While 3D printing has changed the face of manufacturing and production, it is not a substitute for manufacturing and will not render traditional factories obsolete, says PVMI member Matthias Holweg.…Read More
The Limits of 3D Printing
PVMI In the News
Driverless Car Technology: Don’t Take Your Hands off the Wheel Yet
The technology for driverless vehicles has been rapidly developing globally. But while autonomous technology will certainly become reality, it will be years before the U.S. is able to move beyond “driver-assist” capabilities and permit truly driverless cars to take to the roads, says PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More
The Takata Recall: What’s at Stake for Automakers, Regulators and Consumers
The 2014 recalls by Japanese supplier Takata have had massive repercussions for automakers, suppliers, regulators, and consumers alike. In particular, PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie suggests that the episode marks an opportunity for policymakers to reevaluate the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s safety standards, regulations, and budget choices.…Read More
From (Auto)Mobile to Mobility: Technological Change and Innovation in the Global Vehicle Industry
A Professional Development Workshop designed to facilitate interaction among researchers interested in the global automotive industry and in innovation and technological change. …Read More
What’s Driving Tesla’s Open Source Gambit?
In an unprecedented move, Tesla released its patents to the public in an effort to encourage innovation and drive the electric car market forward. While the decision comes at a cost, the potential advantages to knowledge sharing far outweigh the risks to the company, says PVMI Director John Paul MacDuffie.…Read More
When Disruptive Technologies Meet Integrated Systems: Who Captures the Value?
The Mack Institute’s 2013 Fall Conference explored the theme of disruptive technologies and value migration, and featured the Institute’s new Program on Vehicle and Mobility Innovation (PVMI).…Read More
PVMI Researchers Meeting 2013
Agenda and details about PVMI Researchers Meeting 2013…Read More
How to Drive Value Your Way
The story of the personal computer industry is famously one of value migration and industry evolution in the knowledge economy. However, for the car industry, value and profit migration are not inevitable, despite rapid changes and intense competition, note John Paul MacDuffie and Michael Jacobides in Harvard Business Review.…Read More