All Logistics articles – Page 12
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ArticleAMS on Africa: Part 4 – Morocco aims for a million
Volumes in Morocco have steadily climbed to the point where it may soon be the biggest vehicle producer in Africa
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ArticleAMS on Africa: Part 2 – Algeria thinks big
Algeria has ambitions to be the Africa’s next major automotive manufacturing hub and the OEMs are lining up to make it happen
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ArticleCoronavirus hits automotive supply chain in China and beyond
The outbreak of the coronavirus respiratory disease in China has led to carmakers extending the closure of their plants beyond the Chinese new year and into the second week of February
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Equipment2D LiDAR sensor
Sick says its 2D LiDAR systems high laser scanning frequency helps to produce more than half a million measurement points per second to calculate the position, shape, volume or surface quality of components or assemblies over a wide depth of field, and at ranges up to 3m
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ArticleElectric vehicles could transform role of tier 1 suppliers in manufacturing
As OEMs look to reduce production costs and manage more complexity, automotive suppliers will face challenges. But with more EV models in the pipeline, many have the opportunity to grab a larger piece of the pie both for manufacturing and the total value chain
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ArticleOEMs keen to explore renewable power sources
Vehicle manufacturers are keen to explore energy supplies from renewable sources as they look to reduce and offset emissions from their large-scale production operations
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ArticleSetting the pace – AP Racing speeds up smart production
A new €1m assembly line is helping UK-based high-performance brake component supplier AP Racing take a smarter approach to production
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VoiceA flexible approach
ABB’s latest welding and joining technologies in the bodyshop promise to boost productivity while making the entire process simpler
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AnalysisTier Supplier Profit Analysis: Mitigating Margin Compression and Manufacturing Costs
Automotive tier 1 suppliers are facing unprecedented industry transformation in electrification along with economic uncertainty. Download this report on the top 20 global suppliers for a deep analysis of their historic margins, as well as solutions for how suppliers could cope with growing pressures and changes in manufacturing across the supply base
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ArticleJob Opportunity: Special Projects Editor – Automotive at Ultima Media and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions
Interested in moving your career in automotive media and content to the next level? Consider joining our editorial team in a new role as Special Projects / Brand Editor
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ArticleExoskeleton trials underway at Audi
Audi has begun testing the ergonomic benefits of exoskeleton systems for workers at its Ingolstadt plant
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VoiceInnovation station
Downtimes caused by sudden malfunctions can be reduced, thanks to Dürr’s automated guided vehicles
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ArticleA program of change for Volkswagen Group IT
Over the past two years, Volkswagen’s central Group IT division, led by CIO Martin Hofmann, has been expanding staff numbers, investment and digital projects across the group’s business processes, and working more closely with brands like Audi, Porsche and Skoda. In the first of a multi-part article special on Group IT, we explain the evolving shape of the organisation.
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ArticleAt the centre of change for Volkswagen Group
Martin Hofmann, chief information office of the Volkswagen Group (pictured, right), explains how the carmaker is transforming its IT system backbone and legacy infrastructure across manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain and engineering – and how Volkswagen is now able to attract top software talent.
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ArticleBuilding Volkswagen’s Industrial Cloud
Volkswagen Group’s landmark project with Amazon Web Services will help to connect all its global factories, and eventually the supply chain as well. At the core of the project is a drive to establish a standard software stack that will transform the way production IT is developed and implemented across Volkswagen locations.
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ArticleTesla gets the gig in Berlin
Electric carmaker Tesla is to build its next Gigafactory in Germany, co-founder and CEO Elon Musk told an awards ceremony in the country on Tuesday.
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VideoNissan puts exoskeletons to the test
Nissan has been testing new ergonomic-assistance devices to be worn by assembly workers performing overhead tasks
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ArticleCATL begins building battery factory
Germany - CATL is looking to serve its many European carmaker customers from its new factory
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ArticleWhat took the air out of Dyson’s electric car project?
The iconic manufacturer of vacuum cleaners has cancelled plans to develop and build an EV. That was probably a smart decision, considering the huge costs, competition and struggling market that Dyson would have been entering. An analysis from Ultima Media’s automotive analyst, Daniel Harrison.
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ArticleRussia’s powerhouse
Volkswagen has recorded notable growth in Russia over the last few years, but management are being careful not to get excited. Michael Nash gets the inside view