Automotive Assembly

Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the automotive industry.

ARTICLES

Texas Instruments, Continental Collaborate to Make Controllers

May 21, 2013

DALLAS—Texas Instruments is collaborating with automotive parts supplier Continental to mass-produce microcontrollers with Flash technology.


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Borg Warner to Add 80 Jobs

May 21, 2013

FLETCHER, NC—Automotive supplier BorgWarner plans to invest $24 million to add 80 jobs and install new equipment for its assembly plant here.


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Henkel Introduces Products for Powertrain Assembly

May 20, 2013

DETROIT—Henkel Corp. has introduced a series of electroceramic coatings, polyacrylate gasket materials and porosity sealants for assembling powertrain components.


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OSHA Fines Automotive Supplier $62,000

May 16, 2013

HARTWELL, GA—OSHA has cited Tenneco Automotive for 13 safety and health violations following an inspection at the supplier’s assembly plant here. Proposed fines total $62,000.


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Honda to Make Sports Car at New Ohio Assembly Plant

May 15, 2013

MARYSVILLE, OH—Honda will produce the new Acura NSX sports car at a new $70 million assembly plant adjacent to its existing facility here. The new factory is expected to employ approximately 100 people.


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Evana Automation Delivers 21-Step Assembly System

May 14, 2013

EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation recently delivered a lean, 21-step assembly and test system to American Axle & Manufacturing Inc.


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Chrysler Begins Work on New Assembly Line

May 14, 2013

TRENTON, MI—Chrysler has begun work on a new engine assembly line at its assembly plant here—a move that could add more than 200 new jobs.


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Hyundai to Install 40,000 Solar Panels at Korean Assembly Plant

May 13, 2013

ASAN, South Korea—Hyundai will install almost 40,000 solar panels on the rooftop of its assembly plant here. The panels are expected to generate 11.5 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.


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Manufacturers Set Goal of 1.5 Percent Cost Reduction in 2013

May 10, 2013

MIAMI, FL—U.S. manufacturers are targeting an aggressive 1.5 percent reduction in cost of goods sold for 2013 in an effort to drive margin growth, according to a new study from The Hackett Group Inc.


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Subaru to Expand Indiana Assembly Plant

May 9, 2013

LAFAYETTE, IN—Subaru is spending $230 million to boost capacity at its assembly plant here by approximately 30 percent.


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IMAGE GALLERIES

Behind the Scenes at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant

People are the heart and soul of the 2012 Assembly Plant of the Year. This slideshow shows some of the men and women who build three different types of electrified vehicles alongside traditional gas-powered cars on the auto industry’s most flexible assembly line—Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI. Photos courtesy Ford Motor Co.

EVENTS

Global Automotive Lightweight Materials 2013

8/21/13
Detroit, MI
United States

It is the mission of the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Initiative to support delivery of aggressive lightweighting by providing a unique per material analysis to showcase technical innovation for successfully integrating multi-materials into vehicles.

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2013 Manufacturing Leadership Summit

5/14/13
The Breakers
Palm Beach, FL
United States

The manufacturing industry is at a turning point, requiring the ability to visualize the possibilities and challenges to come so preparations can be made now.

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Digital and Advanced Manufacturing Exchange

10/27/13
Austin, TX
Austin, TX
United States

The invitation-only Digital and Advanced Manufacturing Exchange cannot predict the future. But it can offer senior manufacturing executive best practices for quick ROI from the latest technologies with case studies and opinions from senior level practitioners.

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Peak Performance for Today; Future of Quality for Tomorrow

9/16/13
Laurel Manor Banquet & Conference Center
39000 Schoolcraft
Livonia, MI
United States

Destined to be the "must see" event for manufacturing-based companies and their stakeholders for years to come, this two-day event is an ideal forum to share your story and/or exhibit your product.

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Modern Furnace Brazing School

4/23/13
Aerobraze Engineered Technologies' Brazing Engineering Center
Cincinnati, OH
United States

Take Part in the Only Hands-On Brazing Seminar!

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Motor & Drive Systems 2013

2/7/13
Orlando, FL
United States
Contact: Marsha Grillo
Motor & Drive Systems 2013 will feature presentations on new motor and drive technologies and design considerations, motion control, automation, power electronics/modules and components.

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Motor & Drive Systems 2013

2/7/13
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Orlando, FL
United States
Contact: Marsha Grillo
Motor & Drive Systems 2013 is an international, industry-leading conference focused on the latest growth trends and technical advancements impacting motor and drive systems.

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John Sprovieri was featured on Manufacturing Revival Radio, speaking about best practices and techniques, emerging trends in manufacturing, and the impact that the new Baxter Robot will have on manufacturers, as well as the capital spending outlook for 2013 and 2014.

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The 2013 May Assembly includes a cover story about considerations for selecting vision systems and articles about leak testing, optimizing parts bin layout, and what's new with assembly presses. Check it out today!

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