2026 and the knowledge capture race reshaping auto production As 2026 unfolds, automotive manufacturing confronts an urgent paradox. Veteran technicians retire in waves whilst electrification demands new skills. The industry's response transforms institutional memory into digital intelligence before time runs out. Ilkhan Ozsevim
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
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
