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Driving down the High Cost of Overspray in Automotive Paint Processes
When painting automotive exteriors, automotive paint robot arms quickly move around the body to deliver paint. As the arm constantly changes position, the angle of...
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ICE and Hybrid-Electric Propulsion Show Staying Power
The internal combustion engine. Hybrid-electric. Full-electric. Plug-in hybrid electric. Pick one, two, or more for the product portfolio.
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All (Robot) Hands on Deck
For more than 100 years, BMW has been manufacturing vehicles in the heart of downtown Munich at a three-story plant that currently produces 1,000 cars a day. At the same time, the plant is in a state of being both...
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WCX 2025: Intel’s Weast Says China Leaping Ahead Due to Focus on Innovation
Jack Weast, vice president and general manager of Intel Automotive, told an audience at WCX 2025 that China’s automotive industry is advancing quickly due to...
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WCX 2025: Nira Dynamics’ Sensor-Free Tire Pressure Tech Eyes New Opportunities
Putting a tariff on physical components gives software alternatives a potential boost. Read on to learn more.
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WCX 2025: Stellantis Design Chief Gilles Asks - What's Wrong with Diversity?
“It’s not rocket science,” Stellantis design chief Ralph Gilles said when asked about diversity at the leadoff keynote of WCX 2025 in Detroit.
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WCX 2025: Dumarey Launches U.S. Subsidiary for Better ICEs
The Dumarey Group used WCX 2025 as the launching point for its new U.S. subsidiary, Dumarey USA. Dumarey, a Belgian family-owned company, announced the acquisition of Mahle...
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The Transformative Power of Large-Format Additive Manufacturing for Automotive
In the dynamic landscape of automotive manufacturing, innovation has focused mostly on delivering greater efficiency, automation, sustainability and...
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Developing Advanced Recycling Technology to Restore Spent Battery Cathode Materials
A research team has developed a novel technology for directly recycling spent cathode materials from lithium-ion batteries through a simple process that addresses the limitations of conventional recycling methods. This innovative approach restores the spent cathode to its original state. Read on to learn more.
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A Triple-Layer Battery Resistant to Fire and Explosion
The triple-layer solid electrolyte features a robust middle layer that boosts the battery’s mechanical strength, while its soft outer surface ensures an excellent electrode contact, facilitating an easy movement of lithium ions. Read on to learn more.
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A Quick and Easy Way to Produce Anode Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries Using Microwaves
A research team led by Dr. Daeho Kim and Dr. Jong Hwan Park at the Nano Hybrid Technology Research Center of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute has developed a groundbreaking process technology that enables ultrafast, 30-second preparation of hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries, using microwave induction heating. Read on to learn more.
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Manufacturers Must Take the Wheel to Scale SDV Success
The automotive industry is moving rapidly toward software-defined vehicles (SDVs), where cars are as much about software as they are about mechanics. The race to SDV is driven by...
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Accelerating Materials Development with Quantum Computing
As most engineers pursue ways to improve material properties such as longevity, corrosion resistance and eco-friendliness, quantum computing is emerging as a groundbreaking...
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Absolutely Nothing’s Changed
A chaotic wrecking ball continues to smash not just the world’s political stability but the very idea of a rules-based society. If only we could find a way to figure out what the automotive industry is...
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
Quickly Prototyping Custom Textures on Automotive Parts
Whether they are enhancing aesthetic appeal or optimizing functional performance, forward-thinking designers stay vigilant for practical tips and expert guidance to improve their...
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Leveraging Simulation for Net Zero Emissions in Conventional and e-Fueled Combustion Systems
The transportation sector faces unprecedented challenges in achieving net zero emissions targets due to continuously rising environmental concerns....
Technology Report Manufacturing & Prototyping
Building Resilient SDVs: Secure by Design in the Automotive Industry
Modern vehicles contain upward of 100 million lines of code and growing. The emergence of autonomous vehicles and software-defined vehicles (SDVs) means cars often run...
Articles Software
Undeterred, WCX Strides Toward Future
The national and global economy may face turbulent times for the near future, but the show goes on in automotive manufacturing. In addition to being a great place for engineers to upgrade their...
On-Demand Webinars Automotive
The Road Ahead for Next-Gen E/E Architectures: Trends and Connectivity Innovations
The automotive industry is entering a new era, driven by increasing consumer demands for safety, sustainability, connectivity, and comfort. To meet these...
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2025 Nissan Murano: Variable Compression to the Mpg Rescue
When it arrived in 2002, the Murano was the first crossover that Nissan North America, Inc. offered in the U.S. and Canada. The fourth-generation version went on sale last fall,...
Technology Report Mechanical & Fluid Systems
Case Study: Accuracy Is Key in AHP Hydraulics’s New Ball Joint Tester
Belgian solutions integrator AHP Hydraulics faced a certified stumper of a challenge from client SIDEM NV, which develops and produces automotive suspension and...
Editorial Manufacturing & Prototyping
Wrecking Ball
It seems the chaos is just starting as the industry tries to stay on track despite chaotic moves by a new United States presidential administration. Read on to learn more.
News Materials
Lighter, Recyclable Body Seal from Cooper Standard Wins SAA Award
A lighter, colorable and fully recyclable thermoplastic body seal from Cooper Standard won the annual Innovations in Lightweighting Award given by the Society for Automotive...
News Propulsion
Enhancing E-Motor Design and Thermal Efficiency with Advanced Cooling
The acceleration of 800V permanent magnet radial flux e-motors marks a significant leap in the automotive industry. This motor architecture offers increased power...
Tech Talks AR/AI
AI-Powered Quality Control for Sustainable Automotive Production
Did you know that AI-powered quality control can enhance sustainability in automotive manufacturing? Today’s most advanced vision sensors are transforming quality control in...
Technology Report Energy
Hydrogen Storage Tank Options: Not Everything Need Look like a Sausage
Since the 1860 Hippomoblie, hydrogen has been a part of powered mobility. Today, most hydrogen storage applications use cylindrical tanks, but other solutions are...
News Automotive
In Tariff Talks, Cooler Heads Should Prevail
For my nearly 60-year lifetime, I have had the benefit of being part of a North American Automotive Industry that was, from a production perspective, completely rationalized and optimized. Given...
Articles Materials
Advanced Silicones for ADAS in Light Vehicles
Today’s ADAS designers are adding more electronic components and redundant computing systems to printed circuit boards (PCBs). These heat-generating electronic assemblies are installed in...
Technology Report Energy
The International Fight over EFuels, Internal Combustion’s Would-Be Savior
Efuels, synthetic gasolines made from captured carbon dioxide and renewable energy (usually wind and solar power) are“ a valuable part of the solution” said...
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