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How important is innovation for the automotive and machinery industries?

by Markus Isgro 19. July 2018

Which sector of industry is the most innovative in Germany? A very comprehensive answer to this question has been provided in the report entitled “Innovation in the German Economy” issued by the Center for European Economic Research (Zentrum für Europäische Wirtschaftsforschung GmbH, ZEW). The current issue rewards automotive manufacturing, among others, with a good score. According to the report, the automotive industry has the highest amount of innovation in its production (48.3%). Innovation is fundamental to the automotive industry’s economic success. Additionally, the industry’s “innovation expenditure” identified by the ZEW is increasing. In 2016, this was valued at 47 billion euros and, according to estimates; it should increase to nearly 55 billion euros by the end of this year.

19. July 2018 0 comments

Technologies

Process Integration: The Importance of this Machinery Industry Trend

by Markus Isgro 12. July 2018

Exactly 1,223 innovations saw the light of day in the automotive industry last year—at least that’s according to a count conducted by the Center of Automotive Management and the consultancy firm PwC. About 27 percent of these innovations pertain to driver assistance and safety systems—one in five belongs to the field of engine construction. Considering the corresponding automotive production, one trend that has been going on for years still holds true: The pace of change is always increasing as the requirement for more flexible production continues to increase. It is important that new parts and components can be produced efficiently, and defect free using existing product solutions.

12. July 2018 0 comments

Gear cutting - EPS steering: The HLC 150 H

Technologies

Steering pinion: The EMAG production line guarantees both speed and flexibility

by Markus Isgro 4. June 2018

Electric power steering has become standard in the manufacturing of automobiles. The technology guarantees very precise steering support for every type of vehicle, high-end driving comfort, and lower energy consumption in the steering system, which has a positive effect on the car’s CO₂ consumption.

4. June 2018 0 comments

Steering systems: EPS steering making inroads

Technologies

Car steering systems: Driverless to your destination soon?

by Markus Isgro 5. April 2018

The revolution in car manufacture is happening subtly: Our cars are mastering an increasing number of situations without driver intervention. There is a large number of assistance systems which keep the vehicle on track or avoid obstacles. Recent models even park independently or drive into the garage. This requires the driver to take their hands off the steering wheel entirely. Experts divide the current development into phases: The assistance systems described above have already become a reality. As a partially automated system, parking assistance belongs to phase two. In a few years, fully automatic, driverless operation will follow as the last phase.

5. April 2018 0 comments

TrackMotion: complex production lines created with ease

Technologies

TrackMotion: effective interlinking of production systems

by Markus Isgro 7. March 2018

A continued rise in the demand for customized systems and integrated solutions was predicted back in 2014 by a survey of German manufacturers of plant and machinery, in a study on the future perspectives for the industry in Germany. This is not surprising given the huge “Industry 4.0” trend, as extensive automation in the form of customer-specific system solutions is a fundamental prerequisite for the digitalization of production facilities. The machines used then form an integrated system that production planners can control from a central point. Moreover, many companies need to respond ever more quickly and flexibly to technological developments. Numerous different versions of parts and fluctuating unit volumes are typical for small and medium-sized production companies in the automotive industry.

7. March 2018 0 comments

Cylindrical grinder HG 208: perfect shaft grinding

Machines Technologies

Cylindrical grinder HG 208: the precision-fit shaft grinding solution

by Markus Isgro 21. February 2018

Cylindrical grinding on driveshafts and transmission shafts has always been particularly demanding, as the parts feature a wide range of geometric details that are machined with high precision in the grinding machine. With the rapid pace of technological development in the automotive industry, which keeps increasing the functional density of many components, there are more demands than ever on the design of grinding machines today. Users require highly customized machines that can perform multiple grinding operations, including combined internal and external grinding.

21. February 2018 0 comments

Technologies

Laser welding: EMAG LaserTec develops end-to-end systems

by Markus Isgro 28. August 2017

Lightweight construction in the automotive industry is a fight for every pound. Every single part is investigated for whether it could be made even lighter. This is typically accomplished by using new materials of changing part geometries. Laser welding offers a surprisingly simple strategy, e.g. by enabling a stable connection between differential gear and ring gear. This saves screw connections and reduces weight by 1.2 kg – quite an accomplishment by the standards of the field.

28. August 2017 3 comments

Machines Technologies

EMAG Pick-Up Lathe vs. Sub-Spindle Lathe

by abakun 18. August 2017

The EMAG Inverted Spindle Pick-Up Lathe process provides for a significant improvement in accuracy versus that of a sub-spindle lathe.

Lathes with sub-spindles pass a part from one rigid work holding system to another. This does not allow for any misalignment of the two spindles. The first spindle cannot release a part until the second spindle has a secure grip on it. Allowing for mismatches on a split turned dimension such as a bore. The accuracy and quality of the workpieces that are produced from this system are compromised because of this process.

18. August 2017 0 comments

Technologies

New software by EMAG ECM simplifies tool development in turbine production

by Markus Isgro 24. July 2017

When precision counts in electrochemical machining, the tool cathode plays a significant role: Its shape determines the removal of material at the workpiece. Therefore, its design and precise production is a particularly important machining task in the micrometer range. For its development, EMAG ECM therefore has a large development area with a largely digital workflow.

24. July 2017 0 comments

CVT transmissions – complete solutions from EMAG

Technologies

Perfect machining of CVT components

by abakun 19. July 2017

CVT transmissions are becoming increasingly popular in the American and Asian markets. The technology improves driving comfort as the car shifts gears more smoothly. A critical part of manufacturing these transmissions is the creation of the CVT components like shafts and disks (“pulleys”) that need to be hard machined with extreme precision– all as part of a multi-stage process that uses various turning centers and grinding machines.

19. July 2017 0 comments