All Paintshop articles
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ArticleThis is how the new VW Tayron is built in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen celebrates the Tayron’s launch at Wolfsburg. Digital innovation streamlines production as the plant sets new standards in efficiency and teamwork.
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NewsUnlikely flights: Ostrich feathers fan paint perfection at JLR
JLR’s paint perfection relies on a surprising tool: ostrich feathers. Here are the sustainable secrets behind the flawless finish of the OEM’s luxury vehicles.
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NewsABB invests in software to cut costs by 30% in automotive paint
ABB’s partnership with ESS will transform automotive paintshops, slashing costs, cutting emissions and reducing production time by a month.
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NewsBMW pivots to hydrogen logistics for sustainable production
BMW Regensburg adopts hydrogen-powered logistics to boost sustainability and streamline operations, cutting energy use and saving valuable production space.
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ArticleVW's Thomas Hegel Gunther: “We cannot afford to make any mistakes”
The Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Portugal is a testament to the power of continuous improvement and efficient production and logistics. Despite being over three decades old, the factory has consistently achieved high levels of productivity and received recognition for its lean practices.
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Voice100 years of Henkel in the automotive industry
Henkel celebrates 100 years: Henkel’s heritage and impact on the automotive industry, and how Henkel will shape the vehicles of the future
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NewsDürr builds an energy-efficient paintshop for Stellantis’ Kenitra plant
Stellantis’ new paintshop to double capacity at Kenitra plant and reuse paint robots from other facilities.
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NewsHORSE powertrain continues to expand supply in range extender market
HORSE will supply Brazilian EV start-up manufacturer Lecar with its HR10 range extender engine, to be fitted to the Lecar 459 hybrid.
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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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NewsMahindra to pioneer ABB’s Inkjet paint tech in Indian EVs
Mahindra & Mahindra will use ABB Robotics’ PixelPaint for customised EV finishes, enhancing quality and efficiency while reducing waste.
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ArticleVirtual production networks are able to solve diverse complexities
This is how digital twins are reshaping automotive manufacturing from enhanced simulations to greater flexibility and global collaboration.
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ArticleIs ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?
ABB Robotics’ new automotive paint tech could reshape automotive paintshops, cutting energy costs & waste for increased efficiency and sustainability.
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NewsPPG to build new paint and coatings manufacturing facility in the US
PPG plans to build a new paint and coatings manufacturing facility in Tennessee as part of $300m investment in advanced manufacturing in North America.
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ArticleFord Otosan manufacturing for an economy in transition
Ford Otosan has upgraded its manufacturing facilities in Turkey to ensure the Transit is ready for an electrified future
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VoicePerfecting paint transfer
The paintshops an area where throughput, quality and sustainability need to be carefully balanced. Sames, looks at key areas where efficiencies can be made.
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NewsBentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop
Bentley Motors advances towards electrification with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new paintshop, marking a key milestone in its sustainable luxury journey
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ArticleAI + I = Enhanced Automotive Surface Inspection
AI and automation transform paintshops, boosting efficiency in surface inspection. But it emerges that human inspectors remain crucial for final touches.
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ArticleAudi’s Brussels revolutionises sustainability with freshwater reduction initiative
In a significant step for automotive sustainability, Audi’s Brussels facility has launched a groundbreaking project to cut its freshwater usage by a staggering 100,000 cubic meters each year.
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NewsThe Audi Q6 e-tron spotlights flexible and green production ecosystem
This is how Audi’s Ingolstadt plant is advancing electric vehicle production, blending sustainability with efficiency in the assembly of the Q6 e-tron series: Q6 e-tron leads the way
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ArticleArtificial intelligence – New developments in surface inspection
AI and automation are becoming key technologies for surface inspection in the paintshop.