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Nov 12, 2024 | 
cardesignnews.com | Michael Nash
Chevrolet designers go “truck-like” with compact SUV
Car Design News heads to Nashville for a spin in the Chevrolet Equinox
The mugginess of Nashville, Tennessee is unmatched in late September. Rain hangs heavy in the air, and as the temperature continues to climb well beyond 30 degrees celsius, the effect is like being in a giant steam room. My colleagues and I make the dash from a lovely cool studio, which has been our home for a month, into the car.
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Sep 11, 2024 | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Michael Nash
Sophisticated and complex technologies could be used to reduce costs and make manufacturing more eco-friendly, but simple solutions might be the most effectiveThe eco-friendly option in any sector, from fashion to food, comes with a price tag. In automotive, uptake of EVs and fuel cell vehicles has long been hindered by the cost of the vehicles, for example.
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Sep 10, 2024 | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Michael Nash
New battery technology is being developed, and testing companies are focused on the same old parameters. But change could be on the horizon with new software. Battery technology for EVs is constantly evolving. New chemistries are being developed, and existing systems are becoming increasingly efficient. Could these changes potentially have an impact on how batteries are being tested, the parameters considered, and the level of detail that is required?
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
cardesignnews.com | Michael Nash
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
cardesignnews.com | Michael Nash
Interview: Stefan Lamm, director global advanced design, Mercedes
CDN sits down with Stefan Lamm, the new director of global advanced design at Mercedes-Benz
Following a conversation on career aspirations with his parents as a 14-year-old boy, Stefan Lamm decided he would chase his dream of becoming a car designer. He religiously pored over German car magazines and spent hours staring out the window at his neighbour’s car – a new Mercedes W123, the classic saloon of the 70s.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
voxelmatters.com | Michael Nash
Stay up to date with everything that is happening in the wonderful world of AM via our LinkedIn community. BMW has over 30 years of experience in additive manufacturing. The company first started making prototype components for its concept cars using 3D printing tools back in 1991 and began to introduce plastic-based processes in small-series production slowly.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
cardesignnews.com | Michael Nash
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Michael Nash
AI and automation are becoming key technologies for surface inspection in the paintshop, but human workers are still providing the finishing touches. Progress in the automotive paintshop is often linked to efficiency and sustainability, with the latest developments in technology typically boosting the scalability and modularity of systems.
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Mar 5, 2024 | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Michael Nash
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 forwardAdditive manufacturing (AM) is evolving, and fast. Technologies and tools used in the processes are advancing, resulting in increased efficiency, scalability, and cost effectiveness. AI is being leveraged with dramatic effect, with some adopters reporting massive reductions in printing and engineering costs.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
cardesignnews.com | Michael Nash
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