Automotive Manufacturing Solutions

Speeding up EV battery innovation! Henkel is harnessing the power of advanced simulation to accelerate the development of safer, more efficient electric vehicle batteries. By reducing testing time and optimizing materials, they’re driving the future of e-mobility faster than ever. Discover how Henkel is revolutionizing EV battery production: https://lnkd.in/eXnfyNeu #EVInnovation #BatteryTech #SustainableMobility #Henkel #FutureOfTransportation #AutomotiveManufacturing #Electrification #DigitalTools #SmartFactory Nick Holt İlkhan Ozsevim Anushka Dixit Andrew F.

🔧 BMW's Debrecen plant sets a new benchmark in EV production 🏭⚡ The BMW Group is in the final ramp-up phase at its new Debrecen plant, ahead of launching the all-electric BMW iX3 on the Neue Klasse platform from late 2025. But this is no ordinary factory – it’s a showcase of modular, digital and fossil-free production designed to redefine how BMW builds cars globally. 📍With up to 80% of parts delivered directly to the line, Debrecen has the highest direct delivery ratio in the BMW network. The plant uses a logistics ‘finger structure’ for rapid just-in-sequence supply from both sides of the line – maximising efficiency and flexibility for future model variations. 🔗 Read the full article 👉 https://shorturl.at/kwJID 🔃 On the assembly side, the Neue Klasse platform introduces 30% lighter zonal wiring, 600 metres less cable, and fewer connectors, clips and screws – streamlining ergonomics and accelerating build times. A new cockpit preassembly, inspired by BMW Plant Lydia in China, enhances layout efficiency in one of the most compact yet flexible plants in BMW’s portfolio. 🪢 Digital twins and virtual planning have enabled a seamless start-up, while integrated digital quality control will allow inline checks at every step – to be rolled out at BMW’s Munich home plant from 2026. 👉 The entire Debrecen operation follows the BMW iFACTORY principles, with zero fossil fuel use in normal operations, setting a sustainability standard for future plants. 💭 Is this the future of automotive manufacturing? How are your plants embracing modularity, digitalisation and green energy?👇 Share your thoughts below... Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. BMW Group BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC Hans-Peter Kemser Alexandra Landers Kimberley Ragousis #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #vehicles #automotivenews #EVfactory #digitaltwins #sustainablemanufacturing #NeueKlasse #BMWproduction

⭐ We are extremely excited to announce we will be returning to Detroit this October with the Automotive Manufacturing North America conference. 🚀 This event promises to be bigger and better than ever with a renewed mission to drive smart manufacturing and increase local strength across the US, Mexico and Canada in a new interactive format. 🔑 The conference will unite 150+ manufacturing leaders and experts as they navigate the next era of automotive production in the region – one defined by the need to adapt to fast changes in the market, technology and policy, by smart factory digitalisation and automation, flexibility, and localised resilience. Register now to join us there: https://lnkd.in/eEzhSn2v Andrew F. Ahmo Saric Christopher Ludwig Dan Wood Katie Pedrotti James Rankin Jono Coombes ACIM #AMNA #AMSLive #AutomotiveManufacturing #AMS

🔗 Read the full article here: 👉 https://shorturl.at/0mr7B Webasto and Cylib partner for vehicle battery recycling... Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. Webasto Group cylib Marcel Bartling Gideon Schwich Anita Makóová Tobias Adlon Rebekka Mueller Céline Mercantini Debbie Ortisi Frank Lübbert #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #vehicles #automotivenews #batteryrecycling #sustainablesupplychains #EVbatteries #circularmanufacturing #electrification #lithium #graphite #EVbatteries #batterytechnology #circulareconomy

🔋Webasto and Cylib have partnered for battery recycling. Automotive supplier Webasto has partnered with German battery recycling scale-up Cylib to recover lithium, graphite, and other key materials from end-of-life batteries. This collaboration will not only help Webasto meet the EU's stringent battery recycling regulations but also strengthen Europe's raw material supply chain. 💡 Cylib’s recycling technology maximises material recovery while cutting the carbon footprint of the process by up to 30%. A key innovation is its water-based technique, which reduces the use of harmful chemicals in raw material extraction. 🔗 Read the full article here 👉 https://shorturl.at/xIsdt 📈 With EU regulations mandating that by 2030, 70% of lithium and 95% of cobalt, nickel, and copper must be recovered from used batteries, this partnership ensures Webasto stays ahead of compliance requirements—while driving sustainability in European automotive production. Beyond recycling, Webasto is also investing in battery life extension. At its Schierling plant in Bavaria, it has implemented a 1MWh battery storage system using 30 repurposed pre-series batteries to store solar energy for its operations. 🌞🔋 🤝 As Marcel Bartling, CTO of Webasto, puts it: "Collaborations like this make the local raw material ecosystem more sustainable and resilient." What do you think—should more OEMs be forming these strategic partnerships to secure battery materials for the future? Let us know in the comments! 👇 Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. Webasto Group cylib Marcel Bartling Gideon Schwich Anita Makóová Tobias Adlon Rebekka Mueller Céline Mercantini Debbie Ortisi Frank Lübbert #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #vehicles #automotivenews #batteryrecycling #sustainablesupplychains #EVbatteries #circularmanufacturing #electrification #lithium #graphite #EVbatteries #batterytechnology #circulareconomy

🚗💡 Digital twins: The key to a more agile, efficient factory? How can automakers cut costs, accelerate production, and adapt to electrification—all at once? The answer lies in digital twins. These virtual models of production facilities and processes are transforming the way vehicles are built. 🔗 Read how BMW, Stellantis, Webasto, HORSE, and Cintoo are using digital twin technology in their production operations: 👉 https://shorturl.at/7D8vD From 3D modelling to AI-powered, real-time factory simulations, digital twins are evolving fast. In an AMS Livestream, industry leaders discussed how they are deploying this tech to enhance manufacturing flexibility, improve efficiency, and speed up decision-making. 📌 Key takeaways: ✔️ Stellantis recognises three levels of digital twins - from static 3D models to real-time AI-driven factory replicas. ✔️ BMW's Munich plant is using digital twins to restructure for Neue Klasse EV production, integrating ICE, hybrid, and electric manufacturing. ✔️ HORSE is leading the way with 37 digital twin projects at its Valladolid plant, setting a benchmark for full digitalisation. ✔️ AI is enhancing factory planning, enabling predictive maintenance, automation, and better data integration. ✔️ A major challenge? Legacy infrastructure and workforce upskilling—ensuring employees can interpret and act on digital twin insights. 📊 With supply chain volatility and complex multi-powertrain production, digital twins are fast becoming a must-have for carmakers. 🚀 What’s next? Experts predict digital twins will soon integrate more closely with supply chain management, helping OEMs simulate and navigate disruptions in real time. 👀 Is your organisation leveraging digital twins to stay ahead in automotive production? Share your thoughts in the comments! Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. BMW Group Stellantis Webasto Group Cintoo #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #vehicles #automotivenews #digitaltwins #smartmanufacturing #factoryautomation #AIinmanufacturing #automotiveinnovation

🔗 Read the full article here: 👉 https://shorturl.at/IjhrX | If you don't have connected manufacturing in automotive, you are not just disconnected from the efficiency - but from the world... Digitise and gain an edge. Learn from Mercedes-Benz... #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #vehicles #automotivenews #digitalmanufacturing #AIinmanufacturing #smartfactories #MercedesBenz #MO360 Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. Joerg Burzer Katrin Lehmann Jeff Cardenas Apptronik Wolf Poppe Mercedes-Benz AG Chantal Schöpke Nicolai Gruber Dr. Stephanie Knizkov Ronja Schmiedchen Automobil Produktion automotiveIT Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

🚀 Hyundai’s $21bn Bet on the Future of US Auto Manufacturing 🇺🇸⚡ Can a single investment redefine an entire industry❓Hyundai Motor Group is putting $21 billion on the table to transform US vehicle production, supply chains, and mobility technology. The strategy will boost US manufacturing capacity to 1.2 million vehicles annually across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands while creating 100,000 jobs by 2028. A major part of this expansion is the Georgia Metaplant, the state’s largest-ever industrial investment at $7.6bn, which will begin trial EV production in late 2024. 🔗 Read about it, here: 👉 https://shorturl.at/g1cwN 📌 Key investments include: ✅ $9bn to expand vehicle production across Hyundai’s US plants in Alabama and Georgia ✅ $6bn to localise critical components, including EV battery packs and steel production ✅ $6bn for next-gen mobility: robotics (Boston Dynamics), AI (NVIDIA), eVTOLs (Supernal), and autonomous driving (Waymo, Aptiv) A major highlight is Hyundai Steel’s Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Louisiana, producing 2.7 million tonnes of low-carbon steel annually—reducing emissions while securing a localised supply chain. Beyond manufacturing, Hyundai Motor Company (현대자동차) is also investing in EV charging networks and nuclear energy solutions to support electrification and energy independence in the US. 🔮 With 14,000 direct full-time jobs expected by 2028, Hyundai’s bet is not just on cars, but on the future of industrial and technological leadership in North America. 👉 Does Hyundai’s strategy set the benchmark for OEM investments in North America? Share your thoughts below! #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #electricvehicles #EV #automotivenews #EVmanufacturing #supplychainresilience #robotics #AIinAutomotive #futuremobility Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. Aptiv Boston Dynamics Holtec International Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co.,Ltd. Hyundai Motor Company Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama, LLC IONNA NVIDIA Supernal Waymo

📍 At its Berlin Digital Factory Campus, Mercedes-Benz is shaping the future of connected manufacturing. By integrating AI, AI agents, cloud computing, and human-machine collaboration, the #OEM is transforming its global production network. But how?... The carmaker has launched MO360, a globally standardised digital production ecosystem that spans over 30 plants worldwide. With over 30,000 daily users and ten core applications covering quality management, maintenance, and ogistics, MO360 provides real-time insights to optimise efficiency and flexibility. 🔗 Read it here: 👉 https://shorturl.at/0A0O9 📊 AI-driven tools are already making an impact. At Berlin-Marienfelde, smart tightening tools automatically adjust torque settings based on positioning data, ensuring precision and full traceability. Meanwhile, the AI-enabled 'Databricks Genie' is enabling employees to query production data using natural language, making advanced analytics accessible to shopfloor staff. Another means to this digital production efficiency is the integration of the Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS), which further unites vehicle and production data, enabling a tenfold increase in software delivery speed and aligning digital innovation with real-world production! With AI multi-agent systems, teams can trace root causes and propose solutions in minutes, accelerating decision-making and execution. ⏩🚘 📚 Lessons learned in Berlin are immediately able to benefit plants in China, Hungary, or the US. All data feeds into the system, even from simple use-cases such as smart screw-tightening tools! 💡 Do you think AI and connected data will become the ultimate differentiators in vehicle manufacturing? Share your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️ #automotivemanufacturing #automotiveproduction #vehicleproduction #carfactories #OEMs #vehicles #automotivenews #digitalmanufacturing #AIinmanufacturing #smartfactories #MercedesBenz #MO360 Christopher Ludwig Nick Holt Megan Kelly Anushka Dixit Emily Uwemedimo Ahmo Saric Riad Mannan Andrew F. Joerg Burzer Katrin Lehmann Jeff Cardenas Apptronik Wolf Poppe Mercedes-Benz AG Chantal Schöpke Nicolai Gruber Dr. Stephanie Knizkov Ronja Schmiedchen Automobil Produktion automotiveIT Andrea Hoffmann-Topp

Just 15 minutes to go until we're live! The first in a new series of webinars focused on smart factory and digitalisation begins in 15 minutes. Our editors and experts will examine how digital twins are being scaled for large and small automotive production projects. We have speakers from Webasto Group, Stellantis and our sponsor Cintoo. Sign up for free here: https://lnkd.in/eUySMqVU #webinar #digitalisation #digitaltwins #smartfactory #smartmanufacturing