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The VW Tayron celebrated its SOP in Wolfsburg at the end of November 2024. (Image- Volkswagen)

This is how the new VW Tayron is built in Wolfsburg

2024-12-15T15:22:00+00:00By

 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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Gestamp’s broad automotive production solutions portfolio

2024-11-28T14:48:00+00:00By

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.

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BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production

2024-11-19T15:30:00+00:00By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

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.

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Watch now: How to maximise efficiency in battery tray manufacturing and integration

2024-10-28T15:15:00+00:00

This webinar showcased innovative, cost-efficient quality processes to assure 100% quality in battery manufacturing. New quality solutions from Hexagon enable automakers to detect defects efficiently and ensure a perfect fit into the underbody of the car.

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This is how efficiently the VW plant in Portugal works

2024-10-18T15:30:00+01:00By

VW’s Palmela plant keeps running efficiently with lean principles, 90% automation, and innovative 3d printing, ensuring the success of the t-roc and its successor. This is how…

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Megacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up?

2024-09-19T17:00:00+01:00By

Megacasting claims to reimagine automotive production, reducing parts and welds significantly. But is it a one-size-fits-all solution?

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Watch Now: Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics

2024-09-12T09:05:00+01:00

This webinar explored Henkel’s latest innovations in thermal gap fillers, designed specifically for automotive electronics.

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Gestamp signs agreement with Acciaieria Arvedi for the supply of low-emissions steel

2024-07-05T15:04:00+01:00By

Gestamp will return high-quality steel scrap from stamping parts production to Acciaieria Arvedi, who will reprocess and reintroduce it into the production cycle.

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Virtual production networks are able to solve diverse complexities

2024-07-02T00:51:00+01:00By

This is how digital twins are reshaping automotive manufacturing from enhanced simulations to greater flexibility and global collaboration.

BMW opens first North American press shop, unveils new BMW X3

BMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg, debuts new X3

2024-06-24T16:21:00+01:00By

BMW’s Spartanburg plant opens a $200M press shop, introduces new X3, and announces all-electric vehicle production by 2026

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Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

2024-05-22T15:10:00+01:00By

AMS visited BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Campus and plant in Munich to see it 3D-printed bionic robot grippers, which are saving costs and emissions and improving efficiency across its plants.

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The Audi Q6 e-tron spotlights flexible and green production ecosystem

2024-03-27T17:19:00+00:00By

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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Changing dynamics– developing the next generation of vehicle architectures

2024-03-14T19:16:00+00:00By

Building electric vehicles has demanded big changes in OEM production operations and increased support from tier suppliers

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“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel

2024-03-11T17:04:00+00:00By and

BMW Leipzig has a unique approach to its production operations and we explore its approach as it prepares for ramp-up of the Countryman: Petra Peterhänsel offers valuable insight

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Watch Now: Shaping the future: How electric vehicles are driving manufacturing decisions

2024-01-24T09:30:00+00:00

Explore electric vehicle (EV) architecture design and manufacturing complexities, from flexible platforms to battery integration challenges.

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Tata’s TPEM launches first Tata-branded vehicle at new Gujarat facility

2024-01-15T16:55:00+00:00By

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has launched its parent company - Tata’s, first ever own-brand vehicle to mark the inauguration and opening of TPEM’s new vehicle production facility in Sanand, Gujarat, with clear indication of growth in the region.

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Gestamp joins Catena-X digital supply chain exchange

2023-10-03T11:52:00+01:00By

Parts maker Gestamp has joined the Catena-X digital platform to advance its circular economy and technological innovation

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Hyundai and Georgia Ports Authority mark first Metaplant shipment

2023-08-15T10:11:00+01:00By

The shipment contains parts for a crane that will be used in the stamping facility.

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BMW’s aspirations to the X degree in Spartanburg: Special series

2023-08-15T07:00:00+01:00By

As the carmaker prepares for EV production in the US, leaders in manufacturing, battery, logistics and training outline BMW’s ambitions in the region.

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Master of complexity in Spartanburg

2023-08-15T07:00:00+01:00By

 Dr Robert Engelhorn is leading transformation of BMW’s Plant Spartanburg for EVs whilst ensuring manufacturing remains flexible in managing vehicle variations.

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