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Corus Automotive
Address:
IARC Building
The University of Warwick
Coventry
NP19 4XN
UK
Telephone: (UK) 44 24 76 241200
http://www.corus-automotive.com
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Listing of all 68 news releases from Corus Automotive:
New steels help cut vehicle weights
Weight savings from the use of advanced high strength steels are being realised in new vehicles, which can equate to a saving of more than one tonne of CO2 over the vehicle's lifespan. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 1 May 2008)
Predictive modelling validates component strength
User application article Corus worked with Tallent to validate the F2S technique on a suspension lower control arm which uses Corus Tenform XF300 and XF400 HSLA steel grades. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (11 September 2007)
CAE system checks weld durability
Corus' new automated process will significantly speed up weld design modification and optimisation, leading to improved component performance. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (18 July 2007)
Steel company expands in Eastern Europe
In the last year Corus has doubled the volume of automotive component steels it supplies to Eastern Europe. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (22 May 2007)
Steel company supports road safety campaign
The Make Roads Safe campaign is calling on governments and the United Nations to tackle the unreported growing epidemic of road deaths and injuries in the world today. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 3 May 2007)
Metals company supports student racers
Corus Research Development and Technology will be sponsoring Delft University's race team in the annual International Formula Student Programme. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (20 April 2007)
Ultrasonic testing improves bearing quality
A new ultrasonic testing laboratory enables Corus to more accurately assess the cleanness of steels produced. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (16 April 2007)
Steel company sponsors young car designers
Corus has become a sponsor of the Connections project in the Royal College of Art's Vehicle Design Department. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 1 March 2007)
Novel brazing technique joins steel to aluminium
Corus, the international steel company, has developed Fluxless Laser Brazing, a new and robust process for joining steel to aluminium during automotive production line assembly. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (26 January 2007)
Volvo Trucks signs for steel support
Corus has won a contract to supply Volvo Trucks with precision-machined camshaft blanks for use in the manufacture of critical engine components. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (20 October 2006)
Crash simulation helps containment barrier system
Corus has worked with Daf Trucks to develop a novel computer simulation crash model which the two companies believe will lead to safer future truck designs. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 5 October 2006)
Seminar gives insight into advanced materials
Over 40 JCB engineers, manufacturing and quality managers have attended a "Steel awareness" seminar hosted by Corus. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (26 September 2006)
Latest grades of high strength steels
Corus has been working closely with Ford to help the carmaker develop and implement the latest grades of high strength steels into several key applications on the new Galaxy model range. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (25 July 2006)
Wire rod passes transmission spring test
User application article Automotive spring-grade wire rod from Corus is being used to manufacture transmission springs for the first time. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 1 June 2006)
High strength steels support diesel speed bid
Corus is supporting JCB in its effort to break the world land speed record for a diesel-powered automobile. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (29 May 2006)
Simulation optimises press shop processes
Novel technology applies the latest computer aided engineering simulation techniques to help optimise the setup of automotive press shop processes. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (22 May 2006)
Student racers sponsored on three fronts
Corus is once again supporting some of Europe's leading student race teams - the Universities of Birmingham, Delft and Warwick - in the 2006 International Formula Student programme. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 4 May 2006)
Crash box bumper saves weight and money
An integrated crash box bumper will offer vehicle and component manufacturers both weight and cost savings compared with existing front end module systems. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive ( 3 April 2006)
Distribution centre helps protect wire rod
Improvement in delivery standards follows the opening of distribution centre for storing, handling and despatching damage-critical grades of wire rod for automotive manufacturers around the world. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (30 March 2006)
Alliance aims to improve con-rod design
Corus is working closely with Smethwick Drop Forge to help optimise the design and manufacture of automotive con rods. Brochure available
News from Corus Automotive (20 March 2006)
Tubular blank a hit in hydroformed crash can
Tester takes the strain out of panelwork
Chartered Engineer is a rare breed
Corus and Salzgitter jointly develop HSD steels
Seminar hears new take on automotive industry
Exhausting business for Europressings
Adhesive-coated strip cuts out Cr6
Proton opts for environmentally friendly steel
Specialist steels enable novel suspension
Automotive design show moves to December
New steels answer environmental demands
Stadco signs for panels for Maxus
IT upgrade accelerates product development
Student racers receive material support
Simulation model covers modern metals
Hydroformed tube contract prompts expansion
Materials selection makes light vehicle lighter
Metal pressings business joins quality drive
Simulations models help develop new road barrier
Investment to meet dual phase steel growth
Students put emotion back into vehicle design
Copper-clad steel set for use in torque convertors
Lean alloy steels lead to smoother transmissions
Valve spring steel passes the test
Award for novel alloy-coated steel
Scunthorpe rod mill set for expansion
Automotive steel expertise is moving to Warwick
Koblenz investment to expand aluminium supply
Advanced materials capabilities for motorsport
Tailor-welded blanks speed Lamborghini assembly
High strength steels help reinvent the wheel
Ultraclean steel for diesel fuel injection systems
Contract covers black cab panels
Future steel technologies discussed
Website focuses on automotive sector
Automotive plants meet latest quality standard
Aluminium tube aims for automotive expansion
Co-operation smooths automotive fasteners supply
Laser welding cuts component costs
Student racing team to show its mettle
JIT facility streamlines automotive supplies
Novel steel helps Ford to recycling targets
R and D centre focuses on laser welding
Expansion for Automotive Service Centre
Steel bar targets internal combustion engines
Aluminium business attains automotive quality
New steel has environmental issues covered
