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

By Public Technologies
  • 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.


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