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Benteler starts work on advanced manufacturing plant in Morocco, boosting job creation and integrating Industry 4.0 technologies

The Benteler Group has launched construction of a smart automotive plant in Morocco’s Kenitra Free Zone, aiming to strengthen its global footprint, boost local employment and embed digital manufacturing technologies.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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

JLR and Daimler Truck are building resilience through flexible manufacturing, agile supply chains and modular production systems

JLR and Daimler Truck are adapting their global production systems to meet rising demand for vehicle personalisation, electrification and supply resilience. From simulation to system design, flexibility is now built in from the start.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

5G networking: How JLR is building smarter factories

As manufacturing operations become more data-driven, traditional network technologies are struggling to keep up. Steve Mason, JLR’s Advanced Digital Technologies Manager for Global Industrial Operations speaks to AMS about the integration of 5G networks into factory environments.

Nick Holt

Henkel’s next-generation gap filler solutions for automotive electronics

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Henkel.Thermal gap fillers are under greater stresses from electronic components as trends like autonomous driving take shape.

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How digital twins, hybrid clouds and predictive AI are enabling connected manufacturing in the automotive industry

Automotive manufacturers are racing to connect systems, optimise production and secure supply chains through digital twins, hybrid clouds and AI. But legacy systems and organisational inertia remain major obstacles. By Ilkhan Ozsevim.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How Mercedes-Benz Bremen manages combustion, hybrid and EV builds while preparing for Maybach and AI-driven smart production without going fully electric

In an interview with Timo Gilgen, the Bremen plant manager talks about his understanding of leadership, identifies the challenges facing the location, and explains how the north manages to build ten different models simultaneously and why a purely electric plant is not an option.

Timo Gilgen

ArcelorMittal’s Multi Part Integration enhances vehicle manufacturing with reduced costs, better flexibility, and improved safety, offering a scalable solution for the automotive industry.

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with ArcelorMittal.Philippe Aubron, Head of Global Automotive at ArcelorMittal explains how the automotive producer’s Multi Part Integration (MPI) solves multiple manufacturing challenges and assists automakers to cut costs and exceed critical targets.

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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.

Audi pioneers virtual control systems with Siemens and Broadcom to transform production efficiency and digital automation in its Böllinger Höfe bodyshop

Audi is rolling out virtual programmable logic controllers at its Böllinger Höfe site with Siemens, Broadcom and Cisco, replacing hardware with cloud-based automation to enhance agility, scalability and environmental efficiency

Ilkhan Ozsevim

BMW ramps up Debrecen plant with cutting-edge modular assembly to lead Neue Klasse electric vehicle production from late 2025

BMW’s all-electric plant in Debrecen enters its final phase before full production. With modular systems, digital twin planning and just-in-sequence delivery, the site signals the future of scalable, fossil-free manufacturing.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Henkel’s digital battery simulation team accelerates EV battery design and development, cutting costly iterations and physical testing for faster market readiness

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with Henkel.Material supplier Henkel has created a new simulation team that is helping customers to be much faster and more efficient during battery design and development.

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JLR expands EV production with 150 new UK roles supporting Range Rover Electric and next-generation electric vehicle manufacturing

JLR is expanding its UK workforce with 150 new maintenance roles to support EV production. With Solihull and Wolverhampton at the heart of its transformation, the company is investing in people, technology and electrification.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How ALM and PLM integration enhances collaboration, accelerates development and ensures compliance in automotive manufacturing

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with PTC.As the automotive industry transitions to software-defined vehicles, integrating Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems becomes crucial. This integration enhances cross-domain collaboration, accelerates product development, and ensures compliance with safety standards. Experts from PTC and Veoneer share insights on leveraging ALM-PLM integration to maintain competitiveness in this dynamic landscape.

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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

Henkel’s Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF enhances ADAS thermal performance, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and sustainability in next-generation automotive electronics

PARTNER CONTENTThis content was produced by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in partnership with HenkelADAS technology demands high-performance computing, generating heat that risks system efficiency and longevity. Henkel’s Bergquist Liqui Form TLF 6500 CGel-SF provides advanced thermal management, reducing stress on components and enhancing sustainability in production.

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Honda upgrades production with advanced processes for 2026 Passport models

Innovative manufacturing enhances efficiency, quality, and ergonomics at Alabama Auto Plant.

Nick Holt

BMW’s Neue Klasse redefines electric mobility with advanced Software-Defined Architecture and high-performance energy management

BMW’s Neue Klasse redefines electric mobility with a software-centric vehicle platform, high-voltage 800V battery technology and four advanced computing modules. A new era of efficiency, flexibility, dynamic performance and seamless energy management is emerging?

By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

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

Volkswagen partners with Dassault Systèmes to accelerate software-defined vehicle development with the AI-powered 3DEXPERIENCE cloud platform

Volkswagen has selected Dassault Systèmes’ AI-powered 3DEXPERIENCE platform as its primary engineering and manufacturing system. The move aims to drive software-defined vehicle innovation, enhance efficiency and unify fragmented processes across the group.

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

BMW drives CO2 reduction with workforce engagement: Transformation only succeeds with head and heart

The BMW Group is driving forward decarbonisation, digitalisation and modern leadership with ambitious CO2 targets and a clear strategy. Human Resources Board Member Ilka Horstmeier outlines the economic policy opportunities and challenges in this Q&A.

By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

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

BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production at San Luis Potosí: "It's about more than cars"

The BMW factory canteen in San Luis Potosí serves cactus salad made from nopal leaves – harvested in the gardens on the factory premises. An example of the site philosophy: using local resources, promoting sustainability and delivering the highest quality.

By Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

Rivian and Volkswagen Group JV to create electric architectures and software

The new joint venture (JV), with a potential investment of up to $5.8 billion, will see engineers from both partners developing software and electronics architectures and scale the electric vehicle platforms and architectures.

Nick Holt

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

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

Nissan and Honda agree to joint research for next-gen SDV platform

The two companies have agreed to joint research in fundamental technologies next-generation software-defined vehicles (SDVs).

Nick Holt

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

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

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.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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Driving Innovation: The 3rd International Automotive Wire Harness Conference Returns to Detroit in 2024

Our presentations will focus on showcasing solutions, strategies, and tools for a range of topics such as electrification, advanced E/E architecture, functional safety, sustainability, mass reduction, high-speed data networks, commercial vehicle unique topics, simulation, and labor/complexity reduction through manufacturing automation and digitalisation.

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Perfecting paint transfer by focusing on improving efficiency in vehicle exterior paint application

The paintshop is an area of the production process where throughput, quality and sustainability need to be carefully balanced. Paint application specialist, Sames, looks at key areas where efficiencies can be made.

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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

ZF unveils automotive tech facility in Monterrey, Mexico, focused on fusing engineering, design and product development

ZF’s $200m investment will establish one of the most advanced automotive complexes in Mexico and will focusing on driving automotive developments through collaboration

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Artificial intelligence – New developments in surface inspection

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

Michael Nash

Compas wins category for site transformation at FYA: Interview with Santiago Jurado, chief quality officer

Watch how Compas, winner at the Factory of the Year Awards, reshaped quality production management to overcome extreme complexity in automotive production. Chief Quality Officer Santiago Jurado shares insights with AMS Chief Content Officer Christopher Ludwig.

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AlixPartners reveals 60% of automotive executives are struggling to prioritise disruptions in the shift towards EVs and software

Automotive production facing significant disruptions from EVs and software shift, global consulting firm AlixPartners’ 2024 Disruption Index (ADI) reveals.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Mercedes-Benz has entered into an agreement to explore the use of Apptronik’s humanoid robots for its automotive manufacturing ecosystem

The carmaker partners with Apptronik to integrate Apollo robots, potentially revolutionising production lines with collaborative automation, addressing labour challenges and advancing the future of automotive manufacturing.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

“Our future viability is not a given”: BMW Leipzig’s plant manager Petra Peterhänsel

Despite the crises, the BMW plant in Leipzig is optimistic about the future: in an interview, plant manager Petra Peterhänsel explains how investments in electrification and automation should contribute to a rosy future for the location

Yannick Tiedemann

Ronja Schmiedchen

DESIGN4PRODUCTION brings together leaders in automotive production, design, and engineering

Explore the future of automotive design and manufacturing at Design4Production in Munich on 15 May and join leading designers, engineers and production leaders on Automotive design and manufacturing experts as they discuss how to accelerate innovation, efficiency and sustainability.

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JLR – Putting sustainability at the centre of its strategy

Sustainability is a key of JLR’s Reimagine strategy, but this goes beyond developing and manufacturing a new generation of electric vehicles. The OEM’s manufacturing sustainability transformation lead, Garrett Bell, shared some insights in how the business is reducing its carbon footprint across its operations.

Nick Holt

The co-evolution of EVs, architectures and production processes

Electric vehicles and batteries are influencing automotive manufacturing decisions, driving changes in vehicle architectures, production processes and material choices. Gestamp and ArcelorMittal discuss their strategies

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How Farasis will bridge the EV battery gap in Europe

The Chinese battery manufacturer’s new European general manager, Marcel Brömlage, will lead an evolving strategy in the region including increasing engineering and acquisition capabilities, and targeting automotive as well as non-automotive customers to support the growth strategy for the Siro joint venture and Farasis group.

Christopher Ludwig

AMS & ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2023 results: A positive outlook despite evolving challenges

Download our latest global survey results to gain expert insight into automotive manufacturing trends, gauge the current sentiment across the automotive sector and learn about the broader industry outlook for 2024 and beyond.

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The state and stipulation of automotive production: Retrospect 2023 to prospect 2024

Using 2023 as a launchpad into the coming trends of 2024, we take a dive into the coming automotive production trends set to shape the industry

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Simultaneous engineering – accelerating production line design, development and commissioning

The transition to electric vehicles has increased pressure on speeding product development and starting production operations. AMS spoke with experts at NIO and Comau on how they had successfully accelerated the commissioning of new e-motor lines

Nick Holt

Delegate Interview with Maggie Gehrlein, General Motors - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

Automotive Evolution North America delegate and speaker Maggie Gehrlein, General Motors, spoke about her experiences at this year’s conference and what she’s looking forward to in 2024

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Delegate Interview with Leonel Leal, Stealth-mode EV - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

Automotive Evolution North America delegate and speaker Leonel Leal, Stealth-mode EV, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference and what he’s looking forward to in 2024

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Delegate Interview with Greg Ruscak, Telsonic - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

Automotive Evolution North America delegate Greg Ruscak, Telsonic, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference and what he’s looking forward to in 2024

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Delegate Interview with Mark Miller, GM - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

Automotive Evolution North America delegate Mark Miller, GM, spoke about his experiences at this year’s conference and what he’s looking forward to in 2024

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Highlights - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

View the highlights from both days of AMS Automotive Evolution North America 2023

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Day 2 Wrap-up - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

Day 2 of Automotive Evolution North America has now wrapped, and what a day it was! Watch above as AMS Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig covers the day’s events and our various panels and VIP speakers.

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Day 1 Wrap-up - Automotive Evolution North America 2023

AMS Editor-in-Chief Christopher Ludwig introduces the inaugural Automotive Evolution North America 2023 conference

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Reactive problem-solving - Interview with Humam M. Alwan, Stellantis

Humam M. Alwan, Software X Quality Management at Stellantis discusses reactive problem-solving at Automotive Evolution North America 2023

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Expansion, new gigafactories, and sustainability - Interview with Abby Chitwood, Panasonic Energy of North America

Abby Chitwood, Director of Expansion Engineering for Panasonic Energy of North America discusses sustainability and more at Automotive Evolution North America 2023

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Back in the USA

Returning to Detroit for the first time in over 10 years the AMS Automotive Evolution North America event delivered expert panels and a fully engaged audience who combined to share their valuable insights and experience, through panel discussions, Q&A and networking. Here are some of the highlights from the sessions.

Nick Holt

Fanuc and Volvo Cars sign deal to transform automotive manufacturing with sustainable robotics

In a landmark collaboration, Fanuc, the global leader in industrial robotics, and Volvo Cars are to reshape auto manufacturing with sustainability at the forefront

Ilkhan Ozsevim

The future of Ford in a flash of lightning

The Ford Dearborn Truck Plant is a benchmark for managing complexity, quality and software, and is setting standards for the future. Plant manager Corey Williams shares learnings and lean principles across ICE production and fast-growing EV output at the plant’s newly expanded Rouge Electric Vehicle Center

Christopher Ludwig

AMS Autumn 2023 – Continental Shift

In this latest AMS digital edition we have a special focus on the North American automotive industry as the region’s OEMs make big investments in electric vehicle and battery production

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Battery production and design need to be optimised together, says Volvo Trucks and ABB

Václav Švub from ABB Robotics and Wenting Hu from Volvo Trucks pointed to the benefits of aligning battery engineering and production processes in an exclusive AMS livestream, including opportunities in automation, new materials and production processes.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Panasonic sparks scalable and sustainable US battery production

Abby Chitwood, who leads new product introduction and new factories at Panasonic Energy of North America, discusses maximising output and reducing emissions in battery cell production ahead of the first AMS Evolution North America conference, where she is a speaker.

Christopher Ludwig

Gestamp joins Catena-X to push digital and decarbonisation strategies

Gestamp has joined the Catena-X data-sharing platform, which is designed to increase visibility in the supply chain and improve the flow of parts and materials.

Marcus Williams

How Vitronic’s Weldloop software reimagines the welding process

Find out how Weldloop’s technology achieves quality enhancements in automotive welding through machine vision technology.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

How Mercedes-Benz's Concept CLA Class showcases its ‘digital first’ production model

The carmaker is strengthening its digital first production model with upgrades and enhancements throughout.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

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.

BMW’s aspirations to the X degree in Spartanburg: Special series

The carmaker is investing in capacity, suppliers and people to prepare for EV production in South Carolina, with a focus on flexibility, resiliency and sustainability. Interviews with the plant CEO, Dr Robert Engelhorn, and key leaders in battery, logistics and training outline BMW’s huge ambitions in the region.

Christopher Ludwig

BMW Batteries blossoming in South Carolina

The carmaker’s battery assembly plant in Woodruff will use advanced automation and help set global standards, whilst supporting a local-for-local drivetrain production strategy, says Rich Everly, who is leading battery pack production.

Christopher Ludwig

Ready for the next generation in Spartanburg

As BMW prepares to build EVs and batteries in Spartanburg, it has expanded training programmes, with emphasis on safety, change management and youth outreach. The head of talent and training, Paul Sinanian, is focused on preparing for the decades ahead.

Christopher Ludwig

Ford restarts electric F-150 Lightning production in Dearborn following retooling and expansion

The OEM has retooled its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center to build 150,000 units per year at, and is increasing manufacturing capabilities to produce more trim options.

Ilkhan Ozsevim

Automatica 2023: Revealing key trends shaping the automotive manufacturing industry

The Automatica exhibition 2023 focused on smart automation and robotics, with 650 exhibitors and 40,000 attendees from 88 countries. AMS speaks to leading experts who were there on the main takeaways from the show.

Ilkhan Ozsevim