Cracking the Code: Scaling AI at Audi

How AI revolutionizes manufacturing, from press shop to global scale. Discover the inside story of Audi’s industrial transformation.
In this episode, I sit down with Andre Sagodi, a manufacturing and innovation expert at Audi, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the car production process.

We dive into Audi’s journey from piloting AI-based crack detection in sheet metal parts to scaling these solutions across multiple global sites. Andre shares practical insights on overcoming challenges like data consistency, model scalability, and workforce collaboration, all while aligning with Audi’s strategic vision.

Together, we discuss what it really takes to turn promising AI pilots into production-ready systems that deliver real business value. If you’re curious about the future of industrial AI and want a behind-the-scenes look at innovation inside a world-class manufacturer, this episode is for you.