Schaeffler has been nominated as one of four finalists in the “Industrie 4.0” category for the German Business Innovation Award for its innovation project “Machine tool 4.0”. The award ceremony will take place on April 16, 2016 in Darmstadt. Schaeffler developed the “Machine tool 4.0” machine...
This week, we welcomed more than 250 representatives from the automotive industry and other relevant stakeholders to the seventh edition of the CLEPA Aftermarket Conference, in Brussels. This event is the annual gathering between the executives and policymakers in this sector. “Future” was this year’s overarching...
The study sets out the current industrial policy debate and its evolution. It looks into the details of Industry 4.0, followed by an exploration three key dimensions of change relevant to Industry 4.0: technological, social and the business paradigm. Finally, the policy implications are outlined...
Gestamp has opened its fourth plant in Russia that will be operated by the Group company Edscha in Togliatti, located about 1,000 km southeast of Moscow. The first plant of Edscha in Russia will now supply door hinges, liftgate hinges and rear door hinges. “Our entry into...
On March 4, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the development of an Integrated Research, Innovation and Competitiveness Strategy for the Energy Union, which is expected to conclude by the end of 2016. The Commission will collect the opinions of stakeholders and interested parties,...
On March 7, the EPSCO Council held a policy debate on the forthcoming New Skills Agenda for Europe, expected in May 2016, as announced in the European Commission's 2016 Work Programme. During the debate, Member States stressed the importance of supporting transitions from education to employment, addressing...
February- March 2016 The next CLEPA Materials Regulations Event will be held in Bad-Homburg (Germany) on 20th April 2016. Please pencil this date in your agenda. GENERAL ISSUES The UN Informal Group on the 1958 Agreement revision and on the International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA) met in Paris...
This month, we welcome two new members to the CLEPA family – Tokai Rika, a manufacturer of safety products and SDCM, the Polish Association of Automotive Parts Distributors and Producers. For a more detailed briefing of our new members, see below. Tokai Rika Tokai Rika is a manufacturer...
The European Parliament Committee of inquiry into Emission Measurements in the Automotive Sector (EMIS) elected its chair and four vice-chairs at a constituent meeting on Wednesday morning, therefore officially starting its one-year mandate. MEPs elected the chair, Kathleen Van Brempt (S&D, BE). Afterwards, Ms Van Brempt...
The CLEPA Working Group on Technical Regulations (WG TR) held its first 2016 session on 18 and 19 February 2016 at CLEPA offices. The WGTR reviewed and commented the new CLEPA WG organization as adopted by CLEPA Board of Directors. WG TR offered its support in...