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SABIC showcase solutions for auto engineering
For the first time, the SABIC family of automotive businesses from SABIC Innovative Plastics, SABIC Europe, and Exatec will exhibit together at the VDI Conference in Mannheim, Germany
News from Sabic Innovative Plastics ( 6 March 2008)
Torque tool tester gives assembly confidence
User application article A torque tool tester is so quick and easy to use that racing car assemblers now routinely just click a wrench onto the tester and then get on with the job, knowing that the tool is within tolerance. Brochure available
News from Norbar Torque Tools (10 September 2007)
GT1 team takes on point cloud metrology
User application article A leading GT1 car racing team has signed a technology sponsorship agreement with a provider of standard point cloud metrology engineering software for reverse engineering.
News from InnovMetric Software Inc (30 August 2007)
Common rail piezo injection features on new engine
The latest Audi A4 line-up includes the multiple award winning 2.0 TFSI petrol unit and the recently adopted 2.7 TDI and 3.0 TDI V6 diesels featuring state-of-the-art common rail piezo injection.
News from Audi UK (10 May 2007)
AC/DC TIG unit welds 5mm aluminium
A single phase AC/DC TIG power source, with a slow 16A fuse, is rated 230A at 40% duty cycle and 170A at 100% duty cycle giving it enough power to weld 5mm aluminium.
News from Kemppi (UK) (23 March 2007)
Rare hill climber restored for retro drive
Painstakingly restored to its original glory by rally quattro specialist, John Hanlon, from Manchester, Mouton drives her famous 1985 Pikes Peak near 500-bhp Audi Sport quattro again after 22-years.
News from Audi UK (20 March 2007)
Auto Union D-type to be auctioned by Christie's
What could become the most expensive car ever to be sold in the history of the prestigious auction house Christie's is due to go under the hammer at the international vintage car fair Retromobile.
News from Audi UK ( 7 February 2007)
Plastics repair kit saves costs on race car damage
User application article The laminated wings of a racing car cost between GBP 4-5,000 each and are very vulnerable to damage, so in the event of any mishaps a plastics repair kit is used for repairs.
News from Henkel Loctite Adhesives (14 December 2006)
Sports-based diesel car gets award
The revolutionary Audi R10 TDI has won the "Pioneering and Innovation Award" of the British magazine Autosport for the most important innovation of the 2006 motorsport season.
News from Audi UK ( 6 December 2006)
Efficient engines increase in number
Three more efficient FSI petrol engines take the total number of Audi units deriving maximum economy and reduced emissions from leading edge FSI direct injection technology to 13 across the range.
News from Audi UK ( 6 December 2006)
Advanced FSI direct petrol injection for new cars
Four Audi A6 and A8 models reap the performance and economy benefits of the latest Audi V8 engine with advanced FSI direct petrol injection technology from this week.
News from Audi UK (12 June 2006)
Diesel power unit to challenge for Le Mans
Audi fights for overall victory at the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans (France) as the first ever automobile manufacturer with a diesel engine.
News from Audi UK (12 June 2006)
Over tenth more cars for worldwide auto buyers
In the first five months of the year, Audi handed over 383,600 vehicles to customers worldwide - 11.5 per cent more than last year (344,137).
News from Audi UK ( 9 June 2006)
Metrology system drastically cuts measurement time
User application article Europac Metrology is now Team Supplier to HondaF1, with a measurement/reverse engineering system that provides high accuracy while cutting measuring time from weeks to hours.
News from Europac Metrology ( 1 May 2006)
Composites parts maker upgrades CAD/CAM systems
User application article Composites product manufacturer has acquired latest software to design and manufacture high-end composite motor sports parts, including all Formula One projects.
News from Vistagy (16 March 2006)
Multi-CAD use extended to 3D data translation
User application article A provider of multi-CAD enabling software, has extended its relationship as an Official Supplier to the Renault Formula One Team, using 3D data translation as well as streamlining its supply chain.
News from Elysium ( 7 March 2006)
Laser sintering is faster than monobloc machining
A hydraulic hose clamp in Formula One car cockpit is laser-sintered as the process is faster and more cost effective than the previous method of machining the part from aluminium.
News from EOS Electro Optical Systems (13 February 2006)
Stand-alone work storage systems demonstrated
Major supplier of motor sport workshop and tool storage systems, will be using the Autosport International to launch a number of innovative products designed specifically for motor racing.
News from System Store Solutions (27 December 2005)
Metris to sponsor Midland Formula One Team
MF1 Racing, the Formula One team owned and operated by The Midland Group, is pleased to welcome Metris as official industrial supplier to the team for the 2006 season. Brochure available
News from Metris (27 December 2005)
Bearings and seals support racecar success
A motorsport team based in Oxford has supplied a range of bearing and sealing products for use in the development and campaigning of the Aston Martin DBR9 race cars in their first race season. Brochure available
News from Wyko Industrial Services ( 9 December 2005)
Audi unveils latest secret - hybrid power car
A closely guarded Audi secret has become public knowledge at the official unveiling of the new Audi Q7 SUV in Frankfurt.
News from Audi UK (21 September 2005)
Formula 1 aqueous cleaning overtakes solvents
User application article Aqueous-based component cleaning station cleans off road dust, oil and carbon deposits from engine parts while meeting a high level of environmental commitment.
News from Mecwash Limited (11 July 2005)
Five million for production auto maker
The five millionth Audi A6 model - a new A6 Avant 2.7 TDI - left the production line yesterday at the company's manufacturing facility in Neckarsulm, Germany.
News from Audi UK ( 3 February 2005)
'One-stop storage shop' set up at Autosport
System Store Solutions has teamed up with Bri-Store Systems to exhibit a 'one stop storage shop' for both quality workshop equipment and in-vehicle racking systems at the Autosport International show.
News from System Store Solutions (16 December 2004)
Four titles for sports var builder
A total of four world class motor racing championships have been decisively won this year by Audi - the 'Vorsprung Durch Technik' brand that has become synonymous with the chequered flag.
News from Audi UK (29 October 2004)
Subcontractor builds up motor sports expertise
In just two years, sales of sub-contract machined components to the UK motor sport industry has grown from zero to over GBP 100,000 a Nottingham, UK-based subcontractor.
News from Hemlock Engineering (22 July 2004)
Engine parts cleaned to 'build ready' standard
User application article Aqueous hot power washer provides programmable, safe and environmentally acceptable degreasing of racing engine components to virtually 'build ready standard'. Brochure available
News from Guyson International ( 5 March 2004)
Pathtrace sets up partnership with Honda Racing
Honda Racing has recently installed EdgeCAM computer aided manufacturing software at its facility in Louth, Lincolnshire, UK and has entered a partnership deal with Pathtrace.
News from Pathtrace (13 January 2004)
Latest CAD comparison inspection software shown
Latest version of software for the inspection of prototypes, tooling and sample parts against CAD data will be demonstrated at the forthcoming Autosport Engineering show Brochure available
News from Delcam (10 November 2003)
Off-the-shelf software upgrades racing car IT
User application article Jaguar recently selected a manufacturing software solution to streamline its racing division's business operations and replace a custom-built, in-house manufacturing and parts system.
News from Epicor Software (UK) (23 July 2003)
Quick-action fastener meets SVA safety specs
User application article Sports car builder selects quick-release, over- centre catches that provide high strength, flush panel fitment without any protrusions from the bodywork.
News from Protex Fasteners ( 9 July 2003)
Accurate measurement helps win championships
User application article Use of highly accurate DRO and encoder system contributed to Toyota Motorsport's ongoing success in South African production racing, rally and off-road racing championships.
News from Newall Measurement Systems ( 2 May 2003)
Mobile tool trolleys and cabinets offered
Small motor sport racing teams can kit their workshops out like their Formula One counterparts with robust mobile tool trolleys and cabinets.
News from System Store Solutions (22 April 2003)
SL material combines high temp and toughness
Believed to be the first to combine high temperature with toughness, a stereolithography material is designed to improve the functional testing of digitally manufactured components.
News from 3D Systems Europe ( 6 January 2003)
Software helped students build better racing car
User application article The "Formula Student Team" at Warwick University, in Coventry, UK, used Delcam's PS-Team task management system to help them build a better racing car. Brochure available
News from Delcam (17 December 2002)
Hardness test system uses video and computer
User application article A motor sport transmission specialist Xtrac is the first to install video camera assisted, computer aided, Vickers hardness machines to testcase depths and hardnesses of alloy steel test pieces.
News from Indentec Hardness Testing Machines ( 9 December 2002)
Advanced digital manufacturing partnership set up
3D Systems Corp has announced the partnership and establishment of an Advanced Digital ManufacturingSM (ADM) centre in conjunction with the Renault F1 Team in Enstone, England.
News from 3D Systems Europe (30 August 2002)
Rapid growth wins speedy reward
An award of a prestigious Harley Davidson motorcycle has been made to a sales director following a highly successful 2001 in drives system business.
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Drives and Motors) (28 June 2002)
Road and racing car firms takes up PLM
Speciality provider of road and racecar design and development services to enhance PLM capabilities and power managed collaboration with partners and suppliers.
News from Baan UK (18 June 2002)
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