Cutting tool developments for Small Part Machining
Small-part manufacturing using Swiss tooling is a rapidly growing industry sector.
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AA Insurance squeezes repairers
The introduction by AA Insurance of a new approved repairer agreement that allows only a five per cent margin on new parts has not been welcome news to the collision repair industry.
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Chrysler Electric Vehicles LA debut
Chrysler’s three production-intent electric vehicle prototype vehicles made their worldwide auto show debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. The vehicles – the Dodge EV, Jeep® EV and Chrysler EV – were on display throughout the show’s public days from November 21st-30th.
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Dual Mass Flywheels invented by LuK
Take for example the revolutionary invention of the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). It’s true that flywheels have helped to eliminate cyclic irregularities of the engine for a long time. However engine vibrations at low torque or idle speed often experienced as shaking and rattling, were still causing concern and frustration to drivers. There was only one solution to this problem:
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The Bosch Start/Stop System: reducing fuel consumption and CO˛ emissions
Bosch has drawn on its combined competence in drive trains, energy management, and starter technology to develop the Bosch Smart Electronic Start/Stop System. With increasing fuel prices, ever stricter emission limits, and the objective to reduce CO2 emissions further, the Bosch Start/Stop System is an innovative cost-effective way of conserving resources and protecting the environment.
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Bosch keeps service dealer network in the loop
The message of ongoing support and training from the Bosch representatives to their supplier service dealer network was made loudly and clearly at their recent conference held in Hamilton on the 17th and 18th of October. The New Zealand network of Bosch suppliers and service dealers had gathered together for a morning of presentations and networking at the Turbo & Diesel premises in Hamilton, as part of their annual conference.
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