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Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line
May 8, 2023 · The process of assembling automobiles hasn’t changed much since the concept was pioneered by Ford Motor Co. more than a century ago. But, engineers at Tesla Inc. have developed a new process that they claim will reduce EV production costs by 50 percent, while reducing factory space by 40 percent.
Boeing Commits $1 Billion to Expand 787 Dreamliner Facility in …
Dec 13, 2024 · Boeing aims to double its monthly production rate of 787 Dreamliners to 10 by 2026, up from fewer than five per month as of mid-2024. The company has faced significant challenges, including quality control issues following an Alaska Airlines incident in January and a seven-week strike involving over 30,000 factory workers.
Honda Begins Construction of EV Assembly Line in Ohio
Apr 15, 2024 · MARYSVILLE, OH— Honda is working towards the start of EV production set for late 2025. Retooling efforts are well underway, including preparation for vehicle production and in-house assembly of the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which houses the EV battery and serves as part of the vehicle platform. Based on its goal to achieve carbon neutrality, Honda is targeting 100% zero-emissions vehicle ...
Best Practices for Press-Fit Assembly
Sep 14, 2017 · In manufacturing, ironclad formulas for success are hard to come by. This is especially relevant for press-fit assembly, a process whereby one part is inserted tightly into a hole in another part with a single quick stroke (1 to 2 seconds).
Volvo Assembly Plant Begins Production Of All-New VNL Truck
Oct 3, 2024 · Volvo Trucks North America has officially commenced commercial production of the all-new Volvo VNL at the 2.3-million-square-foot New River Valley assembly plant, located in Dublin, Virginia.
Beyond the Human Eye: AI Improves Inspection in Manufacturing
Apr 10, 2024 · Arrival at inspection area. The product is brought from the assembly line to the inspection area and positioned for assessment. Image capture. High-quality cameras capture detailed images of the product, with lighting and positioning …
How to Balance Assembly Lines
Mar 13, 2023 · “Line balancing is a term used to explain the process of adjusting labor on manufacturing lines in lean organizations to match takt time based upon the rate of demand,” says Art Smalley, president of the Art of Lean Inc., and a former engineer at Toyota Motor Corp.
Tesla Details ‘Unboxed’ Assembly Process in Patent
Sep 12, 2024 · “In certain embodiments, this assembly operation can be accomplished after welding operations and metal surface treatment operations (e.g., e-coat, paint, and so on) have been applied, eliminating the need for traditional full-body-scale body and paint shops in automotive manufacturing.