Timo Gilgen
ArticleVW’s Bratislava and Pamplona gain strategic production value
VW ramps up production in Slovakia and Spain, shifting key models like the Passat and future EVs away from Germany to cut costs and drive innovation.
Article“Pure electrical production is not our goal”
Mercedes-Benz Bremen is building 10 models across drivetrains, piloting AI tools and expanding Maybach production—without committing to full electrification.
NewsWhat does China’s Deepseek AI mean for the automotive industry?
DeepSeek’s AI claims to train models with minimal Nvidia chips, shaking Wall Street and raising questions about computing power in automotive AI.
ArticleOpel Eisenach’s Grandland EV: a lean manufacturing marvel
Opel Eisenach pivots to exclusive Grandland EV production, merging lean manufacturing with selective automation to stay competitive amid industry transformation.
ArticleThis is how the new VW Tayron is built in Wolfsburg
Volkswagen celebrates the Tayron’s launch at Wolfsburg. Digital innovation streamlines production as the plant sets new standards in efficiency and teamwork.
ArticleGestamp’s broad automotive production solutions portfolio
Gestamp is redefining automotive manufacturing through the use of an array of innovative technologies like gigastamping and hybrid material solutions. By combining advanced technology with sustainability goals, the supplier is driving the future of lightweight, efficient, and safer vehicles.
NewsThis is how efficiently the VW plant in Portugal works
VW’s Palmela plant keeps running efficiently with lean principles, 90% automation, and innovative 3d printing, ensuring the success of the t-roc and its successor. This is how…
ArticleVW's Thomas Hegel Gunther: “We cannot afford to make any mistakes”
The Volkswagen Autoeuropa plant in Portugal is a testament to the power of continuous improvement and efficient production and logistics. Despite being over three decades old, the factory has consistently achieved high levels of productivity and received recognition for its lean practices.
ArticleIn Emden, VW wants to leave the Passat behind
Volkswagen is using the latest production technology and some novel in-plant logistics to ramp up EV production in Emden
NewsHow Mercedes-Benz and Seat are transforming their plants
Both Mercedes-Benz and Seat are transforming their plants to increase sustainability and digitalisation, but it hasn’t all been smooth sailing.