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Archives for May 22, 2020

5 Sealing Technologies Commonly Used by Manufacturers Today

May 22, 2020 by Polly Leave a Comment

Sealants are formulated with an elastomer that contains inert filler material giving it the elongation and flexibility properties. They have a paste-like consistency that helps in filling gaps between substrates.

Today many adhesive technologies can be modified into sealants, which fall between low-strength caulks and putties and higher-strength adhesives. [Read more…] about 5 Sealing Technologies Commonly Used by Manufacturers Today

Filed Under: Industry, Promoted Tagged With: epoxies, epoxy, sealants, sealing, technologies

Geek+ and Conveyco agree partnership to distribute warehouse robots in North America

May 22, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Geek+ and Conveyco have agreed a partnership to distribute Geek+ warehouse robots in North America.

The distribution partnership brings Geek+ warehouse robotics solutions to retail, e-commerce, omnichannel and logistics customers all over North America.

Geek+ is a global provider of smart logistics solutions that utilize robotics and artificial intelligence technologies. [Read more…] about Geek+ and Conveyco agree partnership to distribute warehouse robots in North America

Filed Under: Logistics, News Tagged With: america, business, conveyco, distribution, efficiency, geek+, industries, logistics, market, north, partnership, picking, provide, robotics, robots, solutions, technologies, warehouse

BMW reaffirms ongoing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology

May 22, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Automotive giant BMW has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology as an alternative to petrol cars and electric vehicles. The company also unveiled images of the powertrain for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT.

Developing alternative powertrain technologies is a top priority for the BMW Group. The premium carmaker offers first virtual insights into the powertrain system for the BMW i Hydrogen NEXT and reaffirms its commitment to following a carefully considered and systematic route to emission-free mobility.

This approach also includes the careful consideration of differing market and customer requirements as part of the company’s Power of Choice strategy. Customer centricity and the flexibility needed for this are essential in facilitating the breakthrough for sustainable mobility on the global stage.

Klaus Fröhlich, member of the board of management of BMW, research and development: “We are convinced that various alternative powertrain systems will exist alongside one another in future, as there is no single solution that addresses the full spectrum of customers’ mobility requirements worldwide. [Read more…] about BMW reaffirms ongoing commitment to hydrogen fuel cell technology

Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: bmw, cell, fuel, group, hydrogen, powertrain, technology

GM and LG Chem prepare ground at new electric vehicle battery cell facility in Lordstown

May 22, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

General Motors and LG Chem have started to prepare the ground at their new electric vehicle battery cell facility in Lordstown. 

The two companies have established a joint venture called “Ultium Cells” for the battery cell manufacturing business.

Construction has started with ground prep activities for the future site of the Ultium battery cell manufacturing facility in Lordstown. [Read more…] about GM and LG Chem prepare ground at new electric vehicle battery cell facility in Lordstown

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: battery, cell, chem, electric, ev, facility, future, general, gm, ground, lg, lordstown, manufacturing, motors, prepare, started, ultium, vehicle

Groupe PSA restarts manufacturing at facilities in a ‘progressive’ way

May 22, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Groupe PSA – which owns automotive brands such as Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel and Vauxhall – says it is restarting manufacturing at facilities in a “progressive and secured” way.

The company says it has reinforced health measures, shared with the social partners, and deployed before any restart of activity with voluntary employees.

It says it will start an audit campaign to guarantee their “perfect implementation in 100 percent of the group’s industrial, commercial, tertiary and research and development sites”. [Read more…] about Groupe PSA restarts manufacturing at facilities in a ‘progressive’ way

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: activity, coming, commercial, context, criterion, employees, facilities, groupe, health, industrial, manufacturing, measures, production, protocol, psa, restarting, secured, site, start

Hyundai Motor showcases miniature model of smart mobility ecosystem

May 22, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Hyundai Motor Company is showing its smart mobility ecosystem model in the lobby of its headquarters and at other key global events afterward in order to further communicate its future mobility vision.

The 1:8-scale model on display is a miniature of the exhibit shown at CES 2020 and includes integration of its Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV) and Hub (Mobility Transit Base) smart mobility solutions as part of a dynamic human-centered future cityscape.

The exhibition aims to inspire Hyundai employees and other audiences by showing the company’s vision for future mobility as it aims to become a Smart Mobility Solution Provider. After the current exhibition ends on June 12, the model will be showcased at major events around the globe. [Read more…] about Hyundai Motor showcases miniature model of smart mobility ecosystem

Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: air, division, future, hub, hyundai, miniature, mobility, model, motor, people, smart, solutions, uam, urban, vision

Kia unveils digital dashboard with monitor to ‘eliminate blind spots’

May 22, 2020 by Mai Tao Leave a Comment

Kia has revealed details of its “Blind-Spot View Monitor” technology included with the all-new Kia Sorento sports utility vehicle.

This “second pair of eyes” for drivers is designed to enhance safety for Sorento occupants and other road users by eliminating a driver’s left- and right-side blind spots.

The Sorento is the first Kia vehicle in Europe to offer this advanced driving assistance feature, one of a range of functions enabled by the car’s new fully-digital “Supervision” 12.3-inch instrument cluster. [Read more…] about Kia unveils digital dashboard with monitor to ‘eliminate blind spots’

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: assist, blind, car, cluster, dials, digital, display, displays, driver, drivers, driving, hidden, high-resolution, hybrid, instrument, kia, monitor, sorento, spot, vehicle, video, view

Visteon debuts new digital dashboard infotainment technology

May 22, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Visteon, the only global Tier 1 automotive supplier solely focused on the digital cockpit market, has contributed its technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities to provide the infotainment platform for Volkswagen’s new Nivus model for the Brazil market.

With its new coupe-style SUV, the automaker debuts VW Play – a pioneering infotainment system for enhanced in-car connectivity, streaming and other services – supported by Visteon.

Developed jointly by VW and Visteon in Brazil, VW Play was created with usability in mind. Delivering a premium user experience, the intuitive interface incorporates customizable control screens, offering a diverse range of connectivity elements, key vehicle information and application notifications. [Read more…] about Visteon debuts new digital dashboard infotainment technology

Filed Under: Design, Features Tagged With: brazil, capabilities, cockpit, connectivity, digital, global, growth, industry, Infotainment, innovation, lawande, market, nivus, offering, play, system, technology, visteon, volkswagen, vw

Effects of Commercial Robots in a Working Environment

May 22, 2020 by David Edwards Leave a Comment

Robots have begun taking over the manufacturing and processing tasks in industries. Research has revealed that the robot market is expected to grow. Various industries have started taking robots seriously and are considering them as avenues of pioneering automation in the future.

Industrial robots or rather commercial robots are excellent because they can excel in workspaces that had previously been occupied by manual operators and execute their previous chores more meticulously.

Commercial robots come with safety measures that allow manual operators to work around them without fear of getting injured. [Read more…] about Effects of Commercial Robots in a Working Environment

Filed Under: Features, Promoted Tagged With: commercial, handling, industries, manual, operators, palletizing, robots, tasks

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