Mobile version If you can't read this email, click here. Auto manufacturing International MetalWorking News January 2017 Join Us： TOP STORY Trends and innovations in automotive lightweight The key power train elements where OEMs will focus on reducing weight will be the engine, transmission, exhaust, fuel system, casing, batteries, and motors. Engines will constitute more of advanced high strength steel (AHSS), with aluminum and magnesium replacing steel, steel-based transmission parts are likely to shift towards the use of polyamides (PA). Read more >> >> Subscribe to iConnect E-Newsletter HEADLINES • Lightweight vehicles impact ASEAN auto aftermarket >> • Global auto lightweight materials to reach $256.4B by 2022 >> • Lightweight automobiles drive part die casting market growth >> • Growth prospects for European automotive composites market >> • Asia to remain largest auto radiator market >> Lightweight vehicle construction thanks to lasers Future generations of vehicles will be far lighter than their predecessors. Laser-based manufacturing processes play an important part in this progress including various innovations to help reduce vehicle weight, in turn extending the cruising range and shaving CO2 emissions. Read more >> Pendulum grinding: Cuts complex grinding processes For years, the focus of car designers has been the steering gear. It requires a particular grinding method that creates a perfect connection between the ball screw spindle and the ball screw nut to guarantee greater efficiency. Read more >> Automotive solutions from the modular system To be able to cover the broad range, from the small two cylinder motorcycle engine to the V12 construction machine engine, HELLER goes for scalable production systems according to the modular principle. Read more >> New GEORG cut-to-length line takes-up production Decomecc has started production using the new GEORG cut-to-length line (2300 x 4,5 mm) for processing aluminium coils used for automotive blanks. Read more >> Multi-sensor inspection machine for auto makers Designed for manufacturers of automotive, Gleason's 300GMSL offers a single, compact, reliable and easy-to operate inspection solution to apply the most desirable gear measurement and analysis methods for both R&D and production. Read more >>   E-Magazine Latest Industry News Go Sourcing Download Whitepapers About Ringier Subscribe E-newsletter Unsubscribe E-Newsletter Change Email address Subscribe Print Magazine Copyright ©RingierTrade.com. Copyright ©Ringier Trade Media Ltd. ©2017. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part in any form or medium without express written permission is not allowed. Ringier Trade .com & Ringier Trade Publishing Ltd., accept no responsibility or liability for any information provided by any third party on this web site. Privacy Policy Please add newsletter@ringiermail.com to your mail safelist (whitelist) to ensure our emails reach your inbox.