Paintshop News
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.
JLR expands EV production to Slovakia
JLR has announced that it will develop its plant in Nitra, Slovakia to produce electric vehicles by 2030.
UAW workers start strike against GM, Ford and Stellantis
Union members begin their strike following failed negotiations with the OEMs for a new contract.
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
BMW Batteries blossoming in South Carolina
BMW’s battery assembly plant will use advanced automation and set global standards, whilst supporting a local-for-local production strategy, says Rich Everly.
Mercedes and Dürr enter decade-long partnership for sustainable paint shops
Mercedes-Benz wants to cover the energy needs of its global production network entirely with renewable energy by 2039.
Neckarsulm – Audi’s plant prepares for more electric vehicles
Audi’s Neckarsulm plant manager Fred Schulze discusses sustainability and digitalisation
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
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
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
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
Welcome to Automotive Evolution Europe 2022!
Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig kicks off the 1st Automotive Evolution Europe
Painting a brighter day: increasing speed, reducing errors in paintshop
SAMES and FANUC joined the eighth panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss optimising processes and reducing waste in the paintshop.
Ford upgrades its Cologne plant to be the European Electrification Centre
Ford’s Rene Wolf talks about the company’s electrification plans and the imminent impact on its Cologne plant
After baptism of fire, BMW plant has room to grow in Mexico
Under Mexico plant director Harald Gottsche, BMW has launched new models during the pandemic, navigated supply disruptions, integrated new technology and maintained staff levels – and it’s ready to expand.
BMW trials pioneering hydrogen burner in Leipzig paint shop
The flex-fuel burner can use hydrogen, methane or any mix of the two in paint dryers, one of the biggest sources of energy demand in car making.
AMS Autumn 2022 – Turning virtual into a reality
The latest AMS digital edition details how digital tools are playing an increasingly important role in planning and improving production processes, featuring in-depth features on BMW, Audi, Skoda, Ford and more.
Ford’s e-coating edge for the new Ranger’s chassis frames
Ford uses the latest e-coatings to ensure optimum coverage on the chassis frames for the new Ranger pick-up
Overspray-free painting: high-tech paint application
Dürr discusses overspray-free painting with its enhanced EcoPaintJet Pro system
Flexible paintshop processes – AMS Expert Interview with ABB
In this podcast ABB Robotics discusses a new paint application technology for automotive applications that supports demands for greater personalisation of vehicles, while also improving the sustainability and flexibility of processes