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From Trollhättan to the world: presses and machines from the SAAB factory liquidated by Surplex

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As in most industries, the automotive industry is facing the same challenges such as supply chain problems, high energy costs and the desire for greater sustainability. The most commonly used machines include robots for welding and assembly work as well as various presses.

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Strategies for Delivering a Qualified Talent Pipeline for Manufacturers

Mold Making Technology

Bureau of Labor Statistics “Back in 2011, we were already talking about a skills gap, with 600,000 job openings in manufacturing. The pandemic didn't just disrupt supply chains; it fundamentally reshaped the workforce landscape. “We have 1.7 million fewer people working now compared to February 2020.

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Industry 4.0 assessment: Are you moving quickly enough?

Control Engineering

originated in 2011 — widely attributed to a German government strategy unveiled at that year’s Hannover Messe event. For example, artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) likely play a greater part in everyone’s day to day operations than we could have dreamed about in 2011. Broadly termed “Industry 4.0” Is it Industry 4.0

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How Rising Demand is Changing Electric Car Manufacturing

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Consider: In the decade from 2011 to 2021, the number of electric vehicles on the road increased by nearly 100-fold, from 22,000 in 2011 to over 2,000,000 in 2021. In addition to new manufacturing processes, the supply chain and materials required has changed as well.

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Is Industry 4.0, smart manufacturing working for you?

Control Engineering

This term was famously announced in 2011 at Hannover Fair as part of the German High-Tech Strategy, and since then it has taken hold across the world. This includes the use of modular production lines, collaborative robots (cobots), and reconfigurable manufacturing systems, allowing companies to adjust operations quickly and efficiently.