All Paintshop articles – Page 2

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    AMS Autumn 2022 – Turning virtual into a reality

    2022-09-22T16:46:00Z

    The latest AMS digital edition details how digital tools are playing an increasingly important role in planning and improving production processes, featuring in-depth features on BMW, Audi, Skoda, Ford and more.

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    Article

    Ford’s e-coating edge for the new Ranger’s chassis frames

    2022-08-15T11:37:00Z

    Ford uses the latest e-coatings to ensure optimum  coverage on the chassis frames for the new Ranger pick-up

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    Overspray-free painting: high-tech paint application

    2022-07-07T19:25:00Z

    Dürr discusses overspray-free painting with its enhanced EcoPaintJet Pro system

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    Flexible paintshop processes – AMS Expert Interview with ABB

    2022-06-09T15:38:00Z

    In this podcast ABB Robotics discusses a new paint application technology for automotive applications that supports demands for greater personalisation of vehicles, while also improving the sustainability and flexibility of processes

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    News

    Lotus opens new sports car manufacturing facility at Hethel

    2022-05-09T18:04:00Z

    The Chapman Production Centre is already building the Emira, the last petrol-powered car from Lotus and is latest stage of £100m redevelopment of the company’s UK facilities

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    Audi starts pilot project for flexible working hours in production

    2022-04-05T10:57:00Z

    Audi’s new working-time model enables shift workers to also do parttime shifts in clocked vehicle production and aims to further develop a modern, teamwork culture throughout the company

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    European automotive manufacturing in an age of disruption

    2022-04-04T11:21:00Z

    European automotive production is in a state of flux and continued disruption. The accumulative impact of continuing coronavirus-related problems, the prominence of Asian productivity, and now war threatens to cause further damage to automotive manufacturing, Jason Dunn reports.

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    Article

    Watch: #FreeRunner: EcoProFleet & DXQlogistics.control

    2022-03-29T00:44:00Z

    EcoProFleet is Dürr‘s first automated guided vehicle (AGV) designed specially for paint shops

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    Article

    Ineos prepares for production

    2022-03-10T16:26:00Z

    As Ineos moves towards a second phase of prototypes for production, AMS visited the company’s new automotive manufacturing plant in Hambach, France to see how production of its Grenadier 4x4 is developing.

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    News

    Volvo investing $1.1 billion in Gothenburg site to support huge electrification push

    2022-02-08T14:06:00Z

    In the coming years, Volvo Cars will be investing SEK 10 billion ($1.1 billion) into its manufacturing plant in the Torslanda province of Gothenburg, Sweden, as preparation for the production of the next generation of fully electric cars.

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    Porsche: Inside the Macan paintshop

    2022-01-10T18:45:00Z

    During our recent AMS Livestream on developing and operating more sustainable, flexible paintshops, Henning Steinborn, head of paintshop and Klaus Koberg, who is head of paintshop Maintenance, both from Porsche’s Leipzig plant, offered some insights into how the premium vehicle maker has developed its paint operations

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    Article

    AMS Paintshop 2022 – Paint it Green

    2022-01-07T11:34:00Z

    In this edition we get insights into how OEMs are adapting and developing their paintshop operations and processes to meet the need for more efficient and sustainable production, as well as insight into scaling up battery production

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    Attractive Solutions

    2022-01-05T10:53:00Z Author

    As the automotive industry looks to use thinner coating layers and reduce water, chemicals and energy consumption, efficient filtration is an increasingly important factor. MHD Magnets discusses the benefits of magnetic fluid separation and treatment technologies

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    Article

    Innovation drives paintshop performance at Skoda

    2021-12-22T09:30:00Z

    Just over two years after it opened, the new paintshop at Skoda’s Mladá Boleslav plant is fulfilling all the objectives set for it when it first went into operation. 

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    Video

    Porsche’s smarter, greener paintshop

    2021-12-17T13:25:00Z

    Hear from leading paintshop experts at Porsche’s Leipzig plant on strategies for improving quality and reducing errors in paintshop, including new automation and processes to reduce overspray waste

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    AI data analytics for the paintshop

    2021-12-17T13:09:00Z

    The presence of any airborne dust in a paintshop always presents a challenge to creating a high-quality paint finish. Effective filtration is the most basic way to prevent contamination but for BMW that is not enough.  Mike Farish reports on how the OEM is using artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to develop better preventative measures

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    Voice

    Making it modular: Reconfiguring the paintshop

    2021-12-17T12:20:00Z

    At its 2021 virtual open house Dürr showcased technologies for a modular process paintshop configuration. The focus was on solutions that will replace the previous line concept with a configuration based around flexible, connected process modules that can be scaled to meet new requirements

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    Automated sealing & sound deadening: Achieving an efficient application

    2021-12-15T16:10:00Z

    OEMs are moving towards fully automated paintshop, and this will include robotic application of sealant and protecting solution to the car body. The application of sealant and sound deadener presents a challenge to balance lightweight and protection of the body. SAMES KREMLIN presents a solution for efficient dispensing with a high-performance applicator and dosing unit

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    News

    Porsche and Ericsson announce partnership for 5G network in Leipzig

    2021-11-30T12:30:00Z

    Porsche has signed a deal with Swedish telecommunications giant Ericsson for a pilot project using 5G wireless technology to improve production capabilities at the OEM’s plant in Leipzig, Germany.

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    News

    A lighter coat: how Porsche and suppliers are reducing waste and errors in paintshop

    2021-11-23T10:44:00Z

    Paintshop leaders from Porsche and Sames Kremlin spoke to AMS in an exclusive livestream and interview regarding innovations in technology and new approaches in the automotive painting process.