Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automotive Supplier",
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 Universal solvent degreaser meets EU regulations from
Kumi Solutions, which we summarised at the time by saying "Degreasing machine has helped an second-tier automotive supplier to adhere to Solvent Emissions Directive regulations clean 2.5 tonnes of aluminium/day - 25% more than before".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Optical tube measuring system reduces costs from
AICON 3D Systems: "An optical tube measuring system, TubeInspect, from Aicon 3D Systems, is helping to improve product quality and reduce costs at Swedish automotive supplier Ekenas Mekaniska".
In April 2007, we covered the news from Lattice Technology
- take a look at XVL-based 3D applications
which says: "New reseller for 3D applications in ultra-compressed 3D data format now available".
Take a look also at the news release from Jenoptik, Jenoptik US measurement shareholding,
as well as Pressed metal enclosure solutions from Clamason Industries,
and Press tool change system designed and made from PREMiTEC.
See also:
Pressings for curtain airbag inflator
(January 2007)
Clamason Industries manufactures two versions, a left and a right hand, of a curtain airbag inflator housing for the Jaguar X-Type and X-Type Estate models being assembled at Ford's Halewood plant
Power press dies changed in 5-10 min
(November 2006)
An automated quick die change system fitted to automotive supplier's power presses allows it to complete its die change process in five to ten minutes
Automatic blank/form press has electronic transfer
(November 2006)
Power press carries out automatic blanking and forming with blanks automatically rotated or turned over - allowing even complex parts to be produced as one-operation parts
Traceability for direct part marking
(October 2006)
Siemens cannot afford any uncertainty when it comes to production for their high profile automobile clients
Machine vision ensures complete traceability
(October 2006)
Automotive electronics and mechatronics supplier uses direct part marking on the body of each gasoline pump with vision systems to read and inspect the codes at each point of production
Uwe Herold joins SAP as new CIO
(September 2006)
SAP AG has announced the appointment of Uwe Herold to the position of chief information officer (CIO)
NVH facility has fast turnaround testing
(August 2006)
French Tier-one automotive supplier has standardized testing systems in its new NVH testing facility to eliminate the bottleneck of packing and shipping prototypes for testing at external facilities
The supply chain becomes a key innovation drive
(August 2006)
A Czech automotive supplier has chosen PLM software to foster innovative collaboration with global automotive OEMs and achieve higher quality, faster time-to-market and costs savings
PLM to cut automotive development costs by 20%
(August 2006)
Product lifecycle management software is to cut development costs by 20%, enhancing collaboration across dispersed teams to manage several car makers' projects simultaneously
Standardising on IT support helps compete
(August 2006)
Using CATIA V5 PLM at an automotive components supplier demonstrates that German medium-sized fabrication and assembly companies can hold their lead by standardizing IT support
Jenoptik acquires French metrology company
(July 2006)
Jenoptik Group has acquired the French measurement technology company Etamic and has merged the operations of Group company, Hommelwerke (Germany) with Etamic
Latest CMM drastically cuts inspection cycle time
(July 2006)
Latest CMM allows rapid programming of inspection routines off-line, from the CAD model of the part, so cycle time for inspecting the ball washer is now 2 min, compared with 7.5 min before
Czech blacksmith's shop opts for abas ERP
(June 2006)
Kovarna Viva Zlin sro decides on ERP solution by ABAS
Digital kanban for 20% inventory turns increase
(June 2006)
The Datacraft Solutions' digital kanban product, Signum, was welcomed by Jim Malch, Director of Operations, Pacific Scientific, EKD
Plastic mouldings contain wood product
(May 2006)
The extraordinary growth in sales of products made from mixtures of wood flour and plastics in North America has been the envy of European producers for ten years
The supply chain becomes a key innovation drive
(May 2006)
Kovovyroba Hoffmann fosters collaborative innovation with global automotive OEMs using PLM solutions
Adhesives use increases in automotive assembly
(May 2006)
The use of adhesives in the laminating, bonding and assembly of automotive interior components continues to grow as users recognise their technological benefits
Fabrication and assembly specialist chooses Catia
(April 2006)
Herbert Olbrich uses Catia V5 for digital part design and mechanical engineering of special purpose machines
Multiple-item dispensing system ensures supply
(April 2006)
A most advanced multiple-item dispensing system is linked to the Internet and monitors product stock levels using weight sensor technology and ensures that direct and indirect supplies are available
PLM cuts development costs by 20%
(April 2006)
By enabling an automotive to automate business processes from planning and design to development and after-sales, a PLM system has helped cut development costs by 20 per cent
Severity criteria made for infrared inspections
(March 2006)
When an infrared thermography system finds an anomaly, assessing the scale and making the right recommendations avoid consequences of a possible production line shut-down
Production measurement company sets up China JV
(March 2006)
German company Jenoptik is strengthening its Asian market presence in production measurement technology by setting up a new joint venture in China - Hommel Telstar in Shanghai
Press coil feeders videoed in action on Web site
(March 2006)
Power press equipment and automation supplier has launched three videos on its Web site featuring advanced coil feeding equipment in action at three US customer locations
PLM platform chosen to manage 160 sites
(March 2006)
French automotive supplier, has chosen a PLM platform to manage all product development information and enable seamless product collaboration among 160 international sites
Real time ERP essential to supplier certification
(March 2006)
Sub-contract injection moulding company is one of few Nissan Service suppliers to gain ASN certification, owing to ERP use that gives seamless EDI and necessary warehouse management
Subcontractor ingenuity lowers inflator costs
(February 2006)
A material properties solution of folding steel shut to enclose a device and their cost-saving transfer press line have now been successfully carried over to various other components
Digital kanban cuts inventory by $2 million
(February 2006)
Digital kanban technology has reduced a Tier One automotive supplier's inventory by approximately $2,000,000 - the company says it has had zero part shortages since going 'live' three months ago
Innovating for manufacturing and distribution
(January 2006)
New plants, products, technology and markets are emerging at extraordinary velocities; and the distribution of products is operating equipment and transportation at an unprecedented pace
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
Small turned parts contract for aerospace work
(November 2005)
Unicut Precision has secured the renewal of a small turned parts contract with a major US aerospace company that will be worth more than £1.25 million to the precision machinist
Maximise manufacturer's core competency
(October 2005)
An advanced third party logistics provider helps manufacturers 'hone' their competitiveness by focusing on their own core competency while outsourcing the rest
Spatter-free welding proven in the field
(October 2005)
Innovative CMT process sets new quality standards and reduces manufacturing costs at automotive specialist and is seen as the most significant innovation in automatic and robot MIG/MAG welding
Cold metal transfer MIG welding is spatter-free
(September 2005)
Cold metal transfer MIG welding process provides spatter-free welding, outstanding gap bridging properties, low heat input and a high degree of process flexibility
Supply chain experience for business role
(September 2005)
Simon Hill, UK Managing Director of global automotive supplier Kostal, has been appointed as Yorkshire Forward's new Executive Director of Business