All Bodyshop articles – Page 11

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Metrology meets automation

2016-06-30T11:20:37Z

Portable systems have made high-accuracy measurement possible across all plant areas – the next step in this evolution is the integration of metrology with automationFrom the progressive assembly line to lean manufacturing principles, the automotive industry has always led the way in manufacturing technology. As the industry faces ever shorter ...

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Interview: Klemens Bartmann, Axalta

2016-06-29T09:44:25Z

As the coatings company turns 150 years old, its global technology director reflects on the sector’s trends, challenges and opportunities – including new materials, environmental concerns and multi-functionality Klemens Bartmann, Axalta Coating SystemsJoanne Perry (JP): Can you briefly outline the differences in requirements between coatings for light vehicles and those ...

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BMW breaks ground at San Luis Potosí

2016-06-16T14:41:46Z

Mexico – Once construction is complete, the plant in the north-central state will make BMW 3 Series sedans, with capacity for 150,000 units per year. Production is expected to begin in 2019.The new factory will have a bodyshop, paintshop and assembly hall, and represents an investment of $1 billion. Its ...

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Aço está em movimento

2016-06-15T08:42:47Z

Ao produzir materiais mais fortes e mais versáteis, fabricantes de aço estão ajudando OEMs a fazer mais com menos.A indústria do aço está inovando em um ritmo furioso - e é necessário. Seu domínio de longa data na indústria automotiva está sob ameaça devido a uma variedade de alternativas leves. ...

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Interview with Oliver Blume, Porsche

2014-04-24T14:01:00Z

The premium OEM’s global head of Production and Logistics talks about its recent expansion in Leipzig for the addition of the new Macan SUV.