December 2020
5G technology - New research project examines how 5G helps SMEs
A project that has now been launched aims to investigate the feasibility and implementation of 5G technologies for the industry. The focus is on small and medium-sized enterprises. The project is led by the Chair of Machine Tools and Controls at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern (WSKL), and the chairs of Augmented Vision, Radio Communication and Navigation, as well as the Smart factory-KL technology initiative, are involved.
November 2020
5G battle causes unusual alliances
HORIBA MIRA: Self-driving boost as automotive powerhouse teams up with Vodafone to deploy 5G at Midlands headquarters
October 2020
Peugeot Citroën's self-driving car makes Paris to Bordeaux run
A PSA Peugeot Citroën driverless vehicle has journeyed 580 km (360 miles) on the motorway from Paris to Bordeaux entirely in autonomous mode.
August 2020
"Factory 56".
In "Factory 56" in Sindelfingen, Germany, we are significantly increasing flexibility and efficiency in comparison to our current vehicle assembly halls - without sacrificing our quality.
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August 2020
The Real Virtual Factory
A very interesting and in-depth-roundup abou the virtual factory and how it really works - in the harvard business review!
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August 2020
Ford Turns to VR to Keep Vehicle Development on Track
The global trade in counterfeit spare parts continues to grow: according to estimates by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the total volume of trade in pirated products amounts to 509 billion US dollars annually – and is still rising. The automotive industry is particularly affected, which is why Daimler AG is robust in its fight against counterfeiters.
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August 2020
Daimler combats trade in counterfeir parts
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced manufacturers to leverage tech such as Virtual Reality for increased efficiency. Technologies such as remote working solutions and FaceTime have never been more important, but alternate, advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are seeing expanded opportunities as well.
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July 2020
AR/VR Tech Improves Manufacturing Post-Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced manufacturers to leverage tech such as Virtual Reality for increased efficiency. Technologies such as remote working solutions and FaceTime have never been more important, but alternate, advanced technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are seeing expanded opportunities as well.
July 2020
Testing facility with focus on driverless and greener cars
A car testing facility is aiming to stay "ahead of the game" when it comes to developing driverless and greener cars. The 4WD Powertrain Test System at Millbrook is at "the forefront of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain testing"
March 2020
A road to autonomy
Interview with Karlheinz Wurm, Ceo&Engineering AID (Audi owned company)
March 2020
Self Driving Life in Cities
Every day, Cruise autonomous vehicles drive through San Francisco as we prepare to launch our self-driving service.
March 2020
Blockchain in the automotive industry
Accelerating technology disruption in the automotive market
March 2020
OEM Parts Tokenization — Industry First
Parts Provenance for IP Protection & Anti-Fraud in Automotive and Aerospace MRO Business-Ready Use Cases
