Tour the BMW Oxford Plant—the Firm's "Laboratory of the Future," Where the Mini is Made

September 20, 2023   Welcome to MetalForming Automotive, the latest enewsletter from MetalForming magazine and the Precision Metalforming Association. In each monthly MetalForming Automotive you’ll find a variety of news and information from this quickly evolving industry, including links to the latest information from our industry partners: AISI, Automation Alley, CAR and MEMA (formerly OESA). Please share any questions or comments by emailing editorial director Brad Kuvin.   Tour the BMW Oxford Plant—the Firm's "Laboratory of the Future," Where the Mini is Made This lengthy and complete video tour of the plant, which produces some 1000 cars/day, begins with a look at simultaneous die changes (via rolling bolsters) along a huge tandem press line, and includes up-close looks at the crossbar-transfer setups.    SPONSORED   Vehicle Supplier Conference To champion the dialogue on the industry’s latest opportunities, challenges, and trends, MEMA Original Equipment Suppliers is pleased to announce the 2023 Vehicle Supplier Conference: Navigating the Industry’s Evolution on November 6-7, 2023.   In Perspective: UAW-Big Three Contract Negotiations Automotive-industry veteran Dave Arndt, principal, AVCMI-LLC (a Harbour Results Inc. partner), and president emeritus, Pentaflex, provides a 50-yr. history lesson on UAW-Big Three relations, and offers guidance on how suppliers can weather the current storm.   SPONSORED   Nominate Women of Excellence in Metal Forming and Fabricating 2023 Once again, MetalForming magazine is looking for women in leadership positions or on the shop floor, those who represent dedication to their company and the industry, and demonstrate excellence in meeting their workplace responsibilities. Nomination deadline has been extended to October 13.   Hot Stamping Conference and Plant Tour: November 29-30, Holland, MI A unique opportunity to dive deeply into the ever-expanding world of hot stamping, the conference features presentations by leading experts in hot stamping, and a tour of the GNS North America facility for close-up looks at press-hardened steel stamping lines, five-axis laser cutting cells and more.    SPONSORED   PMA Membership Position your company as an industry leader when you utilize PMA resources—ITR Econ Trends reports, trade publications, One Voice and FABTECH trade shows. A PMA membership will provide your company and all of its employees with a range of valuable industry resources that are designed to help you become more connected, more informed, more efficient, more competitive and ultimately more profitable.   Automotive Industry News Auto/Steel Partnership Publishes New Liquid Metal Embrittlement Laboratory Test Procedures North America Robot Orders Drop Rotor Clip Awarded GM Supplier Excellence Award for Commitment to Quality Alcala and Eisenhart Take on Expanded Roles at GNS North America GNS North America Receives Recognition—Three Times Magna Expands Lighting Division in Mexico   Partner Content From AISI: AISI Releases August SIMA Imports Data From CAR: Automotive Industry Hot Topics – Sustainability Special Edition From Automation Alley: New Michigan Supreme Court Ruling: A Must-Read for All Automotive and Manufacturing Companies From MEMA: OE 2023 OEM Terms and Conditions Update, September 27, 2023   As Seen in MetalForming Magazine Automotive Parts Suppliers Conference Journeys to the Southeast Stronger AHSS Knowledge Required for Metal Stampers EV Growing Pains   Partners     Subscribe to this enewsletter MetalForming magazine is the official publication of Precision Metalforming Association. PMA Services Inc. 6363 Oak Tree Blvd. | Independence, OH 44131-2500 | USA 216-901-8800

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