Automation – Page 82

  • Durr_RobotGeneration3_print
    Article

    A new angle

    2019-08-06T11:08:00Z

    It is a promising start for Dürr’s seven-axis robot in China as it heads to Chongqing to equip the paint line at Sokon

  • Honda NSX Marysville Ohio
    Article

    Acura Marysville, Ohio

    2019-08-01T09:40:00Z

    An inside look at production of the second-generation Acura NSX in Marysville, Ohio

  • Doors EMS
    Article

    Smart moves at Factory 56

    2019-07-31T14:07:00Z

    Helping to realise the smart and flexible ambitions of Mercedes-Benz’s Factory 56 project, Conductix-Wampfler describes its system for the conveyance solutions installed at the plant

  • Lyla 3 LR
    Article

    Questions for Lyla…

    2019-07-31T11:26:00Z

    As plant automation increases, tools such as Lyla help customers control, manage and optimise their processes. Daniël Bottema, R&D manager at AWL-Techniek, discusses the new productivity dashboard designed to help collect and evaluate machine data

  • BMW Brilliance 5G network
    Article

    5G networking spreads in car production

    2019-07-30T11:52:00Z

    Certain companies have started leveraging 5G in their car manufacturing facilities in China with the hope of drastically increasing efficiency. Michael Nash provides an insight

  • Audi Hungaria emotor
    Article

    Investment motors on

    2019-07-29T09:22:00Z

    OEMs continue to repurpose established engine plant sites for the electric age

  • P90361307_highRes_battery-assembly-for
    Article

    BMW doubles battery production capacity

    2019-07-25T12:14:00Z

    US - BMW has doubled its battery production capacity at its Spartanburg plant

  • JLR’s announcement of £1bn investment in Castle Bromwich
    Article

    Have EVs reached a tipping point in the UK?

    2019-07-25T10:04:00Z

    With the continued political uncertainty from the lack of Brexit progress, JLR announcement of a £1bn investment in its Castle Bromwich facility to make the new electric XJ will be met with some relief by the UK government, writes Ian Henry

  • Roechling Automotive Slovakia
    Article

    Röchling Automotive opens new Slovakia plant

    2019-07-24T10:00:00Z

    Slovakia - The new plant will be used to make a variety of different components for Daimler, JLR and PSA. 

  • E-mobility: who, what, where and when...
    Article

    E-mobility: who, what, where and when...

    2019-07-24T09:27:00Z

    An overview of the latest global developments in the development and production of electric vehicles and the technology in them

  • Schaeffler powertrain
    Article

    Gaining traction

    2019-07-24T09:15:00Z

    The technologies required by the powertrain systems of electric vehicles offer new possibilities for innovation on the part of supplier companies

  • 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Engine
    Article

    GM to make new engine in Tonawanda

    2019-07-24T09:00:00Z

    US - The 6.2-litre V8 engine will be used in the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

  • ZF eight-speed transmission assembly Saarbrucken
    Article

    Easing into electrification

    2019-07-24T08:45:00Z

    ZF is offering both hybrid and pure electric powertrain solutions to its customers in order to encourage the auto industry’s transition to electrification. Michael Nash looks into its strategy…

  • FCA_Chrysler_-_Brampton_Assembly_Plant-1515ouobneijek0g3g5tug5jdm361
    Article

    Canada feels the chill

    2019-07-22T13:43:00Z

    Trading challenges and dwindling investment is putting Canada’s automotive manufacturers under pressure. 

  • Tucson HMMC
    Article

    Team building at Hyundai, Czech Republic

    2019-07-22T13:20:00Z

    Gareth Price reports on a collaborative approach to production quality that prompted Hyundai to locate assembly of its N performance brand in the Czech Republic

  • Scott Ward
    Article

    Scott Ward, director of manufacturing, Aston Martin St Athan

    2019-07-22T12:51:00Z

    As Aston Martin opens its brand new St Athan facility ready for production of its DBX, Nick Gibbs meets director of manufacturing at the plant, Scott Ward

  • Aston Martin DBX built at St Athan
    Article

    Made in Wales

    2019-07-22T12:12:00Z

    Nick Gibbs reports on the opening of Aston Martin’s SUV plant in South Wales, all set to build the new DBX

  • Continental Wuhu powertrain plant
    Article

    Continental opens new powertrain plant in Wuhu

    2019-07-19T09:44:00Z

    Continental will make a range of components for powertrains at its new facility in Wuhu, China

  • Carbon 3D printing
    Article

    Suppliers partner to enable high-volume 3D printing

    2019-07-17T13:47:00Z

    Germany - Covestro and Carbon are hoping to make 3D printing applicable for mass volume applications

  • International-Press-Trip-Electrification-Challenge-(5)
    Article

    A flexible solution

    2019-07-16T15:27:00Z

    Metal-component supplier Gestamp outlines the challenges ahead and its strategy for meeting higher demand for lightweight parts