Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Vehicle Manufacturer",
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 PLM software helps with frequent design changes from
Omnify Software, which we summarised at the time by saying "The direct sharing of part and BOM information between Empower PLM and Sage MAS 90 ERP eliminated manual data entry errors and ensures accuracy of product change information across the
enterprise".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Wireless probes get the measure of JCB parts from
Renishaw: "The Renishaw RMP60 is the first inspection probe to use frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) data transmission".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Sensor-Technik UK
concerning its Pressure transmitters
- take a look at Pressure transmitter takes dual role
which says: "A novel pressure-sensor-based solution allows operators of water spraying vehicles to monitor both water level and flow rate".
Take a look also at the news release from Profil UK, Stud provides accurate positioning,
as well as System controls automotive electronics from Delphi,
and OST to integrate high speed line scan cameras from Oxford Sensor Technology.
See also:
Advances in vehicle sensing and control
(September 2006)
Sensing and control systems are playing an important role in improving efficiency of the vehicle/operator partnership: Cliff Durling and Les Metcalfe explain
Welding equipment aids commercial vehicle makers
(August 2006)
Some of the UK's leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles and trailers are benefiting from the welding machines, welding wires and associated products from the Esab Group
Pierce fasteners get a grip on the Freelander 2
(August 2006)
Land-Rover uses 145 Profil clinch nuts and studs in the assembly of its all new Freelander 2 models
Land Rover - it's better to be EcoSafe than sorry
(July 2006)
Land Rover has chosen to install Bosch Rexroth's EcoSafe protective barrier system on its latest project in Solihull
Tubular blank a hit in hydroformed crash can
(February 2006)
Corus wins the contract to supply tubular blank for the first hydroformed crash can to go into production in the European automotive market
Luxury car is designed with visualisation software
(September 2005)
To achieve the high quality of final fit and finish that a luxury car like the new Bentley Continental Flying Spur demands, designers and engineers at Bentley Motors relied heavily on ICEM's software
Clinch nuts and studs go off-road in new Discovery
(September 2005)
Land-Rover has specified more than 320 of Profil's clinch nuts and studs in the assembly of its latest generation, T5 platform Discovery vehicles
Proton opts for environmentally friendly steel
(August 2005)
Corus has won a contract to supply Proton with advanced Neotec steel for use in the manufacture of fuel tanks for one of the carmaker's latest additions to its popular GEN-2 range, the 1.6 GSX
Laser measurement comes to hand at Land Rover
(August 2005)
Land Rover is using the GapGun3 portable laser gauge to enhance vehicle build process and geometric quality
Servopneumatics provide cost-effective automation
(May 2005)
The specialist automation company Lambert Engineering has developed a unique plastic component assembly machine, using Festo servopneumatic drives to provide ultraprecise control of welding force
Software investment proves to be a wise decision
(April 2005)
Investing in WorkNC and WorkPlan has been a wise decision for CAD-CAM Projects, helping the company to meet demanding quality and delivery targets on budget
Powerful adhesives come to the UK
(March 2005)
Jet Press has secured a unique distribution deal with ITW Plexus adhesives, enabling one of the most powerful adhesives to become widely available to UK designers and manufacturers
Slide stations handle automotive positioning
(January 2005)
Gudel handling and positioning technology is at the heart of two new marriage slide stations that automate the mounting of driveline equipment to car bodies for a leading vehicle manufacturer
Pierce fastening technology speeds car assembly
(August 2004)
BMW Group is just one company to harness the advantages of pierce fastening, having specified more than 70 examples of Profil fasteners in the production of its new Mini
Engineering investment gives new Discovery an edge
(July 2004)
The soon-to-be-launched Land Rover Discovery 3 will have the finish and feel of a premium quality car, thanks in part to a collaboration with Coventry-based Visioneering UK
Software has designs on Renault interiors
(April 2004)
French automotive vehicle manufacturer Renault has selected ICEM Surf software for use in the interior design development of its vehicles
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
Jiangling signs for test services
(October 2003)
LMS International has secures a multiyear codevelopment contract with Jiangling Motor Corporation in China
Eaton to commercialise active valve train system
(July 2003)
Lotus Engineering has signed a licensing agreement to allow leading US tier one supplier Eaton Automotive to develop for production its AVT active valve train system
Fasteners hold radical sportscar bodywork fast
(July 2003)
Radical Sportscars is the latest specialist vehicle manufacturer to specify quick-release over-centre catches from Protex Fasteners to secure body panels on its range of high-performance vehicles
Fans meet automotive quality benchmark
(February 2002)
Papst's parent company Papst-Motoren of Germany has received certification of its quality management system to ISO/TS16949
Volvo selects CAM software to integrate with Catia
(November 2001)
After a three-month trial, Volvo has selected Open Mind's Hypermill computer-aided manufacturing software to work with its Catia 4.2.2 setup, in preference to two other shortlisted systems
In-cylinder sensors offer better price/performance
(August 2001)
Penny and Giles Controls has launched a completely new range of in-cylinder sensors (ICS) for use in lower cost hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders that require a simple form of analogue feedback
Former Honda President addresses auto conference
(June 2001)
Automotive manufacturers need to understand the fundamental nature of the latest technologies required for vehicle development, says Nobuhiko Kawamoto, former president of Honda Motor Company
Plastic hot air staking for accelerator pedals
(May 2001)
Automotive OEMs and tier one suppliers around the world are harnessing the benefits of Phasa plastic hot air staking technology in the production of latest generation accelerator pedal assemblies
New driveline and transmission test facility open
(May 2001)
Ricardo's Driveline and Transmission Systems (DTS) division has officially opened its doors on a new and advanced driveline and transmission test facility in Royal Leamington Spa in the UK
Hot air staking ideal for fastening armature
(April 2001)
Manufacturer of innovative electro-mechanical and electro-magnetic devices BLP's investigations into the use of Phasa's hot air staking system proved it had the makings of an ideal solution
Coating improves on stainless for rivet nut
(July 2000)
When a firm anchorage point was needed for a heavy duty exhaust bracket, Torque Control solved the problem with an M8 Hexagonal Shank, Steel Rivet Nut using a double coating of phosphate deltaseal