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Bosch making emergency braking responsive, not reflexive

Bosch making emergency braking responsive, not reflexive

As a new safety measure in cars, Bosch has introduced a new emergency braking system that works with a stereo video camera so that action can be initiated even if the driver’s response is not as quick. Text: Leon Martin Ray Many a time, and this is especially true in India where driving is rather maniacal and the rules pretty[Read More…]

by May 28, 2015 Cover Story
“Sense, Plan, Act comprises integrated active and passive safety technologies that save lives and enhances vehicle dynamics”

“Sense, Plan, Act comprises integrated active and passive safety technologies that save lives and enhances vehicle dynamics”

Continental Automotive Components India (P) Limited develops intelligent technologies for transporting people and their goods. As a reliable partner, the international automotive supplier, tyre manufacturer and industrial partner provides sustainable, safe, comfortable, individual, and affordable solutions. In 2014, the corporation generated sales of approximately Euro 34.5 billion with its 5 divisions, Chassis & Safety, Interior, Powertrain, Tyre, and ContiTech. Continental[Read More…]

by May 28, 2015 Cover Story
Safety systems that meet the costs

Safety systems that meet the costs

The need for safety systems and related technologies have a new brief to care for, and it is termed as costs. Text: Bhargav TS & Bhushan Mhapralkar The definition of safety has been shifting throughout the life of auto industry world over and India is no exception to it. Concern for automotive safety despite the strong control of the government[Read More…]

by May 28, 2015 Cover Story
Growing Japanese Business in India

Growing Japanese Business in India

Text : T Murrali Trade between countries can happen on several counts and the simplest of things is the export/import of goods and commodities. The next important aspect is one country investing in the other based on certain parameters that will be primarily win-win for both. However, there are certain initiatives made by a few countries that go beyond these[Read More…]

by January 29, 2015 Cover Story
Impressive IMTEX, Tantalising Tooltech

Impressive IMTEX, Tantalising Tooltech

Text : T Murrali It is said that the machine tool industry is the first to get affected in a slowdown or recession and the last to recover. This is because of its capital intensiveness. However, the impending IMTEX 2015 and the concurrent show Tooltech 2015 defy the belief. Despite the auto industry, which contributes to over 60% of the[Read More…]

by January 14, 2015 Cover Story
Impressive IMTEX, Tantalising Tooltech

Impressive IMTEX, Tantalising Tooltech

Text: T Murrali                 It is said that the machine tool industry is the first to get affected in a slowdown or recession and the last to recover. This is because of its capital intensiveness. However, the impending IMTEX 2015 and the concurrent show Tooltech 2015 defy the belief. Despite the auto industry,[Read More…]

by January 8, 2015 Cover Story, Trending, Web Exclusive
DeSkilling Machines

DeSkilling Machines

By T Murrali For more than a century machines have begun making their presence felt in manufacturing as production germinated from single pieces to batches, and finally mass manufacture. Today, in auto components manufacturing, even the smallest of things – loading and unloading of non-heavy and non-hazardous components – are done by machines. In this scenario, what is in store for people? Are automation[Read More…]

by January 6, 2015 Cover Story
Assembly at Hyundai Motor India

The World of 5S

 Story by T Murrali Five S, the concept listing five Japanese words – Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seketsu and Shitsuke, has been in vogue for many years in India with both vehicle makers and parts suppliers. However, its implementation depends upon the size of the organisation; their vision and mission. While a matured level of realisation can be seen in companies[Read More…]

by November 12, 2014 Cover Story
Evolving Electronics

Evolving Electronics

Text : T Murrali Vehicles, irrespective of the segments they operate in, are developing and progressing day by day due to many factors that include performance improvements, safety, emission regulations and increased comfort and convenience. Vehicle manufacturers achieve this largely by the increasing use of electronics. While this phenomenon creates immense potential for the electronics, semiconductor and software industries, there[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Cover Story
Trade Pacts: Tread Carefully

Trade Pacts: Tread Carefully

Text : T Murrali Partners for Trade Agreements have to be chosen carefully considering the potential for mutual trade and economic co-operation. Economic factors should be the basis for any decision on Free Trade Agreements (FTA). Decisions based on factors other than business and economics would be inequitable, benefiting only one partner. The FTA partners should be complementary and not[Read More…]

by October 29, 2014 Cover Story