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KIA: Successful Digital Transformation in Manufacturing Process Engineering, Part I

Driving fundamental changes through the digitalization process Digital transformation is a buzz word but we also want to know what exactly means for my job process engineering and what rapidly comes across the departments and companies. And the advantages? Increase efficiency, greater business agility, and the unlocking of new value for all of us, OEMs, material suppliers, tool and part suppliers… Well, our team members know those are important but still, we are not clear to see what changes in our life. Back to our daily job, we know very well we are facing many practical failures of production while…

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Best Used Cars for Teens Under $20,000

Teenagers are among the riskiest drivers because of a combination of immaturity, inexperience and social pressures. Consequently, they have crash rates that are almost four times those of drivers 20 and older. Choosing the right car can help teens stay safe, but it can be challenging to balance all the factors that make an ideal vehicle for inexperienced drivers. Consumer Reports and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have again combined their expertise and data to create lists of used cars, SUVs, and minivans that combine accident avoidance, crash protection, performance, and reliability. These vehicle recommendations are ideal for…

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As the West surges toward electric cars, here’s where the unwanted gas guzzlers go

Cotonou, Benin CNN —Standing on the stony ground in the bustling Fifa Park car lot, Rokeeb Yaya is haggling over the price of a dark red car. It is one of a couple hundred vehicles, parked in long lines stretching out across the vast lot – some shiny and new-looking, others dented and dusty.The car Yaya has his eye on, a 2008 US-built Ford Escape, is on sale for around $4,000. It’s relatively affordable – US cars are cheaper than most other brands in the lot – and he wants to upgrade from his motorbike to a car.…

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In Pictures! How Hydroforming Can Replace Sheet Metal Stamping in the Manufacturing Industry

Introduction In the quest for improved competitiveness, industries are constantly seeking effective methods to reduce costs and time in their manufacturing processes and operations. To achieve this goal, many companies are adopting unconventional and more competitive production methods. Against this backdrop, Tecumseh do Brasil, in collaboration with AutoForm and TechnNova, seeks to conduct a feasibility study to explore the potential of using the hydroforming process instead of conventional stamping to produce hermetic compressor housings. This study will be conducted through numerical simulations, and the aim is to increase the efficiency and competitiveness of the production process. Methodology To ensure that…

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Fire breaks out at second-hand car showroom in Hyderabad

A visual from the spot (Photo/ANI)Hyderabad: A fire broke out at a car showroom in LB Nagar in Telangana’s Hyderabad district, police said. According to the police, a huge fire broke out in the garage of a second-had car showroom in LB Nagar Police Station limits. “The fire broke out around 9 pm on Tuesday at a second-hand car showroom beside BVK cinemas, LB Nagar, Hyderabad. The loss of property is yet to be determined. No loss of life has been reported. The fire personnel have reached the spot and the efforts are underway to bring the blaze under…

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Putin ‘could use devastating weapons’

Vladimir Putin may use weapons of mass destruction in his war with Ukraine, an MP has warned. (Alami)Russian president Vladimir Putin could use “devastating” weapons of mass destruction in the war with Ukraine, a senior Tory MP had warned. Kyiv and Western countries have accused Russian forces of blowing up the Kakhovka dam and hydroelectric power station in the Kherson region – an area Moscow has controlled for more than a year. Russia has denied damaging the dam, instead trying to shift the blame on to Ukraine’s “night attacks” on the region had “led to the destruction of the…

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Low running Mahindra XUV700s for much cheaper than new

The Mahindra XUV700 was launched in 2021 and has since been in high demand, resulting in an extended waiting period for interested buyers. However, for those who prefer not to wait in long queues, there is an option to consider purchasing a low-mileage used XUV700 from the market. Here are five noteworthy examples of the Mahindra XUV700 available in the used car market: 2022 Mahindra XUV700 AX7 petrol-automatic Asking price: Rs 23.50 lakh, Price for new: 27 lakhThis white-colored XUV700 AX7 petrol automatic has been driven for about 25,000 km within a year. Registered by its current first owner…

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Used car buying guide: Jensen Interceptor

What we said then January 5, 1967: “For a new model, the Interceptor feels fully mature and extremely well built. It is an eye-catcher everywhere and its looks are a clever combination of practicalities and an efficient shape. The performance is satisfying, with enough for any situation, and used with discretion in experienced hands the Interceptor is one of the safest forms of modern-day transport. At about 14mpg, fuel bills are high, but, judging against the pleasure the car gives, these costs are worth every penny. An owner’s view Kieron Maughan, rockstarcars.co.uk: “I own three Interceptors: a Mk1, a Mk2…

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62 Best new and used vehicles for teen drivers

Breadcrumb Trail LinksUsed Vehicles safety Awards and surveysConsumer Reports and IIHS just issued their joint annual list of the safest and most reliable car modelsPublished May 30, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 4 minute readMany are looking for vehicles for their recent parents graduates Photo by IIHSArticle contentThe Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports each year suggest the best cars for teens For 2023, they’ve narrowed it down to 16 new vehicles; and 46 used ones Below, we run down the groups’ list, which is based on safety, practicality,…

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Join the AutoForm Global Webinar: Evolving Hemming Process Development, June 7th 2023

AutoForm users have long been able to complete hemming studies using the inner and outer parts of the closure. With the launch of AutoForm Assembly in 2021, users quickly became aware of the significance of developing their hemming processes while assembling all parts within the closure, accounting for tolerances, gravity, parts springback and hemming impact. We are now moving towards an evolution in hemming process development with improved process definition methods, improved gluing implementation, and better handling of scanned part geometries among the many capabilities. Please register here! Registration June 7, 2023, Session: 9:00* (Duration approx. 1 hour)Registration June 7,…