As the automotive industry recovers from the pandemic and global chip shortages, car production is on the increase. It’s expected that UK car production will reach around 860,000 units this year, an uplift of 10.9% on 2022. Electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing has been growing at an even higher pace in recent months (by 74%… Continue reading Using 5G to optimise vehicle manufacturing
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FANUC and Volvo Cars sign global contract
FANUC and Volvo Cars have signed a global contract that sets out a programme of robot supply to the automotive manufacturer’s plants across the globe. The contract will see FANUC provide Volvo with industrial robots for all the various production shops included in a modern car manufacturing facility, including new battery production facilities in Europe,… Continue reading FANUC and Volvo Cars sign global contract
New digital marketplace for automotive manufacturers to sell 3D-printable car parts
An Innovate UK-backed start-up is to launch a ground-breaking digital marketplace for manufacturers to sell 3D-printable car parts. Autentica Car Parts, based at Sci-Tech Daresbury, has developed a platform that allows OEMs, such as automotive designers and manufacturers, to sell spare parts designs to authorised dealers, distributors and repair centres. The first-of-its-kind solution enables Non-Fungible… Continue reading New digital marketplace for automotive manufacturers to sell 3D-printable car parts
Aurrigo International claims ‘export’ first with European-funded city trial win
Aurrigo International will celebrate a major ‘export’ win today when it deploys its autonomous transport technology in mainland Europe for the first time. The Coventry-based company, which recently celebrated its 1-year listing on AIM, will see its Auto-Shuttle vehicle take to the cobbled streets of Prague as part of the €275,820 EU-funded Living Lab for… Continue reading Aurrigo International claims ‘export’ first with European-funded city trial win
Automating production line RGVs with Wi-Fi connectivity for EV battery manufacturing
As a core technology of intelligent logistics, automated transport vehicles have seen explosive growth in recent years, with major car manufacturers investing in the establishment of entirely new vehicle production lines. In addition to traditional use industries such as machine manufacturing and chemical processing, new applications in electronics and home appliances are increasing the sales… Continue reading Automating production line RGVs with Wi-Fi connectivity for EV battery manufacturing
RS celebrates Formula Student team success
RS, a global provider of industrial product and services including maintenance and safety solutions, is celebrating the award-winning success of three of the teams it supported at the recent UK Formula Student 25-year milestone event. Sixty-one teams entered the Formula Student competition and subjected their single-seat race car prototypes to rigorous testing at Silverstone race… Continue reading RS celebrates Formula Student team success
Jaguar Land Rover to invest £4bn in new gigafactory: industry reaction
Following the recent turmoil surrounding Britishvolt, the UK automotive industry has been given a boost with the announcement from Jaguar Land Rover’s parent company Tata, of plans for a new battery gigafactory in Somerset. The new £4bn electric vehicle battery factory is targeting a capacity of 40GWh with production due to commence at the Somerset… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover to invest £4bn in new gigafactory: industry reaction
Redefining the electric vehicle experience with autonomous charging
Rocsys, a provider of autonomous charging solutions for electric vehicles, has announced a €33m Series A funding round. Led by SEB Greentech Venture Capital, the round also includes participation from Graduate Entrepreneur, the European Investment Bank, and returning investor Forward.One. With this latest investment, which includes a roughly equal split of debt and equity financing,… Continue reading Redefining the electric vehicle experience with autonomous charging
50 not out: UK manufacturing success story reaches a half century
In April, leading manufacturer of measuring and production systems, Renishaw, celebrated its 50th anniversary. The Manufacturer Editor, Joe Bush, paid a visit to the company’s Miskin site in South Wales to find out more about the company’s evolution. Renishaw began its manufacturing journey back in 1973 when now Executive Chairman, Sir David McMurtry, worked as… Continue reading 50 not out: UK manufacturing success story reaches a half century
Charging ahead: the UK IP set to dominate the EV battery repair market
Autocraft EV Solutions has pioneered how to repair and remanufacture EV batteries at scale, safely and sustainably. Doing so unlocks enormous opportunities for the company while reinforcing the UK’s international standing for engineering innovation. Jonny Williamson reports. There are now more than one million cars on UK roads that come with a plug (fully electric… Continue reading Charging ahead: the UK IP set to dominate the EV battery repair market