All Process Improvement articles – Page 9
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ArticleAutomation – boosting efficiency, flexibility and sustainability
Developments in hardware and increasingly sophisticated software and data management have created more opportunities for automated production systems. Automation expert Jörg Reger, managing director of ABB Robotics’ automotive OEM business line, discusses the challenges and opportunities created by the transition to electric vehicles.
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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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ArticleManufacturing in the metaverse
BMW has designed its latest production plant at Debrecen in Hungary entirely using digital tools, virtually simulating every detail, including production processes, robot cells and workstations
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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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ArticleNeckarsulm – Audi’s plant prepares for more electric vehicles
Audi’s Neckarsulm plant manager Fred Schulze discusses sustainability and digitalisation
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NewsGeneral Motors to invest $1 billion in Flint ICE truck plants
The funding is the latest in a string of investments, with $1bn in body, assembly and stamping, even as GM ramp up EV and battery production investments.
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ArticleCase Study: Daimler Relies Upon HiveMQ During Automotive Manufacturing
Learn how and why Daimler uses HiveMQ to manage information flow between vehicle diagnostics system test devices on the factory floor and server-side enterprise IT systems
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PodcastHeat-treatment – AMS Expert Interview with Nitrex
Jason Orosz, president of Global Heat-Treating Services at NITREX, speaks with AMS about the applications for specialist surface treatments in the latest vehicle components
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NewsScania to stop bus body production in Poland
Scania is set to discontinue the production of Scania Citywide, Scania Interlink and Low floor-chassis.
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NewsEMO Hannover to address challenges of digitising automotive manufacturing
Ahead of EMO Hannover in September, AMS looks at what insights the OEMs and tier-1 suppliers in attendance can expect to find, including the challenges of digitising automotive manufacturing.
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ArticleFocus on flexibility – optimising battery pack production
The AMS Evolution Livestream expert panel representing Ford, AMTE Power and Henkel, discussed fast-changing EV battery production requirements.
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NewsNew engine production line boosts Toyota’s hybrid vehicle manufacturing
The new flexible engine line at Toyota Kentucky can produce three different engine types simultaneously on one line and is part of a $145m investment
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NewsBMW to produce Neue Klasse in China from 2026
The BMW Brilliance Automotive (BBA) joint venture has announced it will build the next model generation, Neue Klasse at its production plant in Shenyang
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ArticlePowering up: AMTE ramps up cell production volume
AMTE CEO Alan Hollis discusses ramping up cell production, establishing a new Gigafactory and developing a flexible, sustainable manufacturing approach
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ArticleWatch: EcoDryScrubber – paint booth efficiency through dry separation
The EcoDryScrubber separates paint overspray using finely ground limestone powder and highly efficient HEPA12 filters in just one filter stage – sustainable and without chemicals
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ArticleForm and function: Developing production processes and structures for electric vehicle architectures
The new electric vehicle architectures are also continuing to evolve as vehicle makers strive to find the optimum balance between platform flexibility, while also being viable for high-volume production. To get some insights in to this ongoing process AMS spoke with Paul Belanger, Gestamp’s R&D Director for North America
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NewsJaguar Land Rover to invest in UK manufacturing plants to ramp up EV and flexible production
JLR will invest billions over the next five years to upgrade its UK plants for an electric-first future, including new EVs, electric drivetrains and battery packs across Halewood, Solihull, Wolverhampton and Castle Bromwich
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ArticleSeat: Digital tools, shopfloor innovations and multi-brand manufacturing
Markus Haupt has returned to his professional roots in Barcelona. As the board member in charge of production and logistics, he now has the fortunes of Seat’s manufacturing operations in his hands
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MagazineSmart Factory Special Edition - Automobil Produktion
Read about the latest developments in Industry 4.0 featuring SEAT, Audi and more from AMS sister publication Automobil Produktion in this special edition for the Hannover Messe
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ArticleSolving electric vehicle production challenges with smart manufacturing and logistics
Siemens discusses how the latest digital tools are enabling the transition to e-mobility and explains why these are now essential to OEMs and tier suppliers if they are to create transparent, sustainable supply chains