Samuel Schär takes over as CEO of Bühler Group Bühler Group has appointed Samuel Schär as its new CEO with effect from January 2026. The company sees the leadership transition as a signal of continuity as it advances innovation across process industries, including automotive manufacturing. Götz Fuchslocher
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
Murugan Boominathan on how Magna is managing digital change across complex operations At Automotive Manufacturing North America, Magna’s Murugan Boominathan explains why digital transformation depends as much on workforce engagement, process alignment and legacy integration as it does on new technology deployments. AMS
2025: The year the factory floor outpaced the C-suite The year 2025 delivered an uncomfortable truth for automotive production. Success belonged not to those with the most sophisticated digital architecture but to manufacturers willing to deploy pragmatic solutions at speed. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Rockwell's Stephen Heirene on bringing future mobility to factory floor training Rockwell Automation's Stephen Heirene explains how the company is helping automotive manufacturers bridge the gap between legacy systems and digital transformation through training academies that prepare engineers for the realities of modern production. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Hyundai opens Georgia's first EV training facility An 89,000-square-foot facility in Bryan County will train 824 workers simultaneously for electric and hybrid vehicle production, using simulation lines and high-voltage labs to prepare employees for Hyundai's advanced manufacturing processes. Ilkhan Ozsevim
The new battleground of human capital: An interview with Julien Matalou, ManpowerGroup VP With the automotive industry's rapid transformation, automakers are facing complex pressures. In this exclusive interview with ManpowerGroup's Global VP, Julien Matalou, AMS discerns ways to bridge the skills gap, embrace automation, and build a more resilient workforce. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Automotive industry faces workforce upheaval in 2025, reshapes jobs amid shifting tech Electric vehicle adoption, automation and shifting trade rules are forcing automakers to rethink workforce strategies as they confront skills shortages and a slowing global economy. Ilkhan Ozsevim
