The transition from traditional combustion engines to electric power has caused car manufacturers to completely rethink their approach to volume production. The new focus is on efficiency and cost-saving in order to meet the demands of the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Joerg Reger, the managing director of ABB’s automotive robotics division, a Switzerland-based robotics supplier, acknowledges the impact of EVs on the industry. He states, “EVs have completely changed the game.”

Until recently, the main objective in car manufacturing was to optimize the final assembly. However, the rise of electric vehicles has shifted the industry’s attention towards other aspects of production.