Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automotive Companies",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release NC programming increases output by 48% from
EdgeCAM, which we summarised at the time by saying "Major Indian automotive manufacturer reports that an NC programming system is realising average savings of 15% in production time and up to 30% on processes such as drilling and boring".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release NC part programming raises output by 40% from
EdgeCAM: "Manufacturer of manual steering and suspension systems for cars reports 48% increase in output using an NC part programming system which also saved 15% in production time".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Haas Automation
concerning its CNC lathe
- take a look at CNC lathe with sub-spindle and VMC for car maker
which says: "Buggy manufacturer Rage invested in a Haas TL-25 CNC lathe with sub-spindle and a Haas VF-2 CNC vertical machining centre, partly because of after-sales service".
Take a look also at the news release from 3M Supply Chain Solutions, Lean initiatives for the supply chain,
as well as Transicon control system assists Steel and Allow from Transicon,
and Steel processing firm updates control system from Transicon.
See also:
Integrated systems for crimp force analysis
(May 2007)
The suite of Q-Tools from Contax is the first set of integrated systems to be developed for production quality measurement instruments and raw material bar code scanners
Laser tracker for repeatable, accurate parts.
(May 2007)
Prototype Systems, in the United States, has acquired a Faro Laser Tracker to ensure the tools they supply to automotive companies produce repeatable, accurate parts
CAD/CAM producer opens China subsidiary
(April 2007)
Producer of automatic CAM/CAD software WorkNC, Sescoi International, is opening a China subsidiary office in Shanghai
Welsh automotive manufacturer in MBO.
(April 2007)
Wales-based Floform, which makes precision cold-formed components including electrodes for spark plugs and copper injector sleeves, has been acquired by management
ERP installation drives business efficiency
(February 2007)
With real-time financial reporting, APS Metal Pressings will also be able to respond immediately to any changes in the business situation
Automotive - PNDs market is growing fast
(January 2007)
Portable navigation devices constitute one of the fastest-growing automotive product segments in the aftermarket and offer versatility and cost effectiveness
Condition monitoring improves engine manufacturing
(December 2006)
Engine factories at leading automotive companies such as BMW, Volvo and Opel have invested heavily in the most advanced production and transfer lines for the manufacture of major parts of the engine
CNC tool and cutter grinder grows company
(December 2006)
CNC tool and cutter grinder converts tool regrinding and modification company into a significant manufacturer of special and standard tooling
Sensor measures thickness of wet paint coatings
(November 2006)
An innovative combination sensor system has been developed, which attaches directly to a robot arm, so that automotive OEMs can inspect the thickness of sprayed paint coatings
Quick-change die system ups press efficiency
(November 2006)
Japanese automotive supplier, in expanding its power press plant, is implementing a quick-change die system to maximize efficiency speed production
Market Leadership Award for Leica Geosystems
(October 2006)
Strong Laser Tracker Sales Growth and Commitment to Emerging Technologies Keep Leica Geosystems on Metrology Leadership Track
Out-sourcing of mouldmaking reversed
(September 2006)
While most automotive companies are focused on out-sourcing as many of their manufacturing operations, one has brought some of its mouldmaking operations back in-house
Shorten your time to market remarkably
(September 2006)
You now have access to an experienced partner who can shorten your time to market remarkably by supporting your development process, all along the line
Condition monitoring raises engine output
(August 2006)
Machine tool condition monitoring system with vibration sensors placed close to machining spindle bearings provide ongoing data on condition and warn in advance of deteriorating bearings
High-performance computing for desktops
(August 2006)
Desk-Side Supercomputing Is Poised to Revolutionize Automotive Design and Engineering
3D Map of Western Europe by 2007
(August 2006)
Intermap Technologies has announced that it has accelerated its plan for creating a high-resolution, three-dimensional map of Western Europe
Automated assembly systems for tier one
(August 2006)
Four automated assembly systems are being used to manufacture a number of new automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches
Assembly systems include automatic testing
(August 2006)
Four Komax automated assembly systems are being used to manufacture a number of new automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches
Free support offered to UK automotive firms
(July 2006)
The UK's DTI Manufacturing Advisory Service is asking suppliers of the global automotive industry to take advantage of free manufacturing support and boost the sector in the UK
Custom injection moulded silicon parts offered
(March 2006)
Manufacturer of custom engineered injection-molded rubber solutions, has announced expanded capabilities into liquid silicone molding for automotive applications
Supply chain software company joins Odette
(March 2006)
QAD, a leading provider of enterprise applications for global manufacturers, has become the first software company to join European automotive industry organisation Odette
Free form aspheric mirror supplier announced
(March 2006)
Kaleido Technology has been selected by Microvision to be the supplier of a key free form aspheric mirror for its innovative 'MicroHUD' head-up display system
Physical-layer waveform observation analyser
(March 2006)
The Yokogawa FlexRay signal analyser is said to be the first self-contained tool for providing physical-layer waveform observation and protocol analysis for the FlexRay in-vehicle local area network
CAD raises press productivity 10 to 60 steels/week
(February 2006)
A previous CAM system on the power press shop floor, limited an operator to ten steel inserts/week, but now a fixture system and new CAM increased to 60 steels/operator/week
Simulation project to unite Automotive Industry
(February 2006)
Europe's leading automotive companies have joined forces to launch the EC funded Autosim project, which will ensure that the industry is making the most effective use of engineering simulation
InnovMetric Software Releases PolyWorks 9.1
(February 2006)
Release 9.1 has been developed in close collaboration with four major automotive companies in Germany, Japan, and the USA, and two major aerospace accounts in North America
Nissan Selects UGS' NX Software
(December 2005)
UGS win in multi-year-long contest bolsters company's momentum in CAD segment of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) market
Robot performs assembly press operations
(December 2005)
What is believed to possibly be the most flexible assembly press station available for a wide range of industries is the mounting of a 60kN press unit on a robotic arm for assembly and insertion jobs
Automotive pressings/fabrication gains ISO 14001
(November 2005)
Corus has announced that Europressings, its specialist metal pressings and sub-assemblies business, has acquired certification to the ISO14001 environmental management standard
Abaqus Software Adopted by Major Automotive OEM
(October 2005)
Four-year technical collaboration signals a major technology shift in automotive engineering
IBS acquires four more companies
(October 2005)
IBS has completed the acquisition of four international supply chain software companies to deliver ERP and supply chain management systems in key vertical international markets
Corus Europressings wins exhaust contract
(October 2005)
Corus has announced that Europressings, its specialist metal pressings and sub-assemblies business, has won a contract to supply Tenneco Automotive with key exhaust parts
Collaboration software ups competitiveness
(September 2005)
Injection moulding tool maker and moulder says exible CAD and collaborative PLM software has enabled it to manage development between our German and Czech sites
Simulation sets robot standard cycle time accuracy
(September 2005)
A new approach to predicting the accuracy and cycle times for production line robot performance achieved an accuracy of 3% of predicted cycle-times, so increasing robot efficiency