Automation – Page 83
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WebinarHow to optimise material utilisation of AHSS in electric vehicles
As the automotive future brings an increase in electric vehicles, grades of advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) will still have an important role to play. In this webinar, SSAB’s Robert Ström will present the findings of his research into the design of cold forming steel with very high ...
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ArticleSkoda starts battery production for VW Group
Czech Republic - Batteries for hybrid vehicles in the Volkswagen Group are being made at Skoda’s Mladá Boleslav factory
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ArticleVolkswagen electric vehicles - the next chapter
Factories that make vehicles with internal combustion engines could soon be making electric vehicles. Volkswagen has already started the transition at one of its plants
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ArticleAuto industry faces lengthy decline in sales
Global new vehicle sales could face years of falls or stagnation, hurting OEM profits and putting pressure on carmakers’ production footprint, according to a forecast by Automotive from Ultima Media’s new business intelligence unit.
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ArticleReport: Automotive headwinds align into a perfect storm
Ultima Media’s new business intelligence team forecasts global vehicle sales by powertrain over the next decade, with analysis of the trends reshaping the automotive industry and its manufacturing.
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ArticlePorsche starts electric Taycan production
Germany - The Taycan electric sports car is being made in a new facility at Porche’s Zuffenhausen site
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ArticleFlexible thinking
Commercial vehicle sales in Russia are on the decline, but Volvo Trucks has a plan in place to deal with the tough conditions. Michael Nash reports
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ArticleStaying on track
FCA’s restructuring has proved successful and the Jeep brand continues to prosper with new models on the way, but there are still challenges to overcome. Ian Henry reports
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VoiceClean, recycle, reimagine
For precision cleaning of metalworked parts, Castrol’s Techniclean XBC has been designed with ‘circular economy’ characteristics built-in, making it durable and reusable to help reduce water consumption and process costs
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ArticleNexen Tire opens new plant in Zatec
Czech Republic - The new Nexen Tire facility includes an automated quality system that identifies defects before they are made
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ArticleRaising the bar
The future looks bright as Tornos helps automotive players to meet their challenges with flexible and efficient technology
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ArticleSteel stays the distance
SSAB’s Thomas Müller explains how new high-strength and ultra-high-strength steels can assist OEMs in cost-effectively improving the range of electric vehicles
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ArticleQuick learners
From training, quality and work station design, OEMs are seeing a host of applications that can benefit from virtual and augmented reality technology
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ArticleDigitalised energy saving
Vehicle production has become increasingly digitalised, with a variety of different tools helping workers on production lines. These tools can also help reduce energy usage. Michael Nash provides an insight
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ArticleBMW Research & Innovation Centre Pilot Plant
BMW provides a glimpse inside its Research & Innovation Centre Pilot Plant, which is located in Munich, Germany
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ArticleSkoda Mladá Boleslav paintshop
Construction of the new Skoda paintshop at its Mladá Boleslav plant began in August 2018. It has the capacity to produce 168,000 lacquered bodies per year.
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ArticleWebasto opens new plant in Irapuato
Mexico - The supplier is expanding its production footprint in the country as it looks to keep up with increasing demand in the US
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ArticleGathering clouds
Cloud computing has been used for some time by carmakers, but its full potential has still to be realised in automation applications.
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ArticleSuccess for Seat
Spain’s biggest exporter has turned its finances around and looks to have a bright future. Ian Henry reports
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CommentSupplier financials a cause for concern
Recent quarterly results from some of the major tier ones make for grim reading, as company after company reports declining profits and cites common themes for these disappointing times