The production of the future - only one grab away
A flexible and efficient production of cars in factories that are connected with one another around the world – that is our aim. Step by step the vision of a smart factory becomes reality:
In the assembly, humans and machines already work hand in hand. For example, assembly workers wear exoskeletons that are designed to relieve the burden on the employee when specific activities are performed. In addition, VR glasses allow a more efficient training on the job as it enables a combination of the real world with the virtual one.
However, the digitalization of processes results in huge amounts of data. Here big data helps to link the generated data in an intelligent way and simultaneously leads to a more flexible production. In this way, individual vehicle configurations can be implemented more quickly.
A sustainable and environmentally friendly production is an essential element of a smart factory, too. Innovative technologies reduce the consumption of energies, water and raw materials. Thanks to our own water treatment plant, up to half a million cubic meters of fresh water are saved every year.
Everything you need to know about a smart factory
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Audi Demonstrating 3D Printing Expertise with In-House Design Software in Neckarsulm
The in-house team of 3D printing specialists at Audi’s Böllinger Höfe site has teamed up with trinckle, a company based in Berlin, to develop innovative design software. The objective is to enable any employee who needs a tool from the 3D printer to design it personally without needing extensive prior knowledge. The Audi e-tron GT is the first vehicle for which 3D printing is an established part of preparations for series production, which means that all the tools for assembly and pre-assembly are in place at the start of production. -
5G in production: Audi and Ericsson take the next step together
Audi is taking the next step towards the production of the 5G: Together with the Swedish network provider Ericsson, Audi is presenting a new pilot project in human-robot interaction. One of the first case to be shown will be an automation application connected via 5G with a focus on personal safety.
