Articles by: Online Editor - ACI

ECM technology from EMAG – a close to indispensable part of any innovation in aero engine manufacturing

ECM technology from EMAG – a close to indispensable part of any innovation in aero engine manufacturing

In only a few other branches of industry are development pressures as enormous as in aircraft construction. One of the reasons is the fact that legislation is getting ever stricter about the CO2 emission of aircrafts at the same time as market expectations are of a rapidly accelerating growth in the sector. It is as a consequence of this development[Read More…]

Halla Visteon Climate Control Begins Production at South American Plant

Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (KS: 018880) celebrated the opening of its first manufacturing facility in South America. The new plant in Atibaia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, assembles heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components for automakers in the region. A ceremony marking the start of production was attended by guests including local government officials, customers, suppliers,[Read More…]

ZEST from Tata Motors, the All-new Stylish Compact Sedan, Launched Nationally

ZEST from Tata Motors, the All-new Stylish Compact Sedan, Launched Nationally

The Zest base variant in petrol starts at Rs.4.64 Lakhs and the base variant, in Diesel starts at Rs. 5.64 Lakhs, ex-showroom, New Delhi Zest comes loaded with 29 segment leading features Available in four trims in Petrol and five trims in Diesel Range will come in six exciting colours On sale in over 470 Tata Motors passenger vehicle sales[Read More…]

by August 12, 2014 Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Hyundai Motor India launches all- new “The Elite i20”   

Hyundai Motor India launches all- new “The Elite i20”  

Bhargav TS Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) has launched Elite i20 in India, the next generation of its premium hatchback i20 at a starting price of Rs 4.98 lakh (ex-showroom Chennai). The Elite i20 is being launched globally for the first time in India, which was designed at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe in Rsheim, Germany. Elite i20 is the first[Read More…]

by August 12, 2014 OEM, Web Exclusive

Motherson Sumi Systems Limited announces Q1 FY 2014-15 results

Consolidated revenues up by 18%, EBITDA by 19% and PBT by 27%. Reported PAT grew by 125%, after providing for exceptional expenses of Rs.46 crores . SMR and SMP report improved performance. Standalone revenues up by 13%, EBITDA up by 9% and Reported PAT grew by 36%. The net consolidated debt at Rs. 4,195 crore , marginally up by Rs.[Read More…]

by August 12, 2014 Finance, Newscast, Web Exclusive
CII to organise Robotics & Automation 2014 Exposition

CII to organise Robotics & Automation 2014 Exposition

To understand the latest technologies, trends and challenges, various aspects of industrial automation & robotics and process control in manufacturing to drive operational excellence and productivity improvements, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) – Southern Region, is organising a 3-day event on Robotics & Automation. The conference and exhibition will help connect the participants to key technology players in the sector[Read More…]

by August 11, 2014 Trending, Web Exclusive
MINI & Just Park – A World first in Smart Parking

MINI & Just Park – A World first in Smart Parking

Motorists currently waste 106 days of their lives searching for a spot New App linked to 100,000 parking places across the UK MINI owners can download App from Apple App Store now JustPark, the online service that lets you park wherever and whenever, has revealed that MINI will be the first car brand in the world to allow drivers to[Read More…]

by August 8, 2014 International, OEM, Web Exclusive
ContiTech at the IAA: Supply trends for Commercial Vehicles

ContiTech at the IAA: Supply trends for Commercial Vehicles

Scratch-resistant surfaces make commercial vehicles more comfortable and economical Continental Air Spring Leveling System: valve function integrated Today’s hose lines: lighter and more heat resistant Tomorrow’s hose lines: solutions for waste heat recovery and dual fuel CONTI® HEAVY DUTY POWER: drive belts last up to 500,000 km Scratch-resistant surface materials for the driver’s cab interior, oil and coolant hoses for high-temperature[Read More…]

Dürr builds sustainable paint shop for Volkswagen in Poland

Dürr builds sustainable paint shop for Volkswagen in Poland

Dürr will build the paint shop for the successor model of the Volkswagen Crafter in the new Polish VW plant Wrzesnia. This contract is one of the biggest projects in the history of Dürr and was awarded in the second quarter of 2014. The paint shop will enable a particularly resource-saving operation with low energy, water and material consumption. This[Read More…]

Bridgestone DUELER Tires featured as original equipment on Lexus NX

Bridgestone DUELER Tires featured as original equipment on Lexus NX

Bridgestone is pleased to announce that its Bridgestone-brand DUELER H/L 33 tires will be original equipment on the new Lexus NX compact crossover SUV* launched first in Japan on July 29 and then globally. Engineered with low rolling resistance, the DUELER H/L 33 will play a key role in the vehicle’s ability to deliver impressive handling, stability and fuel efficiency. Widely[Read More…]