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JLR employs robot to carry out door usage checks over Christmas
JLR’s Rudy the Robot simulates a lifetime of door usage in 12 weeks, testing 84,000 shuts in extreme temperatures at Gaydon’s £2.1m chamber.
Gestamp’s broad automotive production solutions portfolio
Gestamp is redefining automotive manufacturing through the use of an array of innovative technologies like gigastamping and hybrid material solutions. By combining advanced technology with sustainability goals, the supplier is driving the future of lightweight, efficient, and safer vehicles.
BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is a benchmark in sustainable, flexible automotive production. With innovations like near-zero water waste and preparation for electric vehicle production, it’s driving a green future while maintaining global quality standards.
How North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses
Automakers explore ways to cut costs by up to 50% to make EVs affordable, embracing advanced manufacturing, automation, and collaboration to scale up sustainable mobility
Smart manufacturing: Data, AI, and digital transformation
Manufacturing operations are working with new software and hardware developments, and artificial intelligence, but challenges remain in optimising these opportunities.
For Chris Glover, change is the only constant at VW’s Chattanooga plant
The Volkswagen US plant leader manages market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, digitalisation, training and engagement with workers
Honda expands new energy vehicle manufacturing in China with new Wuhan plant
Honda opens its first dedicated new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan, China, which will utilise advanced automation and eco-friendly technology.
How cobots can support automotive production
Cobots enrich the industry with their ability to complete tasks in close cooperation with humans and are becoming increasingly intelligent thanks to modern technologies.
Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times
Stellantis manufacturing boss Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies in automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.
MD 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.
Denso 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
Holon’s autonomous shuttle vehicle plant to take shape in Florida
Holon’s autonomous mover, a game-changer in urban transportation, is coming to Jacksonville.
Global IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production
Everstream Analytics confirmed to AMS that automotive production halts have been reported due to the IT outage.
European battery production needs greater speed and agility
Exhibitors at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart shared insights into EV and battery production challenges and how the industry needs to adapt with greater speed.
In Emden, VW wants to leave the Passat behind
Volkswagen is using the latest production technology and some novel in-plant logistics to ramp up EV production in Emden
Designing manufacturing systems for flexibility and scalability
Comau discusses assembling e-drives, developing battery manufacturing solutions, and collaborations with universities for next-generation cells.
Virtual 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.
Hyundai’s Metaplant America begins 2025 IONIQ 5 production
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has revealed plans to kick off production of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, marking a significant milestone in electric vehicle manufacturing.
Is 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.
Comau’s Innovations and Solutions in Battery Manufacturing
Comau leads the charge in battery innovation, offering end-to-end solutions from assembly to recycling. Catch them at the Battery Show in Stuttgart, June 18-20.
