Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA) Drives Industry Standards The German automobile industry is regarded as one of the most competitive and innovative in the world. Germany established the VDA 125 years ago to represent the interests of the emerging automotive and engine manufacturing industries. Today, the VDA is recognized as the German Association of the Automotive Industry, which sets...

What Roles Does PLM Play in Modern Product Development? Product lifecycle management (PLM), an engineering-centric software that emerged during the 1980s-1990s, is considered by today’s standards an indispensable solution across product development teams. PLM plays a central role in modern product development by acting as the digital backbone that helps manage a product’s information, processes,...

The automotive industry is evolving faster than ever. Modern vehicles are no longer machines; they’re computers on wheels powered by complex electronics, software, and tightly integrated supply chains. And this innovation is unfolding within one of the most demanding manufacturing ecosystems on the planet. Automotive suppliers are navigating: Compressed design cycles Fierce design-in competition...