production technology
Hyundai Motors updates about Pune plant capacity expansion, software-defined factory and new electric SUV for India
On October 15, Hyundai Motor Company announced operational changes for its India business in 2025, detailing an expansion of the Pune plant that is scheduled for completion by 2028. The upgrade will increase annual output to 250,000 units, raising the total annual production capacity in India to over one million vehi
Hyundai, NTU, A*STAR establish Corporate Lab for next-gen manufacturing in Singapore
Announced on October 13, 2025, Hyundai Motor Group has established a new Corporate Lab within its Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS), in collaboration with Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Situated inside the Group’s p

Airtificial, Spain, to build production lines for major global Tier-1 supplier
On October 7, Airtificial Group signed a EUR 3 million contract with a major global Tier-1 supplier, for the design, manufacture, and commissioning of two production lines dedicated to the assembly, inspection, and automated testing of door interior modules for a renowned sports car brand.
The new client is a leadin
Ford, CVE improve electric motor stator production with advanced electron beam welding
On October 1, Cambridge Vacuum Engineering (CVE) and Ford announced they have successfully completed a GBP 430,000 Innovate UK-funded EB-eDrive project, proving that the manufacture of electric motor stators can be improved by utilizing advanced electron beam welding.
CVE and Ford demonstrated that electron beam weld
BMW plans hydrogen pipeline link at Leipzig plant, Germany
On October 1, the BMW Group announced that BMW Group Plant Leipzig is planning a hydrogen pipeline link. It will become the first car plant in the world to receive hydrogen via a pipeline. BMW has signed contracts with MITNETZ GAS GmbH and ONTRAS Gastransport GmbH. BMW can use hydrogen in completely new ways, especia

Arkema inaugurates Battery Dry Coating Laboratory in Normandy, France
On September 29, Arkema inaugurated its Battery Dry Coating Laboratory, located at the Cerdato Research Center in Normandy, France. The laboratory is equipped with two technologies that enable versatile and precise electrode fabrication. The first is direct calendering, which allows the production of uniform and cons
Tesla granted ‘Unboxed Process’ patent by USPTO
On September 23, Tesla was granted a patent by the USPTO for its Unboxed Process, titled “AUTOMATED EXTERIOR VEHICLE PART ASSEMBLY USING GLOBAL DATUM”.
The process includes utilizing past Tesla manufacturing methods, including Gigacasting and structural battery integration, with more efficient “post-manufacturing” pr
Stratasys opening North American Tooling Center of Excellence in Flint, Michigan
On September 17, Stratasys, a global leader in additive manufacturing, announced it will officially open its new North American Tooling Center of Excellence (NASTC) in Flint, Michigan, in collaboration with Automation Intelligence, LLC on September 23.
The NASTC is showcasing advanced additive manufacturing technolo
Renault ’s AI-driven industrial metaverse increases plant performance and efficiency
On September 4, Renault Group announced that the usage of AI has increased performance in plants by improving speed, agility, and reliability. Nearly 90% of production lines are connected, generating more than 100,000 data points per second, equivalent to 5 billion data points per day across all plants.
These data fe

Mercedes-Benz launches largest product offensive in history
On September 8, Mercedes-Benz announced its largest-ever product offensive, planning the launch of more than 40 vehicles across three continents within the next three years.
Under its “Next Level Production” strategy, the company will leverage digitalization, AI, and automation to make its global production network m

JR Automation building new USD 72.8 million global headquarters in Zeeland, Michigan
On September 3, Japanese robotics integrator JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company, said it will invest USD 72.8 million for a new “global headquarters” in Zeeland, Michigan, which will consolidate several locations and 350 employees in West Michigan.
“We’re building a new 286,000 sq. ft. Global Headquarters in Zeel

Lear and Palantir expand partnership to accelerate manufacturing, supply chain tech
On September 4, Palantir Technologies Inc., a leading provider of AI software, announced a five-year expansion of its partnership with Lear Corporation. Under the new agreement, Lear will broaden its use of Palantir Foundry, as well as Palantir’s Warp Speed manufacturing operating system and Artificial Intelligence P
FANUC to demonstrate new automated solutions at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago
On September 4, FANUC America announced it will showcase its latest innovations at FABTECH 2025, held September 8–11 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Designed to help manufacturers improve productivity, reduce labor challenges and increase flexibility, FANUC's solutions span robotic welding, industrial painting, CNC ma
Musk releases Master Plan Part IV, says that Optimus will account for 80% of Tesla’s value
On September 1, Labor Day in the U.S., Tesla CEO Elon Musk commented on Master Plan Part IV, described as a number of autonomous manufacturing systems that combined would bring about “sustainable abundance”. While the first two Master Plans were very clear and specific and Master Plan Part 3 was very in-depth, Master
Mercedes-Benz deploys AI robo-dog to enhance operations in Düsseldorf plant
On August 29, Mercedes-Benz announced that its Düsseldorf plant, Germany will introduce autonomous robots to improve efficiency and cut energy use. A robo-dog named “Aris” detects compressed air leaks, helping fix them early and saving significant energy. “Aris” is part of the plant’s digitalization strategy, where r
