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Patrick Walz (links) zeigt James McLoughlin die Fabrik in Ungarn.

“Our production network must be able to breathe”

In the interview, project manager Patrick Walz explains how digital twins, flexible production lines, AI and local battery assembly are changing Kecskemét.

James McLoughlin

Timo Gilgen

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