Megan Lampinen
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Is this what future-proofing looks like?
Traditional automakers need to remain relevant in a new paradigm, but this could entail considerable sacrifices. Megan Lampinen considers GM's restructure, affecting over 14,000 jobs and up to seven factories
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Eight trends to watch in truck manufacturing
Truck manufacturers don’t absorb cost lightly, and modernisation of factories is a gradual process, but connectivity and electrification are starting to make their mark. By Xavier Boucherat
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Corporate misconduct carries its own playbook
What do legal experts think of Nissan's handling of the Carlos Ghosn affair? By Megan Lampinen
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The virtual world will have a real role in the truck factory of the future
The adoption of mixed reality technologies will allow for more efficient design, manufacturing and teaching processes. By Jack Hunsley
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Additive manufacturing could slash truck R&D costs
The use of additive manufacturing could help companies save money and time in all stages of truck manufacturing. By Jack Hunsley
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Transport services, not trucks, attracting new technology players
Will software and services replace hardware in terms of the most profitable business avenue? By Megan Lampinen
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Interview: Jürgen von Hollen, President, Universal Robots
Are robots the manufacturing colleague of the future? Celeste Dooley speaks to the Danish robotics specialist about the impact of cobots in the truck factory of the future
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The machinery suppliers shaping future truck assembly lines
Machinery suppliers are constantly evolving the structure of the factory assembly line. Modern factories need flexibility, and increased automation could be the answer. By Josh Wickham
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What will the truck factory of the future look like?
The construction of an all-new truck factory is rare in established truck markets. What are the key considerations for truck manufacturers making such investments? By Martin Kahl and Jack Hunsley
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In Brazil, Daimler’s truck manufacturing merges physical with digital
In South America, production flexibility is of particular importance for truck makers, and Daimler’s Sao Bernardo do Campo facility has turned to Industry 4.0 for answers. By Xavier Boucherat
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Performance alive and well with electric transition – no matter how many wheels
Halo and high-performance models play a key role for brands and will continue to do so, even with the move towards electrification, writes Megan Lampinen
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Scania positions Oskarshamn as global automation template
Megan Lampinen takes a look at the impact automation has had within Scania's Oskarshamn cab plant
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Comment: CV production innovation very much a ‘lights on’ affair
Connectivity and cobots are reshaping today's truck factories, but you can forget about 'lights out' manufacturing for the near term. By Megan Lampinen
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