Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automotive Supply Chain",
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 International Aerospace Standards explained from
Smithers Rapra, which we summarised at the time by saying "Any company wishing to supply into or provide maintenance or repair services for the aerospace supply chain is strongly encouraged to comply with the International Aerospace Standards".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Polymer research firm names managing director from
Smithers Rapra: "Vice president and managing director of Smithers Rapra Technology (formerly Rapra Technology) is now James L Dowey who has extensive expertise in testing equipment".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Smithers Rapra
concerning its 'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin
- take a look at 'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin intoduced
which says: "The fortnightly 'Adhesives and Sealants' bulletin provides all of the latest research and innovation and includes titles, abstracts and citations on synthetic polymeric adhesives".
Take a look also at the news release from Smithers Rapra, Discussing polymers use in aerospace/defense,
as well as International conference to review nanopolymers from Smithers Rapra,
and Ultimate engineering process optimisation from CAD Schroer.
See also:
Autodesk appoints manufacturing software partner
(September 2006)
Autodesk has announced that it has just appointed Autometic as a new UK reseller for its manufacturing software including Autodesk Inventor, the world's top-selling 3D design solution
Export help for manufacturing SMEs at seminar
(September 2006)
UCE Birmingham's Technology Innovation Centre (TIC) is holding a seminar for SMEs, where they can learn how they might participate in the export upturn
US science group buys Rapra Technology
(April 2006)
The Smithers Group, an independent testing, consulting and contract research organisation based in the USA, has closed a deal to purchase UK company Rapra Technology
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
Boat builder uses automotive supply chain software
(February 2006)
Boat builder wanted to communicate more seamlessly with its suppliers, and for quick dispatch and receipt of forecasts and delivery instructions - an automotive system provided the answer
Annual Automotive Summit event planned
(February 2006)
The first annual Automotive Summit, aimed at corporate decision makers, visionaries and strategy leaders, will explore ways to connect the automotive value chain through integrated innovation
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
Show features quality engineering solutions
(January 2006)
Southern Manufacturing and Electronics show organisers report record levels of interest being generated from visitors and exhibitors alike
Seminars cover machine safety and business
(January 2006)
Manufacturing-oriented seminars will be delivered at the UK's Southern Manufacturing Show on a wide variety of issues, ranging from 'Machine safety' to 'Accelerating your business development'
Presentations for engineers and industrial SMEs
(January 2006)
The Southern Manufacturing Show's Technical Seminar programme has built a justifiable reputation for delivering not-to-be-missed presentations on subjects vital to engineers and industrial SMEs
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
GTMA launches automotive supply chain network
(October 2005)
As part of its initiative to bring buyers and suppliers together and promote UK toolmaking, metrology and precision engineering, GTMA to launch its Automotive Supply Chain Network
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
3D communications software described
(August 2005)
Studio Pro software is a result of a year long development effort, guided by Toyota Motor Company, to implement XVL compression technology for design review in the automaker's facilities
UK Manufacturing Awards entries invited
(July 2005)
Companies that make things are being invited to put the woes of the manufacturing sector behind them and compete for one of the UK's most coveted industry awards
Dassault Systemes supports Peak Performance
(May 2005)
Dassault Systemes has announced its support of Microsoft's Peak Performance Initiative designed to help manufacturers accelerate insight and innovation throughout the automotive community
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
Facility upgrade supports frame-rail contract
(March 2005)
Corus has invested significantly to upgrade its precision tubes facility in Zwijndrecht, following confirmation that it has secured Europe's largest hydroformed tube contract
Autoweb Teams with UGS
(February 2005)
Autoweb services reinforces leadership of Teamcenter and lightweight 3D JT data format in global automotive industry
Europressings gets ISO/TS16949 Quality Standard
(January 2005)
Europressings, a Corus-owned specialist metal pressings and sub-assemblies business, has acquired certification to the ISO/TS 16949 quality approval standard
Automotive industry standardises management system
(September 2004)
ISO/TS 16949 standard comes from the International Automotive Task Force and the International Organisation for standardisation to satisfy the need for a commonly accepted management system
Torque converter maker to buy copper-clad steel
(September 2004)
Corus has won a major contract to supply ZF Sachs, one of the world's leading manufacturers of powertrain components, with its latest 'highclad' product - a novel copper-clad steel
Steels to reduce automotive supply chain costs
(July 2004)
Lean alloy steels with improved machineability will enable the automotive gearbox industry to control and predict the level of distortion in the manufacture of transmissions
Heavy blanking capacity wins Mini order
(July 2004)
An ability to produce blanks of up to 3mm thick has resulted in an international metals company securing a contract to supply the inner and outer sills for the new BMW Mini Convertible
Midlands best to show off manufacturing excellence
(July 2004)
The best of British manufacturing is to be celebrated in a major awards scheme that will recognise the excellence being achieved in Britain's finest factories
Integrated maintenance to maximise efficiency
(May 2004)
European supplier of body-in-white stampings and sub assemblies has developed an internet based preventative maintenance and breakdown management system to eliminate downtime
Managing director to push into further markets
(February 2004)
Hydraulic press manufacturer PJ Hare has appointed John Thatcher, 50, to succeed William Hare as managing director. Hare retires this year
Automotive stamping plants gain ISO/TS 16949
(February 2004)
Stadco, a leading European supplier of automotive body-in-white stampings and sub assemblies, has acquired certification to the new ISO/TS 16949 quality approval standard across all factories
30 UK companies can cash in on exhibition aid
(February 2004)
30 UK West Midlands subcontractors, who are 3rd and 4th tier suppliers to the automotive industry, could gain significant new business with the aid of marketing grants
Steel product website also links up with ULSAB
(September 2003)
Corus has launched a website designed to supply the latest product information for vehicle manufacturers and the automotive supply chain and with links to other steel industry sites
Customer leadership award given to SAP
(September 2003)
Frost and Sullivan has awarded SAP its prestigious 2003 Customer Leadership Awards for the European automotive industry in every significant category of application software
Strip products, laser facility gain ISO/TS 16949
(August 2003)
Corus has announced that its Strip Products UK business and its laser welding facility, Autolaser Technologies, have acquired certification to the new ISO/TS 16949: 2002 quality approval standard
Tripartheid cooperation reduces fastener stocks
(July 2003)
Close co-operation between a metals company, wire drawer and fastener manufacturer has reduced the amount of stock in an automotive supply chain by 25 per cent and freed up large areas of space
JIT facility supplies automotive skin panels
(May 2003)
A Just-in-Time supply facility in Coventry will improve efficiency and increase flexibility to enhance service levels of delivering steel skin panel blanks to a local vehicle manufacturer