Porsche insight
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NewsPorsche powers production with digital MHP FleetExecuter at Zuffenhausen
Zuffenhausen is seing upgrade after upgrade as the carmaker seeks to push its sportscar production into a new, digitlaised and automated era. It’s most recent deployment sees the MHP FleetExecuter move across several aspectsa of its production lines - with plans for expansion…
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NewsReshaping the future: Developments in automotive production engineering
A picture of the fast-paced world of automotive production engineering as it navigates the transition to electric vehicles and digitalisation
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NewsPorsche plant in Leipzig wins Factory of the Year
The Porsche plant is set to begin producing the new all-electric Macan SUV using the PPE platform.
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NewsPorsche launches all-electric Macan
Porsche will build its first Porsche models on the PPE platform at its factory in Leipzig, Germany.
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ArticleA natural fit: why the auto industry is turning to bio-materials
In the race towards sustainability in automotive production, bio-based materials are transforming the industry. Natural fibres like flax, hemp, kenaf and jute are gaining prominence, providing durable and lightweight alternatives for components, from dashboards to electric vehicle batteries. The journey towards eco-friendly solutions, is marked by the need for lower environmental footprints and manufacturing costs, and industry pioneers envision a future where bio-based materials play a central role in a more sustainable automotive world.
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NewsPorsche partners with H2GS for green steel in sustainable production ramp 2026
Porsche adopts CO2-reduced steel from 2026 via deal with H2 Green Steel, ensuring low-emission supply just a year after H2GS kicks off in Boden, Sweden.
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NewsPorsche pushes mixed production at Zuffenhausen with €250m investment
Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant enters a new era, blending traditional lines with innovation as it prepares to roll out the next generation of sports cars.
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MagazineAMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric
In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce, and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more.
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ArticleForming innovations – press shops get smarter
Digital tools are playing a major part in innovating press shop operations with data gathering and AI increasing the visibility and efficiency of the forming process
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ArticleAMS Paintshop 2022 – Paint it Green
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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VideoPorsche’s smarter, greener paintshop
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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NewsPorsche and Ericsson announce partnership for 5G network in Leipzig
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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NewsA lighter coat: how Porsche and suppliers are reducing waste and errors in paintshop
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.
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ArticleWatch: Paint it green – more sustainable, flexible paintshops
When it comes to the future of paintshop, green is the only colour going. This exclusive AMS Livestream features paintshop leaders from Porsche and Sames Kremlin sharing innovations in technology and collaborative approaches to maintain speed and quality whilst reducing energy and waste in automotive painting processes.
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ArticlePorsche building first plant for carbon-neutral fuel in Chile
The Haru Oni project is a collaborative effort by multiple enterprises in an effort to reach carbon neutrality. It utilises wind energy in order to generate nearly carbon-neutral fuel using low-cost green wind power.
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ArticlePorsche production: moving faster around the bend
Porsche’s manufacturing chief, Albrecht Reimold, explains the carmaker’s progress towards sustainable, connected manufacturing as it gears up to build more electric vehicles.
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ArticleBreaking the Mould: Porsche expands production to Malaysia in shift away from European exclusivity
The luxury carmaker is planning its only current assembly plant outside Europe with new production planned in Malaysia and an R&D centre in Shanghai.
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ArticlePorsche and partners explore power and efficiency benefits of 3D-printed pistons
Mahle and Trumpf join Porsche on a project to develop additive manufacturing processes for high-load drive components
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ArticlePorsche gets comfortable with 3D-printed seat technology
An innovative alternative to conventional sports seat upholstery is in development with a 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat
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ArticlePorsche prepares the details for a cautious return to production
CEO Oliver Blume commends the joint efforts undertaken by Porsche workers and local agencies during the coronavirus crisis