“The focus is shifting towards the interior experience” Lighting systems are becoming increasingly complex and connected. Philipp Kolb from Lightworks explains how design, electronics, and optics merge into homogeneous, functional lighting solutions – and why balance and precision are key to the next generation of intelligent in-car lighting. Benjamin Müller
“Light will be functionally integrated into the workflow” Light in the vehicle interior is increasingly becoming an intelligent interface: Stefan Menninger from Preh explains how interdisciplinary thinking, embedded software, and system integration enable the next generation of connected interior lighting. Benjamin Müller
“We need to drastically reduce the complexity” Smart LEDs are transforming car interiors – but also adding complexity. Paul Henri Matha from Driving Vision News explains why the next big challenge for in-car lighting isn’t more innovation, but simplification. Benjamin Müller
“Higher costs require more flexibility in procurement” Interior lighting in cars is becoming increasingly intelligent, connected, and personalised. Otmar Rauchensteiner from Dräxlmaier explains how software and AI are shaping the lighting architecture of the future - and how global trade conflicts affect it. Benjamin Müller
“Collaboration between academia and industry will lead to striking lighting effects” Smart lighting and advanced display systems are transforming the vehicle interior into an interactive space. Karlheinz Blankenbach – founder of the Display Lab at Pforzheim University – explains how digital LEDs, metrology, and human visual effects will drive the next wave of intelligent, energy-efficient in-car experiences. Benjamin Müller
“We want to build supply chain resilience through automation” Wire harness production is shifting from manual assembly to automated pre-assembly. Christian Infanger of Komax, one of the speakers at this year’s Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference, explains how one-piece flow, modular systems, and advanced processes cut errors, boost throughput, and enhance scalability. Benjamin Müller
„Ignoring China is not an option for multinational wiring harness manufacturers“ In the run-up to the Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2025, we spoke with Paul Johnston from Siemens Digital Industries Software about the trends reshaping the wire harness sector – from SDVs and global market pressures to AI’s role in design and manufacturing. Benjamin Müller
“We advocate for an application-driven approach” At the Automotive Battery Conference, Zheren Wang of Forward Engineering made the case for rethinking battery enclosures. In this interview, he outlines how a holistic composite strategy can unlock performance, safety, and design freedom. Benjamin Müller
“Industry Collaboration and Internal R&D are Decisive” How can OEMs balance cost, performance, and sustainability in battery development? Dr. Juliane Kluge, Head of Cell Chemistry and Methods at BMW, shares insights ahead of her keynote at the Automotive Battery Conference 2025. Benjamin Müller
“The cell-to-pack (CTP) approach is gaining traction” Tesla and BYD set the pace in cell innovation. In this interview, Jonas Gorsch – a speaker at the Automotive Battery Conference 2025 – reveals what European developers must learn to scale next-gen battery production. Benjamin Müller
“Our concept does not require module housings or inner frames” In the run-up to the Automotive Battery Conference, we interviewed Maximilian Schirp, CTO & Co-founder at ivilion. The 7th edition of the international event will take place on 9 and 10 July 2025 in Munich, and Schirp is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“Edge computing is not a nice-to-have - it’s the only path forward” Compute power, platform strategy, edge intelligence - the future of autonomous mobility begins inside the vehicle. That’s the conviction of Salil Raje, SVP of AMD. Ahead of his talk at the Automobil Elektronik Kongress 2025, we asked him three key questions on this topic cluster. Benjamin Müller
“Analog workflows create blind spots” In the lead-up to the Automotive Battery Conference, we spoke with Erik Reiter, CEO and Co-Founder of Digital Automotive IT Manufactory. With over 25 years of international management experience in the automotive supplier industry, Reiter has held various leadership roles. Benjamin Müller
“The future belongs to a holistic UX/UI concept” As Product Experience Director Europe at NIO, Benjamin Steinmetz contributed to the 2025 Automotive Software Strategies Conference in Munich. We took the opportunity to speak with him and ask three key questions. Benjamin Müller
“Distribution grid operators need transparent guidelines” In the run-up to the ChargeTec Conference, we posed three questions to Johannes Pallasch, Head and Spokesman of the National Centre for Charging Infrastructure (NOW). The 5th edition of the international event will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich. Benjamin Müller
“Today's vehicles are like patchwork collages” Co-Founder & CEO of Veecle and one of the speakers on Day 1 of the Automotive Software Strategies Conference in Munich: Dr Stefan Nürnberger. In the context of the event, we asked him three questions about Rust as a foundation for secure, scalable, and future-proof SDV development. Benjamin Müller
“Collaboration models between OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers are frequently underdeveloped” In the lead-up to the 6th International Automotive Software Strategies Conference, we asked Augustin Friedel, Senior Manager SDV at MHP Management, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, and Friedel is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“V2G services most likely start with fleet operators” In the run-up to the ChargeTec Conference, we interviewed Simon Haverkamp, Manager e-mobility at Accenture. The 5th edition of the international event will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich, Haverkamp is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“We must avoid over-regulation” In the run-up to the ChargeTec Conference, we posed three questions to Alexander Funke, Expert Energy Markets at BMW. The 5th edition of the international event will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich, Funke is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“Modularity makes complexity manageable” In the lead-up to the 6th International Conference on Automotive Software Strategies, we asked Dr. Thomas Raste, Principal Expert in Vehicle Dynamics at Continental, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, Dr. Raste is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“GenAI can continuously improve ADAS algorithms” In the run-up to the 6th International Conference Automotive Software Strategies, we asked Thomas Dannemann, Senior Director Product Marketing at Qualcomm, three questions. The event will take place on 21 and 22 May 2025 in Munich, Dannemann is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
Open Source in the Automotive Industry Open Source is fundamentally changing software development in the automotive industry. Michael Plagge from the Eclipse Foundation explains in an interview why active participation determines influence, innovation, and long-term success. Dr. Martin Large
“Pooling resources with market leaders” In the run-up to the ChargeTec Conference, we interviewed Detlef Hell, Manager Home Charging & Energy Services at Ford. The 5th edition of this international event will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich, Hell is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
“AI assurance becomes the new quality standard” What do OEMs, suppliers, and tech start-ups need to do now to ensure AI-supported vehicle functions are reliable and safe on the road? Deloitte manager Andreas Herzig draws a clear conclusion after the AI Assurance in Mobility Europe in Berlin. Andrea Hoffmann-Topp
“Sandstorms and lots of dust in the air” In the run-up to the ChargeTec Conference, we asked Wulf Schlachter, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, DXBe Management, three questions. The 5th edition of this international event will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich. Wulf Schlachter is one of its speakers. Benjamin Müller
3 Questions for… Dr Axel Sprenger, Managing Director, USCALE In the run-up to the 5th International Conference ChargeTec, we asked Dr Axel Sprenger, Managing Director, USCALE, 3 questions. The conference will take place on 27 and 28 May 2025 in Munich, and Dr Sprenger is one of the speakers. Benjamin Müller
