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For 120 years, Stuttgart-Untertürkheim has been the beating heart of Mercedes-Benz powertrain. The success story continues into the electric age with our Mercedes-Benz eCampus. This new, state-of-the-art competence centre for development of cells and batteries is where our scientists and engineers will develop future generations of advanced #batteries and battery cells for our growing portfolio of electric vehicles. We laid the foundation stone on May 31, 2022 and we are continuously advancing the construction site. Conducting battery cell R&D in-house is an important part of our sustainable business strategy and central to our 'Design for Environment' approach. This is how we drive battery #circularity from the very start. The cells inside the battery hold the key to efficiency, energy density and resource conservation. With innovative new chemistries, we can squeeze even more power into smaller, lighter packages using fewer resources. This is how we plan to make our batteries of the future more sustainable. At the eCampus, we will ultimately research, develop and build battery cells as well as test cells, modules and new battery generations. Only this way, can we maximise efficiency and ensure as many materials as possible stay “in the loop”. This is how we are driving electric mobility through #innovation. Welcome to the future. Tomorrow drives Mercedes-Benz. #MercedesBenz #circularity #emobility

As a young Engineer 👦🏽👧🏻, would you prefer to work for Tesla or for a traditional OEM 🚘❓ Finding Engineers with good knowledge on #Battery 🪫 and EV Technologies ⚡️ is a difficult challenge for all car manufacturers especially because universities 🎓 and engineering schools 🏫 continue to mainly teach traditional mechanics courses The Formula Student Germany 🇩🇪 is a unique opportunity for all #Automotive companies to source skilled #EV students 👨🏼🎓 as the competition is nowadays 100% #Electric 🔋 All German car makers were again advertising this year with more or less success… While Mercedes-Benz AG, BMW Group and AUDI AG believe their name is prestigious enough so they do not have to show anything else than a car (even NOT Electric 🚗💨 sometimes lol), on the contrary Volkswagen and Tesla showcased some of their high Tech 📱 Unfortunately, #VW had very little to show and relatively old displays with the ID.3 Battery Pack 🗃️ and EDU ⚙️ and “strangely” (🤭) nothing from their CARIAD development But the #Tesla Booth ❤️ OMG! 😍 as a young Engineer (and now as an older adult) I would love it❗️They definitely demonstrate their leadership: 4680 Cells 🔋, Battery Pack, #Gigacasting , infotainment 📱, Design (with the CyberTruck that you love or you hate), Robotics 🦾, #Autopilot 🛞 …what a company to start your career!

https://lnkd.in/dSdutAMM Discover the legacy of Carl Benz in "Engineering Excellence: The Mercedes Story | Mercedes Legacy Unveiled | Mercedes 2024", a captivating exploration into the heart of Mercedes-Benz's foundation and future. Dive deep into the life of Carl Benz, the inventor of the first automobile, and see how his innovations paved the way for a future of luxury and engineering brilliance. From the origins of automotive engineering to the latest advancements in electric vehicles, this documentary covers the pivotal moments that have defined Mercedes-Benz's journey.

🇬🇧BUILT IN BRITAIN: Production of the MINI Cooper Convertible has returned to the UK after a nine-year run at the VDL Nedcar plant in the Netherlands. The fourth-generation soft-top will soon begin rolling off the line at the historic MINI Plant Oxford as part of a wider £600 million investment by BMW in its UK factories which will transform the Oxford plant to all-electric production from 2030. MINI Plant Oxford employs more than 3,400 people and the announcement last year brought BMW’s total investment at Oxford, Swindon and Hams Hall to £3 billion since 2000. #automobiles #cars #automobile #automotive #auto #car #mechanicalengineering #mechanic #automobileengineering #autos #mechanical #engineering #engine #mechanicaldesign #manufacturing #engineers #automobileindustry #vehicle #automotivedaily #automobiledesign #automotivedesign #mechanicalengineer #mechanicals #automationengineering #gdp #economy #economics #finance #business #industrial #manufacturing #technology #economicgrowth #economicrecovery #business #globaleconomics #finance #industrialeconomics #growthanddevelopment #globaltrade #britishtrade #engineering

IS YOUR INNOVATION CHALLENGE SO UNIMPORTANT THAT YOU CAN SOLVE IT ALONE? 20 years ago, Peter Lorange and I published in Harvard Business Review on how Porsche AG literally would bring the college inside by having an average of 600 master and PhD students per year in their Weissach R&D center together with 2000 internal R&D staff, and also engage with external university teams and other co-creation partners to keep the internal-external balance right depending on how important an R&D challenge is to solve: 1) R&D challenges that were important to solve could have teams based on up to 100% internal brainpower 2) R&D challenges that were essential to solve must have two thirds of external brainpower in the teams. The trigger-point for this extreme #businessmodeltransformation towards #openinnovation and #cocreation was that Porsche wanted to be first in the world to launch ceramic brakes. Porsche first approached their neighbour Mercedes-Benz AG to suggest to develop ceramic brakes together. Mercedes' response was "we are 10 times bigger than you so we are fine on our own thanks". Porsche then engaged several carefully selected university teams, German Aerospace Center (DLR) and SGL Carbon to co-create and commercialize the world's first ceramic brakes and Mercedes saw themselves defeated through innovation in isolation. Porsche's ceramic brake core team of 30 engineers had 10 Porsche engineers and 20 experts from the #cocreationnetwork mentioned above. Since then, Porsche has made the co-creation model with one third internal and two thirds external brainpower the guiding rule for all innovation challenges that are essential to solve for continued innovation leadership. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dAp77qhf before deciding if your innovation challenge is unimportant enough to solve it alone. So if that was Porsche's success formula 20 years ago, how has their model evolved since then to overtake Tesla in electrification innovation and set new records on the Nürburgring with a Taycan that is 18 seconds faster around the Nordschleife than the fastest Tesla Model S? How does Tesla re-organize its innovation engine and value chain to respond to this performance challenge? How will conventional EVs benefit from co-creation of extreme breakthroughs in areas like safety, sustainability and affordability? Insights related to these questions will follow week-by-week so stay tuned!

🔧 Engineering the Future of Automotive Excellence 🔧 As the automotive industry evolves at an unprecedented pace, the drive for innovation and sustainability has never been more crucial. My journey as an automobile engineer has been fueled by a relentless passion for creating vehicles that not only excel in performance but also redefine the standards of safety, efficiency, and environmental impact. Recently, I’ve been deeply involved in [mention a specific area, such as developing advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), optimizing electric vehicle battery performance, or implementing cutting-edge lightweight materials]. These projects are not just about enhancing vehicle capabilities; they’re about setting new benchmarks in the industry. I’m eager to collaborate with forward-thinking automotive leaders who share the vision of a smarter, greener, and more connected future. Let’s explore how we can drive innovation together! #AutomotiveExcellence #EngineeringInnovation #SustainableAutomotive #FutureOfMobility

Three times a week, I go running my little 5 km track through the streets near my home in Stuttgart, Germany. One of my favorite parts is a little street going rather uphill like we often have it in hilly Stuttgart area. The road is named Honoldweg. Did you know about the one the name reminds of? He was a cornerstone of Robert Bosch’s success as an automotive supplier. He came from the Swabian town Langenau, near to Albeck where Robert Bosch was born, and was the son of a couple well familiar with Robert Bosch’s father and mother. We call him the father of some of the most remarkable systems for the young automobile. He developed the high voltage magneto ignition in 1901, allowing cars to be reliably driven long distances, and even making possible Trans-Continental races like Paris - Beijing in 1907. Honold helped making the car becoming a daily transport vehicle, developing lighting systems for night drives, electrified by an in-car power plant, consisting of generator, regulator, and battery. And besides his great achievements in technology, he was also the creator of the logo type in late 1918, the so-called anchor in the circle, which is still the landmark of Bosch corporate design today. Honold is quite underestimated, and he deserves a lot of recognition as one of driving forces making Bosch a global player. And this is what I’m thinking about when I run uphill Stuttgart’s Honoldweg, being aware, that maybe I have my job at Bosch thanks to Honold’s achievements. Find more about this remarkable engineer and Bosch’s first head of research on https://lnkd.in/eNPb-EdU #bosch #likeabosch #innovation #research #automobile #inventedforlife

🇩🇪The expression 'Made In Germany' in the #automotive industry has always represented engineering and business excellence 🚗. However, recent news from Volkswagen Group about job cuts, possible factory closures, and a massive recall of 1.5 million vehicles by BMW Group adds new connotations to the phrase. For the first time in its long history, the German car industry is under such pressure of circumstances: supply chain disruptions, the energy crisis, and intense competition with China. Yet, German carmakers have something that cannot be taken away — an engineering culture and a successful 100-year industry history that has inspired and underpinned the success of carmakers in other countries. Aliaksei Safonau, Head of Automotive Unit at Promwad, devoted his guest column at EE Times | Electronic Engineering Times to this topic, paying a tribute to that history and highlighting the most notable engineering solutions: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dRtreHWR The German automotive giants will be able to adapt to new challenges backed by their engineering culture and propel their products back to the forefront. And Promwad, of course, will be happy to contribute to this transformation. #EETimes

On October 10, 1911, Henry Ford was granted a patent for a revolutionary automobile transmission mechanism, marking a pivotal moment in automotive history. This patent was crucial for the development of the modern automobile, introducing innovations that improved the efficiency and performance of vehicle transmissions. Ford's design contributed to smoother gear shifts and better control, which significantly enhanced the driving experience and set new standards for automotive engineering. The patent represented Ford's ongoing commitment to refining and advancing automotive technology. His work on the transmission mechanism was part of a broader vision to make automobiles more accessible and reliable, which was central to his broader efforts in mass production and affordable vehicle manufacturing. This day in 1911 also reflects the era's spirit of rapid technological advancement and industrial growth. The early 20th century was a period of intense innovation, with inventors like Ford pushing the boundaries of technology and transforming industries. Ford's patent exemplified how inventive thinking and engineering prowess were shaping the future of transportation and industry during this dynamic period. #HenryFord #AutomotiveHistory #Innovation #CarTech #OnThisDay #TransportationRevolution #ukcbc #ukcollege #ukcbcdubai #teamukcbcdubai

This is AWESOME! Another awesome fact I recently learned - Did you know that literally EVERY single Duramax Engine is first put on a machine and ran at full throttle for 8 minutes straight before going in a vehicle! And prior to that, there is a number of tests involved before it makes it there. If one thing fails, it's scraped completely and sent back to the starting point. Look, at the end of the day, we all make machines. Each machine has 10s of thousands of intricate moving parts. It's impossible to make 100% of machines with 10s of thousands of parts all 100% perfect, but by taking steps like mentioned above, and in this video, the percentage of faulty parts drops dramatically. #Chevy #GM #ResourceRigby #LetsGROW #LetsGROWtogether #FACT #FleetAndCommercialTrucks