Robotics
China’s rare earth curb shakes global auto production
China’s rare earth export clampdown risks halting EV and auto production worldwide, hitting magnet supply for motors, semiconductors and AI-driven systems.
Volvo launches EX30 EV production at Ghent plant
Volvo has begun producing its popular EX30 electric SUV in Ghent, Belgium, boosting capacity, creating jobs and cutting lead times for European buyers.
Digital threads weave together connected car factories
Digital twins and AI are reshaping connected car factories, promising leaner, smarter and more resilient automotive manufacturing.
“Pure electrical production is not our goal”
Mercedes-Benz Bremen is building 10 models across drivetrains, piloting AI tools and expanding Maybach production—without committing to full electrification.
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.
Audi 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
Digital twins are catalysts for automotive production strategies
This is how Automakers are leveraging digital twins to optimise production, cut costs and adapt to electrification, making factories more agile and efficient. Stellantis, Webasto, and Cintoo disclose…
$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
JLR creates 150 EV manufacturing roles in the UK
JLR is recruiting 150 EV technicians in the UK to support the production of Range Rover Electric and next-generation battery and drive unit manufacturing.
Mercedes-Benz advances AI and robotics in production
Mercedes-Benz is redefining production at Berlin-Marienfelde with AI and humanoid robots, pioneering digital manufacturing methods for a more intelligent future.
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.
How the EV shift sparked integrated Design For Manufacture (DFM)
Automotive leaders at the AMS Evolution panel reveal how digital twin simulation and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping EV design and production
AMS/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.
Rockwell expands with Clearpath Robotics acquisition
Rockwell Automation completes its acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors, expanding its autonomous material handling capabilities in smart factories.
Audi wants to define new standards for AI image processing
Audi is driving AI innovation in vehicle production with advanced image processing, eliminating errors and setting new quality benchmarks for the smart factory era.
Digital 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.
Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production
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.
Register 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.
The robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production
Explore the emerging role of AI-powered multipurpose at BMW, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz, and what the future holds for robotics in manufacturing.
How AI is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
Explore how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing with advanced technologies like predictive maintenance, deep learning, and generative design.