BMW’s Factory Genius: How AI is transforming global automotive production BMW’s AI-driven Factory Genius is cutting troubleshooting times and streamlining production across global plants. As part of its broader iFactory and AIonic strategy, BMW is reimagining shop floor intelligence through real-time data, machine learning, and generative AI. Nick Holt
Next steps for automating wire harness assembly The wire harness assembly process has long been the most difficult to automate; complex layout, flexible wires, small connectors and tight grouping all conspire keep this job as a manual operation, until now. Nick Holt
How smart material transportation can support flexibility in automotive production operations As the automotive industry faces multiple economic and geopolitical challenges, impacting costs, market demand and supply chains, developing agile, flexible production lines becomes a necessity. AMS Editorial
Welcome to the new AMS experience We’ve redesigned the AMS website to deliver sharper insight, faster access and a smoother, more intuitive experience at a time when you need it most. Nick Holt
Tariffs, competition and challenging markets put European OEMs under more pressure The European vehicle manufacturing sector faces major challenges amidst ongoing geopolitical and economic turmoil. This review looks at US tariffs, the slower adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), low factory utilisation, and the rising competition from the Chinese vehicle manufacturers. Ian Henry
