All Logistics articles – Page 13
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ArticleTesla gets the gig in Berlin
Electric carmaker Tesla is to build its next Gigafactory in Germany, co-founder and CEO Elon Musk told an awards ceremony in the country on Tuesday.
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VideoNissan puts exoskeletons to the test
Nissan has been testing new ergonomic-assistance devices to be worn by assembly workers performing overhead tasks
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ArticleCATL begins building battery factory
Germany - CATL is looking to serve its many European carmaker customers from its new factory
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ArticleWhat took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project?
The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. An analysis from Ultima Media’s automotive analyst, Daniel Harrison.
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ArticleRussia’s powerhouse
Volkswagen has recorded notable growth in Russia over the last few years, but management are being careful not to get excited. Michael Nash gets the inside view
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ArticleVolkswagen enhances plant productivity
Germany - Volkswagen is implementing a number of various strategies to enhance its global production network by 30%
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ArticleSkoda starts Superb iV production at Kvasiny
Skoda has started making its first electrified vehicle at the Kvasiny plant
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ArticleToyota to invest in Sorocaba plant
Brazil - The Toyota plant near Sao Paulo will soon make a new model alongside the Etios and Yaris
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ArticleLooking after ‘the triplets’
The Toyota-PSA venture combines talents for the production of a trio of city cars. Gareth Price reports
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AnalysisMapping out an eastward shift
After many decades of vehicle production, the heartlands of European automotive manufacturing are undergoing a shift eastward. Highlighting the investments, innovations and impact, Ian Henry looks at a group of nations in a region that’s ramping up…
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InterviewAles Bratoz, head of manufacturing and supply chain, AvtoVAZ
After successful stints as the head of Renault’s Slovenia plant and of Renault’s Turkish joint venture, Ales Bratoz took on the role AvtoVAZ’s head of manufacturing and supply chain in 2016. A Slovenian national, Bratoz was also plant manager of the Avtoframos plant, now Renault Moscow, from 2005-2008…
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ArticleMission to a million
Nick Gibbs reports from a renowned Russian plant that, despite a challenging domestic market, aims for a return to the high volumes of its colourful history
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ArticleNew horizons
With a healthy automotive supply chain and financial incentives on offer, Slovakia was an attractive prospect for JLR to expand its production facility network, as Nick Gibbs reports
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ArticleBohemian prosperity
After a record-breaking year, Skoda’s Kvasiny plant is aiming higher still, backed by industry 4.0. Gareth Price visits the operation in East Bohemia
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ArticlePorsche starts electric Taycan production
Germany - The Taycan electric sports car is being made in a new facility at Porche’s Zuffenhausen site
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ArticleQuick learners
From training, quality and work station design, OEMs are seeing a host of applications that can benefit from virtual and augmented reality technology
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ArticleDigitalised energy saving
Vehicle production has become increasingly digitalised, with a variety of different tools helping workers on production lines. These tools can also help reduce energy usage. Michael Nash provides an insight
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ArticleGathering clouds
Cloud computing has been used for some time by carmakers, but its full potential has still to be realised in automation applications.
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ArticleSpecial deliveries
The deployment of automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in automotive manufacturing applications is now well-established. Mike Farish reports on some of the latest developments
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ArticleEasing into electrification
ZF is offering both hybrid and pure electric powertrain solutions to its customers in order to encourage the auto industry’s transition to electrification. Michael Nash looks into its strategy…