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The automotive industry is in a state of change. Most notably, the move towards electrification is finally taking shape
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Dear Industry Expert,
The automotive industry is in a state of change. Most notably, the move towards electrification is finally taking shape. And, it’s time for anyone within the industry to take the trend seriously. |
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Remain relevant in the age of electric vehicles
According to the International Energy Agency’s Global EV Outlook, the number of electric cars will grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 33% to 125 million by 2030. As the shift towards electronic vehicles grows, this does not mean that automotive manufacturers are abandoning traditional fuel-based offerings. Although European and Asian consumers are all-in on the electric vehicles, North American car buyers in particular still prefer gasoline-fueled automobiles. This often translates to an upstream push for tighter tolerances on critical part features–often at lower costs. More... |
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Drastically lower unit cost for bevel gears
Bevel gears found in passenger vehicles are mass-produced. Supply companies are searching for new mechanical engineering solutions that guarantee considerably lower costs per piece and a consistently high quality. With its twin-spindle pick-up turning machine—VL 1 TWIN—EMAG has developed a solution: It simultaneously machines two identical bevel gears at high speed within the same machining area. More...
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A partnership that generates innovations
The strategic partnership with IPG Photonics is strengthening Bystronic’s innovative capacity: Together, these two technology pioneers are developing the next generation of fiber lasers. IPG Photonics serves a wide range of markets including automotive, aerospace, medical, research, consumer electronics, semiconductors and communications. Bystronic is one of IPG’s most important customers in the field of materials processing. More...
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BMW Group automates factories using NVIDIA robotics platform
BMW Group has partnered with NVIDIA to deploy logistics robots and enhance their build-to-order car manufacturing model using the latest NVIDIA AI technology. About 99% of BMW vehicle orders are uniquely customized, creating immense challenges for factory logistics. BMW Group’s complex supply chain of specialized parts from more than 4,500 supplier sites must cater to their just-in-time and just-in-sequence manufacturing practices. More...
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ASEAN Smart Factory Summit 2020 -Auto parts Manufacturing industry
AUGUST 20 & 21, 2020 // CHON BURI, THAILAND
Smart factories has become a hot topic in Thailand, with manufacturers realizing the importance of technology to enhance efficiency, safety, and overall competitiveness. Along with billion-dollar investments in infrastructure development, the government has made digitalization in this segment a priority in its Thailand 4.0 scheme. Aiming to help local manufacturers upgrade their business on the road to Industry 4.0, the government has authorized over $6 billion for robotics and logistics upgrades, along with incentives to encourage firms to upgrade their technology and equipment. More...
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Benefits of milling now also available for steel precision blanks
MN Coil Servicecenter has developed a process for milling steel precision blanks. Eliminating the need for costly investments in stamping tools will be particularly beneficial to manufacturers of vehicles with annual production volumes of less than 100,000 units. The innovative milling process has also successfully been tested on high-strength and ultra-high-strength cold-formed steel grades. More...
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Siemens acquires UltraSoC to drive design for silicon lifecycle management
Automotive and industrial equipment companies in APAC are facing significant technology-led disruption in their industries. Growth now depends on the ability to continuously adapt to rapid change in technological possibilities, customer expectations, and the increasingly disrupted supply chain. However, rising cybersecurity threats targeting the manufacturing industry continue to drive businesses in search of a robust solution that can protect them from these attacks.
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Optimum preparation of bonding sites with CO2 snow
In order to save weight, an increasing number of assemblies used in the automotive industry today are made of plastic or lightweight metal which need to be glued together. The reliable pretreatment of the joining surfaces is a must, especially where structural components are concerned. This is where quattroClean comes into play. The climate-neutral technology has a number of advantages over other dry cleaning processes.
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