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According to a report by the International Transport Forum, global transport activity is expected to double by 2050 compared to 2015 levels
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Dear Industry Expert,
According to a report by the International Transport Forum, global transport activity is expected to double by 2050 compared to 2015 levels. With climate change a global concern, it’s important that we produce more efficient vehicles that run on greener fuels. |
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How advances in aluminum component machining are supporting the shift to EVs
Eduardo Debone, Senior Manager for Automotive Offer Management at global leader in metal cutting at Sandvik Coromant, explores how material choice and innovations in metal cutting are supporting the transition to more environmentally friendly vehicles. While COVID-19 caused a short-term reduction in transport activity, vehicle use is still set to rise over the coming decades as the global population increases and economic development continues. Producing more vehicles to meet increasing demand is inevitable — the real challenge is making them greener. More... |
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Efficient wheel manufacturing reaches a new level
Leifeld Metal Spinning GmbH has developed a new machine for manufacturing rims using a flow forming process, which, for the first time ever, also works with internal rollers: instead of hands, rollers are used to shape the inside and outside surfaces. Because the process works without tools, the user has maximum flexibility and can even economically produce lot sizes of one with the Leifeld WSC Flex. More...
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Automated line inputs and outputs
Due to the electrification of automotive fleets, there is no doubt among experts that growth in combustion technology will come to a halt. This will result in increased cost pressure on the current production capacities. A simple retrofitting solution by Liebherr for automated raw part input and finished part removal helps to make full use of productivity reserves. More...
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New wireless laser tracker automation system from Hexagon
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence launched its latest solution for automated inspection integration projects based on 6DoF laser tracker technology. The WRTL solves common configuration problems faced by customers setting up large, automated inspection systems by removing the need for a cable connecting the laser tracker and the scanner controller, opening up the possibility for the tracker and/or the scanner to be mobile through mounting on an AMR or AGV. More...
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Sustainable batteries in e-mobility
Growing electromobility brings new challenges. What happens to the batteries for electrically powered vehicles when they are almost empty or when accidents occur? How can the batteries be reused or the individual parts recycled? The new research project “InnoLogBat: Innovation Lab for Battery Logistics in E-Mobility” looks not only at the production processes and the end product, but also at the entire cycle.
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Cut longer with Kennametal’s KCK20B and KCKP10 indexable milling grades
Kennametal has introduced the KCK20B and KCKP10 indexable milling grades for higher wear resistance and up to 30% longer tool life when machining cast iron and compacted graphite iron components. KCK20B and KCKP10 are suitable for wet or dry cuts. These include rotor hubs used in windmills, pump housings, steering knuckles and gear housings for heavy equipment, and automotive components like crankshafts and cylinder heads.
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Drill aluminum alloys reliably with Walter PVD grade WNN15
The extremely reliable, low-adhesion grade WNN15 is now also included in Walter's range for indexable insert drills. This grade is primarily designed for drilling in tough ISO N materials such as wrought aluminum alloys or cast aluminum alloys. These materials are mainly used in the aviation and automotive industries, as well as in general mechanical engineering, in order to achieve weight reductions. More...
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