Dr. Wendelin Schmid
Manager Digital Solutions Production / Logistics, AUDI AG
Dr. Wendelin Schmid leitet den Bereich Digitale Technologien Produktion und Logistik bei der AUDI AG. Er verantwortet die Industrialisierung und den Roll-Out digitaler Technologien, wie zum Beispiel Industrielle Bildverarbeitung, No Code/Low Code Plattformen oder LLMs. Zuvor war er in verschiedenen Funktionen in der Fahrzeugmontage, im Karosseriebau, in der Logistik, im Presswerk und in der Wissenschaft tätig.
[Keynote] Establishing AI in automotive production - illustrated by the example of AI-based image processing
Discover how to successfully drive change through AI-based image processing in the automotive production landscape. This keynote will delve into the systematic, extensive, and sustainable integration of Industrial Computer Vision (ICV) within a large OEM's production network, while sharing crucial lessons for anybody looking to establish AI-driven solutions in production successfully. The development and systematic implementation of Audi' s latest ICV initiative is spearheaded by their Digital Solutions Team in Production and Logistics, who have recently won the automotiveIT Team Award for their innovative approach in the Smart Factory category. Insights from this brand-overarching project will be shared, diving into the technological development, strategic insights and success stories while also sharing lessons learned regarding overcoming real-world challenges and creating collaborative solutions.
Join us on 15.05.2025 to learn how ICV can transform the industry and drive future success, while gathering first-hand insights on driving AI-driven transformation in production.
AUDI AG
The Audi Group is one of the most successful manufacturers of automobiles and motorcycles in the premium and luxury segment. The brands Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati produce at 21 locations in 12 countries. Audi and its partners are present in more than 100 markets worldwide. In 2024, the Audi Group delivered 1.7 million Audi vehicles, 10,643 Bentley vehicles, 10,687 Lamborghini vehicles, and 54,495 Ducati motorcycles to customers. In the 2023 fiscal year, Audi Group achieved a total revenue of €69.9 billion and an operating profit of €6.3 billion. Worldwide, an annual average of more than 87,000 people worked for the Audi Group in 2023, more than 53,000 of them at AUDI AG in Germany. With its attractive brands and numerous new models, the group is systematically pursuing its path toward becoming a provider of sustainable, fully networked premium mobility.