The paradox of Sustainable Production: Why less might mean more Automotive manufacturers chase complex technologies for greener production, yet the most effective sustainability gains come from fundamental simplicity: making less, wasting less, and questioning whether volume growth remains viable. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Human-centric digitalisation: Empowering the shopfloor with smarter tools As automotive manufacturing becomes more automated and data-driven, digitalisation must be designed to empower, not replace, shopfloor workers. With intuitive tools, connected systems and real-time insights, OEMs and suppliers are rethinking how humans and machines interact in production environments. Ilkhan Ozsevim Anushka Dixit
Volkswagen accelerates AI-powered production with 5-year AWS extension The platform now hosts more than 1,200 AI-driven applications, ranging from real-time image-based quality inspections to energy optimisation, with machine learning executed via AWS services such as Amazon SageMaker. Anushka Dixit
A new generation of automation at Mercedes-Benz’s Düsseldorf plant Blending AI and automation, Mercedes-Benz's Düsseldorf van plant is taking a major step in automation with the deployment of a four-legged robotic assistant – Aris Nick Holt