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Automotive Digital Transformation

ATS

Digital transformation is impacting manufacturers across every industry, and automotive manufacturing is no exception. Thus, the automotive smart factory is becoming a critical need in a business landscape where every avenue of potential efficiency must be pursued. in Automotive Manufacturing Capabilities.

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GM, Brightdrop inaugurate full-scale electric-vehicle manufacturing at retooled CAMI facility

Automation Mag

General Motors (GM) and its subsidiary BrightDrop opened the doors to its newly retooled CAMI Assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ont., Marking the inauguration, the first BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery van rolled off the assembly line at the first full-scale electric-vehicle manufacturing plant (according to GM).

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Best practices for effective automation applications, Part 1: Automation effectiveness through data collection

Control Engineering

Real-world examples will help fill skills gaps with smart manufacturing. He’s worked for AMT clients in a variety of industries, including aerospace and automotive. Automation can do quite a bit, but do not over-reach automation’s capabilities. Automation cannot cure overly complex operations. Is the task dirty?

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Catching up with Industry 4.0

Automation Mag

“Our members have told us that the top challenge in attracting qualified people is competing against big tech firms and the growing distribution industry,” says Chris Gardner, senior vice-president of operations at Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). . Everything is very electrical now,” says Groves. Hands-on approach.

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Back In Action: An MCMT Special

Dinesh Mishra

India is among the world’s biggest metal-cutting machine tools markets, with sectors like automotive, general engineering, energy, and aerospace being the major demand drivers. Demand from automotive customers is growing post the pandemic and is envisaged to touch of pre-pandemic levels of 2018-19.