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BMW Group and Mistral AI advance AI in crash simulation

BMW Group and Mistral AI advance AI in crash simulation

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BMW Group and Mistral AI advance AI in crash simulation

May 29, 2026

The automotive industry has been talking about digital transformation for years, but the reality we’re living through now has taken things to a different level. A modern car contains layer upon layer of software.

The automotive industry has been talking about digital transformation for years, but the reality we’re living through now has taken things to a different level. A modern car contains layer upon layer of software.

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Automotive cybersecurity threats are emerging as a critical risk for modern manufacturing

April 19, 2026

Automate wiring for next-generation exterior automotive mirrors

Automate wiring for next-generation exterior automotive mirrors

Automate wiring for next-generation exterior automotive mirrors

April 17, 2026

Emerson delivers next step in enterprise automation

Emerson delivers next step in enterprise automation

Emerson delivers next step in enterprise automation

April 10, 2026

Automotive cybersecurity and the confidence to transform

April 10, 2026

BMW has offered a sneak preview of the advanced automation systems inside its radically revamped Munich plant, ahead of a major transformation milestone as production of its Neue Klasse models ramps up from 2026.

BMW has offered a sneak preview of the advanced automation systems inside its radically revamped Munich plant, ahead of a major transformation milestone as production of its Neue Klasse models ramps up from 2026.

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Inside BMW’s high-tech Munich plant: automation in action

April 6, 2026

Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to explore a three‑way partnership to accelerate the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy‑duty vehicles, in a move that underscores growing industry collaboration to decarbonise transport.

Daimler Truck, the Volvo Group and Toyota Motor Corporation have agreed to explore a three‑way partnership to accelerate the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems for heavy‑duty vehicles, in a move that underscores growing industry collaboration to decarbonise transport.

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Daimler, Volvo, Toyota join forces to automate the hydrogen truck revolution

April 6, 2026

$As the automotive industry transitions to hybrids and fully electric vehicles, advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), self-driving, the software-defined vehicle (SDV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, a wrench has been thrown into the works. Semiconductors, upon which all of these technological advances rely, are now the subject of fractious geopolitics. The world had spent decades globalising industry. Now country-of-origin is a priority.$ $As the automotive industry transitions to hybrids and fully electric vehicles, advanced driver assist systems (ADAS), self-driving, the software-defined vehicle (SDV), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communications, a wrench has been thrown into the works. Semiconductors, upon which all of these technological advances rely, are now the subject of fractious geopolitics. The world had spent decades globalising industry. Now country-of-origin is a priority.$

Automotive semiconductors: evolution, ICs, and supply chain disruption

March 29, 2026

Macrium Software has been selected by Honda Motor Co., (Honda), to strengthen the resilience of its US manufacturing operations.

Macrium Software has been selected by Honda Motor Co., (Honda), to strengthen the resilience of its US manufacturing operations.

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Honda selects Macrium to boost resilience across US manufacturing facilities

March 27, 2026

BMW Group builds Competence Centre at Wackersdorf site

BMW Group builds Competence Centre at Wackersdorf site

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BMW Group builds Competence Centre at Wackersdorf site

March 26, 2026

Renesas unveils first bidirectional 650V-class GaN switch

Renesas unveils first bidirectional 650V-class GaN switch

Renesas unveils first bidirectional 650V-class GaN switch

March 23, 2026

Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at Brühl, Germany

Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at Brühl, Germany

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Exotec expands partnership with Renault Group at Brühl, Germany

January 13, 2026

Humanoid robots could be working alongside human colleagues at car plants around the world within the next two years.

Humanoid robots could be working alongside human colleagues at car plants around the world within the next two years.

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Images: Hyundai to deploy humanoid robots in car factories from 2028

January 6, 2026

As the electric vehicle (EV) industry matures, the design and manufacturing of battery packs have become central to achieving higher performance, lower costs and improved sustainability. At the heart of every battery pack lies the cell contacting system (CCS); the critical assembly that electrically connects individual cells, aggregates current and ensures safe, reliable operation. The evolution of CCS technologies reflects the broader shift in battery architecture, moving from modular designs to highly integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) and cell-to-chassis (CTC) systems. This article explores the progression of CCS solutions, the limitations of traditional adhesive-based lamination, and the transformative impact of ENNOVI’s adhesive-free lamination technology on performance, sustainability and future scalability.

As the electric vehicle (EV) industry matures, the design and manufacturing of battery packs have become central to achieving higher performance, lower costs and improved sustainability. At the heart of every battery pack lies the cell contacting system (CCS); the critical assembly that electrically connects individual cells, aggregates current and ensures safe, reliable operation. The evolution of CCS technologies reflects the broader shift in battery architecture, moving from modular designs to highly integrated cell-to-pack (CTP) and cell-to-chassis (CTC) systems. This article explores the progression of CCS solutions, the limitations of traditional adhesive-based lamination, and the transformative impact of ENNOVI’s adhesive-free lamination technology on performance, sustainability and future scalability.

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The future of sustainable EV manufacturing: eliminating adhesives from battery assembly

January 5, 2026

The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. Incidents on this scale are becoming increasingly common as the digitisation of industrial facilities exposes operational technologies to new threats. Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer at SaaS-based IoT connectivity solutions provider Aeris, explores the challenges manufacturers now face, and what can be done to prevent and mitigate future attacks.

The cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. Incidents on this scale are becoming increasingly common as the digitisation of industrial facilities exposes operational technologies to new threats. Jon Connet, Chief Product Officer at SaaS-based IoT connectivity solutions provider Aeris, explores the challenges manufacturers now face, and what can be done to prevent and mitigate future attacks.

Engineering the future: how can manufacturers prevent the next major cyber attack?

January 3, 2026

HARMAN International has agreed to buy the advanced driver assistance systems business of Germany’s ZF Group for €1.5bn, as the Samsung-owned automotive supplier steps up its push into software-defined vehicles and centralised computing architectures.

HARMAN International has agreed to buy the advanced driver assistance systems business of Germany’s ZF Group for €1.5bn, as the Samsung-owned automotive supplier steps up its push into software-defined vehicles and centralised computing architectures.

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HARMAN to buy ZF’s driver assistance business for €1.5bn in software-defined vehicle push

December 24, 2025

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Schneider Electric has warned that mid-sized industrial companies are losing an average of $11.28 million a year as the hidden costs of closed automation systems erode productivity, flexibility, and competitiveness.

Study warns closed automation systems cost mid-sized manufacturers $11.28 million a year

December 1, 2025

JLR cyber attack cost the UK economy £1.9Bn

JLR cyber attack cost the UK economy £1.9Bn

JLR cyber attack cost the UK economy £1.9Bn

October 22, 2025

Emerson has unveiled a new generation of industrial personal computers designed to support artificial intelligence and machine learning in demanding automation environments.

Emerson has unveiled a new generation of industrial personal computers designed to support artificial intelligence and machine learning in demanding automation environments.

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Emerson launches rugged industrial computers built for AI and Edge applications

October 8, 2025

Comau has expanded its partnership with Michigan-based Intecells, investing in the battery technology start-up as part of a bid to advance the use of cold plasma in industrial cell manufacturing.

Comau has expanded its partnership with Michigan-based Intecells, investing in the battery technology start-up as part of a bid to advance the use of cold plasma in industrial cell manufacturing.

Comau invests in Intecells to accelerate cold plasma battery manufacturing

October 7, 2025