Robotics
$21bn Hyundai plan to scale US automotive vehicle production
Hyundai ramps up US automotive investment with a $21bn plan to boost production, localise supply chains and advance EV and robotics technologies by 2028
JLR creates 150 EV manufacturing roles in the UK
JLR is recruiting 150 EV technicians in the UK to support the production of Range Rover Electric and next-generation battery and drive unit manufacturing.
Mercedes-Benz advances AI and robotics in production
Mercedes-Benz is redefining production at Berlin-Marienfelde with AI and humanoid robots, pioneering digital manufacturing methods for a more intelligent future.
Register now: Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing
In this livestream, Digital Transformation at Inflection Point within Automotive Manufacturing, an expert panel will give insights to and discuss the results of the North American Automotive Manufacturing Digital Transformation Survey 2025.
How the EV shift sparked integrated Design For Manufacture (DFM)
Automotive leaders at the AMS Evolution panel reveal how digital twin simulation and cross-functional collaboration are reshaping EV design and production
AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2024 results
The AMS/ABB 2024 survey reveals key automotive manufacturing trends, from rising costs to trade disputes and the shift to smart factories.
Rockwell expands with Clearpath Robotics acquisition
Rockwell Automation completes its acquisition of Clearpath Robotics and OTTO Motors, expanding its autonomous material handling capabilities in smart factories.
Audi wants to define new standards for AI image processing
Audi is driving AI innovation in vehicle production with advanced image processing, eliminating errors and setting new quality benchmarks for the smart factory era.
Register now - Digital twins: faster, more transparent production planning
In this AMS livestream, the first in a new series focused on smart factory and digitalisation, our editors and experts will examine how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects.
Register now - Futureproofing factories: Agility and flexibility in production
This AMS livestream will explore how manufacturers are using digital tools to optimise current production lines for flexibility and futureproof planned facilities, including layout optimisation, flexible automation and planning for flexibility.
Register now - Shopfloor tools: Human-centric digitalisation in production
This AMS livestream will spotlight how advanced digital tools and automation can be best geared to support manufacturing associates, including shopfloor workers and engineers, to maximise value-added activities, increase quality and improve safety.
The robots are here: How humanoids are changing auto production
Explore the emerging role of AI-powered multipurpose at BMW, Tesla, and Mercedes-Benz, and what the future holds for robotics in manufacturing.
How AI is shaping the future of automotive manufacturing
Explore how AI is transforming automotive manufacturing with advanced technologies like predictive maintenance, deep learning, and generative design.
Opel 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.
JLR employs robot to carry out door usage checks over Christmas
JLR’s Rudy the Robot simulates a lifetime of door usage in 12 weeks, testing 84,000 shuts in extreme temperatures at Gaydon’s £2.1m chamber.
Hyundai Kia’s ‘Wearable Robot’ with vehicle production applications
Hyundai and Kia’s X-ble Shoulder robot promises a revolution in worker safety, reducing injuries and enhancing efficiency across industries.
BMW conquers Mexico with sustainable production
BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico is a benchmark in sustainable, flexible automotive production. With innovations like near-zero water waste and preparation for electric vehicle production, it’s driving a green future while maintaining global quality standards.
How North America aims to make EVs affordable for the masses
Automakers explore ways to cut costs by up to 50% to make EVs affordable, embracing advanced manufacturing, automation, and collaboration to scale up sustainable mobility
BMW’s Regensburg plant wins flexibility, digital production award
The Regensburg plant has been awarded “Factory of the Year” for its flexibility and digital innovation in large-scale assembly, a significant win for the automotive giant.
This 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…