Mercedes-Benz announced the integration of unique and patented production technologies such as artificial intelligence, humanoid robots and high-performance axial flux electric motors to improve production efficiency at its Digital Manufacturing Campus in Berlin, and plans to roll these new technologies to Mercedes-Benz production sites around the world.

Mercedes-Benz's Marienfelde production base, which has long been at the heart of technological innovation in production, recently introduced the humanoid robot "Apollo" from the American company Apptronik. These robots can be used for intra-site logistics, such as transporting parts to production lines and assisting production staff with parts assembly and quality inspection. With the MO360 system, the Apollo robot learns the production process and continuously optimizes its ability to work with the help of AI and augmented reality. The application of AI has also greatly improved production efficiency. For example, MBDFC's built-in digital production chatbot ecosystem allows employees to directly query machine maintenance information and best production solutions. It can also analyze production data instantly, quickly identify quality problems, and provide immediate solutions to reduce the error rate in the production process.

The high-performance axial flux motor uses a new production technology, and the process control needs to be assisted by AI technology.

Next year, the Marienfelde site will start production of the latest high-performance axial flux motors, which will involve around 35 steps, of which 0 is new to Mercedes-Benz and 0 will be the world's first. These innovative production technologies include the combination of laser welding and bonding technology, as well as AI-assisted process control.

Mercedes-Benz pointed out that the introduction of digital manufacturing and artificial intelligence into production lines will be applied to the global production network, and continue to lead the automotive manufacturing industry towards a more intelligent and sustainable future.

This article is reprinted from: Auto Online