Automation – Page 2
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ArticleBMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement
BMW’s strategy for CO2 reduction goes beyond targets, embedding sustainability into operations, workforce training and leadership incentives.
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WebinarDigital twins: faster, more transparent production planning
In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts examined how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.
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WebinarRegister now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production
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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WebinarRegister now - Electrified production: Scaling EV and battery output
This AMS livestream investigates how automotive manufacturers and suppliers are adapting existing and new factories to produce EVs and electrified vehicles.
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ArticleThe robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production
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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ArticleData-driven decision-making for sustainable automotive production
Data-driven decision-making is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. By leveraging AI and big data analytics, OEMs and suppliers are optimising operations, minimising waste, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
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ArticleHow BMW’s San Luis Potosí leads in sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant sets benchmarks in solar power, water recycling, and AI-led sustainability, making it a global leader in green automotive manufacturing.
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ArticleHow AI is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
Explore how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing with advanced technologies like predictive maintenance, deep learning, and generative design.
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ArticleOpel Eisenach’s Grandland EV: a lean manufacturing marvel
Opel Eisenach pivots to exclusive Grandland EV production, merging lean manufacturing with selective automation to stay competitive amid industry transformation.
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NewsJLR employs robot to carry out door usage checks over Christmas
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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ArticleGestamp’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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ArticleBMW 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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ArticleHow North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses
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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ArticleSmart manufacturing: Data, AI, and digital transformation
Manufacturing operations are working with new software and hardware developments, and artificial intelligence, but challenges remain in optimising these opportunities.
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InterviewFor Chris Glover, change is the only constant at VW’s Chattanooga plant
The Volkswagen US plant leader manages market and technology complexity through flexible facility design, digitalisation, training and engagement with workers
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NewsHonda expands new energy vehicle manufacturing in China with new Wuhan plant
Honda opens its first dedicated new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan, China, which will utilise advanced automation and eco-friendly technology.
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ArticleHow cobots can support automotive production
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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ArticleStellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times
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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VoiceMD ELEKTRONIK’s Automated Solutions for Automotive Cable Assembly
Automation is the future of cable assembly in the automotive sector. As vehicles become increasingly complex and connected, the demand for flawless, high-quality cable assemblies is soaring. Automation offers the precision, speed, and flexibility needed to meet these rising demands.
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NewsDenso expands EV-focused inverter line and digital production
Denso ramps up inverter production and unveils plans for a next-generation, digital, and fully automated plant in line with its vision of a sustainably electrified future