How smart material transportation can support flexibility in automotive production operations As the automotive industry faces multiple economic and geopolitical challenges, impacting costs, market demand and supply chains, developing agile, flexible production lines becomes a necessity. AMS Editorial
Europe’s EV industry faces china threat, recycling gaps and tariffs, warns SSAB PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with SSAB.SSAB’s Erik Nymann warns Europe’s BEV industry must move faster to counter China’s battery dominance, US tariffs, and a widening gap in recycling and infrastructure warned that Europe’s electric vehicle industry faces mounting pressure from geopolitical shifts, battery imports, and weak recycling systems. Michael Nash reports. AMS
ABB PixelPaint revolutionises the automotive paintshop PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with ABB Robotics.The paintshop has always been one of the most expensive and least sustainable areas of any production facility. Joerg Reger, Head of Automotive at ABB Robotics discusses the challenges and how the company has created a revolutionary solution. AMS Editorial
Cybersecurity: Building defence-in-depth into smart factories PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Siemens.Seamless connectivity between IT and OT systems is essential to smart factory operations. But this integration expands the attack surface, exposing enterprises to escalating cyber threats AMS
Henkel’s next-generation gap filler solutions for automotive electronics PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Henkel.Thermal gap fillers are under greater stresses from electronic components as trends like autonomous driving take shape. AMS
Building better digital twins: Optimising visibility across production operations PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Cintoo.As automotive manufacturers digitise operations and look to modernise legacy facilities, the ability to convert laser scan data into actionable, cloud-based digital twins is becoming essential. AMS
ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration enhances vehicle manufacturing with reduced costs, better flexibility, and improved safety, offering a scalable solution for the automotive industry. PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with ArcelorMittal.Philippe Aubron, Head of Global Automotive at ArcelorMittal explains how the automotive producer’s Multi Part Integration (MPI) solves multiple manufacturing challenges and assists automakers to cut costs and exceed critical targets. AMS
Siemens’ OT networking blueprint: Transforming automotive manufacturing with digitalisation In an era where digital transformation is reshaping automotive manufacturing, Siemens’ latest whitepaper on operational technology (OT) networking reference architecture provides a critical roadmap for manufacturers looking to enhance their (OT) networks. With a focus on automation, cybersecurity, and IT-OT integration, the document serves as a strategic guide for industry leaders aiming to build resilient, scalable, and secure manufacturing ecosystems.
Henkel’s digital battery simulation team accelerates EV battery design and development, cutting costly iterations and physical testing for faster market readiness PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Henkel.Material supplier Henkel has created a new simulation team that is helping customers to be much faster and more efficient during battery design and development. AMS
How ALM and PLM integration enhances collaboration, accelerates development and ensures compliance in automotive manufacturing PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with PTC.As the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicles, integrating Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems becomes crucial. This integration enhances cross-domain collaboration, accelerates product development, and ensures compliance with safety standards. Experts from PTC and Veoneer share insights on leveraging ALM-PLM integration to maintain competitiveness in this dynamic landscape. AMS
Henkel’s Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF enhances ADAS thermal performance, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in next-generation automotive electronics PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with HenkelADAS technology demands high-performance computing, generating heat that risks system efficiency and longevity. Henkel’s Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF provides advanced thermal management, reducing stress on components and enhancing sustainability in production. AMS
Revolutionising Automotive Manufacturing: Flexibility, Efficiency, and Sustainability with Siemens PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with SiemensDiscover how Siemens’ innovative solutions empower automakers to meet the challenges of EVs, sustainability, and smart manufacturing. Download the whitepaper to explore actionable insights.
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. AMS
Watch: Henkel invites AMS for an exclusive look inside 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. AMS
SAMES’ solutions: precise assembly processes for battery packs PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with SamesAs the electric vehicle (EV) market grows, the need for efficient and safe battery pack assembly intensifies. Benoit Batllo from SAMES shares how the company tackles challenges in applying critical materials like dielectric coatings, fire protection coatings, and thermal conductive adhesives (TCAs) AMS
Henkel celebrates 100 years of automotive innovation and sustainability PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with HenkelHenkel is celebrating its 100-year anniversary serving the automotive industry. To mark this milestone, the company speaks to AMS about its heritage, its impact on the industry today, and how Henkel will shape the vehicles of the future. AMS
MD ELEKTRONIK shows how automation is reforming automotive cable assembly and the solutions that come with the change PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with MD ELEKTRONIKMD ELEKTRONIK demonstrates why top quality and competitive pricing are critical to automotive production and supply AMS
Designing manufacturing systems for flexibility and scalability Comau discusses assembling e-drives, developing battery manufacturing solutions, and collaborations with universities for next-generation cells. AMS
Comau’s Innovations and Solutions in Battery Manufacturing PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with ComauComau offers complete battery manufacturing solutions, from assembly and testing of battery packs to integration into vehicles. AMS
Sames solves for BMW & Mercedes: Adhesive tech in bodyshop & glazing Sames’ innovations support high-quality adhesive bonding in automotive manufacturing, optimising efficiency and standardisation across bodyshop and glazing processes. SAMES
Perfecting paint transfer by focusing on improving efficiency in vehicle exterior paint application The paintshop is an area of the production process where throughput, quality and sustainability need to be carefully balanced. Paint application specialist, Sames, looks at key areas where efficiencies can be made. SAMES
Cost effectiveness key barrier to sustainable steel adoption in automotive production AMS and SSAB’s industry survey reveals a growing prioritisation of sustainability in automotive manufacturing, highlighting challenges in sustainable steel adoption such as cost-effectiveness and gaps in awareness, while underlining the need for innovative solutions and collaboration to drive meaningful change… AMS
Lighter, Stronger, Greener: ArcelorMittal’s Steel Revolutionises EV Chassis PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by ArcelorMittal and produced in partnership with AMSArcelorMittal’s latest S-in motion study has identified a range of designs for the Lower Arm Control of front chassis for Electric Vehicles (EVs), and the solution can be adapted for different powertrains, including Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs). AMS ArcelorMittal
OEMs jointly develop green battery prototypes with Henkel PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Henkel More OEMs are looking to build their own EV batteries in-house to streamline production and logistics and have more visibility on costs and efficiencies. In a fast-paced competitive market where technologies evolve and overtake one another quickly, carmakers are keen to keep their progress under wraps – particularly when it comes to battery prototypes. But they are making an exception for the purpose of recycling and repair, according to Henkel’s battery sustainability expert, Philipp tho Pesch. AMS
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. AMS
Managing materials choices – Fossil-free steel – AMS Expert Interview with SSAB SSAB has produced and sold its Fossil-free steel, which is now being used in limited series production by Volvo. But there is a weakness in the definition of ‘green steel’. Experts from SSAB and Volvo Group share some insights into challenges this presents to the wider acceptance of these materials and how they are managing this with greater transparency Nick Holt
Henkel unveils Battery Engineering Center in its Inspiration Center Duesseldorf PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by Henkel and produced in partnership with Automotive Manufacturing SolutionsHenkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has opened its revolutionary Battery Engineering Center within its Inspiration Center in Duesseldorf. The opening solidifies the company`s role as a premier design and innovation partner for automotive OEMs and battery manufacturers worldwide. AMS
Watch: Pretreatment becomes modular and scalable Dürr’s EcoProWet PT is an innovative pretreatment system for vehicle bodies that uses modular chambers instead of large dip tanks. By Dürr, sponsor partner
Watch: Automated weld seam inspection of EV-battery trays with VIRO WSI An EV battery tray typically has many welds. But even one defect weld risks stability, tightness, and safety By VITRONIC, sponsor partner
How Vitronic’s Weldloop software reimagines the welding process Find out how Weldloop’s technology achieves quality enhancements in automotive welding through machine vision technology. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Watch: It becomes colorful: EcoSupply P – Special paint supply Dürr’s special paint supply system EcoSupply P provides an almost unlimited number of paint colors quickly, economically and without residues By Dürr, sponsor partner
Technical partnerships – AMS Expert Interview with Magswitch As the automotive industry seeks to reduce costs and improve efficiencies and productivity, we are seeing an increasing number of partnerships being formed. It’s nothing new to this industry but these new relationships are proving much more necessary and beneficial than previously Nick Holt
Steel solutions for e-mobility PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by ArcelorMittal and produced in partnership with Automotive Manufacturing SolutionsArcelorMittal is engaged in the development of the future mobility through the Steel E-Motive project lead by WorldAutoSteel and creating new solutions to simplify the car manufacturing operations ArcelorMittal
Joining forces – technical partnerships supporting vehicle manufacturers As the automotive industry seeks to reduce costs and improve efficiencies and productivity, there are a growing number of new partnerships being formed. Experts from automation specialist Magswitch discusses how these new relationships are proving more necessary and beneficial than previously. Nick Holt
Watch: 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 By Dürr, sponsor partner
Sustainability: Fossil-free steel Car makers are setting ambitious targets to reduce their carbon footprint in production operations, key to this will be a sustainable supply chain. Experts from steel producer SSAB share some insights into how the company has responded to this important requirement with the development of fossil-free steel SSAB
Watch: The Paint Shop of the Future: flexible, scalable, efficient Welcome to a whole new world of painting: Dürr‘s Paint Shop of the Future is flexible and scalable and offers efficiency across all the processes By Dürr, sponsor partner
Multi part integrated BIW solutions and advanced steel grades support EV production PARTNER CONTENTThis content was paid for by ArcelorMittal and produced in partnership with Automotive Manufacturing SolutionsArcelorMittal Global R&D Head of Automotive Steel Solutions, Jérôme Favero discusses how the company’s Multi Part Integration solution is an innovation that has been driven by the challenging context of Battery Electric Vehicle production ArcelorMittal
Focus on efficiency: new solutions for paintshop improvement Milan-based FIDIA Automotive Engineering Systems has two new patents currently pending that could provide significant savings for carmakers in the form of energy consumption and downtime reduction in paintshops Michael Nash
Electric ovens – sustainable, efficient paintshop technology Climate neutrality, increased costs and uncertainties with the natural gas supply are prompting car manufacturers to intensify their search for alternatives to gas-powered production plants. Dürr discusses how its electric paintshop ovens can significantly reduce CO2 emissions Dürr
Henkel Adhesives grips tight to growth through EV battery innovation With a focus on research, Henkel has joined automakers and battery producers in the pursuit of better EVs through hard-won scientific advances. Peter Murphy
Charging ahead: preparing for the UK’s first gigafactory – AMS podcast with Britishvolt For this podcast AMS interviewed Britishvolt’s CIO, David Threlfall to talk about progress with the gigafactory, developing the digital infrastructure for production, building in sustainable and flexible processes. Nick Holt
Watch recording: Modernising Manufacturing Software Infrastructure with MQTT Discover how MQTT can be implemented into factory software infrastructure to drive efficiency in production processes with HiveMQ.
