Text : J Srikant Precision and pinpoint accuracy have become the keywords in the auto component industry as Indian firms now directly compete with their European counterparts. While the bigger players have relied on technology to help them improve on this front, the small and medium auto component makers are learning the ropes of using hi-tech devices to get the[Read More…]
Text: J Srikant The scene of road transport is changing around the world. From being dependent on IC engines, there is a palpable shift towards hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles. But the change is taking effect with varying degrees in countries across the globe. While some countries have taken to the alternative mode of transport with relative ease, a[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant The 9th edition of Asian Machine Tool Exhibition (AMTEX), which concluded recently in New Delhi, surpassed the expectations of all the exhibitors who were present at this annual event. Organised by Triune Exhibitors, AMTEX 2014, signalled a change in the mood of the manufacturing industry with most of them now ready to invest in better[Read More…]
Text & Photos : Bhargav TS Alten India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alten France, has an aggressive growth strategy for India with plans to harness its global technologies and customise them for OEMs and component manufacturers here. The company that provides technology consulting and product engineering services to manufacturers is also planning to enter new avenues for growth. It[Read More…]
ADM Technologies has joined hands with International Armoring Corporation (IAC), USA to commence a bullet-proofing facility for vehicles in India. The joint venture company ADMA Specialty Vehicles India Pvt Ltd, will bring together the strength of both groups and help IAC to introduce the latest in the vehicle armour industry, in line with local specifications and customer requirement. ADM Technologies[Read More…]
Text: J Srikant Many are calling Defence and Aerospace the sunshine sectors when it comes to manufacturing and it is slowly taking wings in India too. Auto component industry, which has been one of the most prominent manufacturing sectors since liberalisation in the early 1990s, is looking to corner a piece of the pie. To give a glimpse into the[Read More…]
– Joint venture in chassis technology for development and assembly of chassis systems – New plant with 200 employees will be located south-east of Beijing ZF Friedrichshafen AG and Beijing Automotive Industry Corporation (BAIC Group) have for the first time founded a joint venture for developing and assembling passenger car chassis systems. Dr. Stefan Sommer, CEO of ZF, and[Read More…]
GKN has developed the world’s first Disconnect All-Wheel Drive System for A-, B- and C-segment vehicle platforms, which improves fuel economy during steady state cruising by up to 4%. The innovative Disconnect function enables vehicles to combine the enhanced traction, dynamics and stability of all-wheel drive with improved on-highway fuel efficiency. Senior Programme Director Hannes Prenn said: “As global[Read More…]
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (“Toyoda Gosei”) and OSRAM GmbH,Germany(“OSRAM”) have extended their agreement which allows the companies to use each other’s patents for specific light emitting diodes (LEDs), including white LEDs, and laser technologies. The original agreement in 2007 allowed both OSRAM and Toyoda Gosei significantly more freedom to develop, manufacture and market new products without fear of unintentional violations[Read More…]
Dürr opens two new halls at the Püttlingen site (Saarland) Aside from numerous carmakers, more and more customers from the commercial vehicle industry are relying on the measuring and test stands offered by Dürr Assembly Products GmbH. To meet the demand for these exceptionally large and heavy systems, the Püttlingen-based company has now expanded its production facilities. On October 7,[Read More…]
