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Automating complexity: How JLR Is futureproofing production and skills

From goods-to-person automation and modular design strategies to technical training and career paths, Loretta Dittrich, logistics director for global manufacturing engineering explains how the OEM is reshaping both systems and skills to meet the demands of more customised, digitalised vehicle production.

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Volkswagen appoints Dr. Werner Tietz as new head of Group Research and Development

Volkswagen Group has announced that Dr. Werner Tietz, currently the Executive Board Member for Research and Development at SEAT S.A., will take on the additional role of Head of Group Research and Development at Volkswagen Group, effective July 1, 2025.

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Honda’s $1bn redevelopment of its Ohio plants sets a global precedent in integrating EV, hybrid and ICE production with smart manufacturing and supplier transformation.

Honda North America’s upgraded Ohio operations will be its template for flexible production of ICE, hybrid and electric vehicles on a single line. Project lead Mike Fischer speaks to AMS about the goals, planning and execution behind this major production shift.

Nick Holt

BMW plants prepare for a new era with Neue Klasse production

As BMW gears up production towards its Neue Klasse electric vehicles, the factories are to remain flexible. Gotz Fuchslocher looks at the strategies the manufacturer is pursuing as it prepares to launch production of the new models.

Götz Fuchslocher

How China’s BYD surpassed Tesla with production and battery tech - reshaping the global EV market

BYD has surged onto the global stage, challenging industry giants like Tesla with its aggressive expansion and pioneering battery technology. BYD’s production soared from half a million to over 4 million vehicles. As the company celebrates its 30th anniversary, its blend of vertical integration, cutting-edge automation, and global supply chain mastery has redefined the EV landscape.

Anushka Dixit

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Industry experts at the AMS Evolution panel examine the accelerating EV shift and its impact on design and manufacturing. Toyota and Volkswagen share insights on engineering flexibility and digital twin simulation to streamline production

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Why global automotive innovators must embrace Design For Manufacture to power production in an environment of increasing complexity and fierce foreign competition

Automotive manufacturers are streamlining production with Design for Manufacture (DFM), cutting complexity, reducing costs and driving EV innovation. In In this article, experts reveal the key strategies and digital tools that are reshaping vehicle production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Exclusive: How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future at its Battery Engineering Center

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with HenkelHenkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, inaugurated its revolutionary Battery Engineering Center (BEC) within its Inspiration Center Düsseldorf (ICD) in November last year. Henkel invited AMS as its first visitor, to take a tour of the Battery Application Center (BAC) and Battery Test Center (BTC) within the BEC and the innovations happening inside.

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Watch: Henkel invites AMS for an exclusive look inside its Battery Engineering Center

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BMW reinforces EV production quality with first phase go-ahead for new Wackersdorf battery testing centre in Germany

BMW’s Wackersdorf facility, now home to an advanced battery testing centre, highlights the automaker’s push towards sustainability and precision in electric vehicle production. The €100 million ($105.65m) investment underscores BMW’s commitment to innovation.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Gestamp’s Paul Belanger on reducing EV production costs with giga-stamping and cross-functional collaboration

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Paul Belanger, Director of R&D North America at Gestamp, shared how giga-stamping and customer collaboration are helping reduce production costs, making affordable EVs a realistic goal for the North American market.

Christopher Ludwig

AMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change

The AMS Automotive Evolution conference in Detroit brought together leading car makers and tier suppliers to discuss managing production operations as the EV transition continues. AMS Editor Nick Holt shares some takeaways from the event.

Nick Holt

Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Jaime Moore, Senior Principal Engineer at Toyota North America, highlighted the evolving role of engineers in manufacturing. She discussed the expanded skill set required, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and the potential of digital twins and AI in streamlining the automotive production process.

Christopher Ludwig

How BMW is ‘Designing for Circularity’ to become a sustainability leader in automotive production

BMW’s Roberto Rossetti, Total Vehicle Life Cycle Development, elucidates BMW’s innovative ’Design for Circularity’ approach. From using recycled materials to optimising vehicle disassembly, BMW is redefining how vehicles are produced and consumed.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

Stellantis chief manufacturing officer Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies across automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.

Nick Holt

Christopher Ludwig

BMW opens its first North American press shop at Spartanburg and unveils the new BMW X3

BMW Manufacturing celebrates 30 years in Spartanburg with the opening of its first North American press shop and the debut of the fourth-generation BMW X3. The $200M investment will create over 200 jobs and pave the way for electric vehicle production by 2026.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Is ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?

Automotive production paintshop is energy-intensive and costly. Could a new ‘inkjet’-type paintshop technology solve several production issues at once? With major implications for sustainability and customisation, ABB’s PixelPaint sees an explosion in demand.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

BMW Group has improved the speed, versatility and sustainability of its manufacturing and cut costs by using 3D-printed bionic robot grippers. Automotive Manufacturing Solutions reports on the latest innovations from the BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus and manufacturing plant in Munich.

Megan Kelly

Q&A with Patrice Haettel: CEO of powertrain technology company HORSE

Renault’s powertrain tech company, HORSE, has begun mass-producing the Power Electronics Box (PEB); crucial for HEVs and PHEVs. The redesigned PEB boosts performance by managing Emotors more efficiently. Here’s CEO, Patrice Haettel on electrification and more.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

APK 2024 – Increasing circularity in automotive production

Circular economy programmes are becoming a key part of automotive manufacturing sustainability strategies, but these should be more ambitious says Dr Michael Riesener, speaking at this year’s Automobil Produktion Kongress.

Nick Holt

Design4Production 2024: Capturing the future of automotive innovation

Design4Production 2024 brought together industry leaders to explore the integration of design, engineering, and production in the automotive industry. This gallery showcases the event’s key moments, from insightful talks to innovative collaborations.

Design4Production: Recap blog

Thank you for joining us for the Design4Production 2024 event, read the summary of the key sessions covered at the event below. Today’s discussions highlighted the critical integration of design, engineering, and production to foster innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. Esteemed speakers from Ford, NOYO AG, Volvo Group, Hyundai, among others, emphasised the importance of breaking down silos, enhancing sustainability, and speeding up development processes.

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ZF unveils automotive tech facility in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on fusing engineering, design and product development

ZF’s $200m investment will establish one of the most advanced automotive complexes in Mexico and will focusing on driving automotive developments through collaboration

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Porsche powers production with digital MHP FleetExecuter at Zuffenhausen as it expands it digital and automated ecosystem

The Zuffenhausen plant is reaping the benefits of a digital ecosystem with Automated Guided Vehicles streamlining its production processes and preparing for wider deployment

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How BMW is ramping up its circular production and sustainability principles as it drives towards electrification

BMW’s Dr. Irene Feige, Head of Climate Strategy and Circular Economy says that circular economy is becoming central to BMW’s automotive production landscape, part of its wider push for sustainable production and supply chains.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How the Audi Q6 e-tron series is proof of the OEMs flexible and sustainable vehicle production ecosystem

Audi’s Ingolstadt plant pioneers sustainable manufacturing with net-zero emissions, showcasing flexible integration and cutting-edge technology: Q6 e-tron leads the way

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Shifting gears – Electrifying the driveline

GKN Automotive has a long history as a driveline component and system developer, and manufacturer. Like many of the leading tier suppliers in this segment, the company has now added a range of products for electric powertrains to its range. Jorge Beja, VP of Operations Systems shares some insights into production at the company’s centre for excellence for eDrive systems, at Bruneck, Italy.

Nick Holt

Reshaping the future: Innovations and developments in automotive production engineering: propulsion by Electrification and Digitalisation

Manufacturing engineering both powers and underpins production ecosystems across the industry. From BMW’s Munich plant to Porsche’s Zuffenhausen facility and Toyota’s expansions in Kentucky, we take a look at transformative initiatives shaping the industry.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Changing dynamics– developing the next generation of vehicle architectures

Building electric vehicles has demanded big changes in OEM production operations and increased support from tier suppliers. Gestamp’s director of R&D North America, Paul Belanger, shares some insights into the company’s development and how it’s managing the engineering challenges around EVs

Nick Holt

Additive manufacturing: Supporting sustainable production

3D printing is advancing, and while new materials and processes could make it more eco-friendly, experts think that component elimination may be the way forward.

Michael Nash

DESIGN4PRODUCTION brings together leaders in automotive production, design, and engineering

Explore the future of automotive design and manufacturing at Design4Production in Munich on 15 May and join leading designers, engineers and production leaders on Automotive design and manufacturing experts as they discuss how to accelerate innovation, efficiency and sustainability.

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Porsche launches all-electric Macan

Porsche has revealed its first native all-electric model, the Macan SUV, using the Premium Platform Electric (PPE).

Megan Kelly

The co-evolution of EVs, architectures and production processes

Electric vehicles and batteries are influencing automotive manufacturing decisions, driving changes in vehicle architectures, production processes and material choices. Gestamp and ArcelorMittal discuss their strategies

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Watch Now: Shaping the future: How electric vehicles are driving manufacturing decisions

Dive into the intricacies of EV platform design with industry experts from Gestamp and ArcelorMittal. Looking at how current trends are influencing manufacturing processes and the balance between innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.

AMS & ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2023 results: A positive outlook despite evolving challenges

Download our latest global survey results to gain expert insight into automotive manufacturing trends, gauge the current sentiment across the automotive sector and learn about the broader industry outlook for 2024 and beyond.

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Design and manufacturing integration key to BMW’s Neue Klasse

To realise large cost and emission savings on its EV architecture, BMW is redesigning vehicles and manufacturing in parallel, and rolling out rapid digital solutions.

Christopher Ludwig

BMW Munich plant to go full electric with Neue Klasse and revamped, digital production system

BMW’s home plant will produce only EVs by 2027, with much of the century-old factory rebuilt to meet new levels of efficiency and digitalisation, without missing a beat of ongoing production.

Christopher Ludwig

Henkel supports innovation with Battery Engineering Center

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with HenkelHenkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has opened its revolutionary Battery Engineering Center within its Inspiration Center in Duesseldorf, to address the need to improve safety, performance, quality and price of EV batteries.

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The state and stipulation of automotive production: Retrospect 2023 to prospect 2024

Using 2023 as a launchpad into the coming trends of 2024, we take a dive into the coming automotive production trends set to shape the industry

Ilkhan Ozsevim

The automotive value-add of additive manufacturing and simulation technologies: an agile and resilient powerhouse in engine development

Markforged’s additive manufacturing solves Punch Torino’s automotive challenges with robust camshaft tools. Simulation technology streamlines design, reducing iterations with a future focus on sustainable internal combustion engines and alternative fuels.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Simultaneous engineering – accelerating production line design, development and commissioning

The transition to electric vehicles has increased pressure on speeding product development and starting production operations. AMS spoke with experts at NIO and Comau on how they had successfully accelerated the commissioning of new e-motor lines

Nick Holt

Renault unveils ambitious Re-Industry transformation roadmap to reshape its production infrastructure for elevated industrial agility and enhanced sustainability commitment

Renault Group’s Re-Industry plan involves a comprehensive transformation of its industrial foundation, leveraging digital technologies, AI and agile practices to achieve significant cost reductions, improve efficiency and meet sustainability goals. The Industrial Metaverse and the adoption of cutting-edge technologies are central to this strategic vision.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

New materials drive electric motor development

Original equipment manufacturers need electric motors that are more energy-efficient and power-dense than those currently available. How composites and resin materials could support developments on this area was discussed by industry experts at a recent conference organised by Sumitomo Bakelite Europe (Ghent) NV (Sumitomo Bakelite Ghent).

James Bakewell

Porsche elevates Zuffenhausen production with €250m investment, focusing on mixed production lines

Porsche’s €250m Zuffenhausen plant transformation signals a new era in sports car production. The facility, embracing smart factory principles, integrates traditional and electric models, employs advanced technologies like AGVs, and anticipates the new generation Macan in 2024, marking a historic shift in efficiency and quality.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Stellantis’ Factory Booster Day 2023 fosters OEM/supplier collaboration to solve automotive production challenges

The eighth instalment of Factory Booster Day produced ninety-nine solutions demonstrated by sixty-four partners to tackle thirty-five Stellantis plant challenges setting an example to other OEMs

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How BMW will maintain quality in its 3,000-step battery cell production process

At its recently opened German Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) in Parsdorf, BMW is aiming to achieve ‘expertise in every cell’ of its generation six batteries for its Neue Klasse EV models. But to do this, the carmaker needs to ensure the 3,000-step production process is consistently quality checked along the way.

Megan Kelly

BMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre

BMW has started production of cylindrical battery cells at its €170m Cell Manufacturing Competence Centre (CMCC) near Munich in Parsdorf, Germany.

Megan Kelly

Hyundai partners with Saudi sovereign wealth fund (PIF) to establish highly automated vehicle production plant in the region

Hyundai Motor Company has entered into a joint venture agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia to establish “a highly automated vehicle manufacturing plant,” in the kingdom. Hyundai to lead as as strategic technology partner.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Battery production and design need to be optimised together, says Volvo Trucks and ABB

Václav Švub from ABB Robotics and Wenting Hu from Volvo Trucks pointed to the benefits of aligning battery engineering and production processes in an exclusive AMS livestream, including opportunities in automation, new materials and production processes.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Panasonic sparks scalable and sustainable US battery production

Abby Chitwood, who leads new product introduction and new factories at Panasonic Energy of North America, discusses maximising output and reducing emissions in battery cell production ahead of the first AMS Evolution North America conference, where she is a speaker.

Christopher Ludwig

BMW Batteries blossoming in South Carolina

The carmaker’s battery assembly plant in Woodruff will use advanced automation and help set global standards, whilst supporting a local-for-local drivetrain production strategy, says Rich Everly, who is leading battery pack production.

Christopher Ludwig

Ford restarts electric F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn following retooling and expansion

The OEM has retooled its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to build 150,000 units per year at, and is increasing manufacturing capabilities to produce more trim options.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint Battery Research Centre

This collaborative effort between Hyundai and SNU aims to advance battery technologies and foster industry-academia cooperation to establish global leadership in the battery field

Nick Holt

Volta Trucks partners with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions for core systems for its all-electric urban delivery truck

Scandinavian electric vehicle OEM, Volta Trucks, partners with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions (CVS) to leverage their expertise and tech, accelerating the advancement of the Volta Zero—a fully electric 16-tonne truck designed for urban deliveries

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Six trends that will shape the automotive industry’s future

From integrated factory planning to virtual reality, Autodesk highlights six key trends primed to disrupt the automotive industry in the future

Friederike Voigt

Manufacturing 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, even before construction has begun

Mike Farish

Focus on flexibility – optimising battery pack production

The AMS Evolution Livestream expert panel representing Ford, AMTE Power and Henkel, discussed the fast-changing production requirements as cell manufacturers and OEMs ramp up Gigafactories and battery pack assembly.

Nick Holt

BMW 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

Nick Holt

Mercedes will use VAN.EA architecture for its next generation of midsize and large vans

Mercedes says starting 2026, all newly developed midsize and large vans will be built on VAN.EA, using three modules to allow for a clear differentiation between private luxury vans and premium commercial vans

Nick Holt

LEVC launches its new electric vehicle architecture

Advanced modular platform supports LEVC’s strategy to become a leading mobility solution provider with a range of new global EV products

Nick Holt

Shaping the future – Developing electric vehicle architectures

In our AMS Evolution Livestream experts from ArcelorMittal and Gestamp tackle EV production challenges and explain how digital tools, new technologies, processes and materials innovations could help solve some key issues

Michael Nash

Watch: The future of battery production - making electric dreams reality

The sustainable, electrified automotive industry that most OEMs and governments aim to create depends on a critical ingredient: battery technology.

Watch: Structural change – Developing vehicle architectures optimised for EV manufacturing

Transitioning to build electric vehicles in high volumes is an engineering challenge for OEMs and suppliers, but one that also presents opportunities in manufacturing processes and efficiencies.

Form and function: Developing production processes and structures for electric vehicle architectures

As much as we read about battery cell development and production, in parallel the new electric vehicle architectures are also continuing to evolve as vehicle makers strive to find the optimum balance between platform flexibility to meet changing market demands for new models, 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

Nick Holt

Christopher Ludwig

Developing EV architectures optimised for manufacturing

There’s more to electrification than batteries. We look at some of the developments and trends in designing and manufacturing electric vehicle platforms ahead our exclusive livestream featuring Gestamp and ArcelorMittal

Nick Holt

Renault 5 EV prototypes begin endurance testing and fine-tuning

Renault tests its new CMF-B EV platform, which will underpin the new Renault 5 model, due for launch in 2024

Nick Holt

Building on the edge of the virtual and physical worlds

As Audi aims to bring its local production cloud to plants, head of manufacturing engineering Jörg Spindler sees opportunities to scale digital control systems, digital twins and virtual reality.

Christopher Ludwig

Audi plans for future production

Audi says it’s all in on electromobility, planning to launch only all-electric models from 2026, and gradually phasing out production of its combustion engine models by 2033

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Honda Alabama starts production of all-new Pilot

Honda’s Alabama plant requires substantial production changes to build all-new Pilot SUV

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Ford fitting out Rouge plant to quadruple F-150 EV output after sales stampede

The use of automated guided vehicles instead of a traditional assembly line format is a key enabler in the aggressive production ramp-up Ford is implementing.

Peter Murphy

Watch: Next-gen car body building

Innovations in vehicle body and module architectures are enabling more sustainable production. Experts from manufacturers including REE, and technology specialist Magswitch discuss opportunities in this AMS Livestream first broadcast on Wednesday November 16

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Keeping it simple: Volta Trucks, ArcelorMittal on keys to start-up success

Volta Trucks has stuck to innovating only where it counts to launch on time while upstream ArcelorMittal is seeking to simplify steel component procurement.

Christopher Ludwig

Peter Murphy

Mercedes looks to chemical recycling to further develop circular manufacturing operations

Mercedes-Benz is working with BASF and start-up Pyrum Innovations to develop and utilise chemical recycling that will enable circular manufacturing of virgin-quality plastics for vehicle components

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Watch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now?

Hear how start-ups are changing car production and established OEMs are reinventing themselves in manufacturing and engineering, featuring start-up EV truckmaker Volta’s co-founder and chief manufacturing officer Kjell Walöen, and automotive steel solutions director Jesse Paegle from ArcelorMittal.

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Man and machine: Using technology to push efficiency boundaries in logistics and assembly

Experts discuss how they are using digital technology to streamline time-consuming and expensive processes from supply chain monitoring to assembly planning.

Peter Murphy

Christopher Ludwig

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This site is showing all Articles related to this Tag: design for manufacturing

Automating complexity: How JLR Is futureproofing production and skills

Volkswagen appoints Dr. Werner Tietz as new head of Group Research and Development

Honda’s $1bn redevelopment of its Ohio plants sets a global precedent in integrating EV, hybrid and ICE production with smart manufacturing and supplier transformation.

BMW plants prepare for a new era with Neue Klasse production

How China’s BYD surpassed Tesla with production and battery tech - reshaping the global EV market

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Why global automotive innovators must embrace Design For Manufacture to power production in an environment of increasing complexity and fierce foreign competition

Exclusive: How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future at its Battery Engineering Center

Watch: Henkel invites AMS for an exclusive look inside its Battery Engineering Center

BMW reinforces EV production quality with first phase go-ahead for new Wackersdorf battery testing centre in Germany

Gestamp’s Paul Belanger on reducing EV production costs with giga-stamping and cross-functional collaboration

AMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change

Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools

How BMW is ‘Designing for Circularity’ to become a sustainability leader in automotive production

Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

BMW opens its first North American press shop at Spartanburg and unveils the new BMW X3

Is ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?

Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

Q&A with Patrice Haettel: CEO of powertrain technology company HORSE

APK 2024 – Increasing circularity in automotive production

Design4Production 2024: Capturing the future of automotive innovation

Design4Production: Recap blog

ZF unveils automotive tech facility in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on fusing engineering, design and product development

Porsche powers production with digital MHP FleetExecuter at Zuffenhausen as it expands it digital and automated ecosystem

How BMW is ramping up its circular production and sustainability principles as it drives towards electrification

How the Audi Q6 e-tron series is proof of the OEMs flexible and sustainable vehicle production ecosystem

Shifting gears – Electrifying the driveline

Reshaping the future: Innovations and developments in automotive production engineering: propulsion by Electrification and Digitalisation

Changing dynamics– developing the next generation of vehicle architectures

Additive manufacturing: Supporting sustainable production

DESIGN4PRODUCTION brings together leaders in automotive production, design, and engineering

Porsche launches all-electric Macan

The co-evolution of EVs, architectures and production processes

Watch Now: Shaping the future: How electric vehicles are driving manufacturing decisions

AMS & ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2023 results: A positive outlook despite evolving challenges

Design and manufacturing integration key to BMW’s Neue Klasse

BMW Munich plant to go full electric with Neue Klasse and revamped, digital production system

Henkel supports innovation with Battery Engineering Center

The state and stipulation of automotive production: Retrospect 2023 to prospect 2024

The automotive value-add of additive manufacturing and simulation technologies: an agile and resilient powerhouse in engine development

Simultaneous engineering – accelerating production line design, development and commissioning

Renault unveils ambitious Re-Industry transformation roadmap to reshape its production infrastructure for elevated industrial agility and enhanced sustainability commitment

New materials drive electric motor development

Porsche elevates Zuffenhausen production with €250m investment, focusing on mixed production lines

Stellantis’ Factory Booster Day 2023 fosters OEM/supplier collaboration to solve automotive production challenges

How BMW will maintain quality in its 3,000-step battery cell production process

BMW begins production at German cell manufacturing competence centre

Hyundai partners with Saudi sovereign wealth fund (PIF) to establish highly automated vehicle production plant in the region

Battery production and design need to be optimised together, says Volvo Trucks and ABB

Panasonic sparks scalable and sustainable US battery production

BMW Batteries blossoming in South Carolina

Ford restarts electric F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn following retooling and expansion

Hyundai Motor Group and Seoul National University open joint Battery Research Centre

Volta Trucks partners with ZF Commercial Vehicle Solutions for core systems for its all-electric urban delivery truck

Six trends that will shape the automotive industry’s future

Manufacturing in the metaverse

Focus on flexibility – optimising battery pack production

BMW to produce Neue Klasse in China from 2026

Mercedes will use VAN.EA architecture for its next generation of midsize and large vans

LEVC launches its new electric vehicle architecture

Shaping the future – Developing electric vehicle architectures

Watch: The future of battery production - making electric dreams reality

Watch: Structural change – Developing vehicle architectures optimised for EV manufacturing

Form and function: Developing production processes and structures for electric vehicle architectures

Developing EV architectures optimised for manufacturing

Renault 5 EV prototypes begin endurance testing and fine-tuning

Building on the edge of the virtual and physical worlds

Audi plans for future production

Honda Alabama starts production of all-new Pilot

Ford fitting out Rouge plant to quadruple F-150 EV output after sales stampede

Watch: Next-gen car body building

Keeping it simple: Volta Trucks, ArcelorMittal on keys to start-up success

Mercedes looks to chemical recycling to further develop circular manufacturing operations

Watch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now?

Man and machine: Using technology to push efficiency boundaries in logistics and assembly

Volkswagen launches battery cell-making company PowerCo

Watch: Meeting the recycling challenge head on

Watch: New magic in the dark art of lightweighting