Assembly Advancements: BMW using autonomous technology to have vehicles drive themselves off the assembly line
Dingolfing, Germany — In an effort to enhance technological efficiency, newly manufactured BMW vehicles are reportedly rolling themselves off the assembly line without the need for a driver. Specifically, said vehicles employ an autonomous driving system that allows them to follow a predefined course inside the automaker’s factory in Dingolfing, Germany. As noted by online […]
Strategic Steps: Pro Spot International hosts the Miller/Davis Group at Carlsbad facility
Carlsbad, California — On September 20, Pro Spot International hosted the Miller/Davis Group at its Carlsbad Manufacturing Plant and California Training Centre. The group engaged in a strategic performance session with partners from AkzoNobel and Color Compass Corporation. The visit specifically featured a comprehensive plant tour led by Pro Spot president Ron Olsson, who guided […]
Cancelling Chrome: Stellantis to remove chrome from future vehicles due to carcinogenic properties
Toronto, Ontario — Stellantis, which produces automotive brands such as Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT, and Alfa Romeo, has announced that it will be removing the use of chrome from its vehicles going forward, due to the material relying on toxic and carcinogenic chemicals. Chief global designer for the automaker, Ralph Gilles has specifically referred […]
Pandemic Pick-Ups: Employment in automotive repair and parts sectors now above pre-pandemic levels, says DesRosier report
Toronto, Ontario — According to statistics from DesRosiers Automotive Consultants, Canadian employment in automotive repair facilities and auto parts stores has now risen above 2019’s pre-pandemic levels. When looking specifically at the Canadian Automotive Employment percentage change from December 2019 to December 2023, the automotive repair and maintenance sectors are up 4.8 percent above pandemic […]
Finger Formulations: Toyota is making ‘human’ fingers out of pig skin to improve manufacturing and consumer safety
Toyota, Japan — Toyota has revealed that it has been making dummy fingers to evaluate the safety of worker and consumers’ hands around its vehicles. The fake fingers are produced at the automaker’s headquarters in Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture in Japan, and are made from pig skin. Development for the fingers began in 2019 […]
Introducing Apollo: Mercedes-Benz to incorporate humanoid robots in factories
Austin, Texas — On March 15, Apptronik, a leader in next-generation general-purpose robots aimed to simplify work, announced its partnership with Mercedes-Benz to integrate their advanced robots into Mercedes-Benz manufacturing. As part of this collaboration, Mercedes-Benz is introducing Apollo–touted as one of the world’s most advanced commercial humanoid robots–into its manufacturing facilities with the hope […]
Android Assistants: BMW will put humanoid robots from Figure in U.S manufacturing facilities
Toronto, Ontario — Robotics startup Figure has announced a signed partnership with BMW Manufacturing to deploy its humanoid robots in the automaker’s facilities in the United States. This new partnership marks the first commercial deal that Figure has signed since it was first founded in 2022. While the company did not disclose how many robots […]
Puzzling Panels: Cybertruck experiences design critiques before launch date
Toronto, Ontario — The Wall Street Journal has released a report critiquing Tesla’s Cybertruck’s manufacturing before the vehicle’s official launch. Expected to be launched on November 30, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body has been difficult to work with—especially when it comes to the vehicle’s fit and finish. The Cybertruck […]
A Virtual Upgrade: Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens partner to provide tools and training to the next generation of automotive students
Toronto, Ontario — Seneca Polytechnic and Siemens have announced a next step to the organizations’ long-standing partnership with the advancement of training tools for trades students. Beginning this academic year, students in Seneca’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology will benefit from a Siemens donation of a virtual reality (VR) manufacturing simulation kit and […]
Heavy Metal: Ontario government invests $500 million into Hamilton steel production
Hamilton, Ontario — On Feb. 15, ArcelorMittal Dofasco and the Ontario government announced a joint investment to modernize steel production facilities in Hamilton. Dubbed a “once-in-a-generation investment,” the $1.8 billion invested by ArcelorMittal and the $500 million by the Ontario government will replace Hamilton’s coal-fed coke ovens and blast furnaces with hydrogen-based electric arc furnaces. […]
