical work flow
The Bentley factory has seen changes for production of the new Mulsanne, plus various updates to the existing Continental lineBody-in-white processSpecial joint finishingBIW testingLuxury interiorsAssembly line updatesLineside setupFuture perfectIn 2002, Dave Hudson, then Senior Production Manager at Bentley Motors, was part of the team that designed and implemented the production ...
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ArticleGroup dynamics at VW
In an exclusive interview for AMS, Dr Andreas Tostmann, CEO of Volkswagen Slovakia, covers SUV and upcoming small car production at the plant. Plus a report on Audi Q3 production in Martorell, SpainProduction in SlovakiaVehicle and component productionVolkswagon Group global productionAudi Q3 starts volume productionWith almost one in four passenger ...
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ArticleEditor's Note: Process involvement
In a conversation with Stefan Heulsenburg at this year’s AMS China conference, the vice-president of manufacturing at BMW Brilliance noted that factory workers at the plant did not earn enough to be able to afford a new car. Not a BMW, of course, but any new car.Although this is perhaps ...
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Woolley becomes president and CEO of Concentric AB
Rockford, IL. – David Woolley, currently head of Haldex Hydraulic Systems (HHS) in Europe, is to take over from Ian Dugan as President and CEO of Concentric AB, the new company spun off from the former Haldex Hydraulic Systems Division.Woolley joined Concentric in 2002 as a member of the group’s ...
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ArticleAdhesive offers visible curing confirmation
Intertronics has introduced a new adhesive that features a built-in cure indicator. DYMAX 3225-T-SC is a versatile, plastic-bonding adhesive designed for rapid bonding, laminating and sealing of most plastics such as PMMA (acrylic), PC, PVC, ABS, PA, PU, SAN, TPU and aluminium.Formulated with See-Cure technology, it can also be used ...
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ArticleBlow-forming tech for HVAC parts
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group has introduced a new blow foaming process for production of HVAC duct components. The proprietary process is patented and licensed from JSP, global supplier of foamed plastics.The innovative process and proprietary material requires that only minor modifications be made to existing blow moulding equipment. Blow ...
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Bierzynski is appointed Executive Director for Electrifi cation Strategy at GM China
Beijing, China – Ray Bierzynski has been appointed GM China’s first Executive Director for Electrifi cation Strategy. In his new role, Bierzynski, who will be based in Shanghai, will look to speed up commercial realization of GM’s EV technologies in China.GM currently sells the Buick LaCrosse Eco-Hybrid and Cadillac Escalade ...
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ArticleHexagon Metrology launches DEA GLOBAL Silver
With the new DEA GLOBAL Silver, produced by Hexagon Metrology, users can quickly, accurately and conveniently complete measurements, as scanning throughput of the new range is up to 35% higher than with previous-generation models.Improvements to the new DEA GLOBAL Silver range have been achieved through the use of optimised motion ...
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ArticleENGAGE XLT for interior and exterior auto parts
Dow Chemical Company has introduced ENGAGE XLT, a new grade of polyolefin elastomer for thermoplastic olefins (TPOs) used to produce interior and exterior automotive components. ENGAGE XLT provides a variety of benefits. Compounders can take advantage of improved impact effi ciency that enables lower elastomer loading in the TPO, while ...
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Bigland as President and CEO of Dodge
Auburn Hills, MI. – Chrysler has published details covering an executive reshuffl e at the group, which includes the appointment of Reid Bigland as President and CEO of Dodge.Bigland will also become Head of Sales for the company, while also remianing in his current role as CEO of Chrysler Canada. ...
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ArticleOlympus launches the new OmniScan flaw detector
Olympus NDT, manufacturer of industrial ultrasound phased array instrumentation, has launched the latest version of the OmniScan Series fl aw detectors, the OmniScan MX2. This phased array fl aw detector features an entirely new design with a 10.4 inch LCD touch screen that provides fast navigation, enhanced text input functionality ...
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ArticleFederal-Mogul launches new aluminium heat shield
Engine downsizing strategies and the proliferation of turbocharging create a need for more effective and lightweight thermal management products to protect heat sensitive electronics and materials under the bonnet.For this, Federal-Mogul has developed a new material to address difficulties related to heat shielding in vehicle engine compartments. The new material, ...
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ArticleEMKA offers pre-assembled gasket rings
In addition to some 500 gasket profi les, EMKA has introduced a range of pre-assembled gasket rings and frames which, with fully-sealed ends and corners, remove the chance of manual trimming errors. Sealing of ends and corners is essential to maintaining full sealing performance of a gasket profi le, eliminating ...
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ArticleAWL launches ‘beam switch management’ laser welding system
AWL, a leading manufacturer of arc-, resistant- and laser-welding equipment, has introduced a new laser welding system that features ‘beam switch management’. Because the system can direct a laser to two separate work areas, weld-to-weld times can be dramatically reduced. The solution is ideally suited for welding complex 3D parts.According ...
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ArticleCompact Rite-Link conveyor from DE-STA-CO
DE-STA-CO, provider of robotic tooling, workholding and flexible industrial automation solutions, has announced the launch of the CAMCO Rite-Link conveyor. Rite-Link’s compact design features narrow links, (30.4mm wide) with 75mm, 115mm, or 150mm pitches. There are five standard centre distances available, or a custom alternative can be provided, assembled and ...
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ArticleOn the cutting edge at EMO
Bosch RexrothMAG-IASKabelschleppAfter an absence of four years, the EMO exhibition returns to Hanover, Germany, this coming September. The 2007 event attracted more than 166,000 visitors from over 60 countries and 2,120 exhibitors; even the Milan event, at the depth of the recent European recession, attracted 1,204 exhibitors and approximately 124,000 ...
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ArticleIn and out of China
As China’s vehicle market continues to grow, carmakers from around the world are racing to keep up with demand while local OEMs plan to start regional exportsLifan and EffaChery - cheap, and available nowGeneral Motors - export and flyFord - a Focus on one planNew brand, new plantPSAElectric Dreams - ...
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ArticleThe manufacturing environment; manikin to man-machine
Virtual task modelling is helping experts to factor in the limitations of the human body in order to reduce the chance of repetitive strain injuries, while also improving production efficiencies across manufacturing plantsHappy seat, happy employeesThe virtues of the virtual workstationHuman Task SimulationHuman Activity AnalysisHuman Posture AnalysisAutomated replenishmentTracked, prioritized - ...
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ArticleSix pillars of wisdom
Driven by the results of a detailed industry survey, Microsoft has launched a new architecture designed to improve manufacturing process controlThe six pillarsDIRA framework and partnershipsPlant floor protocolsPoints of viewA recent poll conducted by the company served to highlight the capability of new technology advances now available across the digital ...