Smart Factory and Industry 4.0

The latest news and devlopments in Smart Factory and Industry 4.0.

Smart Factory and Industry 4.0

Automotive factories merge AI, AR, and cobots to boost flexibility, efficiency, and human-machine collaboration

Human-Machine Interfaces at Mercedes, Volvo, Ford, and GM

2025-05-22T15:48:00+01:00By

AR, AI vision, cobots and digital twins are redefining how carmakers train staff, plan lines and inspect quality through smarter human-machine collaboration.

Sara Gielen, Plant Manager Sindelfingen at Mercedes-Benz, aims to harmonize the tradition of 110 years of the Sindelfingen plant with the tools of digitalization. (Photo- Marko Priske)

Mercedes-Benz, BMW & Dräxlmaier embrace agile, digital ecosystems

2025-05-19T11:05:00+01:00By

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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5G networking: How JLR is building smarter factories

2025-05-01T21:18:00+01:00By

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

2025-04-30T10:54:00+01:00

This AMS livestream will explore how manufacturers are using digital tools to optimise current production lines for flexibility and futureproof planned facilities, including layout optimisation, flexible automation and planning for flexibility.

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Edge computing and AI: Transforming manufacturing at the source

2025-04-23T19:44:00+01:00By

In modern manufacturing, edge computing is becoming a game changer, enabling faster, more secure, and more efficient operations.

With software-defined vehicles (SDV), infotainment, comfort and safety systems become digital interfaces, deepening the connection between manufacturers and end users.

These are the strategies for the Software-defined Vehicle (SDV)

2025-04-14T16:03:00+01:00By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

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

2025-04-08T09:00:00+01:00

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

2025-04-04T08:23:00+01:00

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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Future-ready: BMW’s digital transformation of its Munich plant and beyond

2025-03-27T13:01:00+00:00By

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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Digital twin technology: Bridging the physical and digital worlds

2025-03-25T22:17:00+00:00By

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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Digital transformation at inflection point within automotive manufacturing

2025-03-19T16:24:00+00:00By

Cost, productivity and quality are key gains of digitalisation and AI is yet to be fully exploited.

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Watch now: Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing

2025-03-10T10:23:00+00:00

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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AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2024 results

2025-02-24T11:44:00+00:00By

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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Revolutionising Automotive Manufacturing: Flexibility, Efficiency, and Sustainability with Siemens

2025-02-21T09:51:00+00:00By

Discover how Siemens’ innovative solutions empower automakers to meet the challenges of EVs, sustainability, and smart manufacturing. Download the whitepaper to explore actionable insights.

Europe accelerates AI adoption in vehicle manufacturing with InvestAI

Europe’s $208.4bn AI investment to catapult automotive production

2025-02-13T13:56:00+00:00By

The EU’s InvestAI fund will drive AI adoption in automotive, supercharging manufacturing with smart factories, enhanced automation, next-gen production technologies.

It is still unclear what impact Deepseek will have on the automotive industry. (Image- Adobe Stock : Mahemud : Deepseek)

What does China’s Deepseek AI mean for the automotive industry?

2025-02-10T16:43:00+00:00By

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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Register now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production

2025-02-03T10:53:00+00:00

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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Digital twins: faster, more transparent production planning

2025-02-02T10:55:00+00:00

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.

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Smart Factory: BMW’s digital production at San Luis Potosi, Mexico

2024-12-11T11:04:00+00:00By

BMW’s San Luis Potosi plant sets standards in automotive production with AI, digital twins, and sustainable innovation, leading the charge toward electrification.

OEM and tier supplier speakers at AMS Evo Detroit

AMS Automotive Evolution: Reducing costs, fast-tracking development, embracing change

2024-11-11T18:35:00+00:00By

The AMS Automotive Evolution conference in Detroit brought together leading car makers and tier suppliers to discuss managing production operations as the EV transition continues.

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