Watch: Collaboration and speed key to manufacturing transformation at Bosch At Automotive Manufacturing North America 2025, Dr Hanns Bernd Ketteler, executive director of operations at Bosch Mobility Americas, shared how digitalisation, AI and cross-functional collaboration are driving a faster, leaner and more connected approach to manufacturing across the value chain. AMS Editorial
Intelligent automation rewrites the rules of vehicle production Carmakers bet on humanoid robots and AI-driven systems to solve labour crises and accelerate output. The catch: success depends less on silicon than on skilful change management. Ilkhan Ozsevim
AMNA 2025: Auto industry looks to data driven, people-first digital transformation The AMNA 2025 conference brought together OEMs, Tier 1s, suppliers and technology partners to discuss shared challenges and solutions as the automotive industry navigates rapid technology and economic changes Nick Holt
The paradox of Sustainable Production: Why less might mean more Automotive manufacturers chase complex technologies for greener production, yet the most effective sustainability gains come from fundamental simplicity: making less, wasting less, and questioning whether volume growth remains viable. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Human-centric digitalisation: Empowering the shopfloor with smarter tools As automotive manufacturing becomes more automated and data-driven, digitalisation must be designed to empower, not replace, shopfloor workers. With intuitive tools, connected systems and real-time insights, OEMs and suppliers are rethinking how humans and machines interact in production environments. Ilkhan Ozsevim Anushka Dixit
Volkswagen accelerates AI-powered production with 5-year AWS extension The platform now hosts more than 1,200 AI-driven applications, ranging from real-time image-based quality inspections to energy optimisation, with machine learning executed via AWS services such as Amazon SageMaker. Anushka Dixit
A new generation of automation at Mercedes-Benz’s Düsseldorf plant Blending AI and automation, Mercedes-Benz's Düsseldorf van plant is taking a major step in automation with the deployment of a four-legged robotic assistant – Aris Nick Holt
