Geopolitics
Chinese Automakers Cut Development Cycles to 18 Months Versus 60 in West
Cognitive Revolution
1000 Designs a Day: Neural Concept's Thomas von Tschammer on AI-Native Engineering
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"Western Europe or US OEM, it takes them between 40 to 60 months for a new car development from the moment they want to launch it to the actual moment it hits the plants and it's being manufactured. In China, it's 18 to 24 months. Everything those companies in US and Europe care about is how do we get from 60 to 24 months, because that's what's gonna create the next competitive advantage."
Von Schaumer disclosed a striking competitive gap where Chinese automotive manufacturers complete new car development in 18-24 months compared to 40-60 months for Western companies. This 3x speed advantage stems from more agile manufacturing processes and willingness to adopt new tools without legacy constraints, representing an existential threat to traditional automakers that AI-driven workflows may help close.
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- 1000 Designs a Day: Neural Concept's Thomas von Tschammer on AI-Native Engineering
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