Manufacturing and automotive transformation powered by AI-driven engineering, software-defined products and intelligent automation.

The Future of Manufacturing and Automotive Starts Now


Manufacturing and automotive organizations face a critical choice: transform now, or lose competitive ground. The winners won't be defined by technology alone, but by how effectively they translate AI, software, and data into measurable business impact. The question isn't whether to transform – it's how to do it in a way that's scalable, resilient, and directly tied to business performance.

DXC combines consulting, engineering, platforms, and deep industry expertise to help OEMs and suppliers move from digital ambition to scalable execution. Whether you're modernizing production environments, accelerating software innovation, or deploying next-generation autonomous and connected systems, DXC works with you to deliver measurable business impact.


THREE STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS

To drive competitive advantage in modern manufacturing and automotive, three technology and operational domains are critical: building products that are software-defined from the ground up, applying AI systematically across engineering and operations, and orchestrating intelligent automation at scale. By combining platform orchestration, intelligent simulation, and managed services, DXC enables manufacturers to scale automation faster, operate with confidence, and achieve dramatic efficiency gains across production networks.

Engineers developing software-defined vehicles and software-defined manufacturing solutions for connected mobility.

1. Software-Defined Products, Manufacturing, and Mobility

The convergence of software and hardware is fundamental to modern manufacturing and mobility. Organizations that leverage this shift gain significant competitive advantages – faster innovation cycles, improved operational flexibility, and stronger market differentiation.

DXC helps manufacturers and mobility leaders build software-defined products and connected ecosystems that drive real value. From modern engineering environments to data-driven services and platform-led transformation, we accelerate your ability to innovate faster, improve operational speed and flexibility, and maintain greater control over your technology landscape.

Key capabilities:

  • Architectural modernization for software-defined vehicles and industrial systems
  • Connected product platforms and ecosystem integration
  • Platform engineering and reusable component frameworks
  • Scalable deployment across global markets and vehicle variants
Engineering team using AI-driven engineering and manufacturing digital transformation solutions.

2. AI-Driven Engineering and Transformation at Scale

Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation. Forward-thinking enterprises are now systematically applying AI across engineering, delivery, and operations to achieve measurable outcomes – reducing complexity, improving collaboration between people and intelligent systems, and accelerating time to value.

However, AI adoption at enterprise scale requires more than technology. Success depends on structured pathways for adoption, clear governance frameworks, and measurable business results tied to organizational objectives.

Through innovative platforms like AMBER and proven AI implementation methodology, DXC helps enterprises operationalize AI strategies that deliver measurable results.

Key capabilities:

  • AI-assisted software development and code generation
  • Automated testing, validation, and compliance automation
  • Intelligent process automation and workflow optimization
  • GenAI integration for requirements, scenario generation, and quality assurance
  • Governance frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements (EU AI Act, ISO 42001, etc.)
Industrial robotics and physical AI supporting intelligent automation in smart manufacturing operations.

3. Physical AI, Robotics, and Intelligent Automation

Manufacturing environments are experiencing a robotics boom. AI-powered automation, adaptive robotics, and software-defined industrial operations are fundamentally reshaping production floors and supply chains.

Yet this explosive growth creates significant challenges: How do you manage multi-vendor robot fleets across global plants? How do you ensure consistent governance and compliance? How do you scale pilots to production without rework?

DXC partners with leading robotics and automation providers like Wandelbots to help manufacturers tackle these challenges head-on:

Key capabilities:

  • Multi-vendor robot fleet orchestration and unified control platforms
  • Digital twin simulation and validation for production systems
  • IT/OT integration and unified data architecture
  • AI-powered predictive maintenance and process optimization
  • 24/7 managed operations and global support
  • Governance frameworks for safe, compliant autonomous operations

Ready to Transform?

DXC helps manufacturers and automotive organizations accelerate transformation through software innovation, AI-powered engineering and intelligent automation. Let's discuss your transformation roadmap.

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Why Partner with DXC

Organizations across manufacturing and automotive face mounting pressure to innovate faster, improve efficiency, and unlock value from emerging technologies. DXC brings a unique combination of assets to this challenge:

Deep industry expertise

45+ years in automotive and manufacturing, with proven relationships across the world's largest OEMs and tier-1 suppliers

Proven delivery experience

Managing critical systems for 50+ million vehicles globally, orchestrating 4+ million production points, and maintaining 24/7 operations across 70+ countries

End-to-end capabilities

From strategic advisory and architecture design to platform engineering, AI implementation, and managed operations

Practical approach

Grounded in real-world constraints, regulatory requirements, and business outcomes rather than theoretical innovation

Whether your priority is software-defined innovation, AI-driven transformation, industrial automation, or operational modernization, DXC offers a practical, experienced partner ready to help you succeed.



Presentations & Resources

Explore detailed insights and technical deep-dives on DXC's manufacturing and automotive capabilities:

Smart manufacturing facility using industrial automation and digital transformation technologies.

DXC Manufacturing and Automotive Portfolio

Overview of DXC's capabilities across software-defined products, connected mobility, autonomous systems, and smart manufacturing solutions.
Connected vehicle technologies supporting automotive transformation and software-defined mobility.

Software-Defined Vehicles: From Hardware to Code

A comprehensive exploration of how automotive architecture is shifting from hardware-centric to software-defined platforms – what it means, why it matters, and how to execute at scale.
Intelligent manufacturing operations using AI-driven insights and industrial automation.

AMBER: Automotive Digital Cockpit Platform

Learn how AMBER bridges the gap between open software platforms and production-ready automotive systems – combining compliance automation, hardware flexibility, and AI-accelerated development.
Manufacturing execution and supply chain optimization powered by smart manufacturing technologies.

Physical AI: Orchestrating the Robot Population

Explore how Physical AI, robotics, and intelligent automation are reshaping manufacturing—and the critical challenges of scaling multi-vendor automation fleets at enterprise level.


Insights from Industry Leadership

DXC regularly participates in leading industry conferences and events to share insights on manufacturing transformation, automotive innovation, and intelligent operations. Through presentations and video discussions, DXC experts address real-world challenges, proven solutions, and the future of manufacturing and mobility, while exploring practical approaches to digital transformation, real-world implementation patterns, and the organizational and technical factors that drive success at scale.


DXC at Bosch Connected World 2026

Bosch Connected World 2026 brought together business leaders, technology innovators, and digital pioneers to explore the future of AI, software-defined systems, mobility, and industrial transformation. DXC was proud to participate in this global platform for innovation and shared deep insights:


Software-Defined Products, Manufacturing, and Mobility

AI-Driven Engineering and Transformation at Scale

Physical AI, Robotics, and Intelligent Automation


Get in touch with our experts

Carsten Meinecke

Industry General Manager Manufacturing & Automotive (DACH) | DXC Technology

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Mario Martinović

Industry Client Partner | Automotive Supplier Business | DACH Markets Manufacturing & Automotive | DXC Technology

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Bernd Elsaesser

Industry Director Manufacturing | DXC Technology

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Martin Zach

Account Executive Manufacturing | DXC Technology

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Marcus Ganguin

Global Head of Engineering | DXC Technology

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