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.
Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production This AMS livestream explored how manufacturers like Bosch and Borgwarner are futureproofing production for flexibility using digital tools, layout optimisation, flexible automation and collaboration across departments. WATCH now
Watch now: Automotive Gateway Mobilizer - Mastering Communication Challenges in Battery and EV Components End-of-Line Tests Why this webinar matters: real solutions for real EoL testing challenges.
Watch now: Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing In this livestream, Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing, an expert panel gave insights to and discuss the results of the North American Automotive Manufacturing Digital Transformation Survey 2025.
Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production This AMS livestream will spotlight how advanced digital tools and automation can be best geared to support manufacturing associates, including shopfloor workers and engineers, to maximise value-added activities, increase quality and improve safety.
Electrified production: Scaling EV and battery output This AMS livestream investigates how automotive manufacturers and suppliers are adapting existing and new factories to produce EVs and electrified vehicles.
Digital twins: faster, more transparent production planning In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts examined how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.
Watch now: How to maximise efficiency in battery tray manufacturing and integration This webinar showcased innovative, cost-efficient quality processes to assure 100% quality in battery manufacturing. New quality solutions from Hexagon enable automakers to detect defects efficiently and ensure a perfect fit into the underbody of the car.
Watch Now: Next-Gen Gapfillers: Henkel’s Blueprint for Automotive Electronics This webinar explored Henkel’s latest innovations in thermal gap fillers, designed specifically for automotive electronics.
Watch on demand: Sustainable Steel Automotive Manufacturing Survey 2024 Webinar Discover the latest insights from a cutting-edge discussion featuring AMS and SSAB on the key challenges faced by automotive OEMs, tier suppliers and other stakeholders in transitioning to sustainable steel.
Watch Now: Shaping the future: How electric vehicles are driving manufacturing decisions Dive into the intricacies of EV platform design with industry experts from Gestamp and ArcelorMittal. Looking at how current trends are influencing manufacturing processes and the balance between innovation, sustainability, and efficiency.
Watch: The advance of automation: what next-gen vehicles and batteries mean for robotics OEMs are transforming not only their respective vehicle types, transitioning to electric and connected models, but also the manufacturing operations to build these new vehicles. This creates challenges in integrating new vehicle architectures, powertrains and electronics into existing manufacturing facilities, boosting demand for more advanced automation.
Watch: The future of battery production - making electric dreams reality The sustainable, electrified automotive industry that most OEMs and governments aim to create depends on a critical ingredient: battery technology.
Watch: Structural change – Developing vehicle architectures optimised for EV manufacturing Transitioning to build electric vehicles in high volumes is an engineering challenge for OEMs and suppliers, but one that also presents opportunities in manufacturing processes and efficiencies.
Welcome to Automotive Evolution Europe 2022! The 1st Automotive Evolution Europe took place December 6-7 in Munich. We welcomed colleagues and industry peers before the conference at the SZ Tower’s Panorama Lounge followed by a full day of back-to-back discussions with leading experts across Europe and more. Christopher Ludwig
Future-proof Plant Munich - interview with Peter Weber, BMW Christopher Ludwig caught up with Peter Weber, Director Plant Munich, BMW Group following the closing session of AMS Automotive Evolution Europe 2022. Christopher Ludwig
Transforming plant and production processes - interview with Rüdiger Eck, Audi Following the opening session ‘Data at the heart of Europe’s manufacturing evolution’, Christopher Ludwig caught up with Rüdiger Eck, Director of Data Governance and Analytics for Digital Production, AUDI AG to continue the conversation. Christopher Ludwig
Blossoming brownfields: rejuvenating Europe’s car plants Peter Weber at BMW and Kjell Walöen at Volta Trucks joined the closing panel discussion at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss how Europe is revamping production plants and ensuring their existing production plants can be as flexible and efficient as any greenfield. Christopher Ludwig
Engineering the future of manufacturing Dr Seonhi at Ford Research and Advanced Manufacturing Europe and Erich Barnstedt at Microsoft joined the ninth panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss some of the steps Europe’s automotive industry is taking to future-proof factories and quicken the rollout of new technology, battery and EV production. Christopher Ludwig
Painting a brighter day: increasing speed, reducing errors in paintshop Sébastian Salze at SAMES and Robin Kaufmann at FANUC joined the eighth panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss optimising processes and reducing waste in the paintshop. Christopher Ludwig
Assembly in motion: speed and flexibility in vehicle production Dr Matthias Preuß at Next e.GO Mobile and Johannes Buehrle at Trumpf joined the fifth panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss strategies to simplify production processes and increase flexibility. Christopher Ludwig
Tier-1 transformation: fast-changing production for automotive suppliers Arno Güllering at ZF and Stephen C. Nunn at Hardinge joined the sixth panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss how to better understand what electrification means for tier-1 suppliers. Christopher Ludwig
Material matters: body, forming and process transformation Michel Peña at Teknia, Jesse Paegle at ArcelorMittal and Jonas Adolfsson at SSAB joined the seventh panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss how new technology and materials are ushering in new innovations in manufacturing. Christopher Ludwig
Managing an uncertain future in manufacturing S&P Global Mobility, Magswitch and Next e.GO Mobile joined the fourth panel at Automotive Evolution Europe to discuss the volatile production environment, to which OEMs and suppliers must respond to mitigate disruption to production. Christopher Ludwig
A tipping point: European automotive manufacturing outlook Henner Lehne at S&P Global Mobility joined the third session with an in-depth presentation on the latest analysis and forecast for the European sector, including volume, regulations and OEM strategies in the face of disruption and changing business models. Christopher Ludwig
Scaling up battery production in Europe The second session of Automotive Evolution Europe was joined by Matthias Zentgraf at CATL, Francisco Carranza at Basquevolt and Lars Carlstrom at Italvolt to discuss production strategies, constraints and opportunities in ramping up output of EV batteries in Europe. Christopher Ludwig
Data at the heart of Europe’s manufacturing evolution Rüdiger Eck at Audi, Timothy McGrath, at BMW and Karthik Krishnamurthy at AWS joined the opening session of Automotive Evolution Europe which focused on opportunities in data analytics, artificial intelligence, digital simulation, cloud services and the digital tools that support them. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: S-in-motion® B Segment battery protection: a sustainable solution at an affordable cost Watch our webinar in partnership with ArcelorMittal as they demonstrate how the properties of 2nd generation press-hardened steels can bring robust solutions to cope with the severe conditions of the side pole test from the EuroNCAP protocol.
Watch: Next-gen car body building Innovations in vehicle body and module architectures are enabling more sustainable production. Experts from manufacturers including REE, and technology specialist Magswitch discuss opportunities in this AMS Livestream first broadcast on Wednesday November 16 AMS
Watch: SaaS Solutions for the Automotive Industry: Unlock Smart Manufacturing for a Quick ROI Learn about the future of automotive manufacturing technology and the role that SaaS is playing now and will play in the years to come.
Watch: Achieving digital transformation in automotive quality management Watch this webinar with Siemens Digital Industries Software to learn how their solutions transform quality management and how leading companies streamline quality across different domains.
Watch: Emerging Press-Hardening Steels and Coatings Contribution for Reduced Weight and CO2 Emissions Watch this webinar recording to learn and discover how PHS concepts can be profitable regarding CO2 emissions and weight saving and discover the wealth of opportunities from Arcelormittal new generation of steels and coatings for hot stamping.
Watch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now? Hear how start-ups are changing car production and established OEMs are reinventing themselves in manufacturing and engineering, featuring start-up EV truckmaker Volta’s co-founder and chief manufacturing officer Kjell Walöen, and automotive steel solutions director Jesse Paegle from ArcelorMittal. AMS
Watch: How EV powertrains will reshape automotive production In this livestream, learn how lithium-ion batteries, cells and components are transforming manufacturing, supply chains and energy requirements with Lars Carlstrom from Italvolt and Statevolt, and AMS battery experts Daniel Harrison. AMS
Need a resilient automotive supply chain? Let’s plan for it! Discover how digital collaboration can help you in achieving productivity and delivery goals through our brand new webinar, in partnership with Siemens Digital Industries Software.
Watch: Connected factories, predictable futures This AMS livestream explores how Ford, Fraunhofer IPA and other OEMs are advancing smart factories to optimise assembly lines, improve quality and reduce errors, leveraging connected data for digital twins and AI-driven manufacturing planning. AMS
Watch: How ZF is empowering people in the transition to producing electrified powertrains ZF’s Arno Güllering reveals how the tier-1 is upskilling and motivating its workforce in the transition from producing ICE to electrified powertrains. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Preparing BMW’s Plant Munich for a new class of EV manufacturing Plant Director Peter Weber demonstrates how BMW is revamping production in Munich ahead of a new EV architecture with a walk through the factory and interview as part of the AMS Automotive Evolution Summit. Christopher Ludwig
Interview: Scania’s super charge to battery assembly Tony Persson, head of battery production, reveals how the Traton Group truckmaker is preparing to launch battery module assembly in half the time it would normally have for manufacturing launches, and the innovation in assembly and digitalisation that will support it. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Making it modular - vehicle production’s flexible future Flexibility in automotive assembly is now a competitive advantage. This AMS livestream features leaders from automation experts Ewellix and Rockwell and AMS discussing innovations in modular production and how to improve assembly lines at brownfield and greenfield factories. It previews wider discussions on new assembly concepts ahead of the AMS Automotive Evolution Summit in May. AMS
Watch: Reducing capital investment by 20% using technologies that attract Do you want to save 20% on capital expenditures, 10% on floor space, and boost flexibility while lowering headcount and lowering your carbon footprint? You do, of course! Discover how you can achieve this using Magswitch Technology, where they will utilise real-life examples to detail the enablers for achieving tomorrow’s goals–today.
Watch: Packing the power in battery system production Increasing EV battery output is essential to automotive electrification targets. Watch this AMS Automotive Evolution Livestream on-demand about ramping up the battery value chain, from raw material risk through to lithium-ion cell and battery module producton. Featuring experts from Scania, Verkor, S&P Global, Henkel and Recharge. AMS
Watch: Paint it green – more sustainable, flexible paintshops When it comes to the future of paintshop, green is the only colour going. This exclusive AMS Livestream features paintshop leaders from Porsche and Sames Kremlin sharing innovations in technology and collaborative approaches to maintain speed and quality whilst reducing energy and waste in automotive painting processes. AMS
Watch recording: Multi Part Integration, a new approach for simplified and optimized body structures using breakthrough laser welded blanks & patch solutions Watch this session to discover the groundbreaking Multi Parts Integration concept developed by ArcelorMittal Global R&D and Tailored Blanks.Multi Part Integration (MPI) is designed to incorporate many parts into one laser welded blank (LWB). MPI uses press hardenable steels (PHS) and hot stamping LWB technology to create the single part. The goal is to simplify production for OEMs.
Watch recording: Data-driven decision making for design and manufacture of ePowertrains In this webinar, Hexagon’s powertrain engineering experts will share details of cutting-edge ePowertrain engineering and manufacturing approaches, employed in recent years as the industry moves to electrification, and strategies implemented to ensure design intent is maintained through manufacturing to electric vehicle.
Watch: Shopfloor revolution – how data, software and AI are rebooting production OEMs and suppliers are transforming vehicle production through data and connectivity as much as hardware, with new artificial intelligence opportunities emerging. Watch this AMS Livestream Hour to hear about the standards, systems and applications underpinning these changes, with insight from robotics experts at VDMA, AI robotics firm Symbio and Fraunhofer IPA. AMS
Watch: Vehicle lightweighting rises to the top of the agenda for designers and engineers This livestream investigates how designers and engineers at Ford, Gestamp and key suppliers are using innovative materials and creating lightweight architectures, including for models like the Ford F-150 Lightning and Maverick compact truck. AMS
Watch webinar: S-in motion® smart steel solutions for PHEV Watch this session to discover how ArcelorMittal’s new S-in motion® customizable steel solutions for Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV) enable carmakers to meet their sustainability and design challenges at the most affordable cost, with special focus on the IIHS side impact crash requirements and the H-Frame
Webinar recording: Planning & Scheduling for Automotive Industry – Boost your visibility! Discover the benefits of using an Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS) system
Watch: Factory of the future Livestream – The software-defined assembly line As automotive OEMs digitalise and connect factories, hear how the Audi Production Lab, ABB and Cosmotech are using real-time data, smart software and advanced automation to reshape vehicle production processes. AMS
Watch: Electrifying Production – How to build an electric future (Pt.2) In the second part of our Electrifying Production Livestream series, AMS explores how OEMs are ramping up EV production through modular strategies, data analytics and advanced joining and metrology tools. Featuring Volkswagen Group, Ford, Renishaw and Atlas Copco. AMS
Watch: Automotive suppliers charging ahead – Electrifying Production Series (Pt.1) In the first part of our Electrifying Production Livestream series, AMS explores how vehicle electrification is changing major tier-1 suppliers’ manufacturing engineering and design, plant equipment and manufacturing strategies. Featuring experts from automotive suppliers and production specialists including Gestamp and ZF, Henkel and ABB. AMS
Watch: Supporting production through automation – from AI to cobots (EP.2) This Livestream Hour episode discusses how automation and AI can support automotive manufacturing with technology leaders from BMW and Ford, together with systems and software specialists. AMS
Watch: Strategies for Greener Production (EP.1) This AMS Livestream Hour episode discusses how automotive manufacturers are making their plants and value chains more sustainable through new processes and technology, with special guests including Scania and ArcelorMittal. Watch the full episode and download slides. AMS
Watch: Livestream Hour Season Finale Part 1: Global logistics lessons with the Volkswagen Group As part of our finale for this season’s Livestream Hour, watch this exclusive interview with our special guest Matthias Braun, who leads digitalisation and concept development for group logistics at the Volkswagen Group, on how the carmaker has managed its supply chain through all phases of the coronavirus crisis so far, and lessons for the future Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 13 – Start-up OEM supply chains with INEOS Automotive Watch this discussion to hear key insights and ask questions to our special guest panel including INEOS Automotive’s head of supply chain management, Marko Weisshaar Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 11 – Rebuilding greener supply chains In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we look at the how the automotive industry is using new technology to design and execute greener, more sustainable supply chains including reduced emissions and responding to changing legislation. With insight from Kuehne + Nagel, University of Applied Science Stuttgart and CSR Europe. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 10 – The Rise of AI & Analytics in Logistics In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the technology and processes that are accelerating more connected, data-driven supply chains, and the greater role they will play in the post-coronavirus automotive industry. With special guests from Volkswagen, research institute Fraunhofer ISST and tech startup SYNAOS. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: ‘Covid is accelerating digital supply chain and production’ | Your questions answered with EY’s Bart Huthwaite Following our popular Livestream Hour edition focused on digitalisation in supply chain and logistics, Bart Huthwaite, principal for automotive and transportation at EY, rejoins Christopher Ludwig to address audience questions on topics including digital twins, industrial IOT, trade wars and changing production models. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: How Ford digitalised and insourced global supply chain processes | Your Questions Answered Part II with Amlan Bose Ford is transforming its supply chain and logistics processes in a number of key regions, including creating an in-house 4PL and rolling out a dynamic transport management system. Following discussion on our popular Livestream Hour edition focused on digitalisation in supply chain and logistics, Ford’s Amlan Bose rejoins Christopher Ludwig to address audience questions on topics including challenges to rollout, whether the system and insourcing will spread to other regions, and how digital control towers are helping Ford in the Covid-19 crisis. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 8 – Driving innovation in production and logistics Join this special digital transformation livestream session on how IT and technology solutions are supporting supply chain during the crisis, including a major digitalisation project for Ford’s logistics and supply chain management across key regions. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 7 - Finished Vehicle Logistics: Restarting the network This special livestream episode focuses on the finished vehicle logistics network and how it is preparing to restart for the new normal, with insights from Hyundai Glovis, ProAct and more. Hosted by Christopher Ludwig and featuring updates and insights from the crisis and beyond for automotive supply chain and manufacturing. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 6 – Aftermarket and Service Parts: Keeping the wheels moving In this episode of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the pandemic’s potential impact on aftersales supply and the aftermarket, including the long-term effects on supply chains and what this means for managing inventory. With special guests from Toyota North America, LKQ Europe and CLEPA. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 5 – Mexico Automotive Supply Chain in Focus In Episode 5 of the Livestream Hour, we discuss the key risks in the Mexican automotive supply chain, and strategies for successfully restarting manufacturing and supply chains, whilst preparing for USMCA implementation. With special guests from Volkswagen, the US-Mexico Chamber of Commerce and CNW. Hosted by editor-in-chief Christopher Ludwig. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Kia maintains investment, launches and stability in Europe In this video interview, Kia Motors Europe chief operating officer, Emilio Herrera, and director of marketing, Carlos Lahoz, outline how the Korean brand is learning from supply chain and production disruptions, digitalising sales channels and maintaining investment in electrification to chart a route towards recovery in Europe. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 4 – Tier Suppliers on the Road to Recovery The Livestream Hour features intelligence and updates on important automotive value chain developments, Covid-19-related topics and best practice featuring special guests and experts, as well as behind-the-headlines INSIGHT from our editors and analysts. In Episode 4, we discuss the key areas that suppliers especially need to consider as the automotive industry stirs back into action, including supply chain and logistics processes, sourcing considerations, digital tools and collaboration. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 3 – India Automotive Supply Chain in Focus In Episode 3, in collaboration with The Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA), we explore the global export, supply chain and logistics challenges and opportunities in India with a special guest panel that include Meritor, Sona Comstar, TCI and others. The Livestream Hour features intelligence and updates on important automotive value chain developments, Covid-19-related topics and best practice featuring special guests and experts, as well as behind-the-headlines INSIGHT from our editors and analysts. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Your questions answered | Restarting automotive production in the new normal In a follow up to our Livestream Hour episode on restarting production, we bring our guest panel back together to answer audience that we couldn’t get to during the live session, including topics on automation, inventory and future sourcing. Featuring Ralf Bechmann from ROI Management Consulting, and AMS editor Nick Holt, hosted by Christopher Ludwig Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 2 – Restarting Automotive Production in the New Normal This Livestream Hour features intelligence and updates on important automotive value chain developments, Covid-19-related topics and best practice featuring special guests and experts, as well as behind-the-headlines INSIGHT from our editors and analysts. In Episode 2, supply chain expert Ralf Bechmann discusses how OEMs and tier suppliers together with Christopher Ludwig and AMS editor Nick Holt. Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt
Watch: Livestream Hour Episode 1 – US coronavirus crisis in focus Part of a new weekly series, this episode features global updates and automotive supply chain insight on the coronavirus crisis in the US. Featuring an in-depth Q&A with Kristin Dziczek, vice-president of the renowned Center for Automotive Research (CAR) covering US federal stimulus, supply chain disruption and manufacturing process changes aimed at containing the spread of the virus and protecting workers. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Your Questions Answered | The Coronavirus Series: Automotive Supply Chain March Update Following our first Livestream Coronavirus Automotive Supply Chain Update, our panellists reconvene to discuss audience questions that were not answered during the broadcast. Watch this exclusive video recording of the discussion covering the long-term impacts of the coronavirus crisis on global vehicle demand, economic and environmental policy, logistics and manufacturing operations. Christopher Ludwig Daniel Harrison
Watch: Livestream Coronavirus Series - Automotive Supply Chain March Update Presented by Automotive from Ultima Media, hear from our analysts as they share insight on how the coronavirus crisis will impact global vehicle sales and what it will mean for automotive manufacturing and logistics. You will also hear from Supply Chain and Technology Strategist, Wolfgang Lehmacher, and his views on how supply chains could the crisis could lead to permanent changes in the wider supply chain. Christopher Ludwig Daniel Harrison
