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Cloud-based Technologies Can Drive the Future of Europe’s Automotive Industry

i4.0 today

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs.

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Valiant TMS and Realtime Robotics partner to cut programming, cycle times

Robotics Business Review

Source: Realtime Robotics Realtime Robotics today announced that Valiant TMS will integrate its Optimization-as-a-Service offering with customers’ manufacturing operations. ” Valiant TMS seven-robot automotive framing application. Valiant TMS is integrating robot motion optimization as a service.

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First Cars, Now Aftersales: How Tesla’s Vertically Integrated Aftersales Service Delivery Model is Transforming the Automotive Ecosystem

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

Source: Frost & Sullivan. It will also have to fend off government-supported IAMs in major automotive markets. The strategy of sanctioning third-party vehicle upgraders to provide aftersales service support will alleviate bottlenecks in repair and service delivery. Tesla Vehicle Population, Global, 2010-2020.

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How Additive Manufacturing Can Help Fix the Supply Chain

Fastener News Desk

Efficiency is critical for businesses to remain competitive, so these bottlenecks can be extremely damaging. In addition to the healthcare field, many other industries are using AM to circumvent supply chain problems, including automotive, aerospace, military and defense, energy, oil and gas, and more.

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Cross Training, In-House Capabilities and Collaborative Design Move Helm Tool Forward

Mold Making Technology

We are widely known for building cutlery molds of any size and combination, but we also build tooling for the automotive, electrical, electronics, medical, optical, consumer goods and recreational markets. For example, purchasing our five-axis machine eliminated the bottlenecks we had from outsourcing our mold base work.

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NextGen Mold Technologies is Sticking to the Plan

Mold Making Technology

Concentration of new tooling for Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive sector, now representing 70% of the workload. The most significant change in our business operations has been in the concentration of new tooling for Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive sector, which currently represents 70% of our workload. We also have John St.

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Würth Group closes 2022 fiscal year with EUR 19.95 billion in sales

Fastener News Desk

In many sectors, bottlenecks are easing. Mechanical engineering and the automotive industry remain the sectors most affected by material shortages. Content Source: . Confident for 2023 despite crises, end of material shortages in sight. billion in the 2022 fiscal year. Visit Wurth Group: Click here.