Tag: 3d printing

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.

How OEMs such as BMW, Toyota and Ford are harnessing data-driven decision making drive sustainability in automotive manufacturing

Leading automotive OEMs and tier-suppliers are deploying cutting-edge data tools to transform their operations. This article explores how they are using AI and big data to enhance resource efficiency, reduce emissions, and pave the way for a greener future in manufacturing.

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.

New additive manufacturing applications for the auto industry

A technology that continues to develop with new materials and applications, 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 & 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, gauge the current sentiment across the automotive sector and learn about the broader industry outlook for 2024 and beyond.

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.

Battery production and design need to be optimised together, says Volvo Trucks and ABB

Václav Švub from ABB Robotics and Wenting Hu from Volvo Trucks pointed to the benefits of aligning battery engineering and production processes in an exclusive AMS livestream, including opportunities in automation, new materials and production processes.

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. The head of talent and training, Paul Sinanian, is focused on preparing for the decades ahead.

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. Lehe will report directly to Adrian Hallmark, Chairman and CEO.

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.

Cadillac Celestiq to be built by hand at GM’s Global Technical Center

The “ultra-luxury” sedan will be the first model ever produced at GM’s research-focused Global Technical Centre in Michigan.

Bentley increases use of additive manufacturing

3D printing makes its mark in the luxury segment as early adopter, Bentley, increases its use of this process beyond prototyping

Ford fully automates 3D printing

A new approach by Ford sees the combination of robotic and additive manufacturing technologies to facilitate the implementation of additive techniques in a completely autonomous and automated manner

3D printing: a step closer to mainstream production

Additive manufacturing technologies are now established as useful tools right across the automotive manufacturing sector. But inhibiting factors to their increased adoption include both their limitations in volume applications and a more misplaced perception that they cannot make highly robust parts

Every production challenge has a cloud solution at ZF

Chief digital officer René Deist tells the AMS Evolution Summit how the global tier one supplier is using the cloud to transform manufacturing and better leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence

Factory futures: networked, data-driven, flexibly automated

Manufacturing experts share their vision for current and future automotive production technology, including leaders from Ford, Cognex, Symbio Robotics and Jay Global Techno Alliance

Watch: Vehicle lightweighting rises to the top of the agenda for designers and engineers

This livestream investigates how designers and engineers at Ford, Gestamp and key suppliers are using innovative materials and creating lightweight architectures, including for models like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Maverick compact truck.

Porsche and partners explore power and efficiency benefits of 3D-printed pistons

Mahle and Trumpf join Porsche on a project to develop additive manufacturing processes for high-load drive components

Porsche gets comfortable with 3D-printed seat technology

An innovative alternative to conventional sports seat upholstery is in development with a 3D-printed bodyform full-bucket seat

BMW shapes up its 3D printing prowess

A new technology campus for additive manufacturing comes on stream in Munich

Watch: ‘Covid is accelerating digital supply chain and production’ | Your questions answered with EY’s Bart Huthwaite

Following our popular Livestream Hour edition focused on digitalisation in supply chain and logistics, Bart Huthwaite, principal for automotive and transportation at EY, rejoins Christopher Ludwig to address audience questions on topics including digital twins, industrial IOT, trade wars and changing production models.

3D Print Case Study: Toyota Corolla

Toyota use additive manufacturing services to validate a number of exterior components for design, fit and function

Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 8 – Driving innovation in production and logistics

Join this special digital transformation livestream session on how IT and technology solutions are supporting supply chain during the crisis, including a major digitalisation project for Ford’s logistics and supply chain management across key regions. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig.

Material changes guide the new additive manufacturing routes

Additive manufacturing is offering not only a wider range of application techniques but also materials with polymers now joined by metals and even ceramics

Additive from the desktop

Dunlop has taken its first step into the use of additive technology with the purchase of a desktop machine

BMW takes additive manufacturing from prototype to serial lines

OEMs and tier suppliers are now integrating additive manufacturing processes into their production operations – a prime example is BMW

A high-performance build

Fact, not fiction

From prototypes to production

From prototype to production

Forging a future in Factory 56

New car manufacturing facilities will need to be highly flexible as the trends of vehicle electrification and autonomous driving continue to evolve. Mercedes-Benz futuristic ‘Factory 56’ paves a new path. By Christopher Ludwig and Michael Nash

Integrating i vehicles

Seating plan

Added value

Motor reflex

Macro ergonomics

Layer upon layer

Does 3D printing add up?

The view from Frankfurt

Hot off the printer

Smart design in the making

Moulding tools for the future

Freeform flexibility in stamping dies

Inkjet interiors

Rapid prototyping in the fast lane