All Design for Manufacturing articles – Page 2
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Additive manufacturing: Supporting sustainable production
3D printing is advancing, and while new materials and processes could make it more eco-friendly, experts think that component elimination may be the way forward
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Join 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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News
Porsche 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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The co-evolution of EVs, architectures and production processes
Electric vehicles are reshaping manufacturing norms, from platform flexibility to crash protection systems, challenging traditional designs and material choices amidst evolving battery technologies. ArcelorMittal and Gestamp dive into challenges and solutions.
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Webinar
Watch Now: Shaping the future: How electric vehicles are driving manufacturing decisions
Explore electric vehicle (EV) architecture design and manufacturing complexities, from flexible platforms to battery integration challenges.
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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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Design 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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A 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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Henkel 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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The 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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Additive manufacturing and simulation technologies: an agile and resilient powerhouse in engine development
Punch Torino elevates automotive engine production through collaboration with Markforged, a leader in additive manufacturing. This partnership fuels the creation of 3D-printed tools, including camshaft locking tools and simulation technology. By tackling crucial challenges and streamlining design iterations, the partnership achieves enhanced efficiency, cuts costs and contributes to the promotion of sustainable mobility within the automotive industry. Here’s how…
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Simultaneous 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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Renault 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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New materials drive electric motor development
Original equipment manufacturers need electric motors that are more energy-efficient and power-dense than those currently available
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Porsche pushes mixed production at Zuffenhausen with €250m investment
Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant enters a new era, blending traditional lines with innovation as it prepares to roll out the next generation of sports cars.
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Stellantis’ FBD brainstorms to solve automotive production challenges
The eighth instalment of Factory Booster Day produced ninety-nine solutions demonstrated by sixty-four partners to tackle thirty-five Stellantis plant challenges setting an example to other OEMs
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How BMW will maintain quality in its 3,000-step battery cell production process
At its recently opened German Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf, BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries for its Neue Klasse EV models.
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BMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre
BMW has started production of cylindrical battery cells at its €170m Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) inear Munich in Parsdorf, Germany.
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Hyundai partners with PIF for automated production plant in Saudi Arabia
Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia to establish “a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant,” in the kingdom. Hyundai to lead as as strategic technology partner.
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Battery production and design need to be optimised together, says Volvo Trucks and ABB
Experts from the truckmaker and automation specialist pointed to the benefits of aligning battery engineering and production processes in an AMS livestream.