Volvo LCP: New materials, production methods
Abstract
The materials and production methods developed for the prototype Light Component Project are described. The forecasting of auto industry technology as it effects engine and structural design, vehicle construction materials, and vehicle assembly is included with particular emphasis on computer aided manufacture and robotics used on an engine assembly line.
- Publication:
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West Europe Report: Science and Technology
- Pub Date:
- January 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984wers.rept...12B
- Keywords:
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- Automobiles;
- Computer Aided Design;
- Engine Design;
- Production Engineering;
- Robotics;
- Assembling;
- Engine Coolants;
- Fuel Consumption;
- Optimization;
- Visual Discrimination;
- Weight Reduction;
- Engineering (General)