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𝗜𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆’𝘀 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁? 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆! The German automotive industry, once a global leader, is facing one of its most challenging moments yet. With more than half of industry experts believing the current crisis could last at least another year, this article dives deep into the reasons why. From digitalization struggles and talent shortages to intense competition from tech giants like Tesla and Apple, it’s clear the industry is navigating a minefield of disruptions. Yet there’s hope—through innovation, partnerships, and strategic collaboration, manufacturers like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz are pushing forward. But is it enough to bring the industry back to the forefront? Don’t miss this comprehensive look at what’s driving these changes and discover what the future may hold for one of Germany’s most iconic industries. Read the full article to see if Germany’s automotive sector is headed for revival or reinvention! #sensified #GermanAutoIndustry #AutomotiveTransformation #Digitalization

China's automotive industry is shaping the future with innovative trends, from cutting-edge EV technology to new ownership models. As these advances continue to develop, we’re asking: which of these Chinese trends will make their mark on Europe’s automotive landscape?

𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗶 & 𝗭𝗲𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆 The automotive industry is continuously evolving, with technology shaping the future of in-car experiences. Hyundai MOBIS, in collaboration with ZEISS Group, is now at the forefront of a breakthrough technology: transparent displays. This innovation promises to redefine how drivers interact with their vehicles by offering unprecedented levels of visual clarity and augmented reality (AR) capabilities. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀? Transparent displays, as the name suggests, are screens that allow users to see through them, combining digital information with the real-world environment. In cars, this technology could significantly enhance driver assistance systems, merging navigational data, safety alerts, and entertainment options without obstructing the driver’s view. Hyundai Mobis and Zeiss’s partnership on this technology aims to make transparent displays an integral part of future vehicle designs, blending functionality with aesthetics. 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 The primary use case for these transparent displays is within the vehicle’s windshield or windows, where AR elements can be projected directly onto the glass. For example, navigation cues, speed limits, or even notifications of nearby hazards could be displayed, all while allowing drivers to maintain their focus on the road. This could significantly reduce distractions and improve road safety. 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 One of the biggest benefits of transparent displays is how they can enhance the driving experience. By integrating AR, drivers can receive real-time, on-the-go information without having to glance at a dashboard or a secondary screen. Additionally, for luxury vehicles, this technology offers a sleek, futuristic aesthetic, aligning with the demand for more digital and connected cars. 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 While the potential for transparent displays is vast, there are still challenges to overcome. The cost of integrating this advanced technology into vehicles could be high, and manufacturers need to find ways to balance innovation with affordability. Furthermore, ensuring the longevity and resilience of these screens, especially in varied environmental conditions, remains a critical task for Hyundai Mobis and Zeiss. The big question remains: Will transparent displays truly revolutionize driving safety and experience, or are they just another high-tech gimmick that adds more cost than value? What do you think - game-changer or overhyped innovation? #sensified #TransparentDisplays #AugmentedReality #DrivingTechnology

𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 Despite economic uncertainties, digitalization remains a significant driver in the German freelance market. This is especially true in the automotive industry, which is undergoing a fundamental transformation. The shift towards electromobility and the increasing importance of digital services are raising the bar for expertise in fields such as software development, data science, and IT security. Approximately 40% of companies in the automotive sector report difficulties in finding qualified IT specialists needed for developing technologies like connected systems and autonomous driving. The industry, contributing around 5% to Germany's economic output, faces the challenge of quickly adapting to these new demands. 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 The growing cost pressure and competition from Eastern Europe, where hourly rates are 30-50% lower, intensify the competitive landscape. Companies are often seeking more affordable alternatives, increasing the pressure on German freelancers to stand out through high quality and specialized skills. Another issue lies in the placement of freelancers: many providers lack industry experience and do not offer project management services. In complex projects, there is often a lack of partners who understand both sides and can coordinate the technical and organizational requirements effectively. This was one of the reasons why sensified decided to include the placement of experts in its service portfolio. Originally rooted in software development, the company built extensive expertise in assembling high-performance teams through numerous large-scale projects. 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀 Automotive companies are increasingly collaborating with small, agile partners to drive innovation faster and respond more flexibly to market changes. This strategic shift aims to bring in additional expertise through specialized external partners, thereby shortening development cycles. This intensified collaboration with smaller companies will further fuel the demand for supplementary know-how, as manufacturers often lack sufficient in-house expertise. Freelancers and specialized service providers have the opportunity to act as crucial interfaces and knowledge carriers, helping companies to implement their projects successfully. This trend illustrates how rapidly the market is evolving and highlights the importance of partners who can meet not only technical requirements but also navigate dynamic project environments effectively. How do you perceive the current market conditions? Do you believe that now is the right time to make a breakthrough as a freelancer, or are you concerned that challenges may increase? #sensified #FreelanceMarket #ExpertPlacement

Excellent visualization of the technology – well done, Volvo Cars!

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 The freelance market in 2024 presents a mixed picture. Digitalization offers many opportunities, especially in IT and data analysis, while rising competition and economic uncertainties weigh on the market. Many freelancers see potential due to the ongoing talent shortage, but 51% report significant difficulties in securing projects. Price pressure is increasing, particularly from international competitors.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 -𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗨𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 The German #freelancer market in 2024 is marked by economic uncertainties that are weighing heavily on the business environment. Rising energy prices, high inflation, and geopolitical tensions contribute to increased investment risks. Companies are adopting a more cautious approach, often reducing budgets for project-based work to minimize short-term risks. This caution has clear implications for freelancers: according to a recent survey, 51% of freelancers report greater difficulty securing new projects, while one-third face increasing price pressure. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 The automotive industry is a prominent example of the current vulnerability to economic turmoil, as it undergoes a fundamental structural transformation. Production declined by 4.7% in the first half of 2024, significantly impacting project-based services such as technical development and consulting. These trends highlight the extent to which economic fluctuations influence the project market, with freelancers, as flexible labor forces, often feeling the effects first. 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 Despite these challenges, project-based work remains indispensable for companies. Freelancers provide firms with the flexibility to respond swiftly to market changes, making them strategically important partners, especially during uncertain times. Their readiness to take on short-term projects adds significant value. Interestingly, freelancers also act as economic barometers: while they are often the first to be affected during downturns, they are also among the earliest to benefit from a recovery. When companies regain confidence, they typically turn to flexible project work before making permanent hires. This dynamic positions the freelance market as an early indicator of economic upturns. Nevertheless, the evolving landscape requires freelancers to continuously adapt and specialize to maintain their competitiveness over the long term. 𝗔 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 This dynamic prompts an important consideration: freelancers undoubtedly offer companies the adaptability needed to weather uncertain times, but their vulnerability to economic fluctuations remains a pressing concern. As businesses increasingly lean on project-based work during recoveries, the freelance market becomes a valuable gauge of economic health. But does this adaptability make freelancers the agile solution companies truly need, or are they simply the first to suffer when economic conditions take a downturn? #sensified #FreelancerMarket #EconomicIndicator #FlexibleWork

𝗜𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗽𝘀𝗲? The crisis in the automotive industry is deeper than anticipated. A survey within the sensified community revealed that 57% of respondents expect the crisis to last more than a year; 21% believe it could even worsen. But why is the industry in such deep trouble, and what strategies could help? 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀 A primary reason is the sluggish ramp-up of electric mobility. Despite billions in investments, demand for electric vehicles falls short of expectations, leading to overcapacity and high costs. Profit margins for EVs are often lower than those for combustion-engine vehicles. Global uncertainties such as geopolitical tensions, inflation, and a strained economic situation further dampen demand. Competition from tech giants like Tesla and Google intensifies the situation. They are entering the market with software-defined vehicles that can be constantly updated. Traditional manufacturers like Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz AG must accelerate their innovation cycles and invest more heavily in software to remain competitive. 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 To overcome the crisis, cost-cutting measures alone are insufficient. According to a #RolandBerger study, manufacturers must realign their business models and adapt their operational processes. This means investing in new technologies and increasing efficiency within existing structures. 𝘊𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘋𝘪𝘨𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Automation and digitalization of production are crucial. Flexible production systems enable rapid adjustments to market changes, increasing efficiency and reducing costs. 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘵𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘢: The future of the industry will be shaped by digitalization. Manufacturers must focus on software-defined vehicles that can be continuously updated. Companies like VW are investing heavily in their digital strategies, but to keep pace with competitors like Tesla, more innovation and a stronger focus on software development are needed. 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘈𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴: No manufacturer can manage the transformation alone. Strategic partnerships are essential to gain access to new technologies and markets. Collaborating with tech companies and suppliers can shorten development times and bring innovations to market faster. Experts from EY emphasize that the ability to forge alliances is a key to success. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻? The coming months and years are critical. Companies must not only respond to current challenges like electrification and digitalization but also develop long-term strategies to remain competitive. Are these strategies enough to bring the automotive industry back on track, or are more radical approaches needed to ensure long-term stability? #sensified #AutomotiveIndustryTurnaround #IndustryTransformation

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲? As Philipp Raasch reports, many automakers are facing a serious crisis. Only 5 of the top 15 automakers (Toyota, Honda, Suzuki, GM, and Geely) are still reporting stable profits, while German manufacturers have seen an 18% profit decline. The industry's EBIT margin dropped from 8.8% to 7.9% in the first half of 2024. Experts like Oliver Wyman criticize that many companies failed to prepare during prosperous years, leaving them vulnerable to today's challenges.

𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝗕𝗲𝗻𝘇 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 The AI strategy of Mercedes-Benz AG is comprehensive, aiming to transform the entire mobility landscape. It begins with autonomous driving, extends to personalized driving experiences, and includes production optimization. A central element of the strategy is the Drive Pilot system, which already enables semi-autonomous driving today. By using sensors and algorithms, vehicles analyze their surroundings and make independent decisions. Looking ahead, Mercedes plans to advance autonomous driving, with fully autonomous vehicles likely to be seen in the coming years, increasing both driver comfort and road safety. 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Beyond autonomous driving, Mercedes is focusing on personalizing the driving experience. AI-driven voice assistants are already in use, learning drivers' individual needs through machine learning. Future systems are expected to not only adapt driving behavior but also predict maintenance needs, further enhancing comfort and convenience. Internally, AI plays a critical role in production optimization. Intelligent systems identify bottlenecks and streamline logistics, allowing for more efficient, flexible processes. This evolution in human-machine interaction, especially within the production environment, positions Mercedes for a competitive advantage in an increasingly challenging market. 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆: Mercedes distinguishes itself through its responsible approach to AI. Transparency, data protection, and the ethical use of AI are core elements of its strategy. As public discourse on ethical data use grows, Mercedes aims to push for clear regulations and industry standards, ensuring that technology is used responsibly and in the best interests of society. 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 While AI integration offers significant advantages, it also presents clear risks. A major challenge is the growing competition from tech giants like Google and Tesla, which are investing heavily in AI. These companies have strong software capabilities and could outpace traditional automakers. Additionally, the increasing use of AI brings with it data privacy concerns, requiring strict compliance and regular audits to prevent data misuse. 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: Will Mercedes maintain its edge through AI, or will its focus on ethics and safety become a handicap in the global race for technological supremacy? #sensified #Mercedes #ArtificialIntelligence #AutonomousDriving