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2 weeks ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
As manufacturing operations become more data-driven, traditional network technologies are struggling to keep up. Steve Mason, JLR’s Advanced Digital Technologies Manager for Global Industrial Operations speaks to AMS about the integration of 5G networks into factory environments. Mason describes the 5G implementation at the Solihull plant as “a bit of a natural evolution,” explaining that the company didn’t set out to adopt 5G for its own sake.
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2 weeks ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
The digital transformation of production operations is continuing at pace and while there is still much more potential to be realised, the focus is now firmly on digital tools making a practical contribution. Speaking with AMS, Ryan Treece, an expert on digitalisation and member of the International Society of Automation (ISA), notes that the focus today is less about the hype and more about measurable returns.
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3 weeks ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
In modern manufacturing, edge computing is becoming a game changer, enabling faster, more secure, and more efficient operations. Steve Mustard, an expert with the International Society of Automation (ISA), spoke with AMS on how this technology is shifting traditional processes and how it’s set to evolve with artificial intelligence. Traditionally, manufacturers collected sensor data from equipment, like vibration or RPM, and sent it off-site to be processed, often in distant data centres.
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3 weeks ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
Honda North America’s newly upgraded production operations in Ohio are going to be the OEM’s template for flexible production of ICE, hybrids and EVs on a single line. Project lead and executive chief engineer at Honda Development Manufacturing America, Mike Fischer, talks to AMS about the goals, planning and execution involved in realising this production concept.
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1 month ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
Skoda has officially begun local assembly of its Kushaq SUV and Slavia sedan at a newly established facility in Vietnam’s Quang Ninh province. Developed in partnership with Thanh Cong Group, the plant marks a significant step in Skoda’s global expansion, strengthening its foothold in Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing automotive market.
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1 month ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
As the global automotive market pivots toward sustainability and electrification, BMW isn’t just adapting its product portfolio it’s reengineering the entire production operation, prioritising flexibility, digitalisation, and long-term operational efficiency. Plant Munich director, Peter Weber discusses the company’s approach to digitalising production. BMW’s Munich plant might be built on a historic foundation, but it’s being driven by cutting-edge technology.
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1 month ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
OEMs and Tier suppliers are actively deploying digital twin solutions to enhance their manufacturing capabilities. This article explores the latest trends, ongoing developments, key challenges, and critical steps in deploying digital twins in the automotive industry. The adoption of digital twins is expanding beyond traditional manufacturing applications, with AI, machine learning, and edge computing driving the next phase of innovation.
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2 months ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
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.
Mazda EV platformSource: Mazda
Mazda says it has identified 2030 as the “dawn of electrification” and is aligning its business model to enhance efficiency across all aspects of vehicle development and production.
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2 months ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt
hofer Powertrain and Pollmann International have teamed up to accelerate the industrialisation of next-generation electric powertrain solutions. The partnership aims to bring advanced EV powertrain technologies to market faster.
The collaboration combines hofer powertrain’s engineering expertise with Pollmann International’s precision manufacturing capabilities, enabling the rapid scaling of high-performance powertrain components for OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.
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2 months ago | 
automotivemanufacturingsolutions.com | Nick Holt |Anushka Dixit
Electric vehicle architectures must be adaptable, scalable, and cost-effective, but evolving battery technologies, crash protection, and manufacturing processes add complexity. While the skateboard design has become standard, innovations like gigacasting and hybrid adaptability are reshaping the industry. Automakers are racing to refine EV platforms, balancing speed to market with efficiency and safety in an increasingly competitive landscape.
