Munich, Germany. Artificial intelligence (AI) is on the rise in automotive production. Since 2018, the BMW Group has been using various AI applications in series production. One focus is automated image recognition: In these processes, artificial intelligence evaluates component images in ongoing production and compares them in milliseconds to hundreds of other images of the… Continue reading Fast, efficient, reliable: Artificial intelligence in BMW Group Production
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Automotive: PSA struggling in the first half
The bad signs of the first quarter were confirmed. Global sales of PSA (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Vauxhall brands) fell by 12.8% in the first half to 1.9 million vehicles, affected in particular by the shutdown of sales in Iran and trade difficulties in China . It is the Peugeot brand that signs the biggest… Continue reading Automotive: PSA struggling in the first half
BMW i3 Will Be Further Upgraded And Produced
BMW i3 is getting better and better every few years. Sometimes we are receiving mixed reports about the future of BMW i3 and BMW i8, which are the very special plug-in models in the BMW lineup. According to input from BMW i Division chief, Robert Irlinger, the i3 is going to get further upgrades and will… Continue reading BMW i3 Will Be Further Upgraded And Produced
Amazon to venture into automotive industry
Alexa-enabled offerings are expected to grow in the coming months and years New Delhi: Technology giant Amazon plans to venture into the automotive industry with its Alexa voice assistant, as per a media report. Alexa-enabled offerings are expected to grow in the coming months and years, including a significant expansion into the embedded software systems… Continue reading Amazon to venture into automotive industry
VW and Ford in self-driving and electric car pact
Volkswagen and Ford have said they will work together on developing self-driving and electric cars in an attempt to reduce costs on new technologies. VW plans to invest $2.6bn (£2.1bn) in Ford’s self-driving unit, which is valued at $7bn. The move comes after the duo said in March they would build vans together. The two… Continue reading VW and Ford in self-driving and electric car pact
Robert Bosch Venture Capital eyes next evolution in manufacturing with investment in Xometry
About RBVC GmbH Robert Bosch Venture Capital GmbH (RBVC) is the corporate venture capital company of the Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services. RBVC invests worldwide in innovative start-up companies at all stages of their development. Its investment activities focus on technology companies working in areas of business of current and… Continue reading Robert Bosch Venture Capital eyes next evolution in manufacturing with investment in Xometry
The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power
The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power 07/11/2019 The results of the second test series: 5 STARS: Nissan Leaf (electric), 4 STARS: Opel Corsa (petrol), 3 STARS: Audi A4 Avant g-tron (methane), Mercedes Class C and Renault Scenic (diesel) Emissions and actual consumption of the cars on… Continue reading The most “green” cars according to “Green NCAP” electric at the top, good diesel power
Car manufacturers: electric cars and autonomous driving: green light for alliance of VW and Ford
Production line for e-cars at Volkswagen The world’s largest carmaker from Lower Saxony and the number two in the US had announced their global alliance in January at the Detroit auto show. (Photo: Bloomberg) DüsseldorfThe planned big alliance of Volkswagen and ford has taken the last hurdle. As was confirmed on Thursday evening in group… Continue reading Car manufacturers: electric cars and autonomous driving: green light for alliance of VW and Ford
Xometry Receives $5M Investment from Robert Bosch Venture Capital
Xometry, a Gaithersburg, MD-based large on-demand manufacturing marketplace, received an approx. $5m investment from Robert Bosch Venture Capital. RBVC will join the company’s recently announced Series D round. This additional investment brings the total amount raised in the Series D to $55MM. Xometry has raised $118MM overall. Led by Randy Altschuler, co-founder and CEO, Xometry… Continue reading Xometry Receives $5M Investment from Robert Bosch Venture Capital
Juho Suh appointed Vice President and Head of Design Innovation Group
Juho Suh appointed as new Head of Hyundai Design Innovation Group Suh to lead advanced design and oversee design solutions for future mobility The appointment to boost Hyundai’s agility in adapting to future industry trends 10 July 2019 – Hyundai Motor Company appoints Juho Suh as Vice President and Head of Hyundai Design Innovation Group… Continue reading Juho Suh appointed Vice President and Head of Design Innovation Group