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How Europe’s Big 3 are evolving their manufacturing ecosystems
An in-depth look at the shifts in manufacturing dynamics and strategies as the industry adapts to the era of electric mobility
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Skoda Superb’s fourth generation hits production milestone at Volkswagen’s Bratislava plant
Skoda’s fourth-gen Superb production is in full swing at the revamped Bratislava plant, a key move in the Beta+ project with Volkswagen Passat. This strategic shift optimizes production capacities, making room for more Octavia units. The upgraded plant now boasts hybrid lines, EV battery facilities, and an eco-friendly paintshop. The diverse powertrains of the Superb, a symbol of Skoda’s legacy since 1934, underscore its commitment to efficiency and synergies within the Volkswagen Group
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New materials drive electric motor development
Original equipment manufacturers need electric motors that are more energy-efficient and power-dense than those currently available
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A natural fit: why the auto industry is turning to bio-materials
Bio-based materials are transforming automotive production. Natural fibres like flax, hemp, kenaf and jute provide durable, lightweight component alternatives.
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New world order: How the US is boosting EV production with new technologies and investment
The US is leading the way in the transition to EVs, with significant government support to increase domestic battery production and new technologies.
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AMS Autumn 2023 – Continental Shift
In this latest AMS digital edition we have a special focus on the North American automotive industry with big investments in electric vehicle and battery production
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Floods affect manufacturing facilities in Slovenia
The effects of the worst natural disaster ever to hit the country are spreading across the continent.
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VW and Audi strengthen partnership with SAIC and Xpeng to expand EV production and development in China for China strategy
Volkswagen invests $700m in Xpeng and will partner on tech and platform, while Audi expands partnership with SAIC and will produce vehicles on one of its platforms.
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VW to make Spain an electric vehicle hub
The VW Group is building new battery production capacities in Valencia and at the Seat headquarters in Martorell to support further electric vehicle production in the region
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VW subsidiary PowerCo develops “gamechanger” in battery cell production: Dry Coating
PowerCo’s breakthrough ‘dry coating’ battery cell production technology paves the way for sustainable and cost-efficient manufacturing.
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AMS Summer 2023 – JLR goes electric
In our AMS Summer digital edition, we have features on JLR’s plans to transform its end-to-end industrial system, ready for new electric models, Seat’s technical upgrades to production operations and upskilling the workforce, and insights into developments at Audi’s Neckarsulm plant, and more.
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Podcast
Heat-treatment – AMS Expert Interview with Nitrex
Jason Orosz, president of Global Heat-Treating Services at NITREX, speaks with AMS about the applications for specialist surface treatments in the latest vehicle components
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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
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Smart Factory Special Edition - Automobil Produktion
Read about the latest developments in Industry 4.0 featuring SEAT, Audi and more from AMS sister publication Automobil Produktion in this special edition for the Hannover Messe
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AMS Spring 2023 – Next level digital production engineering
In this latest AMS digital edition we have features on Audi’s digital production engineering strategy, Dacia’s vehicle plant Mioveni, production cloud systems, toolmaking, China, sustainability and more.
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China: European, US and Japanese Vehicle Manufacturers rebalance production and supply chains
AMS looks at the changing role of the Chinese operations of European and other long established brands’ operations in China and their changing roles in the global auto sector
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PowerCo starts construction of Valencia gigafactory
The gigafactory will start production of unified cells in 2026 and will directly employ more than 3,000 people
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VW Group and PowerCo to establish battery cell gigafactory in Canada
The plant will be located in St Thomas, Ontario, with production set to begin in 2027
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VW-backed Scout Motors to establish manufacturing plant in South Carolina
The plant will build next-generation trucks and rugged SUVs, harkening back to Scout vehicles produced from 1960 to 1980