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NewsGM unifies global manufacturing under Mike Trevorrow
GM promotes Mike Trevorrow to lead global manufacturing and engineering, a move to fast-track digital innovation and software-defined vehicle production.
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VideoVideo: BMW’s Dr. Michael Nikolaides on AI, robotics, and resilience
BMW SVP Dr. Michael Nikolaides shares insights on AI, automation, robotics and global flexibility across BMW’s production and supply chain strategy.
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VideoVideo: Arno Güllering on transforming Dräxlmaier’s global production
Dräxlmaier COO Arno Güllering shares how the company is advancing smart factory strategies through cloud systems, AI-powered maintenance, and mindset shifts across its global operations.
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ArticleTunç Kip: Human-Machine Interfaces the key to optimised production
Human-Machine Interfaces are key to enhances productivity across auto plants from Munich to Michigan and beyond.
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Webinar
Register now: Scan-First Digital Twins: A reality capture roadmap for agile, ROI-focused brownfield transformation
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.
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ArticleArno Güllering on harnessing shopfloor visualisation and genAI in Dräxlmaier production
COO Arno Güllering wants to build on the tier-1 supplier’s highly connected production to ensure both plants and HQ have a mindset ready to embrace change.
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ArticleHumans and machines converge for Mercedes-Benz’ vehicle production
Mercedes-Benz is merging human expertise with AI and robotics to redefine how vehicles are built, from chatbots to humanoids and shopfloor analytics.
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VoiceCybersecurity: Building defence-in-depth into smart factories
Smart factories are vulnerable to growing cyber threats as IT and OT systems converge. Siemens outlines a holistic cybersecurity approach rooted in IEC 62443, Zero Trust, and defence-in-depth principles to protect digital enterprises and ensure resilient, sustainable industrial operations.
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ArticleHuman-Machine Interfaces at Mercedes, Volvo, Ford, and GM
AR, AI vision, cobots and digital twins are redefining how carmakers train staff, plan lines and inspect quality through smarter human-machine collaboration.
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ArticleMaking vehicle manufacturing more flexible at JLR and Daimler
JLR and Daimler Truck are boosting manufacturing with flexible systems, agile supply chains and automation to meet EV and ICE complexity on the same lines.
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ArticleWhen machines talk back: How HMIs are rewiring the factory floor
Discover how next-gen HMIs are reshaping automotive manufacturing - from predictive AI dashboards and cobot coordination to ergonomic innovation and immersive digital training platforms.
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NewsGM hires Aurora’s Sterling Anderson as product chief
GM names Aurora co-founder Sterling Anderson to lead global product strategy, bridging hardware and software across EVs and combustion vehicles.
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ArticleGAME Theory: Is Tesla’s “Unboxed” process a new production paradigm?
Tesla’s “Unboxed” manufacturing process promises to halve production costs and redefine car assembly. Is it the game-changer the industry needs?
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ArticleSmart factories reshape automotive job roles
Digital change in automotive plants is fuelling demand for AI, data and IIoT roles, while reshaping traditional job profiles on the factory floor.
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Webinar
Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production
This livestream explores how manufacturers like Bosch and Borgwarner are futureproofing production for flexibility through digitalisation and collaboration.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz gives the green light for new paint shop
Mercedes-Benz is investing hundreds of millions in a new digital, low-emission paint shop in Sindelfingen, powered by AI, digital twins and green energy.
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ArticleDigital threads weave together connected car factories
Digital twins and AI are reshaping connected car factories, promising leaner, smarter and more resilient automotive manufacturing.
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Article“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.
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Webinar
Register now: Automotive Gateway Mobilizer - Mastering Communication Challenges in Battery and EV Components End-of-Line Tests
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
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.