Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automotive Industry",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Data model cuts development costs from
ProSTEP iViP Association, which we summarised at the time by saying "The ProStep iViP Recommendation PSI 4 provides a proven data model that ensures optimal integration of simulation and computation data in a PDM environment".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Portable arm expands inspection services from
GKS Inspection Services: "Increases ability to provide on-site inspection and reverse engineering services to customers anywhere in North America".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Victrex USA
concerning its Victrex Peek
- take a look at Cages have bearing on performance and reliability
which says: "Polymer is chosen for bearing cages because of its combination of strength and flexibility, high operating temperatures, high chemical and wear resistance and ease of processing".
Take a look also at the news release from EOS Electro Optical Systems (UK), Novel powders expand rapid manufacturing options,
as well as Electronic keys improve safety and accountability from Euchner (UK),
and Coating technology protects varied items from Sheffield Hallam University.
See also:
Actuators help improve driver safety
(January 2008)
The SMAC Moving Coil Actuator incorporates the Softland function to control speed and positional feedback and find surfaces or positions in space without damaging the component or SMAC actuator
Hybrid battery helps cut vehicle emissions
(January 2008)
Chery Automobile has chosen nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries from Johnson Controls-Saft for its latest vehicle
Accuracy is key to emissions compliance
(January 2008)
Systems used to measure greenhouse gas emissions must be accurate and reliable
Alliance targets virtual design and production
(December 2007)
Combined solution will help enable collaborative mechanical and control design with bidirectional synchronisation
Virtual testing accelerates F1 development
(November 2007)
To further cut vehicle development time, Toyota Motorsport started using DS's realistic simulation products from Simulia for virtual testing
Sensors automate reflective quality control.
(November 2007)
Micro-Epsilon's reflectControl 'deflectometry' system allows a complete car body to be inspected in 90 seconds
Laser scanning company expands in India
(November 2007)
GKS India is one of the largest such operations in India and the only one with the high-accuracy scanning capabilities of its Laser Design Surveyor DS-3040 3D laser scanning system
Lightweight valve terminal handles high flow rates
(October 2007)
Valve functions can be changed quickly and easily without having to disassemble the valve terminal system first
Technology slashes nitrogen levels
(October 2007)
Sturman's Hydraulic Valve Actuation (HVA), or 'camless' technology, was used to help achieve nitrogen oxide (NOx) levels of 0.005g/kWh, well below the target of 0.27g/kWh
Clamps handle tough jobgs
(October 2007)
Lantec clamps are actuated with standard compact cylinders including magnetic pistons ranging in bore sizes from 25 to 50mm and 63mm
Companies co-operate on automotive production
(October 2007)
GE Fanuc Automation Wipro's agreement covers services, point solution development and joint go-to-market activities
Sensor improves fuel efficiency
(September 2007)
When used with multi-port fuel injection systems Sensata's GDI sensor can improve fuel economy 4 to 8%
CAD slashes tool design time
(September 2007)
Stanzwerk relies on the CoCreate OneSpace Modeling and CoCreate Model Manager software to speed tool design and map ever more complex die casting moulds
MEMS gyro becomes widely available
(September 2007)
A revised supply agreement, effective immediately, enables Systron Donner Automotive to provide any OEM or supplier with its inertial rate sensors
Sensor solves speaker problem
(September 2007)
A Contrinex Sensor DW-AD-403-C5 was chosen to check that a connector terminal had been correctly positioned and moulded into each speaker housing
Coiled spring pins solve automotive problems
(August 2007)
Design advice from Spirol caused an automotive company to replace the long semi-tubular rivet in its glove compartment handle with two coiled pins
CAD software helps slash development time
(August 2007)
SolidWorks 3D CAD and PDMWorks Enterprise product data management software have helped Burlington Technologies to cut its development times in half
System cuts automotive carbon consumption
(August 2007)
The Ford Motor company has chosen the Maxsys Fuel+ System to lower its fuel bills
Torque wrenches meet auto standards
(July 2007)
Crane Electronics' 25Nm and 75Nm ProWrench Opta torque and angles wrenches have met the standards of a major global car manufacturer
Ergonomic solutions improve workplace safety
(July 2007)
The production engineers at Kautex have produced a set of company standards based on Textron Automotive's Humantec manual
Interface suits RandD steering wheels
(July 2007)
The CANbus interface enables both programming and on-line data transfer with data rates up to 1Mbit/s
Light source works without mains supply
(July 2007)
The Lightstik features a built-in rechargeable battery that offers a long lighting time per charge combined with fast recharging
Software enhances product development
(July 2007)
HyperWorks software has enhanced Northern Stamping's overall product development process
Elastomer conference planned for Frankfurt
(July 2007)
Rapra Technology's fourth elastomer conference will bring together material suppliers, engineers, compounders, manufacturers, processors and end users of high-performance elastomers
Pressure sensors suit wind tunnel applications
(June 2007)
Scanivalve produces miniature pressure scanning devices that are fast, efficient and affordable
Power press safety system improves throughput
(June 2007)
Operator safety is a critical consideration for any company running power press equipment ultimately overriding all other operational and financial considerations
Testing actuator handles a range of applications
(May 2007)
In the automotive industry Zwick's electro-mechanical testing actuator has been used to test seat head rests, foams, steering columns, gearshifts and brake pedal assemblies
Plastic riveting kit suits automotive applications
(May 2007)
Alcoa Fastening Systems' Marson PR-75K plastic riveting kit securely locks components in place and prevents pull-out
Metallurgy gathering draws 35 companies
(May 2007)
The 2007 EPMA General Assembly took place at the Richmond Hotel in Istanbul and was attended by nearly 40 people from some 35 companies
Technology overcomes surface tension
(May 2007)
After surface discharge treatment, tiny catheter tubing in hospital wards will continue to flow with medicines and glued surfaces will remain secure
3D system adopted by automotive suppliers
(April 2007)
Virtual Services, of Troy, Michigan, will offer the full array of Lattice3D XVL-based 3D applications to its automotive supplier clientele
Product development platform use extended
(April 2007)
NX will be used by Nissan affiliates to digitally design vehicles and parts on a global basis, and Teamcenter will be used to digitally manage product data and collaborate with Nissan
Software speeds automotive production
(April 2007)
Cava ensures legal conformity of car architecture during the entire creation process, allowing companies to get designs right the first time
University helps the best of British
(April 2007)
The Best of British Industry awards took place on 8th February 2007, providing the opportunity to examine and celebrate the achievements of modern British companies