Automation – Page 75

  • Yanfeng Serbia -  Prefixing Station 2
    Article

    Yanfeng Automotive Interiors – Kragujevac, Serbia

    2019-12-03T07:55:00Z

    Another major tier supplier has added its name to the list automotive players attracted to Serbia

  • Hyperdrive JCD battery assy 1
    Article

    Powering a bigger dig

    2019-11-29T15:06:00Z

    The off-highway sector is now seeing the introduction of electric powertrains. Nick Holt visited Hyperdrive to look at the development and production of battery packs for construction equipment

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    Webinar

    Reducing the carbon footprint of future mobility thanks to greener steel production and smart steel solutions

    ArcelorMittal is actively exploring pathways to make steel production more sustainable, with pilot projects in areas such as: clean-power steelmaking; circular, low-emission carbon steelmaking; and fossil fuel carbon capture and storage In this webinar we explore the nature of the carbon challenge for steel and the ...

  • Wipac Czech - Magna acquisition
    News

    Magna adds to its automotive lighting business

    2019-11-22T11:24:00Z

    The acquisition of Wipac Czech will add significant technical competencies to Magna’s global automotive business

  • BMW extends contract with Samsung and CATL
    News

    BMW increases battery cell order from CATL

    2019-11-22T11:19:00Z

    BMW Group has extended its existing business relationships with battery cell manufacturers CATL and Samsung SDI to ensure a stable supply of batteries 

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    Weight-loss programme

    2019-11-20T17:03:00Z

    The electrification drive has increased the importance of lightweight vehicle structures. AMS looks at the development of the latest aluminium grades for electric vehicle applications

  • Aston Martin Cosworth engine Valkyrie
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    Rise of the Valkyrie

    2019-11-20T16:44:00Z

    Cosworth has stepped up its operations to make the engine for Aston Martin’s Valkyrie hypercar

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    Dual brand adapters

    2019-11-20T16:06:00Z

    From finances to unions and electrifying its model range, domestic and global challenges abound for Hyundai-Kia

  • ATS 2020 Brembo line
    Article

    Braking ground

    2019-11-20T15:25:00Z

    Nick Holt visits Brembo’s Kilometro Rosso test and development facility, and its Curno production plant, to see how the company creates high quality, premium vehicle braking systems

  • ATS 2020 Gestamp hot stamp
    Article

    Hot on the press

    2019-11-20T14:49:00Z

    The need for lightweight, high-strength steel parts has been given a boost with increased production of electric vehicles. AMS reports on a new hot stamping process designed to meet this demand

  • ATS 2020 Continental
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    Challenging relationships

    2019-11-20T14:11:00Z

    As the trend of electrification gains pace, and demand in the global new car market dwindles, suppliers are looking at ways to best serve their OEM customers

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    Webinar

    Forming the strongest steel for automotive

    Join experts from the SSAB Knowledge Service Center for a webinar on how best to form some of the strongest steels in the automotive manufacturing market, materials that help improve on weight, crash performance and cost-enabling for the user. In this presentation, we will compare cold forming ...

  • Duerr-EcoProFleet_AGV_1
    Voice

    Innovation station

    2019-11-18T15:04:00Z

    Downtimes caused by sudden malfunctions can be reduced, thanks to Dürr’s automated guided vehicles

  • BASF Auroom sporty red
    Voice

    Virtual colour platform

    2019-11-18T14:44:00Z

    BASF’s innovative AUROOM digital technology can help OEMs to visualise the appearance and effects of paint colours on their models

  • Sprimag code
    Voice

    Bearing in mind

    2019-11-18T14:28:00Z

    Sprimag is responding to increased demand for wheel bearing coating thanks to its sophisticated technology

  • skoda-side-dry-line-process-paint-shop
    Article

    Painting sideways

    2019-11-18T14:11:00Z

    With its new paintshop at Mladá Boleslav, Skoda is bringing some unique approaches to conveying, coating and curing 

  • VW amazon cloud
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    Building Volkswagen’s Industrial Cloud

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Volkswagen Group’s landmark project with Amazon Web Services will help to connect all its global factories, and eventually the supply chain as well. At the core of the project is a drive to establish a standard software stack that will transform the way production IT is developed and implemented across Volkswagen locations.

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    Map: Volkswagen’s growing network of IT expertise

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Volkswagen Group IT has opened or expanded global IT and software centers, with growing significance across the company’s IT research and operations. Check out a map of their key locations and functions.

  • VW IT labs
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    A program of change for Volkswagen Group IT

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Over the past two years, Volkswagen’s central Group IT division, led by CIO Martin Hofmann, has been expanding staff numbers, investment and digital projects across the group’s business processes, and working more closely with brands like Audi, Porsche and Skoda. In the first of a multi-part article special on Group IT, we explain the evolving shape of the organisation.

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    At the centre of change for Volkswagen Group

    2019-11-18T06:30:00Z

    Martin Hofmann, chief information office of the Volkswagen Group (pictured, right), explains how the carmaker is transforming its IT system backbone and legacy infrastructure across manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain and engineering – and how Volkswagen is now able to attract top software talent.