Automation – Page 82
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PodcastAMS Podcast Episode 05 Pt 1 – PSA and Toyota make the Czech list
The AMS Podcast returns with a three-part bumper episode. The team discuss the TPCA joint venture facility in the Czech Republic. Episode sponsored by SSAB
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ArticleA new angle
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
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ArticleAcura Marysville, Ohio
An inside look at production of the second-generation Acura NSX in Marysville, Ohio
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ArticleSmart moves at Factory 56
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
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ArticleQuestions for Lyla…
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
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Article5G networking spreads in car production
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
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ArticleInvestment motors on
OEMs continue to repurpose established engine plant sites for the electric age
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ArticleBMW doubles battery production capacity
US - BMW has doubled its battery production capacity at its Spartanburg plant
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ArticleHave EVs reached a tipping point in the UK?
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
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ArticleRöchling Automotive opens new Slovakia plant
Slovakia - The new plant will be used to make a variety of different components for Daimler, JLR and PSA.
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ArticleE-mobility: who, what, where and when...
An overview of the latest global developments in the development and production of electric vehicles and the technology in them
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ArticleGaining traction
The technologies required by the powertrain systems of electric vehicles offer new possibilities for innovation on the part of supplier companies
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ArticleGM to make new engine in Tonawanda
US - The 6.2-litre V8 engine will be used in the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
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ArticleEasing into electrification
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…
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ArticleCanada feels the chill
Trading challenges and dwindling investment is putting Canada’s automotive manufacturers under pressure.
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ArticleTeam building at Hyundai, Czech Republic
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
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ArticleScott Ward, director of manufacturing, Aston Martin St Athan
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
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ArticleMade in Wales
Nick Gibbs reports on the opening of Aston Martin’s SUV plant in South Wales, all set to build the new DBX
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ArticleContinental opens new powertrain plant in Wuhu
Continental will make a range of components for powertrains at its new facility in Wuhu, China
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ArticleSuppliers partner to enable high-volume 3D printing
Germany - Covestro and Carbon are hoping to make 3D printing applicable for mass volume applications