BMW recycles 3D printing waste into new manufacturing components across global plants On July 17, BMW announced that it is recycling waste 3D printing powder and used parts to produce new components using 3D printing. Waste that was once discarded is now turned into plastic filament, which is wound onto spools and used to print tools and support devices. In addition to filament for the Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) process, the Campus also pro...

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tivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and machine collaboration for customized production. The company will implement advanced technologies like virtual reality project simulators, data management solutions using AI and machine learning, and 3D printing for parts prototyping....

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tivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and machine collaboration for customized production. The company will implement advanced technologies like virtual reality project simulators, data management solutions using AI and machine learning, and 3D printing for parts prototyping. On January 8, Volkswagen announced a record-breaking 2024, led by the success of the VW Polo, which became the best...

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tivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and machine collaboration for customized production. The company will implement advanced technologies like virtual reality project simulators, data management solutions using AI and machine learning, and 3D printing for parts prototyping. On January 8, Volkswagen announced a record-breaking 2024, led by the success of the VW Polo, which became the best...

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tivity and sustainability. VW Brazil is also preparing for Industry 5.0, which integrates human and machine collaboration for customized production. The company will implement advanced technologies like virtual reality project simulators, data management solutions using AI and machine learning, and 3D printing for parts prototyping. On October 21, VW announced the start of production of the 2025 Nivus at its factory in Anchieta, Brazil. With the ...

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on Continental GT with Ultra Performance Hybrid Powertrain Bentley extends Beyond100+ strategy to 2035 with new Electric Luxury Urban SUV Bentley, UK opens excellence centre for quality and launch for BEVs Bentley advances carbon-neutral Crewe Factory and prepares for BEV production Bentley expands 3D printing facility to increase innovation in manufacturing On September 26, Bentley has announced that the pioneering Bentayga Hybrid – the luxury...

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acture aluminum die-casting products Denso to pay 78 million USD in U.S. price fixing Toyota parts suppliers moving to build up inventory to prepare against a disaster Denso to collaborate with Intel on development of next-generation in-vehicle information and communication systems Denso to acquire 3D Business Unit of I-Net Corporation Parts suppliers based in Nagoya area targeting non-Toyota companies in new growth strategy Advics to reorganize ...

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o Ward, Tokyo) aims to commercialize electrically conductive silver pastes for automotive electronic devices. Demand for automotive electric systems is expected to rapidly increase for autonomous driving and connected cars. Electrically conductive silver pastes can form electronic circuit bodies by printing and burning on film, and contribute to securing a spacious interior and the weight reduction of vehicles. Yazaki aims to commercialize electr...

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Nissan "Fuga" Camera monitor system Rear view mirror Rear lamp Rear lamp Head lamp Head lamp Head lamp Camera monitoring system Head lamp Head lamp Rear view mirror Rear lamp Camera Monitor System Communication lighting (Reference exhibit) HD Lighting, Camera Monitor System Camera monitor system 3D Surround Multi View LED Head lamp LED head lamp LED Head lamp LED Rear lamp LED rear lamp Rear view mirror Camera monitor system Communication Ligh...

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control units-Braking control systems-Engine management systems-Various control unitsCross-Domain Computing SolutionsCar Hi-Fi Systems-In-vehicle video-Sound systems Information and navigation systems-Screen-based dynamic navigation systems-Radio Hi-Fi navigation systems-Smart navigation systems-3D artMap navigation systems-Eco.Logic horizon navigation and driver assistance systems-Navigation apps-Infotainment systems-mySPIN - Smartphone in...

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increase order volumes from Japanese automakers, including Nissan, in a bid to expand its business scope. A new facility with a floor space of about 700 square meters will be built at the new head office that was moved to Yokohama in February 2012. Equipment required for developing seats, such as a 3D measuring device and a welding machine for fixing seats will be installed. Faurecia S.A. has plans to more than double sales in Asia, including Jap...

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e interior featuring: -Siloptics Flexilight producing homogeneous luminous surfaces -Tacterion plyon sensor technology combining resistive and capacitive sensing principles, enabling proximity, touch and force measurement -Car keys produced with Siloptics PVD metalization, lacquer laser technology, printing and Silmade Hard Coat coating. Flexilight with integrated, highly transparent silicone enabling homogeneous light outcoupling for uniform, w...

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ndeo at Valencia, Spain plant Ford selects Valencia plant for next-gen EV production, Saarlouis to end production in 2025 Ford delays investments in Spain due to revised outlook for Europe Ford to end Fiesta production in Cologne, S-Max and Galaxy in Valencia, for EVs Ford to expand production of 3D printed part at Valencia, Spain Ford investing EUR 750 million to build the next generation Kuga in Valencia, Spain Ford expands plug-in ...

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carbon fiber Body: Transfer film decoration contributes to reducing CO2 emissions during the manufacturing process by eliminating the need for a paint booth Window: Highly designed front panel with IR sensor transparency and anti-fog and snow-melting functions Light: Highly designed lighting using 3D printing and optical fiber External display: High transparency display using micro LEDs Interior Ceiling: Energy-efficient and hygienic heat exch...

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Comau partners with Roboze, Italy to transform on-demand manufacturing with automated, sustainable solutions On June 11, Comau announced its partnership with Roboze 3D printer maker to make advanced, on-demand manufacturing more affordable and accessible. Their collaboration, combining digital additive manufacturing and automation, will benefit industries such as automotive, energy, racing, and others. Through the collaboration, customers will ha...

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5,464 (as of March 2023) - Production output excludes the models manufactured at the Böllinger Höfe plant - Established in 1873 in Riedlingen, transferred to Neckarsulm in 1880. Audi concludes fundamental agreement with Works Council on economic and forward-looking realignment Audi demonstrating 3D printing expertise with in-house design software in Neckarsulm Audi production gradually restarts in Europe Audi Aluminium Closed Loop established ...

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in South Carolina Umicore, AESC enter ten-year supply agreement for EV battery materials in U.S. BMW Spartanburg to pilot autonomous humanoid robots from Figure AESC announces second expansion to EV battery operations in South Carolina BMW transforms production with advanced 3D printing technologies across plants BMW opens first North American press shop at Spartanburg plant BMW Spartanburg plant expands humanoid robot tes...

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OPmobility partners with startup AIRY Automotive on composite material 3D printing for lightweight battery casing OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has partnered with Danish startup AIRY Automotive to develop a new generation of lightweight battery casing using continuous composite material 3D printing technology. Their collaboration was honored with the Plug and Play Global Innovation Award 2025 in the “Manufacturing” category at START...

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prism containing a copper piece—symbolic of the CUPRA brand. Touching the prism activates different light and sound patterns, linked to various driving modes. Beyond the sensory features, the interior materials reflect CUPRA's latest design and technology. Techniques such as parametric design and 3D printing are used in the seats and surfaces, combining sustainability with advanced craftsmanship by reducing waste. Based on SEAT S.A. press relea...

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The Company announced that its latest sustainable and HMI technologies will be presented at the IZB trade fair in Wolfsburg, Germany, from October 22-24, 2024. The solutions to be displayed include (i) the Sunrise concept cockpit jointly developed with VIA optronics. It features phygital elements, 3D- shaped surface displays, tactile interfaces, dynamic lighting, and covers crafted from SEAQUAL Yarn. (ii) The Split Headliner concept optimizes m...

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