Abigail Williams
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Recycled materials in vehicle interiors
While leather remains a popular material for vehicle upholstery, fabrics made from recycled materials are gaining ground. Andrew Williams looks at the latest developments and challenges
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People get ready: recruitment and retention in a complex automotive industry
With contributions from Volkswagen, Toyota, BMW and Audi, AMS looks at some of the strategies OEMs are using to attract and retain employees with the skills needed to work in modern digitalised workplaces – and to adapt to cutting-edge developments in hybrid, electric and autonomous vehicles …
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Simulate to fabricate: vehicle plants keep VR and AR in their sights
Carmakers are exploring how virtual reality and augmented reality can be used to improve manufacturing and inspection operations
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Seeing things clearly
AMS reports on the most recent developments in the use of machine vision technology for quality control applications in automotive manufacturing
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Aumenta la realidad automotriz
Los constructores automotrices comienzan a entender el potencial de la Realidad Aumentada para mejorar la productividad y la calidad pero, ¿cómo funciona esta tecnología en la práctica? AMS analiza algunos de los productos pioneros que están disponibles en la actualidad Cada vez más empresas en todo el mundo desarrollan tecnología ...
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Composites take shape
Pressing and forming technology for composite materials are a key part of modern automotive production. Andrew Williams looks at the latest developments
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Augmenting automotive
Vehicle-makers are starting to realise the potential of using AR to improve productivity and quality, but how does the technology work in practice? AMS takes a look at some of the pioneering products now availableMore companies around the world are developing augmented reality (AR) technology to help automotive manufacturers in ...
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Building a Greater Wall
One of China’s most successful vehicle-makers must protect future growth by expanding its model line-upSince its creation in 1984, Great Wall Motors has established itself as one of the most widely known and successful Chinese automotive manufacturers. According to recent research by Macquarie Capital Securities, it is currently ranked tenth ...
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AGVs encontram o seu caminho
Veículos teleguiados estão levando as linhas de montagem para um futuro flexível.
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Los vehículos automatizados se abren paso
Los vehículos de guiado automático están llevando a las cadenas de montaje a un futuro flexible
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AGVs find their way
Automated guided vehicles are carrying assembly lines toward a more flexible future