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Oct 3, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America has officially commenced commercial production of the all-new Volvo VNL at the 2.3-million-square-foot New River Valley assembly plant, located in Dublin, Virginia.

May 8, 2023 · The process of assembling automobiles hasn’t changed much since the concept was pioneered by Ford Motor Co. more than a century ago. But, engineers at Tesla Inc. have developed a new process that they claim will reduce EV production costs by 50 percent, while reducing factory space by 40 percent.

Sep 14, 2017 · In manufacturing, ironclad formulas for success are hard to come by. This is especially relevant for press-fit assembly, a process whereby one part is inserted tightly into a hole in another part with a single quick stroke (1 to 2 seconds).

Jul 7, 2023 · “There are many unique aspects about manufacturing consumer goods that need to be taken into consideration, starting with the product’s form factor,” says Jeff Cavanaugh, senior vice president of global business units at Jabil Inc., a contract manufacturer that works with a variety of companies in different industries.

Nov 27, 2024 · Efficient Press Shop. The press shop produces 87 different parts and is one of the most impressive parts of the plant. It’s made up of four stamping presses and two cutting lines, which transform steel coils into body parts.

Oct 18, 2024 · MUNICH—BMW Group and its material supplier, BComp Ltd., recently received the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award in the sustainable process category for a lightweight seat made out of flax fiber composites. The BMW M Visionary Materials Seat is produced with Bcomp’s ampliTex bio-based materials. The award-winning seat design re-envisions the manufacture and component materials to introduce a ...

Dec 14, 2022 · "To address these challenges and remain competitive, [manufacturers] need to successfully master their digital transformation," notes Mangler. "It is essential to collect, understand and use the massive amount of data created in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

Jan 30, 2024 · Artificial intelligence (AI) is the hottest trend to hit automotive assembly lines since lean manufacturing in the 1990s. Automakers and suppliers around the world are scrambling to adopt AI technology to boost efficiency, improve quality and reduce errors in their factories.