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ArticleautomotiveIT Forum - Production and Logistics
(Photo: Siemens)The automotiveIT Group is hosting its annual automotiveIT Forum - Logistics and Production - during the Hanover Trade Fair on on April 27.The forum looks at how Industry 4.0 is transforming car building through the introduction of new systems, concepts, robotics, networking and other manufacturing technologies.The one-day conference, ...
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ArticleHanover - automotiveIT Congress
In 2015, more than 500 people attended the annual conference (Photo: Claus Dick)The automotiveIT Congress, held annually during the CeBIT high-tech fair in Hanover, is set to take place March 17.With its focus on the digital transformation of the auto industry, the one-day conference brings together more than 500 ...
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ArticleRenault, Nissan stepping up integration efforts
Nissan will start building a "piloted drive" version of the Qashqai SUV in Sunderland next year (Photo: Nissan)Renault and its Japanese alliance partner Nissan are stepping up their internal cooperation efforts with the goal of saving 5.5 billion euros a year by 2018.The two carmakers, which share a chief ...
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Article"There will be regulatory acceptance for autonomous cars because they increase safety"
Ghosn unveiled the Nissan IDS concept at the Geneva auto show (Photo: Nissan)Renault-Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn spoke about the digital transformation of the Franco-Japanese car alliance and other matters to reporters at the Geneva auto show in early March.You recently appointed former Nokia executive Ogi Redzic to implement the ...
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ArticleOpel appoints Kienle to head manufacturing
Kienle brings to Opel more than 30 years of global manufacturing experience (Photo: GM)Opel said General Motors veteran Phil Kienle will succeed Peter Thom as head of manufacturing at the German GM brand March 1.Kienle currently serves as head of manufacturing for GM International and GM China. Thom, the ...
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ArticleStudy: Industry 4.0 is changing business models
A majority of German companies expected networked manufacturing to have a positive effect on profitability (Photo: Robert Bosch)Industrial companies in Germany expect Industry 4.0 to change their business models and most see the so-called "smart factory" as positive, according to a new study.A poll by management consultants Staufen found ...
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ArticleBosch builds up augmented-reality expertise
Bosch sees high potential for augmented reality in the workshop and elsewhere (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch plans to raise its expertise in the field of augmented-reality (AR) technology by acquiring a minority stake in Munich-based AR specialist Reflekt.The German automotive supplier group has worked together with Reflekt for the past ...
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ArticleFord turns to Pivotal for software development
Ford and Pivotal developers work together at Pivotal Labs (Photo: Ford)Ford Motor has engaged Pivotal to develop new software, marking the second time this year that a major automaker is contracting with the California specialist. In September, Daimler announced that it had quickly developed its Mercedes me application with ...
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ArticleAchenbach is new CIO at BMW Brilliance
Thorsten Achenbach (Photo: BMW)Thorsten Achenbach ist the new CIO at BMW's Chinese joint venture, BMW Brilliance Automotive.The IT manager, who earlier served as vice president at consultants Capgemini, has been in his new position in China since September 1.Achenbach, who has an engineering degree, knows BMW well from his ...
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ArticleVW: No forbidden software in 3-liter V6 diesels
The 2015 Porsche Cayenne diesel was cited by the EPA (Photo: Porsche)Volkswagen, in response to new allegations of illegal software deployment, denied that vehicles with V6 TDI engines sold in the US are equipped with programs that can detect emissions testing cycles and react to them.The US Environmental Protection ...
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ArticleConti's Ariane Reinhart discusses IT staff shortages
Ariane Reinhart (Photo: Continental)German industry is faced with a growing shortage of IT specialists. In answers to written questions, Continental’s HR chief Ariane Reinhart explains how the automotive supplier is refocusing its human resources department to deal with this challenge and how workers can be prepared for digital change.automotiveIT: ...
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ArticleMES investments seen growing as part of Industry 4.0
MES can help improve efficiency in production (Photo: Kuka)Companies are planning to step up investment in management execution systems (MES) as production environments get ready for Industry 4.0.According to a study by technology consultants BearingPoint, 88 pc of companies polled say MES is becoming increasingly important and two-thirds plan ...
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ArticleIn automotive management ranks, a lack of digital expertise
Study concludes digital technologies require different management skills (Photo: Technical University Chemnitz)Automotive companies need to change the makeup of their executive suites if they want to lead the trend toward electric powertrains, connected cars and autonomous driving, according to a new study.The "Automotive Executive Study 2015" by headhunters Russell ...
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FeatureAudi production boss sees big changes in car manufacturing
Waltl says the traditional assembly line will stay, but it may not always be used (Photo: Claus Dick)Digitalization is not just changing the car; it is changing every aspect of the car-making industry as well. Hubert Waltl, who has headed production at Audi since April 1, 2014, recently discussed ...
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FeatureDaimler IT Exec: Standards will help manage engineering complexity
Mercedes-Benz Cars R&D CIO Haasis says standards are key in exchanging  information with suppliers (Photo: Daimler)As vehicles grow in complexity, coordination between carmakers, suppliers and other partners  faces increasing challenges. In answers to written questions, Siegmar Haasis, CIO Research and Development at Mercedes-Benz Cars, discusses the growing ...
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ArticleWTO members to lift tariffs on more than 200 IT products
IT products may become cheaper as tariffs are eliminated (Photo:Thorben Wengert / pixelio.de)Fifty-four countries have agreed to eliminate tariffs on more than 200 IT products, freeing up global trade flows worth more than 1.3 trillion dlrs a year. The agreement was reached under the auspices of the World Trade ...
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ArticleSources: Adidas executive to become next Daimler CIO
Jan Brecht is set to succeed Michael Gorriz (Photo: Adidas)A senior Adidas executive, Jan Brecht, will succeed Michael Gorriz as CEO of Daimler, industry sources say.Brecht is currently in charge of IT and global supply chain at Adidas, a Germany-based maker of sporting goods. He is expected to assume ...
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ArticleBMW tests hydrogen fuel-cell drive
BMW says its fuel-cell electric-drive technology results from a cooperation with Toyota (Photo: BMW)BMW is testing a hydrogen fuel-cell electric drive vehicle, but isn't making any predictions about a possible market launch.The German premium car maker, which showed journalists a 5 Series GT model with a fuel-cell powered electric ...
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ArticleSoftware problem triggers recall of 433,00 Ford vehicles in N. America
Common architectures have led to more cars being recalled (Photo: Ford)Ford Motor is recalling about 433,000 vehicles in North America to address a software problem that could leave the cars' engines running even after drivers turn the initiation key to the off-position.The US carmaker said the recall resulted from ...
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ArticleSalesforce raises ambitions in Europe
CEO Marc Benioff is the main speaker at the Salesforce World Tour sessions (Photo: Salesforce)MUNICH - With 7,100 guests registered to attend the German part of its World Tour, Salesforce.com is sending a clear signal that it aims to grow its presence in Europe.The San Francisco-based business software group ...
