On May 16, BMW announced that it is increasing digitalization at its Landshut plant. Advanced technologies such as AI, smart logistics, and data-driven quality checks make it a key innovation hub.
AI-supported data analysis helps detect cyber threats early, while digital process controls and connected systems improve

On May 14, Audi announced that its Ingolstadt plant in Germany has been upgraded to integrate Q6 e-tron production into its existing body shop and assembly lines. It’s also the first Audi plant in Germany with its own battery assembly facility.
The Audi Q6 e-tron series was seamlessly integrated into the assembly lin

On May 13, ABB announced that Mercedes-Benz has deployed its PixelPaint technology in the Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Mercedes-Benz will first use PixelPaint on the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. PixelPaint consists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an

On May 6, Inbolt and FANUC announced they are launching a manufacturing breakthrough enabling FANUC robots to perform production tasks on continuously moving parts at line speeds, one of the most complex challenges in workflow automation.
With Inbolt’s AI-powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insert

On April 28, Lead Intelligent Equipment (LEAD) signed a major contract with FAAM – Energy Saving Battery, a subsidiary of Seri Industrial S.p.A., to provide a state-of-the-art end-of-line (EOL) solution for FAAM’s new Teverola 2 facility near Naples, Italy.
The facility will feature multiple high-efficiency lithium i

On April 24, Renault announced that its Maubeuge plant in France is inaugurating the Jetprint Paint, a revolutionary two-tone painting technology that enhances precision, efficiency, and sustainability, for the production of Renault 4 E-Tech electric.
Jetprint Paint uses paint-printing robots to apply the roof and bo

On April 19, Craftman Automation Limited announced the commencement of commercial operations at its new plant in Kothavadi, Coimbatore. The project was initially approved by the company’s Board of Directors on October 30, 2023. As per the original plan, the proposed capacity is to be added in phases—Phase 1 focusing

On April 14, AvtoVAZ announced that it had installed new robotic welding complexes in the LADA Iskra welding shop, which is now ready to start industrial production. AvtoVAZ has completed the commissioning works. The welding shop overs over 40,000 square meters.
It can produce up to 30 car bodies per hour. The shop h

On April 11, Sollers presented the latest developments in additive technologies in the automotive industry to Raisa of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and forum guests. The Russian Venture Forum is taking place in Kazan on April 10-11, 2025. 
It presented samples of complex geometrically shaped auto components made usin

On April 7, Astana Motors announced that it had installed new equipment at the Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan plant. It has invested KZT 8.5 billion in structural changes. The plant can now produce cars using the small-knockdown method. In 2025, the number of Hyundai Trans Kazakhstan employees will grow to 1,600 due to the

On April 3, Mercedes Benz announced that it is investing a high triple-digit-million euros in a new "Next Generation Paintshop" at its Sindelfingen plant. The project is a part of a strategic partnership with Dürr Systems, Germany and aligns with the company’s long-term green strategy.
The new paint shop, set to open

On April 2, Astana Motors Manufacturing Kazakhstan, a subsidiary of Astana Motors, and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University signed a memorandum of cooperation. Both parties will conduct R&D in automation, robotics, digitalization, and AI for production, technological, and business processes in the automotive, mechani

On April 2, Stellantis announced its partnership with CIM4.0 to increase 3D printing in the automotive sector by enhancing capabilities at the Mirafiori Engineering hub, Italy.
The partnership will improve production efficiency, cut development time, and reduce material waste, promoting innovation and sustainability.

On April 1, Tech Mahindra, a technology consulting and digital solutions provider, and CrateDB, a data management company, announced a partnership at Hannover Messe 2025 in Germany. The collaboration aims to improve real-time data analytics in the automotive, manufacturing, and smart factory sectors.
Tech Mahindra wi

On March 31, Caoa announced a 30-day production halt at its Anápolis plant in Goiás to accelerate expansion and modernization efforts.
The factory is being expanded by over 36,000 square meters, bringing the total built area to 208,000 square meters as part of a BRL 3 billion investment.
The upgrades include new faci

On March 28, TRUMPF announced that it has developed an AI solution that checks the quality of components, such as batteries for electric cars, immediately after laser welding, identifies possible defects, and enables repairs in the laser welding station. The first customers from the automotive industry are already us

On March 26, Ford South Africa commenced full-scale production of the first-ever Ford Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) at its Silverton manufacturing plant.
The Ranger PHEV is exclusively produced in South Africa for global export. Europe will be the main export region starting in 2025. The PHEV will al

On March 27, Audi announced that it is using Siemens' virtual programmable logic controller (PLC) on the Edge Cloud 4 Production (EC4P) platform at its Böllinger Höfe plant in Germany. The TÜV-certified system enhances security and replaces traditional hardware-based PLCs.
The EC4P with Siemens' virtual PLCs is used

On March 20, Imec, and ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT), announced that they are intensifying their collaboration to advance the NanoIC pilot line at imec with state-of-the-art semiconductor technology and manufacturing expertise for sub-2nm research and development. Therefore, both parties have sig

On March 18, multiple sources reported that Al-Fateh Integrated Projects Company, the exclusive agent of Chinese automotive production line solutions company Anjia, had completed the engineering planning and component manufacturing phase for the paint factory of El Nasr Automotive Company. The new factory is expected