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ArticleNew materials drive electric motor development
Original equipment manufacturers need electric motors that are more energy-efficient and power-dense than those currently available
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ArticleA natural fit: why the auto industry is turning to bio-materials
Bio-based materials are transforming automotive production. Natural fibres like flax, hemp, kenaf and jute provide durable, lightweight component alternatives.
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ArticleAutomotive Manufacturing North America 2025
October 22-23, 2025 | The Henry Hotel, Dearborn, Michigan
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Whitepaper: Thermal Potting for EV Components
Learn how superior thermal potting materials enhance heat management, durability, and innovation in electric vehicle components with this exclusive whitepaper from Henkel
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ArticleHenkel powers EV evolution with cutting-edge battery sealing technology
Innovative solutions from Henkel ensure safety, reliability, and durability for EV battery manufacturers worldwide, setting new standards in performance.
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ArticleNext steps towards solid-state
Solid-state batteries are seen as the next big technology step for electric vehicles, potentially reducing battery pack weight and offering improved energy density and range.
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ArticleNew world order: How the US is boosting EV production with new technologies and investment
The US is leading the way in the transition to EVs, with significant government support to increase domestic battery production and new technologies.
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ArticleAdvanced materials application for EV battery production
SAMES discusses how its technologies and experience can be instrumental in ensuring the quality and safety of EV batteries.
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ArticleWatch: Pretreatment becomes modular and scalable
Dürr’s EcoProWet PT is an innovative pretreatment system for vehicle bodies that uses modular chambers instead of large dip tanks.
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ArticleManaging materials choices – Fossil-free steel
SSAB has produced and sold its Fossil-free steel, which is now being used in limited series production by Volvo. Experts from SSAB and Volvo Group share some insights into the wider acceptance of these materials and how they are managing this with greater transparency.
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ArticleBack in the USA
The AMS Automotive Evolution North America event delivered expert panels and a fully engaged audience. Here are some of the highlights from the sessions.
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ArticleThe future of Ford in a flash of lightning
The Ford Dearborn Truck Plant is a benchmark for managing complexity, quality and software. Plant manager Corey Williams shares learnings and lean principles across ICE and fast-growing EV output.
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ArticleWatch: Automated weld seam inspection of EV-battery trays with VIRO WSI
An EV battery tray typically has many welds. But even one defect weld risks stability, tightness, and safety
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ArticleSkoda Kvasiny to become electromobility powerhouse
Head of Skoda Kvasiny plant, Miloš Halbich discusses how the plant continues to evolve to meet market developments
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ArticleWatch: It becomes colorful: EcoSupply P – Special paint supply
Dürr’s special paint supply system EcoSupply P provides an almost unlimited number of paint colors quickly, economically and without residues
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ArticleR8 and e-Tron GT: Audi’s non-identical twins
On an unremarkable industrial estate on the outskirts of Heilbronn, Audi has a low-volume production facility where it produces its two most powerful and highly distinctive road vehicles. What is remarkable is that one is conventionally powered, the other pure electric. What is even more remarkable is that Audi builds both models, in any sequence, on the same line.
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ArticleThe evolution of EV battery enclosures: balancing optimisation, safety and cost-effectiveness
The battery enclosures used in the first wave of EVs to hit the market after 2010 were designed to be sealed firmly shut. This took to an extreme the need to be impenetrable, crash proof, fireproof, waterproof and tamper-proof and resulted in mostly irreparable batteries and recycling processes that frequently require people in protective clothing using crow bars to prise open the enclosures protecting these very heavy, high-voltage machines. But technologies and production strategies are fast-evolving.
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ArticleReady for the next generation in Spartanburg
As BMW prepares to build EVs and batteries in Spartanburg, it has expanded training programmes, with emphasis on safety, change management and youth outreach.
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ArticleMaster 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.
