Convertible factory with Industry 4.0 technologies
At the new passenger car plant, Mercedes-Benz is implementing a "full-flex assembly" and state-of-the-art technologies into the production system. The production facilities are configured for maximum flexibility, so that several architectures can be produced on one assembly line.

An autonomous material flow and convertible plant technology allow to react to customer demand even faster. Through the use of warehouse baskets for supplying the assembly lines, different model series and derivatives can be integrated into series production. A so-called "one-roof concept" enables fast throughput times between the shops, efficient production and short distances for the employees.

Further Industry 4.0 measures are being implemented in the form of innovative IT technologies. The Moscovia plant will be connected with all Mercedes-Benz sites around the world which means that every single system and robot can be controlled and reprogrammed remotely.

Environment- and resource-friendly production will be implemented, for instance, through the concept of a paperless factory, heat recovery in the paintshop and the use of electric fork-lifts in plant logistics. Another major success factor is the Mercedes-Benz production system, which ensures efficient processes and high quality at all sites worldwide.

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