Mercedes-Benz brings AI automation into core processes with global n8n rollout

• Mercedes-Benz is introducing n8n as a global low-code platform to design and deploy AI-powered workflows across business functions
• A company-wide hackathon brought together more than 1,500 participants; the strongest use cases are now being moved into implementation
• The partnership with the European platform n8n strengthens a modular, cloud-agnostic technology stack and supports the European AI ecosystem

Mercedes-Benz is taking the next step in scaling artificial intelligence. Through a strategic partnership with German low-code automation company n8n, Mercedes-Benz is rolling out a global platform that enables employees worldwide to design and deploy AI-powered workflows directly in operational processes. The initiative aims to move AI automation beyond individual pilots and into everyday business operations across all business areas, including R&D, production, sales, financial services, HR and IT.

As software and AI become defining factors of industrial competitiveness, Mercedes-Benz is building a modular and flexible technology stack. As part of this architecture, n8n helps orchestrate AI-powered workflows across existing systems. By integrating a European platform, Mercedes-Benz strengthens its ability to operate AI systems with greater control over data and processes.

From enablement to real business value

Mercedes-Benz is driving AI adoption across different capability levels: “Takers” use AI in their daily work, “Makers” design and orchestrate workflows with platforms such as n8n and “Builders” develop advanced solutions, for example in software development. The focus is on helping employees evolve from simple usage to actively shaping AI-driven processes. This brings automation closer to business value and increases speed, transparency and scalability along the value chain.

“Scaling AI takes more than technology, it’s about putting it to work in our core business. Together with n8n, we make it easy for our teams at Mercedes-Benz to turn ideas into measurable impact across our value chain and to actively shape how we operate.”
Katrin Lehmann, Chief Information Officer, Mercedes-Benz

“Most companies are still facing the question of how to move AI from pilot to production. What we are building together with Mercedes-Benz answers that question at a scale few can achieve – supported by an architecture that keeps data, control and flexibility in the hands of the Mercedes-Benz team.”
Jan Oberhauser, Founder & CEO, n8n

Bottom-up innovation at scale

The rollout is supported by a company-wide hackathon, in which more than 1,500 employees across all business units developed AI and automation use cases. Selected ideas will be further developed as part of the global n8n rollout, turning workforce-driven innovation into operational impact.

Mercedes-Benz positions n8n as part of its broader AI ecosystem, providing a structured path to scale successful use cases across the company. In a governed environment, the platform supports both established automation approaches and emerging AI agent architectures. As an automation layer, n8n connects systems, streamlines complex processes and helps teams work more efficiently, resolve issues faster and make data-driven decisions.

Commitment to digital sovereignty and open architecture

With its self-hosted and cloud-agnostic deployment model, n8n supports Mercedes-Benz’s modular technology architecture and helps retain control over critical data and workflows. The partnership also strengthens the European AI ecosystem and provides a scalable foundation for responsible AI automation across the company.

Mercedes-Benz anniversary year “140 years of innovation”

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