Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine
This special edition of Automotive Manufacturing Solutions marks 25 years of exploring the transformative journey of the automotive manufacturing industry.
At the heart of this issue, we reflect on a quarter-century of progress, highlighting how the industry has adapted and evolved to meet new challenges and opportunities. We explore how the industry has evolved, driven by factors like globalisation (especially the rise of China and Asia), the 2008 financial crisis, and the digital revolution. We will examine the pivotal role of electrification, the ongoing push for lightweighting and sustainability, and the evolution of manufacturing processes from traditional assembly lines to highly automated and connected factories. Finally, we reflect on how the industry continues to innovate and adapt, building upon the pioneering spirit of Henry Ford, to meet the challenges and capitalise on the opportunities of the 21st century.
Each edition features exclusive interviews with top executives from OEMs, tier one suppliers, and logistics service providers also in-depth analysis of key industry trends and challenges.
2025 Calendar
May: AMS 1
October: AMS 2
Current Issue
As we move deeper into 2025, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions continues to track the seismic shifts reshaping the global automotive industry. Available today, Issue 2 of the AMS magazine dives into smart factory innovations, regional production strategies in the US amid trade upheavals, megacasting advancements, and sustainability paradoxes. Get your copy in print or read digitally, and gain insights from Bosch, BMW, Dräxlmaier, Ford, Hyundai, JLR and more.
Features include:
Bosch - Cross-functional collaboration | Americas
- Dr. Hanns Bernd Ketteler explains how cross-department teamwork, simultaneous engineering, and digital tools keep Bosch Mobility Americas competitive.
BMW Debrecen - iFactory concept in action | Smart Factory
- BMW’s new Debrecen plant showcases the iFactory concept with advanced, fully integrated production technologies.
DRÄXLMAIER - Shopfloor visualisation and genAI in production | Smart Factory
- COO Arno Güllering outlines how DRÄXLMAIER uses data visualisation and AI to build a connected production and logistics network.
How Megacasting is reshaping automotive manufacturing | Innovation deep dive
- Megacasting promises major efficiency gains, but questions remain about scalability and sustainability.
Tariffs redraw North American auto production map | Regional Focus
- New US tariffs and geopolitical tensions force automakers to rethink supply chains and production strategies.
The paradox of sustainable production: Why less might mean more | Sustainability
- True sustainability may come from simplicity—producing and wasting less, not just adding complex green tech.
Past Issues
Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 2, 2024
Automotive Manufacturing Solutions Magazine – Issue 1, 2024
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