I appreciated the opportunity to tour the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche factories today. The level of detail when inspecting and producing the leather upholstery was impressive at Porsche. I was surprised by the lack of automation on both assembly lines, but as explained by both factories, they emphasize a focus on quality that can only be [...]
Author: sing1145
Day 1 – Arrival in Germany
After a long day traveling from West Lafayette to Chicago to Frankfort to Stuttgart, I have finally made it to Germany. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the day, and have been very pleasantly surprised with the mobility provided by public transit. Perhaps the most difficult part of today has been communication. Many people seem to expect me [...]
Manan Singh Pre-Trip Post
Hello! I'm Manan Singh, a junior in Robotics. I'm very excited to embark on this trip and gain a wider glimpse into how advanced manufacturing is being conducted in Germany. I'm expecting to arrive in Stuttgart around 11:00 AM on May 11th. During the evenings, I hope to enjoy the cultures of the cities we'll [...]
