Steel & Alloy, an automotive supplier, has future-proofed its business with the opening of a new state-of-the-art alloy processing facility, fully equipped with three heavy duty Street cranes. The £27 million investment constitutes the first phase of the development, which has added…
With Panasonic’s new power relays TL (product number: ACTL3CR3C) and TB1 (product number: ACTBPDH4C), junction box manufacturers are able to reduce the size of smart junction boxes by replacing plug-in relays with space-optimized pc board relays. The new TL relay has a fuse rating of 40A and…
Problem solving is a real Accuride strength and so when the team was approached by a luxury performance car manufacturer about developing a moving armrest for its new model it knew it had the expertise, innovation and resource to produce the solution. It didn’t happen overnight however. Two…
EPLAN Electric P8 will enhance your efficiency in designing, documenting and managing the automation projects for your machinery and plant. The EPLAN Platform integrates all relevant disciplines in the development and design process. Interdisciplinary working becomes reality thanks to the many…
Think luxury, think British innovation. Aston Martin is a byword for excellence and is a premier example of UK manufacturing. As it celebrates 101 years of automotive production, its high performance sports cars, including the Rapide S, Vanquish, DB9 and Vantage, ensure its place as a global brand.
Nifco UK, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of automotive functional plastic components, has recently installed its seventh Sumitomo (SHI) Demag injection-moulding machine. The company, based in Stockton-On-Tees for over 40 years, has built up a solid reputation for an unswerving attention to…
Toyota’s decision to make its fuel-cell related patents freely available is a positive move to kick-start the hydrogen fuel car market, especially in relation to hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, and is probably prompted by recognition that the vehicle manufacturer cannot open up the market…
Macro Sensors LVDT gage heads are being used on an automated auto part production line as part of a quality control system that ensures the precise dimensions of hydraulic valve adjusters manufactured for use in different car engines. Every automobile uses a number of different engine valves…
SKF has launched a Motor Encoder Sensor Bearing Unit (SKF MESBU) for the electric and hybrid vehicle market. This significant development in sensor bearing technology is a first for the industry, integrating bearing and sensor technology in a single, compact unit. The SKF MESBU is specifically…
The Industrial Group of Moog has developed a 3-channel electro-mechanical test system to simulate loads on the seatback and benches of vehicles. The system has been installed at a car seat manufacturer in Asia that manufactures complete seating systems and interior components for automotive and…
