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Coventry-based steering system specialist, Pailton Engineering has added to its quality assurance (QA) equipment with the addition of an Absolute Arm 7-axis with RS5 laser scanner. This articulated measuring arm offers tactile probing and surfacing scanning of steering parts, to generate a precise 3D image of intricate products on-screen, with precise measurements of its geometry.

Globally, two megatrends continue to propel change in the commercial vehicle sector; specifically, the need for cleaner and safer mobility. So, what will 2020 have in store for original eqipment manufacturers (OEMs)?

In a world-first for the bus market, steering system specialist Pailton Engineering has announced its new electric memory steering column. Designed to be installed on buses and coaches, this new product enables the steering wheel position to automatically adjust for drivers on an individual basis, controlled by a joystick or by Bluetooth connection.

The military vehicle industry relies on concurrent design of all critical components, from specialist military-grade manufacturers. While multiple organisations optimise their own contributions simultaneously however, confidentiality must be maintained throughout the supply chain. Here, Harry Makrygiannis of Pailton Engineering, explains how this complex production method is managed from a steering system supplier’s perspective.

In the United States, an epic backyard project will see the creation of a life-size, functional Lamborghini Aventador. The car is not entirely 3D printed, but rather demonstrates the impressive potential of 3D printing for the wider vehicle industry. Here, Kostas Poulios explains how 3D printing is used in large vehicle manufacturing and whether this method could play a role in the production of safety critical parts.

Manufacturer of bespoke steering systems, Pailton Engineering, is celebrating its 50-year anniversary. Pailton Engineering designs and creates world class steering systems for niche vehicle sectors, including bus and coaches, trucks, utility, off-highway and military vehicles. As a world leader in specialist vehicle manufacturing, the company is commemorating its half century of success from its engineering base in Coventry.

Since its emergence, Internet of Things (IoT) technology has taken the world by storm with its ability to make ordinary objects ‘smart’. The transport industry is no exception. The technology is widely used to enable bus managers to control and monitor their assets and gain valuable insight into the condition of their vehicles. Roger Brereton of Pailton Engineering explains why this isn’t enough.

In contrast to Henry Ford’s model of standardised car production, the introduction of the modern MINI in 2000 shifted customer demands for customisation in passenger vehicles. However, the need for flexible production isn’t solely confined to consumer cars. We investigate how military vehicle manufacturers are using flexible production methods to fulfil requirements for customised vehicles.

In Singapore, the country’s civil defence force has launched a radical line of new-age fire trucks, to replace the conventional box shape. Designed for narrow urban streets, the vehicles look more like a rugged SUV than a traditional truck. But, what does this unique re-design tell us about forthcoming changes for the wider emergency vehicle industry?