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Mercedes-Benz to localise GLC SUV production in Alabama amid tariff pressures and market shifts

Mercedes-Benz confirms plans to assemble the GLC SUV at its Alabama plant starting in late 2027, a move influenced by US tariffs and the need for localised production to meet North American demand.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Inside Tesla’s ‘radical’ manufacturing shift: How the “Unboxed” process could slash EV production costs and impact the automotive industry

As Tesla gears up to launch its $25,000 electric car, its “Unboxed” manufacturing process draws both praise and scepticism. AMS explores its potential to transform automotive production and its implications for the industry.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Digital twins: Boosting productivity in automotive manufacturing

The digital transformation of production operations is continuing at pace and while there is still much more potential to be realised, the focus is now firmly on digital tools making a practical contribution.

Nick Holt

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

As VW cuts back in Germany, Slovakia and Spain emerge as new pillars of cost-effective and future-focused production across Europe

As VW’s traditional German plants face uncertainty, its long-established facilities in Bratislava and Pamplona are stepping into the spotlight—producing top-selling models and gearing up for a new era of electric vehicles.

Timo Gilgen

How Mercedes-Benz Bremen manages combustion, hybrid and EV builds while preparing for Maybach and AI-driven smart production without going fully electric

In an interview with Timo Gilgen, the Bremen plant manager talks about his understanding of leadership, identifies the challenges facing the location, and explains how the north manages to build ten different models simultaneously and why a purely electric plant is not an option.

Timo Gilgen

Audi pioneers virtual control systems with Siemens and Broadcom to transform production efficiency and digital automation in its Böllinger Höfe bodyshop

Audi is rolling out virtual programmable logic controllers at its Böllinger Höfe site with Siemens, Broadcom and Cisco, replacing hardware with cloud-based automation to enhance agility, scalability and environmental efficiency

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Future-ready: BMW’s digital transformation of its Munich plant and beyond

As the global automotive market pivots toward sustainability and electrification, BMW isn’t just adapting its product portfolio it’s reengineering the entire production operation, prioritising flexibility, digitalisation, and long-term operational efficiency. Plant Munich director, Peter Weber discusses the company’s approach to digitalising production.

Nick Holt

Dürr to equip BYD’s first European passenger car factory in Hungary with advanced sustainable painting and cleaning technologies, marking a milestone for both companies, and the EU tariff question

BYD, one of China’s largest EV makers, has chosen Dürr to equip its first European car plant in Hungary with advanced painting and cleaning technology. This collaboration combines precision engineering with sustainability, showcasing the future of European EV production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How Opel Eisenach’s New Grandland EV Production Blends Lean Principles, Flexibility, and Automation for Competitive Advantage in a Changing Industry

The Opel plant in Eisenach exclusively produces the new Grandland – the brand’s flagship. Plant manager Jörg Escher explains in an interview what impact the switch to the new model will have on the site.

Timo Gilgen

2024 wrap up and 2025: EV batteries, gigafactories, sustainability and smart factories in auto manufacturing

Take a look back at AMS’ biggest stories in automotive manufacturing in 2024, and our predictions for 2025 from smart factories to digital twins and more

AMS

VW Wolfsburg plant kicks-off Tayron production with precision and digital innovation

The VW main plant is once again producing four different models. After the Seat Tarraco is phased out, the VW Tayron is taking its place. Read how the start-up worked here.

Timo Gilgen

BMW’s new aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre features world’s largest and quietest wind tunnel enhancing acoustic research for Electric Vehicles

BMW has inaugurated its Aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre at the Research and Innovation Centre in Munich. The facility features the world’s largest and quietest vertical acoustic wind tunnel, enabling precise measurement of aerodynamic noise in electric vehicles.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

ABB robotics partners with ESS to advance simulation tools for cost savings, efficiency, and emissions reduction in automotive paint shop operations

ABB’s collaboration with ESS marks an important step in digitising automotive manufacturing in paintshop. By harnessing advanced simulation technology, the partnership aims to cut paintshop costs by up to 30 percent and reduce emissions significantly, while levelling the digital playing field.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Scaling agility in auto manufacturing: Volkswagen and Toyota on flexibility, digitalisation, and workforce innovation

Through a series of insights shared by Chris Glover, executive vice-president of Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga Plant, and Jaime Moore, senior principal engineer at Toyota North America, the discussion called for a vital need for flexibility, collaboration, and technological innovation in navigating constant change.

Anushka Dixit

Gestamp employs gigastamping and advanced material solutions to drive lightweighting and sustainability

The Spanish supplier believes it is well prepared for the transformation of the automotive industry. Innovations from a wide range of areas are intended to help. The company presented some of these at the IZB in Wolfsburg.

Timo Gilgen

BMW group plant Regensburg integrates hydrogen to reshape production logistics by 2030

The Regensburg plant is transitioning its logistics fleet from electric to hydrogen power. With hydrogen filling stations and efficient refuelling, this shift aligns with the bmw iFACTORY vision of a digital, sustainable production future.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Stellantis launches, new multi-energy platform for body-on-frame trucks and SUVs

Stellantis has launched its STLA Frame platform which supports internal combustion, hybrid, hydrogen, battery electric and range-extender electric vehicle powertrains.

Nick Holt

BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production at San Luis Potosí: "It's about more than cars"

The BMW factory canteen in San Luis Potosí serves cactus salad made from nopal leaves – harvested in the gardens on the factory premises. An example of the site philosophy: using local resources, promoting sustainability and delivering the highest quality.

By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

Automotive leaders discuss strategies to bring electric vehicles within reach of the masses through cost-cutting, advanced technologies, and new approaches in North American manufacturing

At the AMS Evolution North America Conference, Ford and Gestamp leaders outlined strategies to slash production costs, tackle supply chain hurdles, and enhance manufacturing efficiency, laying out the groundwork for affordable EVs that meet consumer demand

Ilkhan Ozsevim

HORSE’s smart factory model sets new standards in digital powertrain production, leveraging cobotics, virtual twins, and real-time data for efficiency and sustainability

HORSE is pioneering a smart factory approach for powertrain production, integrating cobotics and virtual twins in a fully digital environment that adapts to changing demands, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability across its global operations. CTO Julien Faure, and CPEO, Antonio Vaz expound…

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling facility to create a closed loop system

The new recycling facility, located in Kuppenheim, Germany, will utilise an integrated mechanical-hydrometallurgical process.

Nick Holt

AMS Evo 2024 blog: Focusing on North America’s flexible, digital and lean production future

Join us for real-time updates from Automotive Evolution North America 2024 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn on 30-31st October, where industry leaders from Volkswagen, GM, Toyota, Stellantis, Ford and many more will hold key sessions and panels on topics including smart manufacturing, sustainability, EV plants, and digital tools.

Bodo Philipp joins MHP Consulting UK as CEO, driving digital transformation and building OEM partnerships to navigate the future of the UK automotive industry

Bodo Philipp, with over 20 years of automotive experience at global names like Bugatti Rimac, Audi and Volkswagen, takes over as CEO of MHP Consulting UK. His mandate is to drive digital innovation, empower teams and strengthen partnerships with OEMs to navigate both traditional and EV sectors.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

EV batteries – Increasing quality and reducing costs

A new eBook from Hexagon examines how AI and smart factories are revolutionising EV battery manufacturing, helping Europe and North America catch up with China.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

How VW’s Palmela plant excels with lean production, in-house 3d printing, and 90% automation to produce the T-Roc while preparing for the next generation of vehicles

While the continued existence of German VW plants is being questioned, Volkswagen Autoeuropa in the middle of Portugal is operating at a good capacity. Here’s a look at the lean principles that ensure that the T-Roc plant is running so well.

Timo Gilgen

“We cannot afford to make any mistakes” - Volkswagen’s Portugal boss Thomas Hegel Gunther

It’s not easy being the manager of a VW plant these days. In an interview, Volkswagen’s Portugal boss Thomas Hegel Gunther explains what makes the home of the T-Roc so special and how his team is continually increasing effectiveness through various lean principles.

Timo Gilgen

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

EV 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.

Michael Nash

Agenda Announced for the 3rd US Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference

The automotive industry is on the brink of a transformation, with wire harness and electrical distribution systems (EDS) playing a crucial role in this evolution. Following the success of the last two conferences held in 2022 and 2023, the Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference (AWH Detroit) is gearing up for its third instalment. Scheduled for October 28-29, 2024, in Dearborn, Michigan, this conference promises to build on over 12 years of collaboration in the European automotive wire harness community while expanding its reach in North America.

AMS

Philippe Krief becomes Renault Group Chief Technology Officer effective September 2024

Renault Group announces Philippe Krief as CTO, effective September 1, 2024. Krief, also CEO of Alpine, will lead engineering efforts to position Renault at the forefront of automotive innovation amidst industry transformation.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Arno Güllering lands Chief Operating Officer position at Dräxlmaier after ZF

Arno Güllering has been appointed Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Dräxlmaier Group, effective July 1, 2024, for which he will be responsible for the company’s production and logistics functions.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Virtual production networks are able to solve multi-level complexities across automotive manufacturing

Virtual production networks provide automotive manufacturing with myriad solutions like advanced time- and cost-saving simulations, global collaboration capabilities, and innovative tools like digital twins to harness untapped production flexibility.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Volkswagen invests $5B in Rivian to establish 50/50 EV and software focussed Joint Venture

Volkswagen Group’s $5 billion investment in Rivian forms a joint venture to develop cutting-edge EV architecture and software. The judicious move strengthens both companies’ market positions, both helping Rivian advance its R2 and R3 models while addressing Volkswagen’s software challenges.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Hyundai’s Metaplant America announces launch of 2025 IONIQ 5 to pioneer electric mobility

Hyundai’s new $7.59B Metaplant in Georgia gears up to commence production of the highly acclaimed 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering EV technology and creating thousands of jobs in the region.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

HORSE announces next-generation Range Extender powertrains

HORSE has introduced innovative Range Extender powertrains for passenger and light commercial vehicles. Offering a 200km electric range plus an additional 600km from an onboard engine, this technology reduces battery size by over 50%, cutting costs and weight.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

Geoffrey Bouquot is appointed into newly created position as Audi’s board member for Innovation and software-defined vehicle

Audi appoints Geoffrey Bouquot as board member for Innovation and Software-Defined Vehicle, driving its push for greater digitisation and focus on software centralisation

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Vietnam’s VinFast weighs delaying $4 Billion US assembly plant to refocus expansion in Southeast Asia

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is considering another delay for its $4 billion US assembly plant, originally set for July 2024, as it shifts focus to Southeast Asia. Amid challenges in the US market, VinFast plans to open six dealerships in the Philippines and expand its vehicle lineup

Ilkhan Ozsevim

JLR boosts training to build electric cars

JLR says 95% of its global retail partner technician workforce is now EV trained, with further training underway for 11,000 manufacturing colleagues to build BEVs.

Nick Holt

Ignacio Martin Gonzalez, Gestamp: “Steel is still a high-performance product”

For e-mobility, suppliers like Gestamp must be willing not only to produce components, but also to contribute their expertise in terms of design. Ignacio Martin explains how the supplier is preparing for an uncertain future.

Götz Fuchslocher

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

Balancing digitalisation with production output

The focus of the Automobil Produktion Kongress 2024 was on sustainable, efficient and digital production methods. Industry experts from car manufacturers and suppliers discussed the future of smart production.

Werner Beutnagel

Quality control: 3D vision inspection systems

LMI Technologies offers insights into current trends in automotive quality control requirements and the technology solutions available.

AMS

Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, demonstrates how automation is driving Ford Transit production

The Ford Otosan Plant in Kocaeli, Turkey relies on automation to deal with a very complex number of powertrains and derivatives. Plant Leader, Aysan Hosver, takes us on a tour of one of the most advanced production facilities in the world. With more than 1,200 robots throughout the site, this is how complexity

Mark Smyth

Driving Innovation: The 3rd International Automotive Wire Harness Conference Returns to Detroit in 2024

Our presentations will focus on showcasing solutions, strategies, and tools for a range of topics such as electrification, advanced E/E architecture, functional safety, sustainability, mass reduction, high-speed data networks, commercial vehicle unique topics, simulation, and labor/complexity reduction through manufacturing automation and digitalisation.

AMS

Danny Auerswald to lead Volkswagen Saxony, bringing global production expertise

Danny Auerswald will assume the position of managing director at VW Saxony starting July, overseeing technology and logistics at the Zwickau, Chemnitz, and Dresden plants. His leadership will guide a fully electric production network. Auerswald succeeds Robert Janssen, who transitions to executive vice-president, overseeing production and product management at SAIC Volkswagen in Shanghai.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Rivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in Javier Varela as new COO

Rivian secures $827m in public funding from Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity despite announcing 10% workforce cuts earlier this year. Javier Varela appoitned new COO ahead of R2 production

Ilkhan Ozsevim

AI + I = Enhanced Automotive Surface Inspection

AI and automation are becoming key technologies for surface inspection in the paintshop, but human workers are still providing the finishing touches. Report by Michael Nash.

Michael Nash

Renault subsidiary, HORSE, kicks off Power Electronics Box production

Power Electronics Box (PEB) production at the Aveiro facility in Portugal promises enhanced scalability and efficiency in meeting the rising demand for hybrid vehicle components.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

Artificial intelligence – New developments in surface inspection

AI and automation are becoming key technologies for surface inspection in the paintshop, but human workers are still providing the finishing touches.

Michael Nash

Compas wins category for site transformation at FYA: Interview with Santiago Jurado, chief quality officer

Watch how Compas, winner at the Factory of the Year Awards, reshaped quality production management to overcome extreme complexity in automotive production. Chief Quality Officer Santiago Jurado shares insights with AMS Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig.

AMS

AlixPartners reveals 60% of automotive executives are struggling to prioritise disruptions in the shift towards EVs and software

Automotive production facing significant disruptions from EVs and software shift, global consulting firm AlixPartners’ 2024 Disruption Index (ADI) reveals.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Mercedes-Benz has entered into an agreement to explore the use of Apptronik’s humanoid robots for its automotive manufacturing ecosystem

The carmaker partners with Apptronik to integrate Apollo robots, potentially revolutionising production lines with collaborative automation, addressing labour challenges and advancing the future of automotive manufacturing.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel

Despite the crises, the BMW plant in Leipzig is optimistic about the future: in an interview, plant manager Petra Peterhänsel explains how investments in electrification and automation should contribute to a rosy future for the location

Yannick Tiedemann

Ronja Schmiedchen

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

Steyr Automotive announces contract to resume Volta Zero truck production following Volta’s recent bankruptcy announcement

Volta Trucks is one step closer to returning to production offering a boost for urban electric mobility and greener logistics operations

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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.

AMS

Tata subsidiary TPEM launches first Tata-branded vehicle and kicks off production at new Gujarat facility

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility (TPEM) has launched its parent company - Tata’s, first ever own-brand vehicle to mark the inauguration and opening of TPEM’s new vehicle production facility in Sanand, Gujarat, with clear indication of growth in the region.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

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

UK Government injects £2bn into automotive industry to drive sustainable growth: Nissan leads with announcements of three EV models to be produced at its Sunderland plant

The UK government injects £4.5bn into strategic sectors, with £2bn for the automotive industry, signaling a green revolution. Nissan swiftly follows, investing £2bn in electric car production at its Sunderland plant. Digital twins and self-driving cars make the cut.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

UAW workers ratify deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis

Members of the United Auto Workers union (UAW) have ratified the tentative deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis following weeks of strikes against the Detroit ‘Big Three’.

Megan Kelly

Ford’s Paul Stephens on EV opportunities and greenfield sites

Following the ‘Greenfield of Dreams: Building the Future of Automotive Production’ keynote and panel discussion at AMS Automotive Evolution North America, AMS was eager to catch up with Paul Stephens, Manufacturing Transformation Lead for Ford Motor Company, to learn more.

Hyundai to build dedicated electric vehicle plant at Ulsan complex

The new plant will support Hyundai’s growth in electric vehicle production and will use an innovative manufacturing platform developed at the company’s innovation centre in Singapore with a focus on improving worker safety, convenience and efficiency.

Nick Holt

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Mercedes-Benz to localise GLC SUV production in Alabama amid tariff pressures and market shifts

Inside Tesla’s ‘radical’ manufacturing shift: How the “Unboxed” process could slash EV production costs and impact the automotive industry

Digital twins: Boosting productivity in automotive manufacturing

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.

As VW cuts back in Germany, Slovakia and Spain emerge as new pillars of cost-effective and future-focused production across Europe

How Mercedes-Benz Bremen manages combustion, hybrid and EV builds while preparing for Maybach and AI-driven smart production without going fully electric

Audi pioneers virtual control systems with Siemens and Broadcom to transform production efficiency and digital automation in its Böllinger Höfe bodyshop

Future-ready: BMW’s digital transformation of its Munich plant and beyond

Dürr to equip BYD’s first European passenger car factory in Hungary with advanced sustainable painting and cleaning technologies, marking a milestone for both companies, and the EU tariff question

How Opel Eisenach’s New Grandland EV Production Blends Lean Principles, Flexibility, and Automation for Competitive Advantage in a Changing Industry

2024 wrap up and 2025: EV batteries, gigafactories, sustainability and smart factories in auto manufacturing

VW Wolfsburg plant kicks-off Tayron production with precision and digital innovation

BMW’s new aeroacoustics and Electric Drive Centre features world’s largest and quietest wind tunnel enhancing acoustic research for Electric Vehicles

ABB robotics partners with ESS to advance simulation tools for cost savings, efficiency, and emissions reduction in automotive paint shop operations

Scaling agility in auto manufacturing: Volkswagen and Toyota on flexibility, digitalisation, and workforce innovation

Gestamp employs gigastamping and advanced material solutions to drive lightweighting and sustainability

BMW group plant Regensburg integrates hydrogen to reshape production logistics by 2030

Stellantis launches, new multi-energy platform for body-on-frame trucks and SUVs

BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production at San Luis Potosí: "It's about more than cars"

Automotive leaders discuss strategies to bring electric vehicles within reach of the masses through cost-cutting, advanced technologies, and new approaches in North American manufacturing

HORSE’s smart factory model sets new standards in digital powertrain production, leveraging cobotics, virtual twins, and real-time data for efficiency and sustainability

Mercedes-Benz opens battery recycling facility to create a closed loop system

AMS Evo 2024 blog: Focusing on North America’s flexible, digital and lean production future

Bodo Philipp joins MHP Consulting UK as CEO, driving digital transformation and building OEM partnerships to navigate the future of the UK automotive industry

EV batteries – Increasing quality and reducing costs

How VW’s Palmela plant excels with lean production, in-house 3d printing, and 90% automation to produce the T-Roc while preparing for the next generation of vehicles

“We cannot afford to make any mistakes” - Volkswagen’s Portugal boss Thomas Hegel Gunther

MD ELEKTRONIK shows how automation is reforming automotive cable assembly and the solutions that come with the change

EV battery testing – new software supports testing rapidly changing battery technologies

Agenda Announced for the 3rd US Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference

Philippe Krief becomes Renault Group Chief Technology Officer effective September 2024

Arno Güllering lands Chief Operating Officer position at Dräxlmaier after ZF

Virtual production networks are able to solve multi-level complexities across automotive manufacturing

Volkswagen invests $5B in Rivian to establish 50/50 EV and software focussed Joint Venture

Hyundai’s Metaplant America announces launch of 2025 IONIQ 5 to pioneer electric mobility

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?

HORSE announces next-generation Range Extender powertrains

Comau’s Innovations and Solutions in Battery Manufacturing

Geoffrey Bouquot is appointed into newly created position as Audi’s board member for Innovation and software-defined vehicle

Vietnam’s VinFast weighs delaying $4 Billion US assembly plant to refocus expansion in Southeast Asia

JLR boosts training to build electric cars

Ignacio Martin Gonzalez, Gestamp: “Steel is still a high-performance product”

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

APK 2024 – Increasing circularity in automotive production

Balancing digitalisation with production output

Quality control: 3D vision inspection systems

Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, demonstrates how automation is driving Ford Transit production

Driving Innovation: The 3rd International Automotive Wire Harness Conference Returns to Detroit in 2024

Danny Auerswald to lead Volkswagen Saxony, bringing global production expertise

Rivian secures $827m funding, plans expansion and brings in Javier Varela as new COO

AI + I = Enhanced Automotive Surface Inspection

Renault subsidiary, HORSE, kicks off Power Electronics Box production

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

Artificial intelligence – New developments in surface inspection

Compas wins category for site transformation at FYA: Interview with Santiago Jurado, chief quality officer

AlixPartners reveals 60% of automotive executives are struggling to prioritise disruptions in the shift towards EVs and software

Mercedes-Benz has entered into an agreement to explore the use of Apptronik’s humanoid robots for its automotive manufacturing ecosystem

“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel

Additive manufacturing: Supporting sustainable production

Steyr Automotive announces contract to resume Volta Zero truck production following Volta’s recent bankruptcy announcement

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

Tata subsidiary TPEM launches first Tata-branded vehicle and kicks off production at new Gujarat facility

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

UK Government injects £2bn into automotive industry to drive sustainable growth: Nissan leads with announcements of three EV models to be produced at its Sunderland plant

UAW workers ratify deals with GM, Ford and Stellantis

Ford’s Paul Stephens on EV opportunities and greenfield sites

Hyundai to build dedicated electric vehicle plant at Ulsan complex

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