All Industry 4 and Smart Factory articles
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ArticleTunç Kip: Human-Machine Interfaces the key to optimised production
Human-Machine Interfaces are key to enhances productivity across auto plants from Munich to Michigan and beyond.
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Webinar
Register now: Scan-First Digital Twins: A reality capture roadmap for agile, ROI-focused brownfield transformation
Discover how a leading US-based OEM is using Cintoo’s scan-first digital twins to streamline factory upgrades, reduce risk, and drive ROI. Learn how Cintoo’s reality capture platform enables faster decision-making, remote collaboration, and agile responses to supply chain disruptions. Perfect for OEMs, EV manufacturers, and suppliers navigating today’s volatile automotive landscape.
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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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ArticleMercedes-Benz, BMW & Dräxlmaier embrace agile, digital ecosystems
Mercedes, BMW and Dräxlmaier turn to AI, robots and digital tools to boost efficiency, sustainability and flexibility in production and supply chain
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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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Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production
This livestream explores how manufacturers like Bosch and Borgwarner are futureproofing production for flexibility through digitalisation and collaboration.
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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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ArticleThese 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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Register now: Automotive Gateway Mobilizer - Mastering Communication Challenges in Battery and EV Components End-of-Line Tests
In this this product showcase HMS will present solutions supporting battery and EV component end-of-line tests.
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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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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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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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ArticleDigital transformation at inflection point within automotive manufacturing
Cost, productivity and quality are key gains of digitalisation and AI is yet to be fully exploited.
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Webinar
Watch now: Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing
In this livestream, Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing, an expert panel gave insights to and discussed the results of the North American Automotive Manufacturing Digital Transformation Survey 2025.
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AnalysisAMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2024 results
The AMS/ABB 2024 survey reveals key automotive manufacturing trends, from rising costs to trade disputes and the shift to smart factories.
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ArticleRevolutionising Automotive Manufacturing: Flexibility, Efficiency, and Sustainability with Siemens
Discover how Siemens’ innovative solutions empower automakers to meet the challenges of EVs, sustainability, and smart manufacturing. Download the whitepaper to explore actionable insights.
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NewsEurope’s $208.4bn AI investment to catapult automotive production
The EU’s InvestAI fund will drive AI adoption in automotive, supercharging manufacturing with smart factories, enhanced automation, next-gen production technologies.
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NewsWhat does China’s Deepseek AI mean for the automotive industry?
DeepSeek’s AI claims to train models with minimal Nvidia chips, shaking Wall Street and raising questions about computing power in automotive AI.
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WebinarRegister now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production
This AMS livestream will spotlight how advanced digital tools and automation can be best geared to support manufacturing associates, including shopfloor workers and engineers, to maximise value-added activities, increase quality and improve safety.
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WebinarDigital twins: faster, more transparent production planning
In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts examined how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.