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GAME Theory: Is Tesla’s “Unboxed” process a new production paradigm?
Tesla’s “Unboxed” manufacturing process promises to halve production costs and redefine car assembly. Is it the game-changer the industry needs?
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5G networking: How JLR is building smarter factories
Steve Mason, JLR’s Advanced Digital Technologies Manager for Global Industrial Operations speaks to AMS about the integration of 5G networks into factory environments.
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Smart factories reshape automotive job roles
Digital change in automotive plants is fuelling demand for AI, data and IIoT roles, while reshaping traditional job profiles on the factory floor.
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Survey: Robotics rising rapidly in automotive manufacturing
Automotive producers are trusting robots with more core functions, redefining jobs and boosting efficiency, but safety and trust remain central concerns.
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Digital twins: Boosting productivity in automotive manufacturing
Digital twins are becoming invaluable to manufacturing operations but there is more potential yet to be realised.
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China’s rare earth curb shakes global auto production
China’s rare earth export clampdown risks halting EV and auto production worldwide, hitting magnet supply for motors, semiconductors and AI-driven systems.
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Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 1, 2025
2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions. Available today in this landmark year, Issue 1 of the AMS magazine focuses on the North American manufacturing sector, EV and battery production projects, hybrid powertrains, and much more. Get your copy in print or read digitally, and gain insights from BorgWarner, BMW, Ford, Stellantis and more.
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Edge computing and AI: Transforming manufacturing at the source
In modern manufacturing, edge computing is becoming a game changer, enabling faster, more secure, and more efficient operations.
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Honda looks to master flexibility to futureproof production operations
Honda North America’s newly upgraded production operations in Ohio are going to be the OEM’s template for flexible production of ICE, hybrids and EVs on a single line.
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Will exports drive production growth across India?
Building on the rising value of vehicle exports and components, the Indian government wants 50% of vehicles made in India to be exported by 2030.
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VW’s Bratislava and Pamplona gain strategic production value
VW ramps up production in Slovakia and Spain, shifting key models like the Passat and future EVs away from Germany to cut costs and drive innovation.
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Mercedes-Benz gives the green light for new paint shop
Mercedes-Benz is investing hundreds of millions in a new digital, low-emission paint shop in Sindelfingen, powered by AI, digital twins and green energy.
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Digital threads weave together connected car factories
Digital twins and AI are reshaping connected car factories, promising leaner, smarter and more resilient automotive manufacturing.
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“Pure electrical production is not our goal”
Mercedes-Benz Bremen is building 10 models across drivetrains, piloting AI tools and expanding Maybach production—without committing to full electrification.
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These are the strategies for the Software-defined Vehicle (SDV)
SDVs are shifting value creation in the auto industry, with OEMs racing to develop software, form tech alliances, and launch new digital revenue streams
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Ambitious targets and big investments for India’s carmakers
After a period of downsizing or complete withdrawal by some foreign OEMs, investment in Indian production is on the rise again with the domestic vehicle makers leading the way.
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New whitepaper: BASF and Catena-X: Creating a more connected and efficient automotive industry
This whitepaper provides an in-depth look at how BASF, as a top 30 global automotive supplier, is leveraging Catena-X to enhance supply chain transparency, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency.
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Siemens’ OT networking blueprint: Transforming automotive manufacturing with digitalisation
How a future-ready OT network can drive efficiency, security, and flexibility in smart factories.
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Digital twins are catalysts for automotive production strategies
This is how Automakers are leveraging digital twins to optimise production, cut costs and adapt to electrification, making factories more agile and efficient. Stellantis, Webasto, and Cintoo disclose…
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Future-ready: BMW’s digital transformation of its Munich plant and beyond
BMW isn’t just adapting its product portfolio it’s reengineering the entire production operation, prioritising flexibility, digitalisation, and long-term operational efficiency.