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Many truck manufacturers have naturally been focusing on well-established light weighting systems from the passenger vehicle sector
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Dear [FIRSTNAME],
Many truck manufacturers have naturally been focusing on well-established light weighting systems from the passenger vehicle sector, that have allowed for massive cost savings with enormous decreases in weight - and that’s precisely where laser welding comes into play. |
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Lightweight design for commercial vehicles
When the catch phrase “lightweight design” is used for the automobile production, it typically refers to passenger cars, rarely commercial vehicles. However, there is an enormous amount of potential for weight reduction and cost savings when considering the large, heavy parts needed for the drivetrain in trucks. Recently, a supplier in North America demonstrated the possibilities and benefits that a complete laser welding production system from EMAG LaserTec can provide. More... |
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Welding inspection robots: A revolution in auto industry
Strength tests on samples taken from parts consisting of 4,000-5,000 spot welds on a vehicle are an indispensable part of the automobile manufacturing process, which is costly and time and labour-intensive. Find out how Toshiba's recent development of a system allows testing to be carried out automatically by robots in a non-destructive manner, and is poised to spark a massive revolution in manufacturing in the automotive industry. More...
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Manual and robot-mounted 3D scanners
Creaform offers solutions to respond to the industry's needs in 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development and digital simulation. It offers portable and automated measurement solutions for 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development and digital simulation (FEA/CFD). Creaform's technologies are used in many industries, including automotive. More...
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Tube bending machine
The automotive industry is crucial for Europe’s prosperity. The sector provides jobs for 12 million people and accounts for 4% of the EU’s GDP. The EU is among the world’s biggest producers of motor vehicles and the sector represents the largest private investor in research and development (R&D). To strengthen the competitiveness one of the major automotive companies from Europe based in Spain choose our Fully Electric CNC Tube Bending Machine eMOB32 LR to improve their production line. More...
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OnRobot expands innovative Gecko Gripper family
OnRobot has launched a compact, single-pad version of its innovative Gecko no-mark adhesive gripper. The new Gecko Single Pad (SP) gripper brings the same capability to new automation applications with small footprints and lower payload. Because the technology doesn’t mark even high-shine surfaces, it eliminates the need for a cleaning step in manufacturing processes, saving time and improving output. More...
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Swiss company extends life of cam operated automatic lathes
Tens of thousands of traditional cam-operated automatic lathes are still tirelessly mass-producing precision parts for the watch, automotive, dentistry and electronic industries globally. Though the official support for these machining tools is limited, quality spare parts and tools are still available thanks to the Swiss company UniParts.
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Automotive manufacture benefits Equator gauge
Several thousand Equator gauging systems have been delivered to Renishaw’s global customers over the last few years, with extensive presence in all the European, American and Asian automotive markets. Significant investment in research and an increase in electric vehicle (EV) production has generated additional inspection requirements, which is where Equator gauging systems come into their own.
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