How can mass production methods be applied to individualized products? One answer is to use a combination of digital manufacturing technologies, for example by integrating digital printing and laser processing into traditional manufacturing processes. This paves the way for in-line product customization. Six Fraunhofer institutes have pooled their expertise to take the new process to the next level.
Siemens has acquired the Swedish service and software company Vizendo AB with headquarters in Gothenburg. Vizendo is a leading provider of virtual operator training for automotive manufacturing. Virtual training enables industrial companies to reduce their training times and launch new products faster and in higher quality. The acquisition took effect as per June 1, 2020.
Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (“Toshiba”) has added two newly developed display interface bridge ICs to their product lineup for automotive in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems.
TOKYO—Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has added “TC9594XBG” and “TC9595XBG,” new interface bridge ICs for automotive In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems, to its lineup of display interface bridge ICs. Sample shipments start this month.
UFI MULTITUBE, the revolutionary engine air filtration technology developed by UFI Filters, has been chosen by one of the most popular city cars on the market: the Hybrid Launch Edition version of the FIAT 500 that combines a naturally aspirated 3 cylinder Firefly GSE N3 engine with a 12 volt starter generator and a lithium battery.
VIA Technologies, Inc. today announced the integration of powerful new AI accident prevention and behavior monitoring features into the VIA Mobile360 D700 AI Dash Cam that further boost driver safety and provide fleet managers with deeper insights into vehicle usage.
Parking without power steering? Almost unimaginable. Hydraulic pumps support the steering system by converting the circular motion of the steering wheel into a linear motion of the wheel. In this way, they make the steering effort and thus driving much easier. The Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE is expanding its MEYLE-KITS portfolio and offers another cost-saving solution for repair work in the workshop in line with the current value of the vehicle: In order to eliminate sources of error during replacement and also to make everyday workshop work more efficient, the MEYLE ORIGINAL hydraulic pumps are now available as a practical MEYLE-KIT containing the appropriate oil.
Tyre maker Hankook completes its 2020 off-road range with a new all-terrain tyre for 4x4 vehicles. The new Dynapro AT2 comes with a particularly robust design as its predecessor Dynapro AT M, which has been very successful worldwide for many years. This covers the needs of all those customers who require high traction and safety with their off-road vehicle both on and off paved roads. Thanks to the 3PMSF symbol on the sidewall, drivers can now drive legally all year round with this tyre. The line-up covers all popular sizes in this category from 15 to 22 inches.