OEMs, including Stellantis, Hyundai, BMW, and Toyota, are integrating AI across various facets of production, demonstrating how advanced technologies are driving significant improvements in efficiency, cost reduction, and innovation. 

This infographic explores how 10 leading OEMs are using AI to enhance their manufacturing processes and achieve their cost-saving goals.

The Reducing Cost of Automotive Manufacturing conference is designed to connect manufacturing experts as they share best practices, methodologies and tools to streamline automotive production, achieve greater cost control in both the development and mass manufacturing phase, and adopt leaner, more robust processes.

This year's agenda includes an incredible speaker line-up, led by ZF Group, BMW, Ford Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Corporation, Volta Commercial Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Daimler Trucks, and others.

Experts will share case studies and best practices for reducing cost and lead time in key areas, new vehicle architectures and designs, opportunities for automation and leveraging insight from manufacturing data, integrating the latest innovations and AI tools for efficiency, implementing innovative materials and much more.

An exclusive interview with Radoslaw Hnatik, Operations Director for EMEASA at Nexteer Automotive, focusing on how the company is driving lean and agile manufacturing across its global operations.

Radoslaw discusses the importance of cultural transformation, data-driven decision-making, and the use of digital tools to navigate supply chain disruptions and evolving customer demands. He also highlights the role of lean principles and offers insights into future trends in automotive manufacturing, such as the impact of AI, automation, and sustainability, and previews what attendees can expect from his session at the Reducing Cost of Automotive Manufacturing 2025. 

Ahead of the launch of Reducing Cost of Automotive Manufacturing 2025, Automotive IQ has released a pre-show report highlighting the event’s core themes, featured speakers, and key partners. The report also provides insights into how 10 leading OEMs are leveraging artificial intelligence to reduce costs in automotive manufacturing. It also features an exclusive interview with Radoslaw Hnatik, Operations Director for EMEASA at Nexteer Automotive.

Table of contents:

• Welcome  
• Core Themes of 2025 
• Speakers
• How 10 Leading OEMs are Leveraging AI to Reduce Cost in Automotive Manufacturing 
• Exclusive Interview with Radoslaw Hnatik
• 2025 Partnership Opportunities
• Media Partners