Automotive components supplier Federal-Mogul has introduced an Elastothermic piston that cab used in the powertrains of the compact gasoline vehicles. The new piston is claimed to enable the vehicle manufacturers to increase power density ...
Germany based automotive components manufacturer ThyssenKrupp has started construction of a new production facility for assembled camshafts at its Chemnitz plant. Being built at Presta Camshafts' Chemnitz production plant, the ...
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Sometimes polymer gets a bad press, but it remains an incredibly versatile material that we would find very difficult to live without. The word 'polymer' is often used as a synonym for plastic, but it also includes other synthetic and ...
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Automotive components supplier Sanluis Rassini is supplying suspension components and rotors for the 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra vehicles under a contract from General Motors (GM). Scope of supply included leaf ...
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LED lighting market is booming but price competition has been causing profits reduce. According to this situation, Taiwan-based LED firms propose to improve technology and enter the automotive lighting market. Lite-On Automotive ...
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Automobile manufacturer Mahindra Group has signed a contract with the Spain based auto parts manufacturer CIE Automotive to form a joint venture (JV) in order to expand operations of both the companies. Under the deal, Mahindra Group ...
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Japan-based automotive parts manufacturer NSK's two subsidiaries, NSK and NSK Precision America are planning to invest about $30.2m to expand manufacturing operations in Franklin, Indiana in the US. The manufacturer is expected to equip ...
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According to report, the steelmaker and processor Veostalpine is seeing its total output this year will close to 8 million metric tons, about the same last year. The company’s new expansion plan is in HBI in Texas by €550 ...
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North American robotics companies shattered previous opening quarter records for robots ordered and shipped in the first quarter of 2013, according to new statistics released from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s ...
Automotive components manufacturer Magna International's subsidiary, Magna Exteriors and Interiors (MEI) has established a new manufacturing facility in Meerane, Germany. Located near Volkswagen Sachsen facility in Mosel, the new plant ...
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The Victorian Transport Association (VTA) has welcomed the announcement by the Victorian Government of the extension of available roads in Victorian regional and metropolitan areas for access by Higher Productivity Freight Vehicles (HPFV), ...
Automotive components manufacturer Magna Powertrain is planning to invest $11.5m in its Muncie, Indiana manufacturing plant in the US. The amount will be used for expansion of operations of the plant by adding equipment for a new ...
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Automotive components maker Amtek Auto has signed a deal to acquire the Germany-based Neumayer Tekfor Group for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition will include an Italy-based forging company Officine Meccaniche Villar Perosa (OMVP) ...
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The American Association of Textile Chemical and Colorists has organised a Materials Research Poster Competition. Winning entries in each area, whether submitted by an individual or a team, will be awarded. First Place: US$1,000 Second ...
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Toyoda Gosei, a manufacturer of automobile parts is planning to invest $11m to set up a new plant to produce interior and exterior components in Stratford, Ontario, Canada. The 6,000m2 plant will be a branch plant of its subsidiary TG ...
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