“Factory Booster Day is a reflection of our manufacturing culture and global collaboration,” said Tim Fallon, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Stellantis Production Way. “By empowering our teams and partnering with startups and suppliers, we co-create smart solutions that drive quality, agility, and sustainability across Stellantis.”

The event’s Open Challenge invites suppliers and startups to pitch solutions to real production challenges, resulting in both physical and virtual demonstrations. Many of the showcased innovations are deployed across Stellantis plants worldwide.

Here are some examples of Open Challenge innovations from past Booster Day events that were implemented in factories:

• AI Predictive Maintenance: A KCF Technologies system deployed in North American paint shops uses real-time sensor data to prevent breakdowns, increasing reliability and uptime.
• AI-Driven Part Verification: KEYENCE’s IV4 smart-camera system performs more than 50,000 daily inspections at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson, ensuring fastener accuracy with automated feedback and analytics.
• VR Forklift Training Simulator: Adopted at the Sterling Heights Assembly Plant, this VR solution builds operator skills in a safe, immersive environment, supporting Stellantis’ commitment to safety and workforce development.