What the future costs The major automotive players are investing significant amounts in re- and upskilling their people. With increasing AI usage, career paths are changing, and the right further education becomes even more crucial. Especially for medium-sized companies, this is a challenge.
These skills secure developers and engineers their jobs The automotive industry is in crisis. Development engineers are also noticing this. Should they be worried about the cuts at OEMs and suppliers? Not if they have special skills.
Creativity remains the domain of humans The manufacturing of vehicles is fundamentally changing - and with it, the role of humans in the factory. Professor Frank Mantwill explains which skills are necessary and where humans will remain indispensable in the future.
BMW talent campus: Billions for education With the new talent campus at the Munich headquarters, BMW is making a statement: Transformation begins with education - and with an investment worth billions.
More women in industry: What is important now Women remain underrepresented in mechanical engineering. But times are changing - projects, role models, and structural changes are creating new dynamics. What needs to change for more female engineers to gain a foothold in the industry.
Start-ups: These opportunities and challenges exist Dr. Barbara Mehner from the UnternehmerTUM start-up center discusses the challenges and opportunities for start-ups in uncertain times. She also explains how the networking of start-ups with industry can succeed.
Manufacturing in transition: Transformation instead of hesitation How can manufacturing master digitalization, sustainability, and the skilled labor shortage? An overview of trends, strategies, and practical examples.
From fiction to reality: Engineers in film Explore how cinematic engineers inspire real-world technological advancements and the boundary between science fiction and fact.
Transformation begins in the mind - not in the code The hall was well filled when Richard Clemens from VDMA had the following sentence on one of his slides during his keynote, which stayed in my memory for a long time: "From machine supplier to solution provider." What sounds so sober is actually a paradigm shift. Because those who sell solutions must be able to listen. Understand problems. Manage risks. And: convince people.
Inside the life of an AI engineer Explore the daily challenges and innovations faced by an AI software engineer at AITAD, from data collection to algorithm optimization.
Top 10 reasons to study electrical engineering Explore compelling reasons to pursue a career in electronics amidst a growing skills shortage.
ERP systems are a strategic investment in the future Supply chain issues, skill shortages, and dynamic markets: Tailored ERP software is essential. Planat supports manufacturing companies with its ERP system FEPA to optimize their processes and secure competitive advantages.
Mechanical engineering: Is humanoid robotics on the verge of a breakthrough? Humanoid robots are on the brink of gaining a foothold in the industry. Yet, Germany is at risk of falling behind - despite strong research and technical excellence.
"It's the complete package that has to be right" Harro Höfliger was awarded the 'Top Job' seal again in 2024. In the interview, Uwe Amann and Sven Schneider explain what lies behind the success as an employer - and why genuine culture matters more than awards.
These experts are crucial in the smart factory As the automotive industry changes, so do job profiles. The intelligent and connected factory provides a digital qualification boost - and personnel shortages.
What automakers expect from the chief AI officer After the CDO comes the CAIO. In the executive suites of automakers like Mercedes or GM, there are now AI directors who are supposed to transform processes and culture across the company. But the pressure to succeed is high - the CAIO must deliver, and quickly.
How gen AI is changing our work The fact that AI now 'understands' human language is changing processes in companies. In the future, everyone will have an AI assistant by their side, and leaders will need to coordinate the interaction between human and digital employees.
“I want to fully exploit AI as a transformation turbo” In the interview, he talks about his strategic priorities, the importance of AI as a company-wide force, and the cultural change in the organization. His goal: Get AI out of the pilot phase - into widespread use.