Dave Wilson, 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 Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Automotive supplier makes PLM software choice from
Actify, which we summarised at the time by saying "Actify's compressed .3D format, allows relevant data to be easily and securely made available without requiring knowledge of a CAD system".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release PLM company announces new contracts from
UGS: "General Motors is set to extend its current PLM software license agreements with UGS PLM Software".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Camcon Technology
- take a look at US $400,000 grant helps cut vehicle emissions
which says: "Camcon has developed a digital valve which has the potential to improve engine performance and reduce exhaust emissions by up to 20% due to its precise control over combustion".
Take a look also at the news release from Lattice Technology, 3D system adopted by automotive suppliers,
as well as Continental to acquire module business from VTI Technologies,
and Vision systems check up on direct part marking from Cognex UK.
See also:
NVH leadership sets the standard
(August 2006)
LMS Test.Lab has been selected by the French tier-one automotive supplier Heuliez as the standard platform for its new in-house noise and vibration testing facility
New high-tech Valox iQ and Xenoy iQ resins
(July 2006)
GE Plastics celebrates two significant additions to its ecomagination portfolio: Valox iQ and Xenoy iQ resins
CMM keeps components inside automotive specs
(July 2006)
If anyone had said it to Mark Eldridge a decade ago that he would be inspecting components produced on presses to micron tolerances, he would not have believed them
Laser-welded nylon is clear cut winner in gearbox
(July 2006)
A tube of hot-oil-resistant DuPont Zytel nylon carries oil from the filter to the six-speed direct-shift gearbox's control unit of Volkswagen's trend-setting dual-clutch gearbox
Fifth wheel unit adopts pneumatic control
(June 2006)
Pneumatic actuators and control systems are key components in an innovative two-position fifth-wheel coupling system for articulated lorries
PLM software to aid global collaboration
(June 2006)
Kovovyroba Hoffmann has chosen PLM solutions from IBM and Dassault Systemes to foster innovative collaboration with global automotive OEMs
Analysis software cuts drivetrain development
(April 2006)
Magna Powertrain, New Process Gear, has selected Altair HyperWorks technology suite to further reduce product development cycle time and associated costs
Fabrication and Assembly specialist chooses Catia
(April 2006)
Herbert Olbrich uses Catia V5 for digital part design and mechanical engineering of special purpose machines
PLM helps car supplier cut development times
(April 2006)
Korean automotive supplier implements PLM system for product data management, to speed product development cycle-time and to manage multiple OEM customers' projects simultaneously
Severity criteria for IR maintenance inspections
(April 2006)
Thermal imaging has evolved into one of the most valuable diagnostic tools for predictive maintenance; but not every problem identified needs immediate rectification
Software compresses mountains of 3D CAD data
(November 2005)
International automotive electronic components manufacturer Alps Automotive has implemented 3D XVL applications
PLM software helps Peguform plan new facilities
(November 2005)
Automotive supplier Peguform has selected Tecnomatix eM-Designer and eM-Plant solutions to help the company plan new facilities and production lines, and optimise plant operations
Kostal's Hill steps forward for lead 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
Motion system speeds surface treatment
(May 2005)
The addition of a stepper-driven two-axis linear motion system has helped accelerate a crucial surface treatment process step for a second tier automotive supplier
Platform produces early productivity gains
(May 2005)
Plastic Omnium Auto Exterior has achieved significant productivity gains in its engineering activities as a result of the recently completed deployment of the MatrixOne PLM platform
Programme offers free training
(March 2005)
Coventry University has launched an exciting new programme, called Accelerate, which offers companies' in the West Midlands free flexible training for all staff
New era in automotive design
(March 2005)
The co-operation of a leading automotive equipment supplier and the leading international polycarbonate glazing specialist heralds a new era in automotive design
Mechatronics apprentices to take on the world
(October 2004)
Matt Goodwin and James Dellacioppa are honing their mechatronics skills at the Festo Didactic centre in Northampton, in preparation for the WorldSkills event in Helsinki in May 2005
Memsic and Texas Instruments reach sales agreement
(October 2004)
Memsic and the Sensors and Controls business of Texas Instruments have agreed on a co-operative marketing and sales plan
Tyre pressure sensor meets US legal requirements
(April 2004)
A novel low-cost tyre pressure sensor uses proprietary, field proven technology that meets the requirements of the US Congressional TREAD (Tyre Recall Enhanced Accountability and Documentation) Act
Mesh modification tool handles legacy models
(March 2004)
Ansys ParaMesh 2.3 is a stand-alone software package that enables quick and easy modifications of existing meshes from engineering design tools including
Microtec gains Power Solution deal
(November 2003)
Delcam has appointed Microtec as a representative for its Power Solution range of CADCAM software in southern Germany
Smarteam solutions to unify design teams
(October 2003)
Leading Korean automotive supplier Hanil E Hwa is expanding its product lifecycle management platform with Smarteam product data management solutions
Surface treatment prepares plastics for paint
(October 2003)
The first two Atmap systems to be used in North America have been installed at Venture Industries in Grand Blanc, Michigan, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier
Moulding expansion confirms automotive drive
(August 2003)
Sarnatech BNL has invested in an additional moulding machine to help manage a major new contract it has won with a large American tier one automotive supplier
New office expands German training facilities
(March 2003)
Delcam's German subsidiary has moved to larger offices in Obertshausen, near Frankfurt, to meet the growing demand for the company's Power Solution design and manufacturing software
Scholarship rewards exceptional performance
(March 2003)
Coventry University engineering student Ryan Struggles has been awarded the Corus Scholarship 2002 for his 'exceptional performance' during his placement year with automotive supplier Corus
Software slashes toolmaking time
(March 2003)
A change of software has helped automotive supplier Siemens-VDO to reduce the overall modelling and machining times for its tooling by between 30 and 40%
Ion guns improve the dashboard view
(February 2003)
Plastic lenses used in the manufacture of car instrument clusters were causing an electrostatic problem for Visteon until the company adopted ionising air guns for cleaning
PLM solutions smooth merger
(January 2003)
When three of the best known names in the cooling industry came together under the umbrella of BorgWarner Cooling Systems the company approached SmarTeam PLM solutions
Automotive supplier funds scholarship
(January 2003)
One of the world's leading suppliers to the automotive industry has offered Coventry University engineering students the opportunity to take part in a mutually beneficial scholarship scheme
Coventry pilots engineering graduate apprentices
(November 2002)
Coventry University engineering student Tom Dale recently became the first fully qualified graduate apprentice in engineering in the UK
On-site calibration keeps airbags on test
(August 2002)
When Intier Automotive Interiors needed to have its airbag deployment facility recalibrated, the cost of returning to the US manufacturer was prohibitive
Automotive supplier takes control of prototyping
(May 2002)
Investment in state-of-the-art laser scanning technology is bringing major time savings and quality enhancements to one of the world's best known names in car seat manufacturing