About this interview

Germany’s automotive industry is undergoing a major technological transformation—balancing traditional manufacturing excellence with the demands of Industry 4.0, data compliance, and sustainable IT.

In this special conversation with Christian Schneegans and Andreas Klare from MicroNova, Germany , we explore the state of IT and AI adoption within the automotive sector and the emerging need for observability across complex, IT-driven manufacturing processes.

What we discussed

  • The current state of IT and AI adoption in Germany’s automotive sector
  • The IT compliance challenges in manufacturing and how observability can help solve them
  • The scope of AI in driving efficiency and sustainability in Industry 4.0
  • Future trends shaping the next wave of manufacturing innovation