All Quality articles – Page 2
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ArticleNew eBook: Better, faster, more affordable EV battery manufacturing
A new eBook by Hexagon explores insights to help you make high quality, low cost EV batteries.
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ArticleHow cobots can support automotive production
Cobots enrich the industry with their ability to complete tasks in close cooperation with humans and are becoming increasingly intelligent thanks to modern technologies.
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ArticleEV battery testing – new software supports testing rapidly changing battery technologies
New battery technology is being developed, and testing companies are focused on the same old parameters. But change could be on the horizon with new software.
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ArticleEuropean battery production needs greater speed and agility
Exhibitors at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart shared insights into EV and battery production challenges and how the industry needs to adapt with greater speed.
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ArticleIn Emden, VW wants to leave the Passat behind
Volkswagen is using the latest production technology and some novel in-plant logistics to ramp up EV production in Emden
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VoiceDesigning manufacturing systems for flexibility and scalability
Comau discusses assembling e-drives, developing battery manufacturing solutions, and collaborations with universities for next-generation cells.
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NewsHyundai’s Metaplant America begins 2025 IONIQ 5 production
Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America has revealed plans to kick off production of the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, marking a significant milestone in electric vehicle manufacturing.
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NewsBMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg, debuts new X3
BMW’s Spartanburg plant opens a $200M press shop, introduces new X3, and announces all-electric vehicle production by 2026
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ArticleQuality data drives F1 peak performance
High quality components and manufacturing data are key to on-track success. Oracle Red Bull Racing offered AMS a glimpse of its engineering operations.
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VoiceSames solves for BMW & Mercedes: Adhesive tech in bodyshop & glazing
Sames innovates with custom adhesive solutions for BMW & Mercedes, enhancing carbon fiber body assembly and glazing applications with tailored systems and rigorous testing.
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NewsExclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper
AMS visited BMW Group’s Additive Manufacturing Campus and plant in Munich to see it 3D-printed bionic robot grippers, which are saving costs and emissions and improving efficiency across its plants.
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ArticleQ&A with Patrice Haettel: CEO of powertrain tech firm, HORSE
We interviewed powertrain producer HORSE’s CEO, Patrice Haettel, to talk battery tech, flexible production, sustainability, data, digitalisation, and more
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NewsOEMS agree co-creative collaboration is key
We need to work together. That much is clear. The need for closer collboration and co-creation through this closer working is key to automotive. Across manufacturing, design and engineering; a wider view is necessary for the progress of the whole. This is a theme that keeps croppping up and Design4Production reemphasised this need once again…
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NewsHow Mercedes-Benz and Seat are transforming their plants
Both Mercedes-Benz and Seat are transforming their plants to increase sustainability and digitalisation, but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.
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NewsBalancing 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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VoiceQuality control: 3D vision inspection systems
LMI Technologies offers insights into current trends in automotive quality control requirements and the technology solutions available.
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NewsBMW builds gigafactory for Neue Klasse in Mexico
BMW Group has started construction of a battery manufacturing facility next to its San Luis Potosi plant in Mexico to safeguard Neue Klass production in 2027 and cut transport emissions
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VoicePerfecting paint transfer
The paintshops an area where throughput, quality and sustainability need to be carefully balanced. Sames, looks at key areas where efficiencies can be made.
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NewsToyota invests $1.4B in US manufacturing for new BEV SUV
Toyota ramps up its commitment to US manufacturing with a $1.4 billion investment, bringing an all-new battery electric SUV to Indiana
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ArticleAudi: “We have a clear strategy towards electromobility”
Gerd Walker illuminates Audi’s innovative strategies for sustainable, flexible production and the transition to electric vehicles