Mercedes — Benz Says AI Platform Can Cut Product Development Time by Up to 30%

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its AI-driven PLM.AI development platform on October 16, 2026, targeting product development times up to 30% shorter. Investment totals about EUR 500 million to integrate data across the product life cycle. Efficiency gains in individual engineering processes are expected to reach 50%. AI-assisted simulations could eventually halve physical testing, while teams retain responsibility for product decisions. CONTACT Software and Siemens are strategic technology partners; Mercedes-Benz retains control of its data and associated AI models. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Mercedes-Benz Group AG published the original content used to generate this news brief on October 16, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. (C)