All Automation articles – Page 4
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ArticleChanging dynamics– developing the next generation of vehicle architectures
Building electric vehicles has demanded big changes in OEM production operations and increased support from tier suppliers
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Article“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel
BMW Leipzig has a unique approach to its production operations and we explore its approach as it prepares for ramp-up of the Countryman: Petra Peterhänsel offers valuable insight
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ArticleJoin DESIGN4PRODUCTION: innovating across car design and manufacturing engineering
Automotive design and manufacturing experts will share insights at Design4Production in Munich on 15 May on how to accelerate innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsPorsche plant in Leipzig wins Factory of the Year
The Porsche plant is set to begin producing the new all-electric Macan SUV using the PPE platform.
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NewsPorsche launches all-electric Macan
Porsche will build its first Porsche models on the PPE platform at its factory in Leipzig, Germany.
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NewsRising labour costs become biggest concern for automotive manufacturing
The latest AMS & ABB survey reveals the industry’s biggest challenges and the innovative solutions it is creating to mitigate these and evolve for the future, through the responses of global industry experts.
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Analysis
AMS & ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2023 results: A positive outlook despite evolving challenges
Download our latest global survey results to gain expert insight into automotive manufacturing trends and learn about the broader industry outlook for 2024 and beyond.
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ArticleDesign and manufacturing integration, digitalisation key to cost and sustainability gains for BMW’s Neue Klasse
To realise large cost and emission savings on its EV architecture, BMW is redesigning vehicles and manufacturing in parallel, and rolling out rapid digital solutions.
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ArticleA class of its own: transforming BMW production for next-gen EVs
BMW’s home plant will produce only EVs by 2027, with much of the century-old factory rebuilt to meet new levels of efficiency and digitalisation, without missing a beat of ongoing production.
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VoiceHenkel supports innovation with Battery Engineering Center
Experts at Henkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, explain the benefits of the new Battery Engineering Center, and how it solidifies Henkel’s role as a premier design and innovation partner for OEMs in the automotive industry.
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NewsThe state and stipulation of automotive production: Retrospect 2023 to prospect 2024
In 2023, the automotive industry underwent a transformative journey, adapting to trends such as sustainable materials, electric vehicle dominance and digitalisation. But what clues does 2023 provide about the vehicle manufacturing landscape in 2024?
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ArticleSimultaneous engineering – accelerating production line design, development and commissioning
The transition to electric vehicles has increased pressure on speeding product development and starting production operations
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NewsRenault announces Re-Industry roadmap to transform production base
Renault Group’s Re-Industry initiative aims to transform its manufacturing base for cost efficiency and sustainability by leveraging the Industrial Metaverse, AI applications, and agile practices.
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NewsBMW: ‘Flexibility is in our genes’
BMW, Mini and Rolls Royce are driving a tight electrification course. Nevertheless, the group remains open to drive diversity. In an interview, production director Milan Nedeljković talks about flexibility and the concept of the iFactory.
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VideoDelegate Interview with Maggie Gehrlein, General Motors - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
Automotive Evolution North America delegate and speaker Maggie Gehrlein, General Motors, spoke about her experiences at this year’s conference
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VideoDelegate Interview with Leonel Leal, Stealth-mode EV - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
Automotive Evolution North America delegate and speaker Leonel Leal, Stealth-mode EV, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference
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VideoDelegate Interview with Greg Ruscak, Telsonic - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
Automotive Evolution North America delegate Greg Ruscak, Telsonic, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference
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VideoDelegate Interview with Mark Miller, GM - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
Automotive Evolution North America delegate Mark Miller, GM, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference
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VideoHighlights - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
View the highlights from both days of AMS Automotive Evolution North America 2023
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VideoDay 2 Wrap-up - Automotive Evolution North America 2023
AMS Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig wraps-up the inaugural Automotive Evolution North America 2023 conference
