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. AMS will explore trends and opportunities in manufacturing user technologies and how they are already influencing shopfloor operations, including AR/VR, cobots, IoT, exoskeletons, computer vision and AGVs. The livestream will also look to opportunities at fast-changing and future technologies, from drones to multipurpose robots, such as humanoids, that could further change how humans and machines interact across manufacturing functions and on the line side.

Join AMS editors together with manufacturing and technology experts to discover how these technologies are being integrated into production operations, the approach to workforce training and engagement, and how they can accelerate validation of assembly processes for new models.

Key focus areas:

- Today’s shopfloor digital toolkit: AR/VR, IoT, cobots, computer vision and more

- How analytics and edge computing are changing real-time decision-making

- Enhancing worker capabilities through human-machine interaction

- Transformative technology: genAI, multipurpose and advanced robotics

- How to speed training and validation of assembly processes for new products

Speakers:

Sven Mueller
Project Manager
Edge Cloud 4 Production
Audi AG

Sven began his professional career in logistics planning at Audi in 2014. As part of an innovation project, he developed virtual reality software for the planning process of special load carriers. He holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and is an expert in the field of digitalization and production.

From 2020 to 2022, he conducted scoutings for new technologies in production and logistics within the department of technology and innovation management. He implemented several proof of concepts in the areas of 5G, autonomous mobile robots and virtual reality.

In his current role as Project Manager Edge Cloud 4 Production he is responsible for the development and rollout of a new software platform and the onboarding/refactoring of applications within the shopfloor IT.

Nick Holt
Editor
AMS

With over 20 years experience covering the automotive industry, Nick is responsible for editorial across Automotive Manufacturing Solutions. He has gained wide experience in automotive production operations, visiting OEM and tier supplier factories in Europe, India, China and the US.

Ilkhan Ozsevim
Assistant Editor
AMS

Ilkhan Ozsevim is a seasoned editor and journalist with a passion for uncovering the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.

With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, Ilkhan has established himself as a trusted voice in the automotive world, specialising in engaging thought leaders and writing insightful features on topics ranging from EVs and smart factories through to automotive logistics and supply chain management.