Europe
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Comment
Weak demand dims electric future
Consumer resistance and trade disputes mean the future may not be so electric after all as vehicle makers express caution on zero emission vehicle targets.
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News
Balancing digitalisation with production output
Automobil Produktion Kongress 2024 brought together leaders in the industry to disuss the growing importance of digital transformation in manufacturing
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Video
“Volatility is increasing every year”: ZF’s Arno Güllering
Arno Güllering, venior CP of operations at ZF’s Electrified Powertrain Technology division, shares regional trends in embracing digitalisation.
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Article
Design4Production 2024 in pictures
Design4Production 2024 aimed to foster innovation, collaboration, and sustainability within automotive manufacturing.
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News
Bosch Ventures invests in battery recycling startups
Bosch Ventures has invested in battery recyling startups Cylib and Li Industries.
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News
Toyota Motor Europe shuffles manufacturing leadership
The OEM has announced manufacturing leadership changes across its UK, Poland, Czech Republic and European divisions.
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News
Design4Production: Recap blog
Follow our recap blog below to get the most important insights from Design4Production
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Article
Ford Otosan and how automation is driving production of the Transit
Ford Otosan’s Kocalei site is one of the most advanced production facilities in the world, producing the highest number of derivatives with the widest range of powertrains. Complexity
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News
Danny Auerswald to lead VW Saxony, bringing global production expertise
Danny Auerswald, with a track record of excellence in VW production worldwide, steps up to lead VW Saxony, promising innovation in tech and logistics
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Article
Ford Otosan manufacturing for an economy in transition
Ford Otosan has upgraded its manufacturing facilities in Turkey to ensure the Transit is ready for an electrified future
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Voice
Perfecting paint transfer
The paintshop is an area of the production process where throughput, quality and sustainability need to be carefully balanced. Paint application specialist, Sames, looks at key areas where efficiencies can be made.
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News
Volvo Cars realigns manufacturing, procurement and supply chain management
Volvo Cars recently revamped its executive team, focusing on manufacturing, procurement, and supply chain management. Do these changes reflect a broader industry trend towards integrated departmental realignment in the automotive sector?
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Analysis
UK auto production prospects improving
Economic headwinds, supply chain challenges and future trading uncertainty have put the UK’s automotive manufacturing sector under considerable pressure, but there are signs of a positive change ahead.
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Article
Register now: Sustainable Steel Automotive Manufacturing Survey 2024 Webinar
Join our exclusive webinar for a cutting-edge discussion on the key manufacturing and other challenges faced by automotive OEMs, tier suppliers and other stakeholders across the automotive value chain.
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News
Bentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop
Bentley Motors advances towards electrification with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new paintshop, marking a key milestone in its sustainable luxury journey
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Voice
Cost effectiveness key barrier to sustainable steel adoption
AMS and SSAB’s industry survey reveals a growing prioritisation of sustainability in automotive manufacturing, highlighting challenges in sustainable steel adoption such as cost-effectiveness and gaps in awareness, while underlining the need for innovative solutions and collaboration to drive meaningful change…
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Article
AI + I = Enhanced Automotive Surface Inspection
AI and automation are transforming the paintshop, boosting efficiency and accuracy in surface inspection. But there’s a twist: human inspectors remain crucial for the final touches.
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Article
Audi’s Brussels revolutionises sustainability with freshwater reduction initiative
In a significant step for automotive sustainability, Audi’s Brussels facility has launched a groundbreaking project to cut its freshwater usage by a staggering 100,000 cubic meters each year.
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News
Renault subsidiary, HORSE, kicks off Power Electronics Box production
Production of the Power Electronics Box (PEB) at the Aveiro plant in Portugal, aims to enhance hybrid vehicles with technology redesigned for reliability and integrated systems management.
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Analysis
Impacts of global geopolitics on European production
From Brexit’s influence on battery production to global conflicts impacting shipping routes and semiconductor supply, these are geopoltical forces shaping manufacturing strategies.