All Press and stamping articles
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This 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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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.
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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.
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Watch now: How to maximise efficiency in battery tray manufacturing and integration
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
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?
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
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
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
This is how digital twins are reshaping automotive manufacturing from enhanced simulations to greater flexibility and global collaboration.
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BMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg, debuts new X3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The shipment contains parts for a crane that will be used in the stamping facility.
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Master of complexity in Spartanburg
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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BMW’s aspirations to the X degree in Spartanburg: Special series
As the carmaker prepares for EV production in the US, leaders in manufacturing, battery, logistics and training outline BMW’s ambitions in the region.