Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automotive Manufacturing",
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 Vision software raises seat-making efficiency from
Scorpion Vision, which we summarised at the time by saying "Automotive seating manufacturer is improving manufacturing efficiency by using vision systems software in checking various processes during the building of car seats".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Precision sheet metal parts celebrate 40 years from
Radshape Sheet Metal: "Radshape Sheet Metal presented the Lord Mayor of Birmingham, Randal Brew, with a gift symbolising Birmingham's manufacturing heritage to mark their fortieth anniversary".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Arcam
concerning its Fabrication
- take a look at Free form dense metal fabrication at air show
which says: "Arcam will be at the Paris Air Show 2007 in La Bourget, June 18 - 24 exhibiting aerospace parts made in the Arcam A2 system for free form fabrication in dense metals".
Take a look also at the news release from Cooper-Standard Automotive World, Acquisition of automotive manufacturing plants,
as well as Changing automotive manufacturing in Europe from Mike Page - editor's feature articles,
and Pressed metal enclosure solutions from Clamason Industries.
See also:
Industrial Push-Pull connectors for automation
(March 2007)
The range of Han Push-Pull connectors with versions corresponding to variants 4 and 14 as specified in the IEC 61076-3-106 standard have been expanded by Harting
Robotic accessories and robot arm tooling
(March 2007)
Thomas C Hallin has been appointed as Quality Manager at ATI Industrial Automation, an engineering-based world developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling
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
Fan drives supplier hires QA director
(January 2007)
Worldwide provider of fan drives, fans, suspension products and wire form products has hired Doug Bassinger as director of corporate quality assurance for all Horton locations
Disk laser offers 8kW of power for welding
(January 2007)
An 8kW disk laser is able to weld 10mm deep in construction steel with a welding speed of 1m/min and can process materials with highly reflective surfaces like copper or aluminum
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
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
Cutting systems on show at Euromold
(October 2006)
At EuroMold 2006, the themes of the KMT Cutting Systems display at Stand Number H175 in Hall 8.0 are Flexibility and Customer Focus
Automotive manufacturing seminar scheduled
(October 2006)
The automotive sector is still a critical area for manufacturing in the UK and there are tremendous opportunities for business - seminar topic
Ranal looks to Chinese automotive market
(September 2006)
Ranal Engineering Services is establishing its foothold in the Chinese engineering services market
Handling, storage firms expands sales team
(September 2006)
The Tube and Bracket Company has expanded its sales and support team to strengthen its ability to deliver highly effective handling, storage and order picking solutions
Software supports 'paperless' manufacturing
(September 2006)
A 100% service-oriented architecture 'end-to-end' global manufacturing software for automotive offers new capabilities including advanced EDI, demand management and purchase contracts
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
Certification for BE Award-Winning Facility
(August 2006)
General Motors' new Lansing Delta Township Assembly Plant has received a gold certification from the US Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program
Motion control system operates powertrain lines
(August 2006)
Motion control system is enabling the production of cylinder-deactivation system engines at one of the largest engine plants in the world, operating machine tools, transfer lines and robotics
Aluminium guard system is light and flexible
(July 2006)
Automotive plant required a lightweight guarding system that was flexible - allowing maintenance and future modifications - while robust enough to offer a high degree of personnel safety
GSM co-operate with Datamax Printers
(July 2006)
GSM find mutual benefits in conjunctive working with Datamax Printers
Automotive academy expands skills training
(May 2006)
The latest UK Automotive Academy 'spoke' covers the greater London area, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire
Terminal controls press, feeder and system
(January 2006)
A multi terminal feeder Control System combines control of the power press, servo roll feed and line administration so that the operator has one control terminal
Japanese automotive products extend in China
(December 2005)
Omron - Japanese manufacturer of automation and sensing products - has opened an automotive electronic components production base in Guangzhou, China
Label printers, bar code scanners and terminals
(November 2005)
GSM Printer and Label Systems will be launching Version 6 of OdetteMaster software to translate EDI messages and produce Odette compliant labels for those supplying goods in the automotive industry
Maxcor acquires ThyssenKrupp MetalCutting group
(October 2005)
US acquisitions and operations management organisation, Maxcor, in partnership with Silver Point Finance, has completed the purchase of ThyssenKrupp's MetalCutting Group
UK automotive industry is alive and well
(October 2005)
The automotive industry in Britain is alive and well and still a major global player - 28% of UK car plants' output was bought in Britain and that over 72% was exported
Combi-Pak Shows its Versatility
(September 2005)
The Combi-Pak from Kaysersberg Plastics is a large scale, made to measure box pallet for carrying lightweight but bulky items
Pneumatic solenoid valves do tough tasks
(July 2005)
A range of pneumatic solenoid valves meet the new ISO 15407 standard favoured for heavy-duty industrial applications such as automotive manufacturing
Prima claim to 'AutoNormal' usage upheld
(July 2005)
Prima North America has announced that its Laserdyne Systems division will continue to promote a patented feature of its multi-axis laser systems under the trademark 'AutoNormal'
CMM maintains high accuracy in large envelopes
(July 2005)
CMMs novel air bearing design offers high stiffness of around 140,000N/mm and is one of the reasons that high precision is obtained over a measuring volume of 6300mm x 1600mm x 2000mm
British Turntable gets Jung rights in UK
(June 2005)
British Turntable has acquired the business assets of Cawley Marine Industrial and with it the exclusive rights to distribute Jung lifting and moving equipment equipment in the UK
Chassis AIDC system boosts output
(May 2005)
With multiple frame types to choose from, an automotive company was looking for the most efficient way to verify chassis type as they are being placed onto the production line
CoCreate supports Peak Performance Initiative
(May 2005)
CoCreate Software has announced its support of Microsoft's Peak Performance Initiative to drive insight and innovation throughout the automotive community
Stadco Saarlouis appoints new managing director
(February 2005)
Stadco has announced the appointment of Dr Reinhard Rupprecht to the position of managing director of its Saarlouis automotive presswork and fabrication plant
Automation provider selects PLM software
(January 2005)
Automotive industrial automation leader selects PLM software to improve the collection and flow of data throughout its organisation in bringing automation products to market
Former Covisint chief appointed CEO of Keronite
(January 2005)
Lars Elias Olrik, 43, former head of Covisints European operations, has taken up a new position as CEO with technology leader in the field of surface treatment, Keronite of Cambridge UK