Murugan Boominathan on how Magna is managing digital change across complex operations At Automotive Manufacturing North America, Magna’s Murugan Boominathan explains why digital transformation depends as much on workforce engagement, process alignment and legacy integration as it does on new technology deployments. AMS
How AI will redefine robotic automation in manufacturing General Motors automation leader Dr. Miguel Saez explains how AI driven learning, digital twins, and new training methods can cut robot programming time, close technology gaps, and build a smarter, more resilient manufacturing ecosystem. Nick Holt
Watch: Collaboration, speed and people-first digitalisation define global manufacturing transformation True progress, Nagel said, depends on breaking down silos between engineering, IT and production, aligning teams around shared KPIs, and translating digital ambition into tangible action. AMS Editorial
North America’s powertrain reality check At the Automotive Manufacturing North America 2025 conference in Detroit in October, Eric Anderson, associate director for Americas Powertrain & Compliance Forecasting at S&P Global Mobility, outlined a data-driven assessment of the region’s outlook. Anushka Dixit
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
Agility and collaboration key to manufacturing transformation: Aptiv’s José Carlos Jiménez At AMS North America, José Carlos Jiménez, president of the connection systems division at Aptiv, discussed how modularity, simplification and a collaborative culture are reshaping the supplier’s operations to keep pace with rapid industry transformation. AMS Editorial
Tariffs, delays, and doubt: Canada’s auto sector faces uncertain future Canada’s automotive industry is caught in the crosshairs of a shifting US trade policy. Investment has stalled, jobs are at risk, raising urgent questions about the country’s role in North America’s automotive future. Ian Henry
Smart Factories need smarter people As automotive manufacturers accelerate digital transformation, the industry faces a fundamental reckoning about workforce development. Four industry leaders reveal how they are reshaping roles, building skills and bridging the gap between automation ambitions and human capability. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Watch: Automotive Manufacturing North America 2025 highlights Catch up on all the highlights from the third iteration of Automotive Manufacturing North America when we returned to the Henry Hotel, Detroit this October. AMS Editorial
Watch: Data ecosystems and digital twins driving the next era of zero-defect manufacturing From battery testing and driver simulation to digital twin development, Dr Ayoub’s team is building the foundations for smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable production. AMS Editorial
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
