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(L to R) Blake D. Moret, CEO of Rockwell Automation, and Matt Rendall, CEO, Clearpath Robotics & OTTO Motors

Rockwell expands with Clearpath Robotics acquisition

2025-02-06T09:49:00+00:00By

Rockwell Automation completes its acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors, expanding its autonomous material handling capabilities in smart factories.

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Audi wants to define new standards for AI image processing

2025-02-04T10:16:00+00:00By

Audi is driving AI innovation in vehicle production with advanced image processing, eliminating errors and setting new quality benchmarks for the smart factory era.

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Register now - Digital twins: faster, more transparent production planning

2025-02-03T10:55:00+00:00

In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts will examine how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.

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Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production

2025-02-03T10:54:00+00:00

This AMS livestream will explore how manufacturers are using digital tools to optimise current production lines for flexibility and futureproof planned facilities, including layout optimisation, flexible automation and planning for flexibility.

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Register now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production

2025-02-03T10:53:00+00:00

This AMS livestream will spotlight how advanced digital tools and automation can be best geared to support manufacturing associates, including shopfloor workers and engineers, to maximise value-added activities, increase quality and improve safety.

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The robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production

2025-01-29T23:05:00+00:00By

Explore the emerging role of AI-powered multipurpose at BMW, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz, and what the future holds for robotics in manufacturing.

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How AI is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing

2025-01-10T12:39:00+00:00By

Explore how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing with advanced technologies like predictive maintenance, deep learning, and generative design.

Jörg Escher has been managing the Opel plant in Eisenach since February 2021. (Image- Opel)

Opel Eisenach’s Grandland EV: a lean manufacturing marvel

2025-01-06T16:27:00+00:00By

Opel Eisenach pivots to exclusive Grandland EV production, merging lean manufacturing with selective automation to stay competitive amid industry transformation.

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JLR employs robot to carry out door usage checks over Christmas

2024-12-20T09:00:00+00:00By

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.

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Hyundai Kia’s ‘Wearable Robot’ with vehicle production applications

2024-12-04T10:01:00+00:00By

Hyundai and Kia’s X-ble Shoulder robot promises a revolution in worker safety, reducing injuries and enhancing efficiency across industries.

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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.

How North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses

How North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses

2024-11-11T16:54:00+00:00By

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

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BMW’s Regensburg plant wins flexibility, digital production award

2024-10-24T10:21:00+01:00By

The Regensburg plant has been awarded “Factory of the Year” for its flexibility and digital innovation in large-scale assembly, a significant win for the automotive giant.

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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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How cobots can support automotive production

2024-09-24T08:57:00+01:00By and

Cobots enrich the industry with their ability to complete tasks in close cooperation with humans and are becoming increasingly intelligent thanks to modern technologies.

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Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

2024-09-20T16:12:00+01:00By and

Stellantis manufacturing boss Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies in automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.

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Global IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production

2024-07-19T14:31:00+01:00By

Everstream Analytics confirmed to AMS that automotive production halts have been reported due to the IT outage.

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European battery production needs greater speed and agility

2024-07-19T14:14:00+01:00By

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.

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Designing manufacturing systems for flexibility and scalability

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

Comau discusses assembling e-drives, developing battery manufacturing solutions, and collaborations with universities for next-generation cells.

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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.