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ArticleArno Güllering on harnessing shopfloor visualisation and genAI in Dräxlmaier production
COO Arno Güllering wants to build on the tier-1 supplier’s highly connected production to ensure both plants and HQ have a mindset ready to embrace change.
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ArticleHumans and machines converge for Mercedes-Benz’ vehicle production
Mercedes-Benz is merging human expertise with AI and robotics to redefine how vehicles are built, from chatbots to humanoids and shopfloor analytics.
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VoiceCybersecurity: Building defence-in-depth into smart factories
Smart factories are vulnerable to growing cyber threats as IT and OT systems converge. Siemens outlines a holistic cybersecurity approach rooted in IEC 62443, Zero Trust, and defence-in-depth principles to protect digital enterprises and ensure resilient, sustainable industrial operations.
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ArticleHuman-Machine Interfaces at Mercedes, Volvo, Ford, and GM
AR, AI vision, cobots and digital twins are redefining how carmakers train staff, plan lines and inspect quality through smarter human-machine collaboration.
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NewsBMW develops next-level digital manufacturing at Landshut and Regensburg plants
BMW’s Landshut and Regensburg plants showcase how AI, automation, and smart logistics are transforming component production into future-ready operations.
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ArticleMaking vehicle manufacturing more flexible at JLR and Daimler
JLR and Daimler Truck are boosting manufacturing with flexible systems, agile supply chains and automation to meet EV and ICE complexity on the same lines.
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ArticleGAME 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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Article5G 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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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.
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ArticleDigital 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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ArticleEdge 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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ArticleHonda 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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ArticleSiemens’ 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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NewsAudi leads with virtual controllers in vehicle bodyshop automation
Audi and Siemens debut virtual controllers in Böllinger Höfe, marking a milestone in digital factory automation and sustainable production
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ArticleFuture-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.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz excels in connected manufacturing at Berlin-Marienfelde
Mercedes-Benz is reshaping production with AI, cloud platforms and smart tools at its Berlin campus, setting a digital benchmark for global automotive plants
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ArticleDigital twin technology: Bridging the physical and digital worlds
As the automotive industry shifts towards electric and autonomous vehicles, digital twins are becoming essential in optimising design, engineering and production.
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VoiceHenkel speeds up EV battery development with simulation
Henkel’s in-house battery simulation team is cutting EV development time by replacing physical testing with data-driven modelling
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News$21bn Hyundai plan to scale US automotive vehicle production
Hyundai ramps up US automotive investment with a $21bn plan to boost production, localise supply chains and advance EV and robotics technologies by 2028