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Benteler starts work on advanced manufacturing plant in Morocco, boosting job creation and integrating Industry 4.0 technologies

Benteler launches advanced manufacturing project in Morocco, integrating 4.0 tech

The Benteler Group has launched construction of a smart automotive plant in Morocco’s Kenitra Free Zone, aiming to strengthen its global footprint, boost local employment and embed digital manufacturing technologies.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Key steps to building flexibility into production operations

The need for agility and flexibility in automotive manufacturing operations is greater than ever. AMS spoke with Trent Randles, Engineering Manager - Transfer Case Assembly & Operational Excellence at BorgWarner, about key steps towards developing agile production processes.

Nick Holt

GM promotes Mike Trevorrow to head global manufacturing, align with EV and software shift

General Motors has appointed Mike Trevorrow to oversee global manufacturing and engineering operations, unifying leadership to drive faster industrialisation of software-defined and electrified vehicles across 110 sites.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Inside Dräxlmaier’s digital drive: COO Arno Güllering on AI, mindset shifts and global smart factory strategy

In a revealing interview at the Automobil Produktion Kongress in Munich, Arno Güllering, chief operating officer of Dräxlmaier Group, shares how the global supplier is accelerating its smart factory transformation. From unexpected digital frontrunners like Tunisia to the growing role of generative AI in maintenance, Güllering discusses his first-year priorities and why a shift in mindset is just as critical as technology.

Christopher Ludwig

Automotive expert Tunç Kip says human-machine interfaces are essential in boosting flexibility, quality, and performance in global automotive manufacturing

Automotive expert Tunç Kip: Human-machine interfaces essential in boosting flexibility, quality, and performance in global manufacturing

From the factory floor to upstream design, digital human-machine interfaces are enabling smarter, leaner, and more flexible vehicle production - but humans need to be at the centre of gravity for it to work.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Toyota to build GR Corolla in the UK starting 2026

Toyota Motor Europe has confirmed that its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire will begin production of the Toyota GR Corolla in 2026, marking a significant expansion of the company’s high-performance GR (Gazoo Racing) lineup.

AMS

JLR and Daimler Truck are building resilience through flexible manufacturing, agile supply chains and modular production systems

JLR and Daimler Truck are adapting their global production systems to meet rising demand for vehicle personalisation, electrification and supply resilience. From simulation to system design, flexibility is now built in from the start.

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

As automotive manufacturing digitises, new smart factory roles in AI, data and IIoT are replacing traditional shopfloor jobs and transforming skills requirements

As automotive manufacturing becomes more intelligent, connected and software-defined, factory roles are shifting. New digital profiles are emerging, while traditional ones risk becoming obsolete.

Chris Löwer

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $21bn in US vehicle production, future tech, energy infrastructure and supply chains, targeting 1.2m unit capacity and 100,000 new jobs by 2028

Hyundai Motor Group is deepening its US manufacturing footprint with a $21bn investment through 2028. The Group is scaling production, localising components and developing future mobility and energy technologies to strengthen industrial resilience.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Mazda’s Lean Asset Strategy: Driving efficiency in development and manufacturing

Mazda has unveiled its “Lean Asset Strategy,” reinforcing its multi-solution approach to electrification. This initiative is aimed at optimising product development and manufacturing while accelerating time-to-market and reducing costs.

Nick Holt

A Mckinsey report warns that Europe’s automotive industry must adapt rapidly to electrification, software and global competition or risk falling further behind

Europe’s automotive industry is under pressure. A McKinsey report outlines five major disruptions that threaten its future. From software to supply chains, the industry must move fast to avoid losing ground to global competitors.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Honda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models

Innovative manufacturing enhances efficiency, quality, and ergonomics at Alabama Auto Plant.

Nick Holt

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Industry experts at the AMS Evolution panel examine the accelerating EV shift and its impact on design and manufacturing. Toyota and Volkswagen share insights on engineering flexibility and digital twin simulation to streamline production

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Why global automotive innovators must embrace Design For Manufacture to power production in an environment of increasing complexity and fierce foreign competition

Automotive manufacturers are streamlining production with Design for Manufacture (DFM), cutting complexity, reducing costs and driving EV innovation. In In this article, experts reveal the key strategies and digital tools that are reshaping vehicle production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Volkswagen partners with Dassault Systèmes to accelerate software-defined vehicle development with the AI-powered 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform

Volkswagen has selected Dassault Systèmes’ AI-powered 3DEXPERIENCE platform as its primary engineering and manufacturing system. The move aims to drive software-defined vehicle innovation, enhance efficiency and unify fragmented processes across the group.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

BMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement: Transformation only succeeds with head and heart

The BMW Group is driving forward decarbonisation, digitalisation and modern leadership with ambitious CO2 targets and a clear strategy. Human Resources Board Member Ilka Horstmeier outlines the economic policy opportunities and challenges in this Q&A.

By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

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.

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Honda sets up a demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries

Honda’s demonstration production line will support development for the mass production of solid-state batteries.

Nick Holt

Stellantis’ Jeremy Keating on comprehensive lean practices: Achieving zero waste through organisational alignment and proactive problem-solving

At the AMS Automotive Evolution North America conference, Jeremy Keating, Vice-President of Operations at Stellantis’ Kokomo Transmission Plant, shared insights on lean manufacturing’s value in achieving efficiency. He discussed early lean integration, financial assessments for cost control, and the critical role of union partnerships.

Christopher Ludwig

Stellantis’ Asif Khan on driving cost control and profitability through lean manufacturing in a competitive market

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Dr. Sardar Asif Khan, Continuous Improvement Lead at Stellantis, discussed the critical role of lean manufacturing in cost control and profitability. He highlighted the importance of leadership, workforce engagement, and the complementary role of digital tools in enhancing lean methodologies.

Christopher Ludwig

Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Jaime Moore, Senior Principal Engineer at Toyota North America, highlighted the evolving role of engineers in manufacturing. She discussed the expanded skill set required, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and the potential of digital twins and AI in streamlining the automotive production process.

Christopher Ludwig

BMW Leipzig starts production of the second generation 2 Series Gran Coupé

The new 2 Series Gran Coupé joins the 1 Series, 2 Series Active Tourer and MINI Countryman in production at Leipzig, with the four models with three different drive options made on a single production line.

Nick Holt

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Mannheim plant to start production of eActros 600 components

Series production of the eActros 600 will start at the end of November this year at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Wörth supported by components produced at Mannheim.

Nick Holt

Watch now: How to maximise efficiency in battery tray manufacturing and integration

This webinar showcased innovative, cost-efficient quality processes to assure 100% quality in battery manufacturing. New quality solutions from Hexagon enable automakers to detect defects efficiently and ensure a perfect fit into the underbody of the car.

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

Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2024

Issue 2, 2024 of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions is out now, with a focus on the North American manufacturing sector, EV and battery production projects, hybrid powertrains, and much more. This issue includes insights from BorgWarner, BMW, Ford and Stellantis. Purchase print edition

Nick Holt

EV transition slowdown and domestic politics challenge the US Big Three in new and unexpected ways

US automakers face a tangled web of tariffs, union issues, and a slowing EV market. The threat of Chinese competition looms large, while the IRA’s complex rules create new challenges. Ford, GM, and Stellantis are each fighting to navigate these obstacles.

Ian Henry

Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

Stellantis chief manufacturing officer Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies across automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.

Nick Holt

Christopher Ludwig

Megacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up for automotive production?

From Tesla to Volvo, Megacasting is gaining traction. While it offers efficiency and sustainability benefits, challenges remain. Stellantis, however, remains unconvinced.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Watch Now: Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics

This webinar explored Henkel’s latest innovations in thermal gap fillers, designed specifically for automotive electronics.

UK Car production slows as industry transitions to EVs according to SMMT

The UK automotive industry faces a 14.4% production decline in July 2024, largely due to model transitions and supply chain issues. Despite this, the sector’s value holds steady at over £20 billion, with electrified vehicles comprising 37.5% of output.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

UK car production drops 8% in first half of 2024

Car production in the first six months of 2024 has dropped by 7.6%, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Megan Kelly

GM Invests $500M in Lansing Grand River for EV transition

GM is investing $500m in Lansing Grand River Assembly, supported by a US Department of Energy grant, to transition the plant to electric vehicle production. The investment is part of a broader $12bn commitment to enhance North American EV manufacturing

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

Electric Dreams: Tesla’s gigafactory network and EV battery production blueprint

From Fremont to Berlin, Tesla’s gigafactories are the drivers in its goal to lead the EV market. Each site plays a crucial role in electric vehicle and battery innovation, ensuring Tesla meets global demand and maintains its lead in the electrification race.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

In Emden, Volkswagen wants to leave the Passat behind

Volkswagen’s Emden plant has existed in northwest Lower Saxony for decades. Nowhere else is the change to electric drives so noticeable. With new logistics, new assembly and the new ID.7, a new era begins.

Timo Gilgen

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

Toyota Texas to expand manufacturing footprint with $531m investment

Toyota Texas’ new on-site 500,000 sq. ft facility will be for drivetrain parts production

Nick Holt

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

JLR and Chery announce strategic Freelander EV collaboration for China

The two automotive giants have signed a Letter of Intent to license the Freelander brand to CJLR for the development of electric vehicles in China. This collaboration leverages Chery’s advanced EV technology and JLR’s design expertise, heralding a new phase for the CJLR joint venture and the rebirth of Freelander as an EV portfolio, poised for future global export

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

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

Stellantis marks 60 years of vehicle production at Ellesmere Port

Stellantis’ Ellesmere Port plant is celebrating 60 years since starting production operations, beginning with the Vauxhall Viva

Nick Holt

Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

BMW Group has improved the speed, versatility and sustainability of its manufacturing and cut costs by using 3D-printed bionic robot grippers. Automotive Manufacturing Solutions reports on the latest innovations from the BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus and manufacturing plant in Munich.

Megan Kelly

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

Breaking down silos: the necessity for co-creative collaboration

The Design4Production event in Munich proved that collaboration between is key to success across automotive production, engineering and design. The topic was present across every single session in one form or another. Here are the highlights of the theme…

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Bosch Ventures invests in battery recycling startups

Bosch Group’s venture capital unit, Bosch Ventures, has made significant investments in Cylib and Li Industries, two battery recycling startups.

Megan Kelly

Design4Production: Recap blog

Thank you for joining us for the Design4Production 2024 event, read the summary of the key sessions covered at the event below. Today’s discussions highlighted the critical integration of design, engineering, and production to foster innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. Esteemed speakers from Ford, NOYO AG, Volvo Group, Hyundai, among others, emphasised the importance of breaking down silos, enhancing sustainability, and speeding up development processes.

AMS

Ford Otosan manufacturing for an economy in transition

Ford Otosan has upgraded its manufacturing facilities in Turkey to ensure the Transit is ready for an electrified future

Mark Smyth

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

Honda grows its North American EV footprint

Honda is investing heavily in growing its electric vehicle production operations in North America but is also leveraging expertise and capacity for hybrid powertrain production

Nick Holt

Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 1, 2024

Issue 1, 2024 of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions is out now, with a focus on sustainability with insights from JLR and GKN Automotive, and supporting features on manufacturing engineering with BMW and Gestamp Purchase print edition

Nick Holt

Bentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop as part of £2.5 bn investment program

As part of Bentley’s ambitious Beyond100 strategy, a state-of-the-art paintshop breaks ground in Crewe, signifying a leap towards Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) production and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and digital manufacturing

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Toyota invests $1.4B in US manufacturing for new BEV SUV

With a focus on sustainability and job creation, Toyota’s investment in its Princeton facility in Indiana aims to solidify its position in the electrification market, adding up to 340 new jobs and bolstering its long-standing partnership with the state

Ilkhan Ozsevim

VW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships

VW seeks to strengthen its position in the Chinese automotive market through achieving cost reductions in production and boosting local partnerships

Nick Holt

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

“We have a clear strategy towards electromobility”: Gerd Walker, Audi

Gerd Walker controls production and logistics on the Audi board. In this interview, he explains how Audi flexibly and digitally designs the production network and what role the target image of the 360factory plays.

Götz Fuchslocher

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

How BMW is ramping up its circular production and sustainability principles as it drives towards electrification

BMW’s Dr. Irene Feige, Head of Climate Strategy and Circular Economy says that circular economy is becoming central to BMW’s automotive production landscape, part of its wider push for sustainable production and supply chains.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How the Audi Q6 e-tron series is proof of the OEMs flexible and sustainable vehicle production ecosystem

Audi’s Ingolstadt plant pioneers sustainable manufacturing with net-zero emissions, showcasing flexible integration and cutting-edge technology: Q6 e-tron leads the way

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Shifting gears – Electrifying the driveline

GKN Automotive has a long history as a driveline component and system developer, and manufacturer. Like many of the leading tier suppliers in this segment, the company has now added a range of products for electric powertrains to its range. Jorge Beja, VP of Operations Systems shares some insights into production at the company’s centre for excellence for eDrive systems, at Bruneck, Italy.

Nick Holt

Reshaping the future: Innovations and developments in automotive production engineering: propulsion by Electrification and Digitalisation

Manufacturing engineering both powers and underpins production ecosystems across the industry. From BMW’s Munich plant to Porsche’s Zuffenhausen facility and Toyota’s expansions in Kentucky, we take a look at transformative initiatives shaping the industry.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

Changing dynamics– developing the next generation of vehicle architectures

Building electric vehicles has demanded big changes in OEM production operations and increased support from tier suppliers. Gestamp’s director of R&D North America, Paul Belanger, shares some insights into the company’s development and how it’s managing the engineering challenges around EVs

Nick Holt

“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

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

Toyota Alabama accelerates production unveiling the i-FORCE engine line to power the enhanced Tacoma, focused on versatile powertrains and demand-led job stability

Toyota Alabama launches i-FORCE 2.4L turbo engine line, fortifying commitment to responsive powertrains amid market shifts. The OEM ramps up towards its wider electrification goals

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Toyota adds battery electric vehicle production to Kentucky

The $1.3billion investment at the Kentucky will support assembly of an all-new, three row battery electric SUV for the US market

Nick Holt

Powertrain – Reducing waste in machining fluids

Sustainability projects at plant and team levels are vital to reducing the operational carbon footprint in manufacturing operations. These range from simple energy management protocols to more involved process improvement related projects. JLR offers a very interesting case study on the latter at its Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre.

Nick Holt

GKN Automotive – Embedding sustainability in the business

GKN Automotive’s director of sustainability, Tom Salisbury discusses the importance of Science Based Targets, managing supply chains and the need to embed sustainability throughout the organisation.

Nick Holt

JLR – Putting sustainability at the centre of its strategy

Sustainability is a key of JLR’s Reimagine strategy, but this goes beyond developing and manufacturing a new generation of electric vehicles. The OEM’s manufacturing sustainability transformation lead, Garrett Bell, shared some insights in how the business is reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

Nick Holt

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Benteler launches advanced manufacturing project in Morocco, integrating 4.0 tech

Key steps to building flexibility into production operations

GM promotes Mike Trevorrow to head global manufacturing, align with EV and software shift

Inside Dräxlmaier’s digital drive: COO Arno Güllering on AI, mindset shifts and global smart factory strategy

Automotive expert Tunç Kip: Human-machine interfaces essential in boosting flexibility, quality, and performance in global manufacturing

Toyota to build GR Corolla in the UK starting 2026

JLR and Daimler Truck are building resilience through flexible manufacturing, agile supply chains and modular production systems

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

As automotive manufacturing digitises, new smart factory roles in AI, data and IIoT are replacing traditional shopfloor jobs and transforming skills requirements

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $21bn in US vehicle production, future tech, energy infrastructure and supply chains, targeting 1.2m unit capacity and 100,000 new jobs by 2028

Mazda’s Lean Asset Strategy: Driving efficiency in development and manufacturing

A Mckinsey report warns that Europe’s automotive industry must adapt rapidly to electrification, software and global competition or risk falling further behind

Honda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Why global automotive innovators must embrace Design For Manufacture to power production in an environment of increasing complexity and fierce foreign competition

Volkswagen partners with Dassault Systèmes to accelerate software-defined vehicle development with the AI-powered 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform

BMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement: Transformation only succeeds with head and heart

Exclusive: How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future at its Battery Engineering Center

Honda sets up a demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries

Stellantis’ Jeremy Keating on comprehensive lean practices: Achieving zero waste through organisational alignment and proactive problem-solving

Stellantis’ Asif Khan on driving cost control and profitability through lean manufacturing in a competitive market

Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools

BMW Leipzig starts production of the second generation 2 Series Gran Coupé

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Mannheim plant to start production of eActros 600 components

Watch now: How to maximise efficiency in battery tray manufacturing and integration

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

Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2024

EV transition slowdown and domestic politics challenge the US Big Three in new and unexpected ways

Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

Megacasting: a new frontier or unfounded flare-up for automotive production?

Watch Now: Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics

UK Car production slows as industry transitions to EVs according to SMMT

UK car production drops 8% in first half of 2024

GM Invests $500M in Lansing Grand River for EV transition

Philippe Krief becomes Renault Group Chief Technology Officer effective September 2024

Electric Dreams: Tesla’s gigafactory network and EV battery production blueprint

In Emden, Volkswagen wants to leave the Passat behind

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

Toyota Texas to expand manufacturing footprint with $531m investment

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

JLR and Chery announce strategic Freelander EV collaboration for China

Is ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?

Comau’s Innovations and Solutions in Battery Manufacturing

Sames solves for BMW & Mercedes: Adhesive tech in bodyshop & glazing

Stellantis marks 60 years of vehicle production at Ellesmere Port

Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

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

Breaking down silos: the necessity for co-creative collaboration

Bosch Ventures invests in battery recycling startups

Design4Production: Recap blog

Ford Otosan manufacturing for an economy in transition

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

Honda grows its North American EV footprint

Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 1, 2024

Bentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop as part of £2.5 bn investment program

Toyota invests $1.4B in US manufacturing for new BEV SUV

VW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships

Renault subsidiary, HORSE, kicks off Power Electronics Box production

“We have a clear strategy towards electromobility”: Gerd Walker, Audi

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

How BMW is ramping up its circular production and sustainability principles as it drives towards electrification

How the Audi Q6 e-tron series is proof of the OEMs flexible and sustainable vehicle production ecosystem

Shifting gears – Electrifying the driveline

Reshaping the future: Innovations and developments in automotive production engineering: propulsion by Electrification and Digitalisation

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

Changing dynamics– developing the next generation of vehicle architectures

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

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

Toyota Alabama accelerates production unveiling the i-FORCE engine line to power the enhanced Tacoma, focused on versatile powertrains and demand-led job stability

Toyota adds battery electric vehicle production to Kentucky

Powertrain – Reducing waste in machining fluids

GKN Automotive – Embedding sustainability in the business

JLR – Putting sustainability at the centre of its strategy

LEVC starts production of its new L380 MPV

Porsche launches all-electric Macan

Watch Now: Shaping the future: How electric vehicles are driving manufacturing decisions