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Data from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) annual report, An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, states the average cost of operating each road freight vehicle in the United States is $1.69 per mile. Factoring in fuel, insurance, wages and maintenance, the report gives a figure on the total cost of ownership. Here, Roger Brereton

Welcoming 3,700 exhibitors from 63 countries, Bauma is the world’s leading trade fair for construction. No surprise then, that visitors witnessed a plethora of new technologies launched at the 2019 show. In this rapidly-changing market, mid-level volume, bespoke manufacturing in the tier-two realm is increasingly important to allow for these innovations. Launches from the biggest

Both the UK and US armed forces are sourcing advanced military vehicles, to address the need for innovative and intelligent defence. Here, Nick Jordan, technical engineering manager at Pailton Engineering, analyses three technologies military vehicle manufacturers are implementing. Rise of the ultra-light military vehicle Military vehicle manufacturers are receiving orders worth more than $195 million

A customised driving seat, with exceptional lumbar support and heated panels, is easy to appreciate. But, what about a customised steering column? Emma Cygan, design and development engineer at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explains key considerations for vehicle manufacturers when sourcing bespoke steering columns. As the first point of contact of a steering wheel,

Cost versus quality. Humans versus automation. Hardware versus software. Is the vehicle manufacturing industry fuelled with tension? Here, Emma Cygan design and development engineer at steering system manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explains how vehicle manufacturers must balance the procurement of hardware and software for new vehicle concepts. As the industry veers towards autonomous vehicles, more resources

Steering system manufacturer, Pailton Engineering, has invested in a purpose-built staking rig from machine builder, BalTec. The equipment is used for assembling steering universal joints and will improve throughput and deliver an improved degree of consistency throughout Pailton Engineering’s manufacturing process. BalTec was chosen to complete this build for Pailton Engineering because of its expertise

When military vehicle manufacturers develop new tactical vehicle concepts, consistency and quality is crucial. Lee Dixon, Quality Manager at military steering system supplier Pailton Engineering, reveals the quality control machinery used in the manufacture of military and commercial vehicle steering parts. Embedded technology is transforming military vehicles into data-packed and self-sufficient hubs of intelligence. But

Military vehicles endure extreme conditions during their lifetime. How can the steering systems of these vehicles take on temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Celsius, without resulting in high torque steering? Here, Emma Cygan, Design and Development Engineer at military steering system manufacturer, Pailton Engineering explains how environmental testing can alleviate these potential challenges.

Pailton Engineering has successfully been recommended to transition to the new IATF 16949 quality management standard. Moving away from the old ISO/TS 16949 standard, the company has met the more stringent requirements ahead of the September 2018 deadline after an intense five-day audit. IATF 16949:2016 was published by the International Automotive Task Force (IATF) and