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In this this product showcase HMS will present solutions supporting battery and EV component end-of-line tests.
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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.
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NewsAudi leads with virtual controllers in vehicle bodyshop automation
Audi and Siemens debut virtual controllers in Böllinger Höfe, marking a milestone in digital factory automation and sustainable production
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NewsBMW powers up Debrecen plant for Neue Klasse rollout
BMW’s Debrecen plant comes online with modular EV assembly and just-in-sequence logistics as it prepares to build the next-gen BMW iX3 from late 2025.
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ArticleDigital twins are catalysts for automotive production strategies
This is how Automakers are leveraging digital twins to optimise production, cut costs and adapt to electrification, making factories more agile and efficient. Stellantis, Webasto, and Cintoo disclose…
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ArticleFuture-ready: BMW’s digital transformation of its Munich plant and beyond
BMW isn’t just adapting its product portfolio it’s reengineering the entire production operation, prioritising flexibility, digitalisation, and long-term operational efficiency.
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ArticleMercedes-Benz excels in connected manufacturing at Berlin-Marienfelde
Mercedes-Benz is reshaping production with AI, cloud platforms and smart tools at its Berlin campus, setting a digital benchmark for global automotive plants
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VoiceHenkel speeds up EV battery development with simulation
Henkel’s in-house battery simulation team is cutting EV development time by replacing physical testing with data-driven modelling
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News$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
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ArticleDigital twins drive powertrain transformation at HORSE Valladolid
HORSE uses digital twins to enhance flexibility, reduce emissions, and boost EV readiness at its Valladolid plant, reshaping powertrain manufacturing.
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ArticleDigital transformation at inflection point within automotive manufacturing
Cost, productivity and quality are key gains of digitalisation and AI is yet to be fully exploited.
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VoicePTC integrates ALM and PLM to drive automotive innovation
Find out how integrating ALM and PLM systems boosts efficiency, fosters collaboration, and ensures compliance in the evolving automotive industry.
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NewsMercedes-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.
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NewsEuropean automotive production in dire need of efficiency gains
A McKinsey report warns that Europe’s automotive sector is losing ground in global markets. Without decisive action, its competitive edge may erode even further.
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Webinar
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.
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ArticleHow 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
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ArticleThe urgency for enhanced Design For Manufacture (DFM) in vehicle production
This is how Design For Manufacture is transforming automotive production with digital tools, collaboration, and agile strategies as Chinese OEMs outpace global rivals. With Western carmakers falling behind, expansion is critical.
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AnalysisAMS/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.
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ArticleSmart factories and partners power JLR’s circular seat foam
JLR’s Circularity Lab is redefining sustainability through digital tools and collaboration, turning seat foam waste into a scalable closed-loop material solution.
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NewsEurope’s $208.4bn AI investment to catapult automotive production
The EU’s InvestAI fund will drive AI adoption in automotive, supercharging manufacturing with smart factories, enhanced automation, next-gen production technologies.