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ArticleWhen worlds collide
Exploiting the synergies Speed is of the essence The breeding ground for leading technology Putting learning experiences into practise While Formula One and the automotive industry have diverged on chassis technology, the transfer of ideas is alive and well in powertrain development. But F1 teams do not necessarily lead the ...
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No strings attached
Realistic parameters Fobs and flashes No margin for error ZigBee Mesh networks Bluetooth capacity Practical wireless control solutions for auto manufacturing and what the future holds for this technology It would be something of a finance officer’s dream if automated factories could be controlled from a central point. Whether it ...
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A desire named street car
A potential for friction The future is plastic Passing on the skills Techology transfer Running a Grand Prix racing team is not a cheap exercise, but carmakers involved in this most elite of motor sports are counting on the spin-offs of technology transfer to their commercial products The link between ...
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Skills training
Raising the barUp-skilling the staffIn a world preoccupied with the principles of lean manufacturing, a new generation of the workforce has emerged that needs to be given the tools – through skills training – to meet an increasingly important roleAlmost a quarter of a million people are employed by the ...
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Adding a bit of local colour at Toyota
Localising TPS European supply Lean production One model diversity Potential beyond Yaris Focus on the local Levels of automation Environmental challenges Design for the futu re The Toyota Production System is a global success thanks to its customisation on a local level, and nowhere is this more evident than at ...
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Civic interest in Honda grows
Both lines are running at full production “Overtime should be the exception, not the rule” Global platforms for new model introductions Working in tandem with suppliers The success of Honda’s Civic and CR-V models has been nothing short of phenomenal, and production at its UK manufacturing facility has reached capacity ...
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Lille and large - regional focus
PSA at Valenciennes MCP manufacture Suppliers in step with assembly CRITT M2A Bridgestone Competition breeds creativity Labour intensive production Bridgestone BIRD Renault at DouaiD Safety and ergonomics French bastion/span C-Segment production Environmental impact Toyotomi Europe Yaris supply Faurecia The northern French region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais is a prodigious centre of car ...
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‘Virtual human’ tool improves ergonomics
Ergonomics is the hot topic of the day Possible postures are automatically displayed An ergonomically designed workstation makes work positions more comfortable for employees – and it pays dividends by increasing productivity. Volkswagen has implemented a virtual human software program at its Wolfsburg plant ...
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Law and order at Lexus
Continuous improvement in Kyushu Quality police Miyata complex Innovations on the line Its fight for the title of No. 1 global carmaker is putting pressure on the Toyota Production System, but if any incentive were needed for further improvements in quality, it can be found in the Miyata Lexus complex ...
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Great shakes in the Great Lakes
Ontario has the honour of being the largest automotive production hub in North America, with a vibrant economy and a regional government that is very proactive in attracting investors to the region Major investments made in Ontario Big players in the supplier sector Linking and private sector and research facilities ...
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A new design on production
At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, Renault proudly showed its latest-generation D-segment car, the Laguna III. AMS caught up with Jean-Louis Ricaud, Executive Vice President, Quality and Engineering (Vehicle and Powertrain) to learn how design for manufacturing is being implemented at the Sandouville plant AMS: As a member ...
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Making gains at Genk
At Ford of Europe’s flagship facility in Belgium investment in flexible production and supply has made the plant one of the company’s most successful operations Team work Cornerstone of production Stamping and construction Error-proofing and testing Paint shop perfection Three-step assembly Ford of Europe has increased the production and process ...
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As the wheel turns for Ford
Globalisation takes on a new dimension as Ford rationalises its platform strategy with baseplates from around the world, as international executive Bill Osborne explains Competitiveness is still a major goal Consolidations and restructuring Profitable product kept on the road A global focus on the future September 5 marked a full ...
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India’s sunrise sector
The Indian government is on a mission to make its booming automotive industry a world contender. The country is encouraging the development of affordable and efficient vehicles, and carmakers are responding with keen interestFramework for future growthStatistics – where are we nowExport demand growingMaruti fights cornerHyundai’s small car hubTata’s small ...
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Seamless integration at Jaguar
When Jaguar closed down its Browns Lane facility in the UK recently, it had the daunting task of moving final assembly of its XK model to the nearby Castle Bromwich plant. It called on conveyor supplier Dürr to help solve the problem. Process of assembly has been improved Successes to ...
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Trucking’s new titans
China’s commercial vehicle market is keeping pace with the boom but don’t expect to see Chinese trucks in the West. Meanwhile, a robust economy and keen interest in Indian vehicles is driving sales for the country’s commercial vehicle makers Overloaded roads Technology transfer Brand loyalty Export markets With all those ...
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Big Three must adapt or die
Analysts have warned that the Big Three vehicle makers have to examine and adapt their business models, or risk losing even greater market share to non-American OEMs New business model is necessary Getting the best out of suppliers What the unions really want New products may help regain market share ...
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Leaping networks at a single bound
Information standardisation means the protocol CIP Safety can easily transfer for use on EtherNet/IP. AMS reports on an open standard network solution for the factory floor Protocol friendly CIP safety: how does it work? Plant productivity benefits? Following the success of CIP Safety’s adoption by DeviceNet users in the automotive ...
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Good ol’ boys?
While F1 snobs in Europe may turn up their noses, a lot can be learned from the popular US-based NASCAR series. Charlie Bamber, Managing Director of Oxfordshire-based MCT takes the alternative view Necessity is the mother of invention Beyond the cutting edge NASCAR is often looked down upon by European ...
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Very rapid prototyping
Formula 1 is the pinnacle of motor sport, but does it have any real world value to the automotive companies involved?AMS talks to Julian Reed, Head of Manufacturing at the ING Renault F1 team Entente car-dial Prudent production Major assembly operation One hundred per cent inspection Innovation in production processes ...
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