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    Process monitoring for Manufacturing 4.0

    2019-05-16T15:55:00Z Sponsored by

    Missing defects is costly for manufacturers. Sciemetric’s sigPOD is a Manufacturing 4.0 process monitoring and data collection platform that detects defects as they occur in production – where it is most efficient and before they become bigger issues down the line sigPOD standardises data-driven analytics ...

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    Advanced Forming technology for AHSS material. Tubular Hydroforming

    2019-05-15T16:41:00Z

    Do you want to know how to get the most out of tubes made in advanced high-strength steel? Join Peter Alm from SSAB when he shares his knowledge on this subject. With long experience in tooling and simulation, Peter will share his ideas with you over this ...

  • VW JAC E20X BEV
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    VW and JAC to build BEV plant

    2019-05-14T16:51:00Z

    China - Volkswagen is set to build a new plant for the production of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as part of its joint venture with local Chinese OEM Anhui Jianghuai Automobile (JAC). The plant will cost around 5.06 billion yuan (US$750.8m) and will be located in eastern Hefei city. It ...

  • GM to Add Second Shift and More Than 400 Hourly Jobs at Bowling Green (Ky.) Assembly Plant
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    GM adds second shift to Bowling Green

    2019-05-14T16:51:00Z

    US - General Motors has added a second shift and more than 400 hourly jobs at its Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky. The news comes ahead of the launch of the next generation Corvette, which is set to be revealed in July 2019. “The Corvette’s iconic status owes so ...

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    Toyota to make Lexus NX in Canada

    2019-05-14T16:50:00Z

    Canada - Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) has announced that it will start producing the Lexus NX and NX Hybrid at its Cambridge plant in Ontario, Canada starting in early 2022. It already makes the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450h at the south side of the facility, as well ...

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    ABB to provide robots for SAIC VW

    2019-05-14T16:50:00Z

    China - ABB has signed an agreement with SAIC Volkswagen to provide robotics painting solutions for a new factory being built in Shanghai. The plant will become the first new energy vehicle (NEV) factory of the VW Group based on the modular electric drive (MEB) platform. “We are delighted to ...

  • 3D printing with metal materials: First spare part of the partner pilot project "NextGenAM", from Daimler, Premium AEROTEC and EOS, the retainer of the truck diesel engine.
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    Daimler develops 3D printing line

    2019-05-14T16:50:00Z

    Germany - Since May 2017, Daimler has been working with Premium Areotec and EOS to develop a production line that would be able to produce aluminium components by using 3D printing. The companies found that manufacturing costs can be reduced by approximately 50% when compared to existing 3D printing systems. ...

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    Ford Saarlouis

    2019-05-14T15:35:00Z

    Ford has recently invested in its Saarlouis plant to produce the latest generation of its popular Focus model. Key additions include the introduction of two hot forming press lines and eight related laser cutting stations for the high-strength steel sections.

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    Audi Böllinger Höfe

    2019-05-14T15:26:00Z

    The latest versions of both the Coupe and Spyder convertible variants of the R8 are made at Audi Sport’s Böllinger Höfe factory a few miles outside Heilbronn in south-west Germany. The 30,000 sq.m facility has been in operation for just four years.

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    SEAT Martorell paintshop

    2019-05-14T15:07:00Z

    SEAT Martorell produces the Ibiza, Arona, Leon and Audi A1. The plant has seen a substantial €23m investment to automate one of the lines in the paintshop and install a new colour booth for painting the two-tone bodies of the Arona and A1

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    Stay connected

    2019-05-14T14:51:00Z

    Automotive production networks have become far more connected but also more exposed to problems with IT and OT network security and compatibility. Nick Boughton digital lead at Boulting Technology spoke to AMS Editor Nick Holt about how manufacturers should be more aware and prepared

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    Cookie policy

    2019-05-14T14:18:00Z

    Cookie policy 1) Cookies and similar technologies A cookie is a small text file which is placed onto your computer or electronic device when you access our website. Similar technologies include web beacons, action tags, local shared objects (‘flash cookies’) and single-pixel gifs. Such technologies can be used to track ...

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    Privacy policy

    2019-05-14T14:17:00Z

    PRIVACY POLICY We take your privacy very seriously. Please read this privacy policy carefully as it contains important information on who we are and how and why we collect, store, use and share your personal data. It also explains your rights in relation to your personal data and how ...

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    About us

    2019-05-14T14:09:00Z

    About AMS The aim of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS) is to provide information and insights into the processes, technologies and equipment used in vehicle production worldwide. We do this with original reporting, by carrying expert articles and papers, with listings of equipment, by profiles of technology/equipment providers, and by ...

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    Widening the circle

    2019-05-04T16:50:00Z

    German-based network Automotive Circle brings its event formula to an American paintshop industry audience for the first time A well-established communication platform for the automotive and supplier industry within Europe for more than three decades, Automotive Circle is making further moves across the Atlantic. On 25-26 ...

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    Illuminating the way

    2019-05-02T16:31:00Z

    With Bosch’s manufacturing operation at Wuxi identified as a “Lighthouse” of industry 4.0, Mike Farish takes a closer look the site’s data-driven developments and explores a similar beacon of progress based in the UK The term ‘world leader’ is easy-to-use and needs more than self-estimation to justify. But in ...

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    Hitting the reset button

    2019-04-29T16:01:00Z

    Given the scale and scope of its current restructuring programme, a very different Ford will eventually emerge. Ian Henry looks into the changes being made With one part or another of its shrinking global empire subject to significant change in terms of organisation or product focus, Ford ...

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    A two-tone finish

    2019-04-29T13:53:00Z

    Bi-colour coats and enhanced quality assurance are high on the agenda in the paintshop at SEAT’s Martorell factory. Michael Nash gets an inside look

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    Supporting structures

    2019-04-29T13:29:00Z

    With capability and complexity within paintshops on the increase, Mike Farish speaks to suppliers about the more proactive and better connected quality control efforts taking shape As the materials and processes that underpin automotive paintshop operations continue to develop, so must relevant support services as demand for continuous improvement in ...

  • The 2019 Acura RDX making its way through the assembly line at the East Liberty Auto Plant
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    At Liberty to explore

    2019-04-29T12:06:00Z

    Honda has a big presence in the North American market, a key part of its recent strategy has been to build big cars to meet consumer demand. Michael Nash visits the company’s East Liberty facility in Ohio