Chris Löwer
ArticleSmart 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.
NewsUsing algae to turn CO2 into sustainable carbon fibres
Researchers transform CO2 into high-quality carbon fibres using algae, offering CO2-negative solutions for automotive sustainability.
ArticleMaking shopfloor management an asset in the smart factory
No matter how comprehensive the digitalisation and automation, the human factor still drives the modern smart factory. And yet, the intersection of man and machine, the shopfloor management, needs a rethink to become an asset in the data driven production line. Report by Chris Löwer
ArticlePlaying catch-up in plastics recycling for automotive production
A closed loop for plastics in the automotive industry has so far been a distant dream, as an unmanageable variety of mixed materials makes recycling them into new high-quality materials unviable. Fortunately, there are some promising new approaches on the horizon.