3D Printing News
Smart factories reshape automotive job roles
Digital change in automotive plants is fuelling demand for AI, data and IIoT roles, while reshaping traditional job profiles on the factory floor.
Data-driven decision-making for sustainable automotive production
Data-driven decision-making is revolutionising automotive manufacturing. By leveraging AI and big data analytics, OEMs and suppliers are optimising operations, minimising waste, and achieving ambitious sustainability goals.
This is how efficiently the VW plant in Portugal works
VW’s Palmela plant keeps running efficiently with lean principles, 90% automation, and innovative 3d printing, ensuring the success of the t-roc and its successor. This is how…
New additive manufacturing applications for the auto industry
ArcelorMittal believes additive manufacturing has clear potential in the automotive industry to optimise global platforms and extend their longevity.
Lowering costs through sustainable manufacturing
Sophisticated and complex technologies could be used to reduce costs and make manufacturing more eco-friendly, but simple solutions might be the most effective
Virtual production networks are able to solve diverse complexities
This is how digital twins are reshaping automotive manufacturing from enhanced simulations to greater flexibility and global collaboration.
Exclusive: 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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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
Join DESIGN4PRODUCTION: innovating across car design and manufacturing engineering
Automotive design and manufacturing experts will share insights at Design4Production in Munich on 15 May on how to accelerate innovation, efficiency and sustainability.
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 and learn about the broader industry outlook for 2024 and beyond.
Additive manufacturing and simulation technologies: an agile and resilient powerhouse in engine development
Punch Torino elevates automotive engine production through collaboration with Markforged, a leader in additive manufacturing. This partnership fuels the creation of 3D-printed tools, including camshaft locking tools and simulation technology. By tackling crucial challenges and streamlining design iterations, the partnership achieves enhanced efficiency, cuts costs and contributes to the promotion of sustainable mobility within the automotive industry. Here’s how…
Battery production and design need to be optimised together, says Volvo Trucks and ABB
Experts from the truckmaker and automation specialist pointed to the benefits of aligning battery engineering and production processes in an AMS livestream.
Ready for the next generation in Spartanburg
As BMW prepares to build EVs and batteries in Spartanburg, it has expanded training programmes, with emphasis on safety, change management and youth outreach.
Bentley appoints Andreas Lehe as new Board Member for Manufacturing
Andreas Lehe joins Bentley as Board Member for Manufacturing, commencing 1 September and replaces Peter Bosch, who moved to CARIAD as CEO in June.
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
Solving 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
Bentley starts work on new Launch Quality Centre and Engineering Technical Centre
Bentley says the new facility will be integral to its preparations for future battery-powered electric vehicle production
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.
Framework for adapting passive grippers in the assembly line
Digital framework developed to support design of passive grippers and adaptive assembly operations
