All Kaizen articles – Page 2
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NewsScania achieves sustainable gearbox remanufacturing
Scania sets a new standard by using remanufactured gearboxes in its main production line, drastically cutting material use and emissions in a global first for heavy vehicle manufacturing
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ArticleFord, GM, Stellantis fight EV slowdown, tariffs, IRA & China
As the Big Three US automakers grapple with a slowing EV market, rising costs, and intense competition, their survival hinges on navigating a complex web of challenges.
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NewsNorthvolt cuts 1,600 jobs as Europe’s EV battery hopes dim
As Northvolt cuts 1,600 jobs and scales back its ambitions, Europe’s hopes of leading the EV battery race face serious competition and sluggish market growth.
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ArticleMegacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up?
Megacasting claims to reimagine automotive production, reducing parts and welds significantly. But is it a one-size-fits-all solution?
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VoiceMD ELEKTRONIK’s Automated Solutions for Automotive Cable Assembly
Automation is the future of cable assembly in the automotive sector. As vehicles become increasingly complex and connected, the demand for flawless, high-quality cable assemblies is soaring. Automation offers the precision, speed, and flexibility needed to meet these rising demands.
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NewsStellantis invests $406M in three Michigan plants for EV strategy
Stellantis invests $406M in Michigan to boost EV production, supporting its multi-energy strategy and the Dare Forward 2030 plan for electrification.
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NewsBMW’s installs ‘motionless’ wind energy system at Oxford plant
BMW pioneers a new era of renewable energy with its innovative, motionless wind technology at the Oxford plant.
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NewsDenso expands EV-focused inverter line and digital production
Denso ramps up inverter production and unveils plans for a next-generation, digital, and fully automated plant in line with its vision of a sustainably electrified future
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NewsThe race towards sustainable tyre production
This is how players in the tyre industry are pioneering sustainable production from recycled materials to innovative manufacturing, to reduce carbon footprint.
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NewsRockwell Automation appoints sustainability leader
Industry-leading automation company bolsters commitment to environmental and social responsibility with new VP of Sustainability.
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NewsGM and Samsung SDI seal $3.5B deal for Indiana EV battery plant
GM and Samsung SDI have finalised a $3.5B partnership to build a high-capacity EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming to power future electric vehicles.
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NewsBMW’s Debrecen Paintshop hits fossil-free milestone
BMW’s new Hungarian plant sets a new standard for gas-free, sustainable automotive production with its state-of-the-art, fossil-free paint shop.
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NewsKorea’s LG, SK On and Samsung lead Prismatic battery revival
South Korean battery powerhouses LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI are driving a resurgence in prismatic battery technology, challenging the dominance of other battery formats in the EV market.
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NewsStryten and Dragonfly agree to electrify US automotive production
Stryten Energy teams up with Dragonfly Energy to expand reach of ‘Battle Born Batteries’ into new markets, offering complete lithium battery solutions.
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ArticleTop 5 EV battery chemistries and formats across the world
Battery technology is paramount to the electrification drive from cell chemistries such as Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) and Lithium Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide (NMC) to architectures like prismatic or cylindrical cells. We look at cost, performance and more.
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ArticleHow Ford’s Marc Dugas supercharges battery pack assembly
Marc Dugas, Ford’s Battery Pack Assembly Specialist, is enhancing battery assembly using a cybernetic systems thinking heuristic known as POSIWID.
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NewsGM Invests $500M in Lansing Grand River for EV transition
GM is investing $500M in Lansing Grand River Assembly with a DOE grant to electrify production, reinforcing the OEMs commitment to US manufacturing
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NewsPhilippe Krief becomes Renault Group CTO effective Sept 2024
Philippe Krief will become Renault Group’s Chief Technology Officer on September 1, 2024, while continuing as CEO of Alpine, aiming to drive innovation.
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ArticleTesla’s EV battery production and global gigafactory network
Tesla’s growing network of gigafactories, including new sites in Berlin, Texas, and Shanghai, demonstrates its commitment to leading global electrification.
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NewsVW’s Traton eyes third EU battery plant to meet EV demand
Traton Group may build a third battery plant in Europe, boosting its electric truck production to meet rising demand and EU carbon reduction goals.