Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automotive Manufacturers",
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 Adhesive bonding systems experience offered from
Bead Technologies, which we summarised at the time by saying "Through its experience of many different servo driven and hydraulic systems an adhesives bonding system supplier has is able to maximise reliability and reduce line downtime".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Ensuring metal product marking is tamper-proof from
ES Technology: "A laser marking system has been designed to meet the specific needs of the automotive industry, for the production of tamper evident self adhesive labels".
In January 2008, we covered the news from DSM Engineering Plastics
concerning its PA4T polymer
- take a look at Polyamide is compatible with lead-free soldering
which says: "A polyamide offers dimensional stability, compatibility with lead free soldering, high stiffness and mechanical strength at elevated temperatures and excellent processability".
Take a look also at the news release from Cincinnati Machine, Five-axis machining centre has 150 deg tilt table,
as well as Lasers reduce panel power press operations from Prima Industrie UK,
and Pierce-nut fastener offers consistent earthing from Profil UK.
See also:
RTM produces composite part in just 10 weeks
(October 2007)
Supplier of exhaust diffuser componets used a resin transfer moulding system to develop, build prototypes and produce an exhaust diffuser in just ten weeks
Machine tools - more visitors flock to EMO
(September 2007)
In spite of a reduced show period of six days, the 24th EMO machine tool exhibition held in Hannover, Germany, attracted some 166,000 visitors - an increase of 4% over the 2005 event
Latest HMCs machine compacted graphite iron
(September 2007)
To machine compacted graphite iron components for six cylinder diesel engines, a manufacturing system includes 18 direct-loaded horizontal machining centres providing faster chip-to-chip times
Colour sensors reliably match car carpet sets
(August 2007)
Automotive customers have absolute standards for colour matching carpet pieces and use of a colour sensor has substantially increased yields of perfect carpet sets and lowered scrap rate
Automotive subcontractor gets 100th machine
(August 2007)
Austrian automotive electronics manufacturer, Hirschmann Automotive, recently received its 100th Arburg 'Allrounder' injection moulding machine and has ordered ten more
Laser system checks torque converters
(July 2007)
Laser System achieve rapid, consistent and reliable data from one torque converter casing to the next, facilitating the required design changes more quickly than ever before
Chinese machine tool exhibition doubles
(June 2007)
The next Chinese machine tool and tooling exhibition - CIMES 2008 - will be larger and will offer over 1500 exhibitors some 150,000m2 of exhibition space for an expected 200,000 visitors
Opticore acquisition by Autodesk
(June 2007)
Autodesk acquires graphics communication software provider in bid to deliver advanced technologies
DC response accelerometers withstand shock
(June 2007)
Bruel and Kjaer has launched a range of versatile DC Response Accelerometers suitable for testing dynamic acceleration effects on a number of applications
High shock resistant accelerometers
(June 2007)
DC response accelerometers can withstand high mechanical shocks of up to 10 000g and have been gas-damped
Vehicle noise and vibration testing selected
(May 2007)
LMS has announced that automotive engineering specialists MIRA has selected LMS Test.Lab for vehicle noise and vibration testing and development
Digital measurement of suspension components
(May 2007)
Rough Country purchased a FaroArm by Faro Technologies to assist in the design, production and inspection of suspension systems, undercarriages, truck body frames
Sheet metal software subsidiary opens in India
(May 2007)
Supplier of software for design, simulation, and costing of sheet metal components, Forming Technologies, has opened a subsidiary office Forming Technologies India Pvt
CNC tube bender end forms, deburrs, cuts-off
(March 2007)
Working from coiled tube stock, a planetary 5-axis CNC tube bending machine straightens, end forms, deburrs, bends and cuts-off tube components in a single cycle
Dimensional quality teamwork for SUPER AGURI F1
(February 2007)
Metris will supply SUPER AGURI F1 TEAM with high-tech metrology systems for dimensional quality control comprising laser scanners for CMM and portable arms
NF surface treatment firm expands in automotive
(February 2007)
Developer of a patented plasma based surface treatment technology for magnesium and aluminium has appointed a vice president, Automotive Sales, to expand in that area
Specialist moulder sets up USA technical centre
(February 2007)
Specialist moulding machine company, Quickstep Technologies Pty, has set up its North American Quickstep Center of Excellence at the USA's National Composite Center
Floating mould process programme enhanced
(February 2007)
US State of Ohio is to fund a programme that will take the Quickstep floating mould process to a higher level of performance by modifying it with nano particles
Supply chain automation software in China
(February 2007)
WhereNet's locatable active RFID technology automates supply chain processes for automotive manufacturers and global shippers, improving productivity and reducing operational costs
Not simply a German vendor, Abas goes global
(January 2007)
eBusiness, integration and the global growth of ERP has seen Abas thrive outside its national borders
Soft PLC serves hardware-free Profinet
(January 2007)
Eliminate Profibus hardware costs with an IEC 61131-3 standard Soft PLC which now supports the Profinet standard for real time communications over Ethernet
Modular, variable system to oust transfer lines
(January 2007)
A networked and fully integrated system is composed of flexible machine tools, linked together in an almost-infinitely variable pattern, to give maximum versatility in production
Australian moulding company has USA centre
(January 2007)
Quickstep Technologies Pty has established its North American Quickstep Center of Excellence at the National Composite Center's campus for Advanced Materials Technologies
Funds given to advance moulding process
(January 2007)
A moulding process that uses fluid-filled, balanced pressure, heated floating mold technology for composite materials will be modified with nano particles
Quality system manages production data
(November 2006)
Visteon and Toyota Motor Co have recently selected Sciemetric Instruments' QualityWorX software to manage manufacturing process data in their plants
Blade extension accelerates part analysis
(November 2006)
Latest release of world-leading software tools provides unique, unmatched benefits for the turbomachinery industry, including aerospace, power generation equipment, and automotive manufacturing
Metalcutting lubricants face auto materials change
(November 2006)
Charsten Wienbreyer looks at the changing practice of automotive component manufacturing and how this is placing increased pressure on metalworking fluids
Automation system upgraded to 5m units/year
(November 2006)
A tyre pressure sensor manufacturer wished to upgrade its production line - installed in 1999 - to increase the capacity from 3 million to 5 million units/year by installing more automation
Service centres offer steels and back-up
(November 2006)
Steel service centres offer services from material selection in the development phase, to flexible production including individual customization and IT solutions
Steel software accelerates time to production
(November 2006)
A computational model can greatly reduce the amount of testing required to determine material characteristics and offers significantly more realistic data
Japanese use Sescoi's WorkNC CAM most widely
(October 2006)
Japanese die and mouldmaker's survey revealed that the most widely used CAM software there was Sescoi's WorkNC and is used by 20% of the survey sample taken
Five-axis machining used for cylinder blocks
(October 2006)
A V8 cylinder block, machined from solid in one hit and possessing a near perfect surface finish was machined in a 5-axis machining centre working to tight tolerances
Abas at systems 2006
(October 2006)
ERP software expanded by new functions with focus placed on the new abas Service Center
Schaeffler acquires automotive chain maker
(September 2006)
By acquiring Renold Automotive Systems, the Schaeffler Group can now offer complete camshaft drive and timing products, including chain, belt and variable camshaft timing systems