Watch: The advance of automation: what next-gen vehicles and batteries mean for robotics OEMs are transforming not only their respective vehicle types, transitioning to electric and connected models, but also the manufacturing operations to build these new vehicles. This creates challenges in integrating new vehicle architectures, powertrains and electronics into existing manufacturing facilities, boosting demand for more advanced automation.
Watch: The future of battery production - making electric dreams reality The sustainable, electrified automotive industry that most OEMs and governments aim to create depends on a critical ingredient: battery technology.
Watch: Structural change – Developing vehicle architectures optimised for EV manufacturing Transitioning to build electric vehicles in high volumes is an engineering challenge for OEMs and suppliers, but one that also presents opportunities in manufacturing processes and efficiencies.
Watch: Next-gen car body building Innovations in vehicle body and module architectures are enabling more sustainable production. Experts from manufacturers including REE, and technology specialist Magswitch discuss opportunities in this AMS Livestream first broadcast on Wednesday November 16 AMS
Watch: Are all OEMs start-up manufacturers now? Hear how start-ups are changing car production and established OEMs are reinventing themselves in manufacturing and engineering, featuring start-up EV truckmaker Volta’s co-founder and chief manufacturing officer Kjell Walöen, and automotive steel solutions director Jesse Paegle from ArcelorMittal. AMS
Watch: How EV powertrains will reshape automotive production In this livestream, learn how lithium-ion batteries, cells and components are transforming manufacturing, supply chains and energy requirements with Lars Carlstrom from Italvolt and Statevolt, and AMS battery experts Daniel Harrison. AMS
Watch: Connected factories, predictable futures This AMS livestream explores how Ford, Fraunhofer IPA and other OEMs are advancing smart factories to optimise assembly lines, improve quality and reduce errors, leveraging connected data for digital twins and AI-driven manufacturing planning. AMS
Watch: Partnering for power – working together to accelerate EV manufacturing Polestar’s Dennis Nobelius and Atlas Copco’s Lars Eklof discuss the ramp up in electric vehicle and battery production and call for collaboration across the industry. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Preparing BMW’s Plant Munich for a new class of EV manufacturing Plant Director Peter Weber demonstrates how BMW is revamping production in Munich ahead of a new EV architecture with a walk through the factory and interview as part of the AMS Automotive Evolution Summit. Christopher Ludwig
Interview: Scania’s super charge to battery assembly Tony Persson, head of battery production, reveals how the Traton Group truckmaker is preparing to launch battery module assembly in half the time it would normally have for manufacturing launches, and the innovation in assembly and digitalisation that will support it. Christopher Ludwig
Watch: Making it modular - vehicle production’s flexible future Flexibility in automotive assembly is now a competitive advantage. This AMS livestream features leaders from automation experts Ewellix and Rockwell and AMS discussing innovations in modular production and how to improve assembly lines at brownfield and greenfield factories. It previews wider discussions on new assembly concepts ahead of the AMS Automotive Evolution Summit in May. AMS
Watch: Packing the power in battery system production Increasing EV battery output is essential to automotive electrification targets. Watch this AMS Automotive Evolution Livestream on-demand about ramping up the battery value chain, from raw material risk through to lithium-ion cell and battery module producton. Featuring experts from Scania, Verkor, S&P Global, Henkel and Recharge. AMS
