Automation – Page 4
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NewsCoventry and Warwick Gigapark: UK’s answer to EV battery challenges?
Amid policy shifts and global competition, Coventry and Warwick Gigapark offers a lifeline to UK EV manufacturing with plans for a pivotal gigafactory in the West Midlands.
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CommentThe automotive industry weighs the challenges of geopolitics and market factors in 2025
Trade wars, geopolitical tensions, mergers, increasing competition. Ian Henry highlights some of the automotive industry challenges to look out for in 2025.
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NewsBMW boosts battery circular economy with SK tes partnership
BMW partners with SK tes to recycle high-voltage batteries, recovering cobalt, nickel, and lithium for new batteries, advancing sustainability globally.
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ArticleHow BMW’s San Luis Potosí leads in sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant sets benchmarks in solar power, water recycling, and AI-led sustainability, making it a global leader in green automotive manufacturing.
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NewsRolls-Royce invests £300m to extend Goodwood manufacturing facility
Rolls Royce’s £300m site extension will expand Bespoke and Coachbuild capabilities and support future EV production.
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ArticleHow AI is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
Explore how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing with advanced technologies like predictive maintenance, deep learning, and generative design.
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NewsVolkswagen restructures German manufacturing amid industry crisis
Volkswagen plans to cut 35,000 jobs and relocate Golf production to Mexico, aiming to save $15.45 billion annually to recoup losses.
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NewsMazda to build module pack plant for cylindrical lithium-ion batteries
Mazda’s new plant will be located in Iwakuni City, Japan and will produce battery packs for its new EVs.
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ArticleOpel Eisenach’s Grandland EV: a lean manufacturing marvel
Opel Eisenach pivots to exclusive Grandland EV production, merging lean manufacturing with selective automation to stay competitive amid industry transformation.
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NewsBMW partners for innovation in rare earths for vehicle production
BMW i Ventures invests in Phoenix Tailings, advancing sustainable rare earth refining in the US to secure critical metals for sustainable automotive production and supply chain
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Article2024 to 2025, the trends and predictions in automotive production
Explore 2024’s top advancements in auto manufacturing, from EV battery innovations to sustainable production strategies, and discover what’s shaping the future, and predicitons for 2025
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NewsUsing algae to turn CO2 into sustainable carbon fibres
Researchers transform CO2 into high-quality carbon fibres using algae, offering CO2-negative solutions for automotive sustainability.
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NewsThomas Dose on BMW Chennai’s growth and embracing diversity
BMW Chennai’s head, Thomas Dose, discusses his career path, challenges in India, and the importance of diversity in manufacturing.
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NewsJLR employs robot to carry out door usage checks over Christmas
JLR’s Rudy the Robot simulates a lifetime of door usage in 12 weeks, testing 84,000 shuts in extreme temperatures at Gaydon’s £2.1m chamber.
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ArticleChinese vehicle makers look to international markets for growth
The number of domestic vehicle manufacturers in China has increased rapidly in recent years. A few, notably BYD, Geely and Chery, have become significant global players,
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ArticleChina: Fierce domestic competition sees international brands suffer
International brands, which have benefited from growth in the Chinese market over the years, now face serious headwinds.
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ArticleThis is how the new VW Tayron is built in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen celebrates the Tayron’s launch at Wolfsburg. Digital innovation streamlines production as the plant sets new standards in efficiency and teamwork.
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ArticleSkoda: “We need clarity in production about where the path leads”
Andreas Dick shares Skoda’s vision for digitisation and flexibility, tackling the challenges of electromobility, AI, and sustainable production.
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News10 year green energy for PowerCo’s Salzgitter battery plant
PowerCo signs deals with Alterric and EnviTec Biogas to supply its Salzgitter gigafactory with 3 terawatt hours of green energy, slashing CO2 emissions by 115,000 tonnes annually.
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NewsUnlikely flights: Ostrich feathers fan paint perfection at JLR
JLR’s paint perfection relies on a surprising tool: ostrich feathers. Here are the sustainable secrets behind the flawless finish of the OEM’s luxury vehicles.
