All articles by AMS – Page 5
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NewsHonda starts production the of Acura Integra at its Marysville plant
With the start of mass production of the next-generation 2023 sport compact, associates at Honda’s Marysville Auto Plant (MAP) become the first to build the Integra model in the US
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NewsUKBIC and Fraunhofer FFB sign memorandum of understanding
The MoU is a first step in assessing the potential for the two international groups to co-operate and work more closely together
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NewsStellantis investment secures future for Canadian production plants
Stellantis has announced a $3.6 billion CAD ($2.8 billion USD) investment at its Windsor and Brampton plants to accelerate its electrification plans
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NewsFaraday Future announces more suppliers for FF 91 EV production
Faraday Future’s FF 91 EV will come equipped with Brembo brakes and a Meta System on-board power management module when it launches later this year
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NewsNovares opens a new production plant in Mexico
Automotive plastics supplier, Novares has invested $1.75m a new site for manufacturing car components at Santa Ana, Sonora, Mexico
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NewsLG Magna e-Powertrain breaks ground for new facility in Mexico
New manufacturing plant will create an estimated 400 new jobs and produce electric powertrain components for General Motors from 2023
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NewsToyota invests $383m in US production plants
As part of its shift to vehicle electrification, Toyota will invest $383m in four of its US powertrain manufacturing plants
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NewsVolvo Cars Tech Fund invests in StoreDot
Volvo Car’s venture capital arm, Tech Fund, is investing in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast charging battery technology for electric cars
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ArticleBMW Landshut is now using new multi-plate die casting technology
The light metal foundry at the BMW components plant in Landshut is using multi-plate die casting technology, which offers function-optimised component design and design of the required sprue positions and flow paths
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NewsNissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries
Nissan’s prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells will support the company’s plans to bring this technology to market in 2028
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NewsAudi starts pilot project for flexible working hours in production
Audi’s new working-time model enables shift workers to also do parttime shifts in clocked vehicle production and aims to further develop a modern, teamwork culture throughout the company
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VideoWatch: Making it modular - vehicle production’s flexible future
Flexibility in automotive assembly is now a competitive advantage. This AMS livestream features leaders from automation experts Ewellix and Rockwell and AMS discussing innovations in modular production and how to improve assembly lines at brownfield and greenfield factories.
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ArticleAMS January-March 2022 – Volvo’s mega changemaker
Javier Varela discusses Volvo Cars’ investment in new technologies, EV platforms and sustainability
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NewsGM expands its EV supply chain with POSCO Chemical in Canada
GM and POSCO Chemical will process cathode active material at new joint venture plant in Quebec
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NewsAston Martin to develop high-performance battery technology with Britishvolt
Aston Martin takes another step forward in its electrification plans, with an agreement to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology with Britishvolt
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NewsVW gives the go-ahead for the new Trinity plant at Wolfsburg
The Supervisory Board has approved a new manufacturing site in Wolfsburg-Warmenau close to the main production plant to produce the Trinity1 electric model
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ArticleWatch: Packing the power in battery system production
Increasing EV battery output is essential to automotive electrification targets. Watch this AMS Automotive Evolution Livestream on-demand about ramping up the battery value chain, from raw material risk through to lithium-ion cell and battery module producton. Featuring experts from Scania, Verkor, S&P Global, Henkel and Recharge.
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NewsLightning eMotors expands manufacturing facility to meet customer demand
The expanded production capacity is expected to support the manufacture of up to 1,500 complete zero emission vehicles and powertrain systems annually by the end of 2022
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NewsFaraday Future equips its Hanford manufacturing facility for FF 91 model production
Faraday Future has been working with Guangzhou MINO Equipment to develop intelligent, body assembly equipment, specific to the production of the FF 91 model
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NewsAMS EVolution summit returns with fresh new format and guest speakers
The Automotive Manufacturing Solutions EVolution Summit returns this spring from 17th - 19th May with a brand-new format and with a mission to provide unique and exclusive insight into the world of automotive production.