All articles by AMS
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News
Stellantis appoints Fernando Andreu to lead EV manufacturing expansion at Ellesmere Port
As Stellantis’ Ellesmere Port plant welcomes new Plant Director Fernando Andreu, and adds production of medium-sized battery electric vans.
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Voice
Urgent reforms needed in Europe’s EV industry, warns SSAB
At the Swedish Steel Prize 2025, SSAB’s Erik Nymann warns that Europe’s EV industry must act swiftly to counter China’s dominance in batteries, rising US tariffs, weak recycling systems, and lagging infrastructure.
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Volvo Cars to use recycled, near zero-emission steel in 2025 models under SSAB deal
Volvo Car’s deal with SSAB to use recycled, near zero-emission steel in its manufacturing operations reinforces its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
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GM invests $888M in Tonawanda plant to build next-gen V-8 engines for trucks and SUVs
GM invests $888m investment in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant to supports production of its sixth-generation V-8 engines, powering full-size trucks and SUVs.
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Toyota to build GR Corolla in the UK starting 2026
Toyota Motor Europe has confirmed that its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire will begin production of the Toyota GR Corolla in 2026.
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Voice
Cybersecurity: Building defence-in-depth into smart factories
Smart factories are vulnerable to growing cyber threats as IT and OT systems converge. Siemens outlines a holistic cybersecurity approach rooted in IEC 62443, Zero Trust, and defence-in-depth principles to protect digital enterprises and ensure resilient, sustainable industrial operations.
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Honda ramps up motorcycle production in India with new line at Gujarat plant
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) is expanding its production footprint with a new production line at its fourth manufacturing plant in Vithalapur, Gujarat.
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Volkswagen appoints Dr. Werner Tietz as new head of Group Research and Development
Dr. Werner Tietz will take on the role of Head of Group Research and Development at Volkswagen Group, effective July 1, 2025.
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Voice
Henkel provides next-generation gap filler solutions for automotive electronics
As vehicles evolve into high-performance computing platforms, thermal management is critical. Henkel’s next-gen gap fillers are engineered to handle rising heat loads in compact, power-dense automotive electronics, tackling heat in compact ECUs and battery modules, supporting safe, high-density automotive electronics for EVs and ADAS.
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Voice
Building better digital twins: Optimising visibility across production operations
Learn how Cintoo’s digital twin platform is helping BMW, HORSE, and others modernise brownfield plants and improve automotive manufacturing operations.
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Voice
ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration optimises production
ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration solution simplifies manufacturing, cuts costs, improves safety, and reduces CO2 emissions, meeting the evolving demands of the automotive industry.
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Voice
Henkel speeds up EV battery development with simulation
Henkel’s in-house battery simulation team is cutting EV development time by replacing physical testing with data-driven modelling
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Voice
PTC integrates ALM and PLM to drive automotive innovation
Find out how integrating ALM and PLM systems boosts efficiency, fosters collaboration, and ensures compliance in the evolving automotive industry.
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Voice
Henkel’s advanced thermal management for ADAS reliability
ADAS domain controllers generate extreme heat, threatening performance and longevity. Henkel’s latest thermal interface material ensures efficiency and reliability.
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Analysis
AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2024 results
The AMS/ABB 2024 survey reveals key automotive manufacturing trends, from rising costs to trade disputes and the shift to smart factories.
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News
Volkswagen Mexico opens world’s 1st fully electric paintshop
VW Mexico has opened the world’s first fully electric paint shop at its Puebla plant, eliminating natural gas and running entirely on renewable energy
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News
A call for insights! Smart Manufacturing in North America
Discover how AI, IoT, and predictive analytics are reshaping North American automotive manufacturing. Join our survey and win prizes, including Apple Airpods Max.
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Article
2024 to 2025, the trends and predictions in automotive production
Explore 2024’s top advancements in auto manufacturing, from EV battery innovations to sustainable production strategies, and discover what’s shaping the future, and predicitons for 2025
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Article
Blueprint for building the smart factory of the future
The concept of the smart factory offers highly efficient, optimised production operations. Ford, ZF and PPG reveal how they are working to realise this potential.
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How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future
Henkel’s €130m Battery Engineering Center advances EV battery design, testing and safety with cutting-edge labs and global expertise.