Technologies/applications from robotics/automation/predictive maintenance (and adjacent technology fields) for the implementation of autonomous manufacturing systems/factories for future vehicle generations.

Driving technological innovation forward together with partners, procurement, and AI. How can you, as a strategic partner, support us in actively shaping the next stage of high-quality innovation through the implementation of AI-driven solutions?

Customer Benefits & Experience Which innovations (e.g., sensors, software algorithms, linked driving system functions, friction-optimized components) in the chassis area noticeably improve the customer experience?

Customer Benefits & Experience What innovations and measures can be used to implement comfort-optimized driving systems without compromising quality, driving dynamics, and competitiveness?

Intelligence & Digitalization How can the use of new, innovative, and/or digitalized development tools in the field of ECU development lead to increased efficiency? The following specific examples illustrate this: 1. Solutions within the framework of Continuous Integration / Continuous Testing – processes for fully virtual software validation of mechatronic systems (vECU, HiL connection, automated evaluation routines, etc.) 2. Establishment/integration of a virtual base application for mechatronic systems (focus: degree of automation of the toolchain & content validation system)

Intelligence & Digitalization How can virtual development methods be used to optimize chassis components? The following are specific examples: 1. High-precision service life calculation for welded assemblies and rubber-metal bearings. 2. Virtual prototype – virtually determine the structural-mechanical effects (e.g., axle components/assemblies) of the manufacturing process – sheet metal thinning/weld distortion/residual stresses – and use them for product optimization.

Intelligence & Digitalization How can virtual development methods for optimizing body acoustics, large components, structural components and automation (crash, alloy selection, manufacturability and body testing) be used to reduce the number of real test vehicles/parts?

Intelligence & Digitalization How can digital development processes (e.g., simulation, digital twin, use of AI) shorten development time, integrate customer requirements early on, and enable year-round development?

sustainability How can circular economy principles be implemented in car body manufacturing, along with durable, alternative sealing and waterproofing technologies, without compromising quality and safety?

sustainability Which materials, manufacturing and design approaches measurably reduce the CO₂ footprint of driving systems and car bodies?

Technological leadership (competitiveness) Which innovations in the driving system could be crucial for remaining top-of-volume in the volume segment in the long term?

Technological leadership (competitiveness) What alternative or new materials can replace existing materials – also in light of bans such as PFAS – and what opportunities and risks arise from this?