Mercedes-Benz’s Smartest Factory Ever – AI, Robots & Next-Gen EV Motors!

Mercedes-Benz is taking its production game to the next level, and the Berlin-Marienfelde site is leading the way in innovation. The company is doubling down on artificial intelligence, humanoid robots, and next-generation electric motor production, pushing the boundaries of modern manufacturing. This transformation is happening through the Mercedes-Benz Digital Factory Campus, a hub dedicated to revolutionizing the way vehicles are built.

At the heart of this evolution is the Mercedes-Benz Cars Operations 360 digital production system, also known as MO360. It serves as the brain behind the entire manufacturing network, allowing real-time analysis, optimization, and automation of production processes. With artificial intelligence now integrated into MO360, the system has become even smarter, featuring a digital factory chatbot ecosystem and an advanced artificial intelligence-powered suite that improves efficiency.

To bring futuristic automation to life, Mercedes-Benz has introduced humanoid robots from the American company Apptronik. These robots, named Apollo, are designed to assist in production by handling repetitive tasks like transporting parts to assembly lines and performing initial quality checks. The company is investing millions of euros into this technology, ensuring that these robots become a key part of future manufacturing.

Mercedes-Benz employees have been actively involved in training Apollo, using augmented reality and teleoperation to transfer human expertise into robotic intelligence. The next step is full automation, where Apollo will work autonomously, creating a highly flexible and intelligent production system. This marks a major step forward in manufacturing, making factories more efficient while reducing strain on human workers.

Beyond robotics, artificial intelligence is reshaping production in other ways. At the Digital Factory Campus, Mercedes-Benz is using artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants to enhance efficiency. These assistants can quickly analyze massive amounts of data, detect quality issues in real time, and provide engineers with instant solutions. Instead of spending hours troubleshooting problems, workers can rely on artificial intelligence to pinpoint the exact cause of any production deviation in seconds.

Artificial intelligence is also improving everyday factory operations. Employees can use a chatbot system to ask maintenance questions or get best-practice guidance for production processes. The system responds instantly in multiple languages, making it a game-changer for improving workflow and reducing downtime.

One of the most exciting developments at Berlin-Marienfelde is the introduction of axial-flux electric motor production. These high-performance motors are the future of electric vehicle powertrains, offering better efficiency and power in a more compact design. Manufacturing them is a complex process involving approximately one hundred production steps, with sixty-five of those being entirely new to Mercedes-Benz. Even more impressively, thirty-five of these steps are completely new to the industry.

To achieve this level of innovation, Mercedes-Benz has pioneered new laser technology, bonding techniques, and artificial intelligence-driven manufacturing methods. These breakthroughs have resulted in more than thirty patent applications, solidifying Berlin-Marienfelde’s role as a global leader in advanced automotive production.

Mercedes-Benz is not just making cars—it is shaping the future of manufacturing. With artificial intelligence, robotics, and next-generation electric motors all coming together, the Berlin-Marienfelde plant is setting the stage for a smarter, more efficient, and sustainable automotive industry.