The right connection
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FCI Automotive Group is an $880 million supplier of connector technology to practically all engineering markets, including aerospace, telecommunications and manufacturing. The Framatome Connectors International unit is focused on supplying truck and car manufacturers and suppliers. One of FCI Automotive's important business characteristics is its planned location near major customers. Among the firm's products are insert moulded components, Micro-Sicma terminals and I/O fiber optic interconnection systems.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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Magnesium momentum
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There are a number of significant advantages associated with magnesium die castings. They offer high impact and dent resistance, for example, and have good thermal and electrical conductivity. They can bring improved performance when linked with engineering plastics in some multi-part interior components such as instrument panels. Research indicates that recycled magnesium alloy die castings offer the same level of performance as commercial parts cast from virgin alloy.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1997
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Riding the tube
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Steel tube producer Newman-Tipper Tubes has traditionally manufactured only electric resistance welded tubes. However, the company has diversified to other kinds of steel tubes such as the high precision cold drawn tubes and slotted and sculptured tubes. Newman-Tipper also won the contract to supply tubes to be used by AlliedSignal to produce seat belt tensioners. Innovation is considered to be a primary ingredient for the company's success.
Publication Name: Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0013-7782
Year: 1996
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