Watch: Collaboration, speed and people-first digitalisation define global manufacturing transformation True progress, Nagel said, depends on breaking down silos between engineering, IT and production, aligning teams around shared KPIs, and translating digital ambition into tangible action. AMS Editorial
Watch: Collaboration and speed key to manufacturing transformation at Bosch At Automotive Manufacturing North America 2025, Dr Hanns Bernd Ketteler, executive director of operations at Bosch Mobility Americas, shared how digitalisation, AI and cross-functional collaboration are driving a faster, leaner and more connected approach to manufacturing across the value chain. AMS Editorial
Watch: Björn Svensson discusses the 2025 AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey At AMS North America 2025 conference, Björn Svensson, VP of automotive sales at ABB Robotics North America, discussed the growing value of the Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, conducted annually by Automotive Manufacturing Solutions in collaboration with ABB. Now in its fourth year, the study tracks shifting priorities, challenges and solutions shaping the global production landscape. AMS Editorial
Agility and collaboration key to manufacturing transformation: Aptiv’s José Carlos Jiménez At AMS North America, José Carlos Jiménez, president of the connection systems division at Aptiv, discussed how modularity, simplification and a collaborative culture are reshaping the supplier’s operations to keep pace with rapid industry transformation. AMS Editorial
Watch: Automotive Manufacturing North America 2025 highlights Catch up on all the highlights from the third iteration of Automotive Manufacturing North America when we returned to the Henry Hotel, Detroit this October. AMS Editorial
Watch: Data ecosystems and digital twins driving the next era of zero-defect manufacturing From battery testing and driver simulation to digital twin development, Dr Ayoub’s team is building the foundations for smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable production. AMS Editorial
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
