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JLR deepens electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities with 50 new roles focused on material sourcing, traceability and supply chain risk mitigation

JLR expands EV manufacturing with 50 new roles in material sourcing, traceability and supply‑chain risk

As it transitions to electric vehicle production, JLR has added 50 roles to map material sources, secure battery minerals, and protect manufacturing operations from disruption and compliance risk.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

BMW’s digital brain: Dr. Michael Nikolaides on AI, robotics and resilience in a complex global supply chain

BMW’s Dr. Michael Nikolaides discusses how the OEM is leading with intelligent intralogistics, AI-powered automation, and data-driven decision-making. From real-time reallocation to humanoid robotics, BMW is future-proofing its production network in a volatile global landscape.

Christopher Ludwig

Inside Dräxlmaier’s digital drive: COO Arno Güllering on AI, mindset shifts and global smart factory strategy

In a revealing interview at the Automobil Produktion Kongress in Munich, Arno Güllering, chief operating officer of Dräxlmaier Group, shares how the global supplier is accelerating its smart factory transformation. From unexpected digital frontrunners like Tunisia to the growing role of generative AI in maintenance, Güllering discusses his first-year priorities and why a shift in mindset is just as critical as technology.

Christopher Ludwig

Mercedes-Benz blends AI, humanoid robots and craftspeople at its Digital Factory Campus to redefine the boundaries of human-machine collaboration in vehicle production

At its Digital Factory Campus in Berlin, Mercedes-Benz is pioneering new forms of human-machine interaction, from generative AI agents to humanoid robots, blending physical and digital intelligence in its production system.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Augmented reality, AI, cobots and digital twins are transforming automotive production by enhancing worker training, planning, inspection and collaboration

Human-machine interfaces are becoming central to car production. With AR, cobots, AI inspection and digital twins, OEMs like Ford, Volvo, GM and Mercedes are reshaping the way people and machines interact.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Sterling Anderson joins GM as executive vice-president and chief product officer to drive innovation across electric and petrol vehicles, software, services and user experience

General Motors has appointed Sterling Anderson, co-founder of Aurora and former Tesla executive, to lead product development across its portfolio, as the carmaker seeks to unite software, hardware and user experience under a single innovation strategy.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

China’s rapid rise in electric vehicle adoption is reshaping global auto manufacturing, forcing Western OEMs to rethink costs, portfolios and consumer strategies

As China leads the global EV transition with record-breaking sales and technology advances, Western carmakers face mounting pressure to cut costs, target regional needs and rethink loyalty strategies.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Inside Tesla’s ‘radical’ manufacturing shift: How the “Unboxed” process could slash EV production costs and impact the automotive industry

As Tesla gears up to launch its $25,000 electric car, its “Unboxed” manufacturing process draws both praise and scepticism. AMS explores its potential to transform automotive production and its implications for the industry.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

As automotive manufacturing digitises, new smart factory roles in AI, data and IIoT are replacing traditional shopfloor jobs and transforming skills requirements

As automotive manufacturing becomes more intelligent, connected and software-defined, factory roles are shifting. New digital profiles are emerging, while traditional ones risk becoming obsolete.

Chris Löwer

China’s rare earth magnet export ban threatens global EV and automotive manufacturing, as US, European and Asian carmakers scramble to secure critical materials

The global automotive sector is facing renewed disruption as China tightens control over exports of heavy rare earths and magnets. With EV powertrains and chips at risk, OEMs are now racing to diversify supply.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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.

Mercedes-Benz accelerates AI and robotics at Berlin-Marienfelde, transforming digital production with humanoid robots and next-generation automation technologies

At its Berlin-Marienfelde site, Mercedes-Benz is integrating artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics into automotive production. With new digital tools and axial-flux motor technology, the factory is setting new global standards for intelligent manufacturing.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Industry experts at the AMS Evolution panel examine the accelerating EV shift and its impact on design and manufacturing. Toyota and Volkswagen share insights on engineering flexibility and digital twin simulation to streamline production

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Why global automotive innovators must embrace Design For Manufacture to power production in an environment of increasing complexity and fierce foreign competition

Automotive manufacturers are streamlining production with Design for Manufacture (DFM), cutting complexity, reducing costs and driving EV innovation. In In this article, experts reveal the key strategies and digital tools that are reshaping vehicle production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

JLR and partners push seat foam circularity forward through digital tools and collaboration, accelerating sustainable material reuse in luxury vehicle production

JLR’s breakthrough in seat foam circularity is powered by digital tools, data-driven traceability and production/supply chain collaboration. The Circularity Lab’s ‘learn through doing’ approach is setting new industry benchmarks for material reuse and sustainable innovation. Ilkhan Ozsevim reports.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

EU invests in AI to transform automotive manufacturing with ‘AI smart factories’, automation and next-generation production technologies

The EU’s new InvestAI fund will inject €200 billion ($208.4bn) into AI, transforming European automotive manufacturing. With AI gigafactories and smart factory technology, this initiative aims to drive automation, digitalisation and next-generation production systems.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Solving EV battery pack development, cost and production challenges

James Eaton, CEO of IONETIC, discusses the evolving landscape of EV battery pack development and production, focusing on the challenges facing low-volume manufacturers. Eaton shares insights into the importance of cost optimisation, flexible manufacturing, and overcoming the unique challenges of electrifying commercial vehicles such as buses.

Nick Holt

DeepSeek’s AI model raises questions over the future of computing power, Nvidia’s dominance and automotive AI development

The fact that a Chinese startup trained its AI model cheaply caused a stock price crash in the USA. For experts, however, this is a sign that artificial intelligence can be developed more quickly - including in the automotive industry.

Timo Gilgen

Rockwell strengthens autonomous production logistics with Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors in a major move towards fully integrated smart manufacturing

Rockwell Automation has acquired Clearpath Robotics and its industrial division OTTO Motors, integrating autonomous mobile robots into its portfolio. The move signals a transformation in production logistics, optimising efficiency and connectivity across factories.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Audi is transforming vehicle production with AI-powered image processing, eliminating errors and setting new standards for quality control and smart factory innovation

Artificial intelligence is accelerating transformation in automotive production. Audi’s Industrial Computer Vision is proving how AI-driven image processing enhances quality control, minimises defects and paves the way for scalable smart factory innovation.

Ronja Schmiedchen

How OEMs such as BMW, Toyota and Ford are harnessing data-driven decision making drive sustainability in automotive manufacturing

Leading automotive OEMs and tier-suppliers are deploying cutting-edge data tools to transform their operations. This article explores how they are using AI and big data to enhance resource efficiency, reduce emissions, and pave the way for a greener future in manufacturing.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Dürr to equip BYD’s first European passenger car factory in Hungary with advanced sustainable painting and cleaning technologies, marking a milestone for both companies, and the EU tariff question

BYD, one of China’s largest EV makers, has chosen Dürr to equip its first European car plant in Hungary with advanced painting and cleaning technology. This collaboration combines precision engineering with sustainability, showcasing the future of European EV production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Thomas Dose discusses leadership, diversity, and challenges at BMW’s Chennai Plant

How do you go from being a consultant to being a plant manager? Thomas Dose, managing director of the BMW plant in Chennai, India, talks in an interview about his path, the challenges and opportunities in India and the importance of diversity and sustainability.

Ronja Schmiedchen

JLR’s Rudy the Robot will be hard at work this Christmas in Gaydon

JLR will be using an automated robot over Christmas to carry out a lifetime of door usage checks within 12 weeks, completing 84,000 door shuts.

Megan Kelly

VW Wolfsburg plant kicks-off Tayron production with precision and digital innovation

The VW main plant is once again producing four different models. After the Seat Tarraco is phased out, the VW Tayron is taking its place. Read how the start-up worked here.

Timo Gilgen

ABB robotics partners with ESS to advance simulation tools for cost savings, efficiency, and emissions reduction in automotive paint shop operations

ABB’s collaboration with ESS marks an important step in digitising automotive manufacturing in paintshop. By harnessing advanced simulation technology, the partnership aims to cut paintshop costs by up to 30 percent and reduce emissions significantly, while levelling the digital playing field.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Automotive OEMs and suppliers look to continued development of smart factories and the deployment of digital tools to optimise production operations

The concept of the smart factory offers highly efficient, optimised production operations. Ford, ZF and PPG reveal how they are working to realise this potential.

AMS

Volkswagen Chattanooga and Christopher Glover: a masterclass in flexible manufacturing in North America

As Volkswagen celebrates its 75th year in the US, its Chattanooga plant exemplifies a flexible manufacturing model that integrates electrification, workforce innovation, and supply chain resilience. With Chris glover as EVP, the plant has become a benchmark for industry transformation.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Exclusive: How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future at its Battery Engineering Center

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with HenkelHenkel, a global leader in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, inaugurated its revolutionary Battery Engineering Center (BEC) within its Inspiration Center Düsseldorf (ICD) in November last year. Henkel invited AMS as its first visitor, to take a tour of the Battery Application Center (BAC) and Battery Test Center (BTC) within the BEC and the innovations happening inside.

AMS

BMW’s iFactory Network expands automated driving technology across production with Dingolfing now acting as testing ground

BMW’s dingolfing plant pioneers automated in-plant driving, achieving CE certification and setting a benchmark for efficiency in automotive production. Expansion across its global network is underway.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

ZF’s Fernando Bera on prioritising real-time data and people-centric strategies for smart factory success

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Fernando Bera, Engineering Supervisor and Smart Factory Coordinator at ZF, outlined how real-time data and a people-focused approach are driving efficiency and quality improvements, shaping the company’s smart factory transformation.

Nick Holt

Stellantis’ Jeremy Keating on comprehensive lean practices: Achieving zero waste through organisational alignment and proactive problem-solving

At the AMS Automotive Evolution North America conference, Jeremy Keating, Vice-President of Operations at Stellantis’ Kokomo Transmission Plant, shared insights on lean manufacturing’s value in achieving efficiency. He discussed early lean integration, financial assessments for cost control, and the critical role of union partnerships.

Christopher Ludwig

Stellantis’ Asif Khan on driving cost control and profitability through lean manufacturing in a competitive market

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Dr. Sardar Asif Khan, Continuous Improvement Lead at Stellantis, discussed the critical role of lean manufacturing in cost control and profitability. He highlighted the importance of leadership, workforce engagement, and the complementary role of digital tools in enhancing lean methodologies.

Christopher Ludwig

Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools

At the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 event, Jaime Moore, Senior Principal Engineer at Toyota North America, highlighted the evolving role of engineers in manufacturing. She discussed the expanded skill set required, the need for cross-functional collaboration, and the potential of digital twins and AI in streamlining the automotive production process.

Christopher Ludwig

Ford’s Rajeev Kalamdani on smart factory transformation challenges: Legacy systems, workforce, and data integration

Speaking at the AMS Automotive Evolution NA 2024 conference in Detroit, Rajeev Kalamdani from Ford shared his perspective on the complexities of digital transformation in smart factory settings. From integrating legacy equipment to fostering a tech-savvy workforce, Rajeev outlined key challenges and solutions for successful digitalisation in the automotive industry.

Nick Holt

Smart manufacturing: Data, AI, and digital transformation

The process of digitalising manufacturing operations continues to change rapidly with new software and hardware developments and the growing application of artificial intelligence, but challenges remain in optimising these opportunities.

Nick Holt

HORSE’s smart factory model sets new standards in digital powertrain production, leveraging cobotics, virtual twins, and real-time data for efficiency and sustainability

HORSE is pioneering a smart factory approach for powertrain production, integrating cobotics and virtual twins in a fully digital environment that adapts to changing demands, enhancing both efficiency and sustainability across its global operations. CTO Julien Faure, and CPEO, Antonio Vaz expound…

Ilkhan Ozsevim

BMW Group Plant Regensburg honoured for excellence in large-scale assembly, recognised for flexibility, digital innovation, and leadership in prestigious Factory of the Year competition

The coveted “Factory of the Year” award has gone to Regensburg in the category of large-series assembly. The plant was lauded for its remarkable flexibility, workforce dynamism, and cutting-edge digital innovation, further solidifying its place as a leader in automotive production.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How VW’s Palmela plant excels with lean production, in-house 3d printing, and 90% automation to produce the T-Roc while preparing for the next generation of vehicles

While the continued existence of German VW plants is being questioned, Volkswagen Autoeuropa in the middle of Portugal is operating at a good capacity. Here’s a look at the lean principles that ensure that the T-Roc plant is running so well.

Timo Gilgen

Honda expands new energy vehicle manufacturing in China with new Wuhan plant

Honda opens its first dedicated new energy vehicle (NEV) production plant in Wuhan, China, boosting its electric vehicle production capabilities with advanced automation and eco-friendly technology.

Nick Holt

“We cannot afford to make any mistakes” - Volkswagen’s Portugal boss Thomas Hegel Gunther

It’s not easy being the manager of a VW plant these days. In an interview, Volkswagen’s Portugal boss Thomas Hegel Gunther explains what makes the home of the T-Roc so special and how his team is continually increasing effectiveness through various lean principles.

Timo Gilgen

With the hope of exponential problem-solving on the horizon, are quantum computers the future of the automotive industry?

Quantum computers promise to give industry and science a boost when it comes to solving complex tasks in the future. But how exactly do quantum computers work and which model currently has the highest computing power?

Götz Fuchslocher

How cobots can support automotive production

Cobots enrich the industry with their ability to complete tasks in close cooperation with humans and are becoming increasingly intelligent thanks to modern technologies. This article takes a look at the different types of robots, and their benefits to the industry.

Ronja Schmiedchen

Werner Beutnagel

Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

Stellantis chief manufacturing officer Arnaud Deboeuf reveals technologies across automation, factory planning and lineside logistics that reduce transition costs and time to market.

Nick Holt

Christopher Ludwig

MD ELEKTRONIK shows how automation is reforming automotive cable assembly and the solutions that come with the change

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with MD ELEKTRONIKMD ELEKTRONIK demonstrates why top quality and competitive pricing are critical to automotive production and supply

AMS

Denso expands electrification-focused inverter line and sustainable digital production

Denso is bolstering its position in the electrification market with the launch of inverter production at Denso Fukushima. Simultaneously, the company has unveiled plans for a next-generation, fully automated plant at Zenmyo, set to modernise ECU production with 24-hour unmanned operation and sustainable energy use.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Holon seeks to transforms urban mobility with new Florida autonomous shuttle vehicle plant

Holon, a subsidiary of Benteler, has unveiled plans to modernise the future of transportation with its first autonomous shuttle vehicle manufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida. The plant is expected to produce up to 5,000 autonomous movers annually.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Rockwell Automation appoints Emmanuel Guilhamon as sustainability leader

Emmanuel Guilhamon brings extensive experience in sales, strategy, and renewable energy to drive Rockwell Automation’s sustainability initiatives, helping manufacturers achieve their ESG goals.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Antolin, Gestamp and Fersa using AI to improve production operations

Autoparts from Spain, a collaborative digital project among automotive suppliers that provides intelligence on the automotive equipment and components industry, reports that the radical transformation of the industry supported by artificial intelligence (AI), is providing opportunities for tier suppliers, with benefits already registered by members Antolin, Fersa Bearings and Gestamp.

Marcus Williams

Global IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production

The global IT outage that hit industries across the world today has affected automotive manufacturing across the world, causing problems for the automotive manufacturing industry globally.

Megan Kelly

European battery production needs greater speed and agility

Exhibitors at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart shared insights into EV and battery production challenges and how the industry needs to adapt with greater speed.

Nick Holt

In Emden, Volkswagen wants to leave the Passat behind

Volkswagen’s Emden plant has existed in northwest Lower Saxony for decades. Nowhere else is the change to electric drives so noticeable. With new logistics, new assembly and the new ID.7, a new era begins.

Timo Gilgen

Mahindra & Mahindra to pioneer ABB’s Inkjet paint technology in Indian EV market

Mahindra & Mahindra partners with ABB Robotics to implement PixelPaint technology in its new EV line. The innovative system ensures precise paint application with minimal waste; a key step in automotive personalisation and efficiency for the Indian market.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Designing manufacturing systems for flexibility and scalability

Comau discusses assembling e-drives, developing battery manufacturing solutions, and collaborations with universities for next-generation cells.

AMS

Virtual production networks are able to solve multi-level complexities across automotive manufacturing

Virtual production networks provide automotive manufacturing with myriad solutions like advanced time- and cost-saving simulations, global collaboration capabilities, and innovative tools like digital twins to harness untapped production flexibility.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Volkswagen invests $5B in Rivian to establish 50/50 EV and software focussed Joint Venture

Volkswagen Group’s $5 billion investment in Rivian forms a joint venture to develop cutting-edge EV architecture and software. The judicious move strengthens both companies’ market positions, both helping Rivian advance its R2 and R3 models while addressing Volkswagen’s software challenges.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Hyundai’s Metaplant America announces launch of 2025 IONIQ 5 to pioneer electric mobility

Hyundai’s new $7.59B Metaplant in Georgia gears up to commence production of the highly acclaimed 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering EV technology and creating thousands of jobs in the region.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

BMW opens its first North American press shop at Spartanburg and unveils the new BMW X3

BMW Manufacturing celebrates 30 years in Spartanburg with the opening of its first North American press shop and the debut of the fourth-generation BMW X3. The $200M investment will create over 200 jobs and pave the way for electric vehicle production by 2026.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Quality data drives F1 peak performance

Formula one cars represent the pinnacle of automotive engineering and behind the scenes, high quality components and manufacturing data are key to on-track success. Oracle Red Bull Racing offered AMS a glimpse of its championship winning engineering operations.

Nick Holt

Is ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?

Automotive production paintshop is energy-intensive and costly. Could a new ‘inkjet’-type paintshop technology solve several production issues at once? With major implications for sustainability and customisation, ABB’s PixelPaint sees an explosion in demand.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Comau’s Innovations and Solutions in Battery Manufacturing

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with ComauComau offers complete battery manufacturing solutions, from assembly and testing of battery packs to integration into vehicles.

AMS

Sames solves for BMW & Mercedes: Adhesive tech in bodyshop & glazing

Sames’ innovations support high-quality adhesive bonding in automotive manufacturing, optimising efficiency and standardisation across bodyshop and glazing processes.

SAMES

Geoffrey Bouquot is appointed into newly created position as Audi’s board member for Innovation and software-defined vehicle

Audi appoints Geoffrey Bouquot as board member for Innovation and Software-Defined Vehicle, driving its push for greater digitisation and focus on software centralisation

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

BMW Group has improved the speed, versatility and sustainability of its manufacturing and cut costs by using 3D-printed bionic robot grippers. Automotive Manufacturing Solutions reports on the latest innovations from the BMW Group Additive Manufacturing Campus and manufacturing plant in Munich.

Megan Kelly

Q&A with Patrice Haettel: CEO of powertrain technology company HORSE

Renault’s powertrain tech company, HORSE, has begun mass-producing the Power Electronics Box (PEB); crucial for HEVs and PHEVs. The redesigned PEB boosts performance by managing Emotors more efficiently. Here’s CEO, Patrice Haettel on electrification and more.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Breaking down silos: the necessity for co-creative collaboration

The Design4Production event in Munich proved that collaboration between is key to success across automotive production, engineering and design. The topic was present across every single session in one form or another. Here are the highlights of the theme…

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How Mercedes-Benz and Seat are transforming their plants

Michael Bauer, regional head of production at Mercedes-Benz and Jose Arreche, plant manager at Seat emphasised the importance of data and digitalisation in the transformation of their plants at the Automobil Produktion Kongress 2024, but stressed the evolving role that people will play in production.

Timo Gilgen

Balancing digitalisation with production output

The focus of the Automobil Produktion Kongress 2024 was on sustainable, efficient and digital production methods. Industry experts from car manufacturers and suppliers discussed the future of smart production.

Werner Beutnagel

ZF’s Arno Güllering on smart factory innovations and navigating volatility

AMS’ chief content officer Christopher Ludwig spoke to Arno Güllering, senior vice president, Operations – Electrified Powertrain Technology division at ZF at the Automobil Produktion Kongress 2024 at Munich to discuss the roadmap for navigating industry challenges and embracing the digital future.

AMS

Design4Production 2024: Capturing the future of automotive innovation

Design4Production 2024 brought together industry leaders to explore the integration of design, engineering, and production in the automotive industry. This gallery showcases the event’s key moments, from insightful talks to innovative collaborations.

Quality control: 3D vision inspection systems

LMI Technologies offers insights into current trends in automotive quality control requirements and the technology solutions available.

AMS

Design4Production: Recap blog

Thank you for joining us for the Design4Production 2024 event, read the summary of the key sessions covered at the event below. Today’s discussions highlighted the critical integration of design, engineering, and production to foster innovation and collaboration in the automotive industry. Esteemed speakers from Ford, NOYO AG, Volvo Group, Hyundai, among others, emphasised the importance of breaking down silos, enhancing sustainability, and speeding up development processes.

AMS

Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, demonstrates how automation is driving Ford Transit production

The Ford Otosan Plant in Kocaeli, Turkey relies on automation to deal with a very complex number of powertrains and derivatives. Plant Leader, Aysan Hosver, takes us on a tour of one of the most advanced production facilities in the world. With more than 1,200 robots throughout the site, this is how complexity

Mark Smyth

Bentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop as part of £2.5 bn investment program

As part of Bentley’s ambitious Beyond100 strategy, a state-of-the-art paintshop breaks ground in Crewe, signifying a leap towards Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) production and a commitment to sustainability, innovation and digital manufacturing

Ilkhan Ozsevim

VW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships

VW seeks to strengthen its position in the Chinese automotive market through achieving cost reductions in production and boosting local partnerships

Nick Holt

AI + I = Enhanced Automotive Surface Inspection

AI and automation are becoming key technologies for surface inspection in the paintshop, but human workers are still providing the finishing touches. Report by Michael Nash.

Michael Nash

VW Chattanooga votes union: A turning point for southern autoworkers?

Nearly three-quarters (73%) of the VW Chattanooga workers voted in favour of joining the union, making VW’s Chattanooga’s plant the first unionised foreign car factory in the southern US since the 1940s. It’s a major win for the UAW, which has struggled to expand its influence beyond its Detroit base in recent years.

Anushka Dixit

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This site is showing all Articles related to this Tag: automation and digitalisation

JLR expands EV manufacturing with 50 new roles in material sourcing, traceability and supply‑chain risk

BMW’s digital brain: Dr. Michael Nikolaides on AI, robotics and resilience in a complex global supply chain

Inside Dräxlmaier’s digital drive: COO Arno Güllering on AI, mindset shifts and global smart factory strategy

Mercedes-Benz blends AI, humanoid robots and craftspeople at its Digital Factory Campus to redefine the boundaries of human-machine collaboration in vehicle production

Augmented reality, AI, cobots and digital twins are transforming automotive production by enhancing worker training, planning, inspection and collaboration

Sterling Anderson joins GM as executive vice-president and chief product officer to drive innovation across electric and petrol vehicles, software, services and user experience

China’s rapid rise in electric vehicle adoption is reshaping global auto manufacturing, forcing Western OEMs to rethink costs, portfolios and consumer strategies

Inside Tesla’s ‘radical’ manufacturing shift: How the “Unboxed” process could slash EV production costs and impact the automotive industry

As automotive manufacturing digitises, new smart factory roles in AI, data and IIoT are replacing traditional shopfloor jobs and transforming skills requirements

China’s rare earth magnet export ban threatens global EV and automotive manufacturing, as US, European and Asian carmakers scramble to secure critical materials

New whitepaper: BASF and Catena-X: Creating a more connected and efficient automotive industry

Mercedes-Benz accelerates AI and robotics at Berlin-Marienfelde, transforming digital production with humanoid robots and next-generation automation technologies

Accelerating EV innovation transforms design and manufacturing processes as Toyota and Volkswagen lead cross-functional integration and digital twin adoption for future production

Why global automotive innovators must embrace Design For Manufacture to power production in an environment of increasing complexity and fierce foreign competition

JLR and partners push seat foam circularity forward through digital tools and collaboration, accelerating sustainable material reuse in luxury vehicle production

EU invests in AI to transform automotive manufacturing with ‘AI smart factories’, automation and next-generation production technologies

Solving EV battery pack development, cost and production challenges

DeepSeek’s AI model raises questions over the future of computing power, Nvidia’s dominance and automotive AI development

Rockwell strengthens autonomous production logistics with Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors in a major move towards fully integrated smart manufacturing

Audi is transforming vehicle production with AI-powered image processing, eliminating errors and setting new standards for quality control and smart factory innovation

How OEMs such as BMW, Toyota and Ford are harnessing data-driven decision making drive sustainability in automotive manufacturing

Dürr to equip BYD’s first European passenger car factory in Hungary with advanced sustainable painting and cleaning technologies, marking a milestone for both companies, and the EU tariff question

Thomas Dose discusses leadership, diversity, and challenges at BMW’s Chennai Plant

JLR’s Rudy the Robot will be hard at work this Christmas in Gaydon

VW Wolfsburg plant kicks-off Tayron production with precision and digital innovation

ABB robotics partners with ESS to advance simulation tools for cost savings, efficiency, and emissions reduction in automotive paint shop operations

Automotive OEMs and suppliers look to continued development of smart factories and the deployment of digital tools to optimise production operations

Volkswagen Chattanooga and Christopher Glover: a masterclass in flexible manufacturing in North America

Exclusive: How Henkel is co-developing the EV batteries of the future at its Battery Engineering Center

BMW’s iFactory Network expands automated driving technology across production with Dingolfing now acting as testing ground

ZF’s Fernando Bera on prioritising real-time data and people-centric strategies for smart factory success

Stellantis’ Jeremy Keating on comprehensive lean practices: Achieving zero waste through organisational alignment and proactive problem-solving

Stellantis’ Asif Khan on driving cost control and profitability through lean manufacturing in a competitive market

Toyota’s Jaime Moore on engineering transformation: Agile teams, early collaboration, and the impact of digital tools

Ford’s Rajeev Kalamdani on smart factory transformation challenges: Legacy systems, workforce, and data integration

Smart manufacturing: Data, AI, and digital transformation

HORSE’s smart factory model sets new standards in digital powertrain production, leveraging cobotics, virtual twins, and real-time data for efficiency and sustainability

BMW Group Plant Regensburg honoured for excellence in large-scale assembly, recognised for flexibility, digital innovation, and leadership in prestigious Factory of the Year competition

How VW’s Palmela plant excels with lean production, in-house 3d printing, and 90% automation to produce the T-Roc while preparing for the next generation of vehicles

Honda expands new energy vehicle manufacturing in China with new Wuhan plant

“We cannot afford to make any mistakes” - Volkswagen’s Portugal boss Thomas Hegel Gunther

With the hope of exponential problem-solving on the horizon, are quantum computers the future of the automotive industry?

How cobots can support automotive production

Stellantis turns to AI tools and fast deployment to cut production costs and launch times

MD ELEKTRONIK shows how automation is reforming automotive cable assembly and the solutions that come with the change

Denso expands electrification-focused inverter line and sustainable digital production

Holon seeks to transforms urban mobility with new Florida autonomous shuttle vehicle plant

Rockwell Automation appoints Emmanuel Guilhamon as sustainability leader

Antolin, Gestamp and Fersa using AI to improve production operations

Global IT outage affects Mercedes-Benz production

European battery production needs greater speed and agility

In Emden, Volkswagen wants to leave the Passat behind

Mahindra & Mahindra to pioneer ABB’s Inkjet paint technology in Indian EV market

Designing manufacturing systems for flexibility and scalability

Virtual production networks are able to solve multi-level complexities across automotive manufacturing

Volkswagen invests $5B in Rivian to establish 50/50 EV and software focussed Joint Venture

Hyundai’s Metaplant America announces launch of 2025 IONIQ 5 to pioneer electric mobility

BMW opens its first North American press shop at Spartanburg and unveils the new BMW X3

Quality data drives F1 peak performance

Is ABB Robotics’ new inkjet paint tech the future of automotive paintshop?

Comau’s Innovations and Solutions in Battery Manufacturing

Sames solves for BMW & Mercedes: Adhesive tech in bodyshop & glazing

Geoffrey Bouquot is appointed into newly created position as Audi’s board member for Innovation and software-defined vehicle

Exclusive: BMW Group improves efficiency with additive manufacturing gripper

Q&A with Patrice Haettel: CEO of powertrain technology company HORSE

Breaking down silos: the necessity for co-creative collaboration

How Mercedes-Benz and Seat are transforming their plants

Balancing digitalisation with production output

ZF’s Arno Güllering on smart factory innovations and navigating volatility

Design4Production 2024: Capturing the future of automotive innovation

Quality control: 3D vision inspection systems

Design4Production: Recap blog

Ford Otosan in Kocaeli, Turkey, demonstrates how automation is driving Ford Transit production

Bentley prepares electric future with groundbreaking for new paintshop as part of £2.5 bn investment program

VW focuses on Chinese market boosting cost competitiveness and local partnerships

AI + I = Enhanced Automotive Surface Inspection

VW Chattanooga votes union: A turning point for southern autoworkers?

Renault subsidiary, HORSE, kicks off Power Electronics Box production