ROUND TABLE: How AI is reshaping engineering in the automotive industry

Marking the first of our series of round table discussions, we gathered three experts to learn more about the current and potential use of AI in the automotive industry.

AI can address specific OEM original equipment manufacturer challenges, enabling greater product development efficiency and faster time to market, which are crucial in the highly competitive automotive industry. Marking the first of our series of round table discussions with automotive industry specialists, we gathered three experts to learn more about the current and potential use of AI in the automotive industry, covering sales efficiency, potential job creation, regulatory aspects, and its role in addressing specific OEM challenges such as electric powertrains and battery testing. The round table also discusses the UK's AI ambitions, the potential benefits of AI in product engineering and manufacturing, and its impact on decision-making processes. The We also consider the future vision of AI in the automotive industry by 2030 is also considered, including its application in real-time data analysis, supply chain management and waste reduction. Contributions from Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and founder of Monolith;, Johan Sundstrand, CEO and founder of Phyron; and Teruyoshi Adachi, CTO of Helixx.