All articles by Arjen Bongard – Page 14
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ArticleHorvath poll: Relatively little impact from digitalization so far
German-speaking companies have seen little change in their product offering as a result of digitalization Many companies expect digitalization to boost sales in coming years, but, so far, relatively few are already seeing this trend materialize, according to a new poll conducted by management consultants Horvath & Partners. ...
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ArticleToyota to reorganize some of its global IT operations
Toyota's IT reorganization reflects the growing importance of new technologies (Photo: Toyota)Toyota Motor, recognizing the growing role of information technology in all of its business areas, will merge three IT subsidiaries into one new company, Toyota Systems Co. The move will take effect January 1, 2019.The Japanese carmaker said ...
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ArticleBMW plans to build electric Minis in China
BMW showed a concept for an electric Mini at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2017 (Photo: LA Auto Show)BMW said it is in "advanced discussions" to form a new joint venture with Great Wall Motor in China to locally produce electric Mini brand cars there.The German premium car ...
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ArticleAt Toyota, a new software development unit for automated driving
Toyota's e-Palette, unveiled at CES 2018, is a concept for a multi-functional autonomous vehicle (Photo: Toyota)Toyota Motor, in a new venture, will step up its development efforts in the area of software for automated driving.The Japanese automaker said its Toyota Research Institute will form a new company later this ...
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FeatureInfineon, SAIC jointly tackle Chinese EV market
SAIC last year launched the Roewe ERX5, an electric SUV with a broad range of connected features (Photo: SAIC)Infineon and SAIC Motor Corp. will jointly develop power modules for Chinese electric vehicles, giving the German semiconductor group a stronger foothold in the world’s biggest auto market.Infineon said SAIC, one ...
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ArticleBMW to use Aras open-source PLM platform
BMW will initially use the Aras platform for safety testing (Photo: Shutterstock.com)BMW will use the Aras PLM platform as its backbone for test data management, the open-source product lifecycle management specialist said in a press release.The Aras software "will support planning, scheduling, execution, and documentation of vehicle tests, and ...
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ArticleCapgemini study: Big data in demand for new business models
CIOs worry about staff shortages in key areas such as big data, cyber security (Photo: Microsoft)Big data technologies are increasingly in demand when companies develop digital business models, according to a new poll by consultants Capgemini.The poll also found that cyber security has become an even bigger priority for ...
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ArticleDriverless-car start-up Aurora raises 90 million dlrs
Aurora delivers a suite of autonomous driving technologies to automakers (Photo: Aurora)Autonomous-vehicle technology start-up Aurora raised 90 million dollars in a financing round led by two venture capital companies, Greylock Partners and Index Ventures.Aurora was co-founded by Chris Urmson, the former Google executive who spearheaded that company’s autonomous car ...
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ArticleBosch announces new mobility initiatives
Bosch CEO Denner announced a range of new connected products (Photo: Bosch)Robert Bosch has formed a separate division that will focus on mobility technologies, including car sharing, ride sharing and connectivity-based services.The German automotive supplier also announced that it had acquired Splitting Fares (SPLT), a US start-up that has ...
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ArticleGeely owner becomes Daimler's biggest shareholder
Mercedes could forge closer ties with Volvo following Li Shufu's new investment (Photo: Daimler)Geely founder and CEO Li Shufu has become Daimler's biggest shareholder, marking a reshuffle in the relationships between some of the world's biggest automakers.Li already owns Geely as well as Swedish premium car maker Volvo Cars. ...
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ArticleDaimler starts building “most modern” Mercedes car plant
Daimler’s production boss says Factory 56 marks a milestone in car manufacturing (Photo: Daimler) Daimler officially laid the foundation stone this week for what it called “the most modern” car production facility in the world. The premium car group said its “Factory 56” plant in Sindelfingen, outside Stuttgart, ...
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ArticleFord invests in robots, data hub in Kentucky plant
Managers at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant get information on seven big-screen monitors (Photo: Ford) Ford Motor has invested a further 25 million dlrs to increase line speed at its plant in Louisville, Kentucky, to meet a 25 pc increase in output of the Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition ...
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ArticleAt Porsche Classic, printing spare parts in 3D
Replacement parts for the Porsche 959 may be produced with 3D printers (Photo: Porsche)Porsche has started using 3D printers to produce rare spare parts for classic vehicles.The German premium sports car maker said classic models have around 52,000 parts, most of which only need to be made in small ...
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FeatureBMW: "You have to lead the way to implement an agile culture"
BMW Group’s chief information officer, Klaus Straub, explains how agile processes work in practice.
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ArticleDigital logistics help Bosch and MAN win VDA award
MAN was recognized for its 'ConMa' empty-container optimization software, which it developed within eight months (Photo: MAN)Robert Bosch and MAN Truck & Bus were dual winners of this year’s VDA Logistics Award, with digital logistics solutions in intra-logistics and empty container scheduling, respectively. It is the first time that ...
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ArticlePoll: Companies slow to implement predictive plant maintenance
Manufacturing companies cite IT security and costs as main barriers to implementing predictive maintenance. (Photo: Fraunhofer IGD)Most industrial companies believe in a major role for predictive maintenance, but very few have already commissioned projects, according to a new study by BearingPoint.The consultants found that 84 pc of companies had ...
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Feature"It appeals to people to get home with only three words"
what3words founder and boss, Chris Sheldrick,
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ArticleVW Group's IT expands digital service expertise
Berlin-based IT experts are developing software for all VW Group brands (Photo: VW) Volkswagen Group’s IT department is further developing its expertise in digital customer offerings. The world’s biggest car group has doubled the staff of its Digital Lab in Berlin since the facility opened in October 2016. ...
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ArticleBosch, Continental buy stakes in Here mapping company
Digital mapping technology can offer vital information for future autonomous vehicles (Photo: Here)Robert Bosch and Continental, two of the world's biggest automotive suppliers, are each buying a 5 pc stake in location and digital mapping specialist Here.The two German companies are buying their stakes from Here's main owners, premium ...
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ArticleGeely acquires 8.2 pc of Volvo Trucks
Volvo Trucks and Volvo Cars once were part of the same company (Photo: AB Volvo)Geely Holding said it had reached agreement to acquire 8.2 pc of Volvo Trucks, strengthening the Chinese automotive group's international operations and raising the possibility that the two separate Swedish companies bearing the Volvo name ...
