Title: Outline of car assembly technology

Authors: M. Horike

Addresses: Manager, Zama Plant, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., Zama-shi, Japan

Abstract: The effects of the recession in the USA and Europe, and the slow-down in domestic demand, have posed serious problems for the Japanese car industry. To meet demands for vehicles that are more economical, comfortable and durable, Japanese car-makers have pushed ahead with new engineering developments.

Keywords: automation; car assembly; manufacturing technology; materials handling; process equipment; vehicle testing; Japanese car industry; Japan; automobile industry; automotive assembly.

DOI: 10.1504/IJVD.1984.061115

International Journal of Vehicle Design, 1984 Vol.5 No.6, pp.640 - 658

Published online: 25 May 2014 *

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