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BMW’s vision for a digitally transformed logistics and production network

2025-06-09T08:49:00+01:00By and

Dr. Michael Nikolaides, BMW’s SVP of Production Network, Supply Chain Management and Logistics, on the company’s digitalisation of production and logistics operations.

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Register now: Scan-First Digital Twins: A reality capture roadmap for agile, ROI-focused brownfield transformation

2025-05-29T11:50:00+01:00

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.

Mercedes-Benz tests advanced Human-Machine Interfaces blending AI, robotics and shopfloor input at Berlin Digital Factory

Humans and machines converge for Mercedes-Benz’ vehicle production

2025-05-28T13:44:00+01:00By

Mercedes-Benz is merging human expertise with AI and robotics to redefine how vehicles are built, from chatbots to humanoids and shopfloor analytics.

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.

Humans and robots already work hand in hand today. However, increasing digitalisation and automation will change jobs in automotive factories. (Image- Mercedes-Benz)

Smart factories reshape automotive job roles

2025-05-01T16:05:00+01:00By

Digital change in automotive plants is fuelling demand for AI, data and IIoT roles, while reshaping traditional job profiles on the factory floor.

Automation grows as auto production trusts robots with more roles

Survey: Robotics rising rapidly in automotive manufacturing

2025-05-01T10:10:00+01:00By

Automotive producers are trusting robots with more core functions, redefining jobs and boosting efficiency, but safety and trust remain central concerns.

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Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production

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

This livestream explores how manufacturers like Bosch and Borgwarner are futureproofing production for flexibility through digitalisation and collaboration.

Rare earth restrictions threaten EV, robotics, and auto supply chains.

China’s rare earth curb shakes global auto production

2025-04-30T10:44:00+01:00By

China’s rare earth export clampdown risks halting EV and auto production worldwide, hitting magnet supply for motors, semiconductors and AI-driven systems.

Volvo starts EX30 EV production in Ghent to meet demand

Volvo launches EX30 EV production at Ghent plant

2025-04-25T13:38:00+01:00By

Volvo has begun producing its popular EX30 electric SUV in Ghent, Belgium, boosting capacity, creating jobs and cutting lead times for European buyers.

Firefly A modern EV car, in the middle of a large factory, connected by digital threads to computers

Digital threads weave together connected car factories

2025-04-16T14:40:00+01:00By

Digital twins and AI are reshaping connected car factories, promising leaner, smarter and more resilient automotive manufacturing.

Michael Frieß has been Site Manager and Head of Production at the Mercedes-Benz Bremen plant since March 2020. (Image- Mercedes-Benz)

“Pure electrical production is not our goal”

2025-04-15T09:41:00+01:00By

Mercedes-Benz Bremen is building 10 models across drivetrains, piloting AI tools and expanding Maybach production—without committing to full electrification.

Lucid Motors expanded its EV plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, in 2024

Lucid expands Arizona footprint with Nikola asset deal

2025-04-14T13:33:00+01:00By

Lucid acquires Nikola’s Arizona plants and offers 300+ jobs to scale EV output and testing as part of its Gravity SUV and midsize vehicle production ramp-up

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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.

Audi virtualises factory production control, shifting from hardware to cloud

Audi leads with virtual controllers in vehicle bodyshop automation

2025-04-03T11:52:00+01:00By

Audi and Siemens debut virtual controllers in Böllinger Höfe, marking a milestone in digital factory automation and sustainable production

Digital twins enhance efficiency, flexibility, and AI-driven manufacturing innovation

Digital twins are catalysts for automotive production strategies

2025-03-27T14:45:00+00:00By

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…

Hyundai invests $21bn to expand US manufacturing and mobility tech

$21bn Hyundai plan to scale US automotive vehicle production

2025-03-25T10:29:00+00:00By

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 hires 150 technicians to support UK EV production.

JLR creates 150 EV manufacturing roles in the UK

2025-03-20T17:06:00+00:00By

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.

Humanoid robots join the line at Mercedes-Benz Marienfelde

Mercedes-Benz advances AI and robotics in production

2025-03-18T16:00:00+00:00By

Mercedes-Benz is redefining production at Berlin-Marienfelde with AI and humanoid robots, pioneering digital manufacturing methods for a more intelligent future.

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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.

Advanced thermal management solutions for high-performance ADAS electronics

Henkel’s advanced thermal management for ADAS reliability

2025-03-07T11:25:00+00:00By

ADAS domain controllers generate extreme heat, threatening performance and longevity. Henkel’s latest thermal interface material ensures efficiency and reliability.