Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced the continued expansion of its AI Data Cloud for Manufacturing with a focused acceleration of automotive-specific solutions.
Since April 2023, Snowflake has seen significant adoption of its platform within the manufacturing sector, including a substantial 416% increase in the development of Data Application and Data Collaboration initiatives..
Additionally, Snowflake has seen a 185% increase in Analytics deployments as manufacturers leverage the platform for deeper business insights, and a 188% growth in Data Science solutions deployed for advanced predictive modelling and AI applications.
Now, Snowflake is further tailoring its AI Data Cloud to meet the unique demands of the automotive industry. This strategic investment reflects the growing demand from global manufacturers, including those in the automotive sector, seeking to accelerate their digital transformation and AI-driven innovation.
Global technology and manufacturing companies like Siemens already leverage Snowflake to transform operations across their businesses with AI and advanced analytics, while maintaining strict security and governance standards.
The automotive industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by four key trends: connected and software-defined vehicles, autonomous driving, electrification, and advanced manufacturing (Industry 4.0). This evolution generates massive volumes of data across vehicle development, manufacturing, supply chain, and after-sales services.
Snowflake’s data sharing and AI capabilities, combined with specialised partner solutions, enable the entire auto ecosystem of suppliers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), distribution, sales, and service providers to seamlessly collaborate on vehicle development, optimise production processes, and leverage real-time data insights across the entire automotive value chain. Notably, 80% of major automotive OEMs already rely on Snowflake’s platform for their data and AI initiatives.
Automotive industry leaders, such as CarMax, Cox Automotive, Nissan, Penske Logistics, and more, are already using Snowflake’s existing platform to transform their automotive operations through advanced analytics, real-time connected vehicle insights, and secure data collaboration.
“Modern vehicles are generating unprecedented volumes of data, and automotive companies need AI solutions that are easy to implement, capable of handling massive datasets from across the entire value chain, and trusted for critical decisions,” said Tim Long, global head of manufacturing at Snowflake.
“Snowflake’s automotive solutions build on our manufacturing expertise to provide the automotive industry with the foundation they need to integrate data across their operations, scale their connected vehicle initiatives, and accelerate innovation in this rapidly evolving market.”
Snowflake leverages a comprehensive partner ecosystem and data marketplace, integrating data and connecting silos across the automotive lifecycle. Manufacturers can seamlessly share information across design systems, production environments, connected vehicles, service operations, and warranty systems, providing a holistic view of vehicle performance and customer experience.
Snowflake’s scalable architecture supports the massive data volumes generated by software-defined and autonomous vehicles, efficiently managing exponential growth through the decoupling of storage and compute. This enables the consolidation of all vehicle data streams into a single platform without compromising accessibility or performance.
Snowflake also unlocks new revenue opportunities through data monetisation and enhanced customer experiences by securely sharing data products via the Snowflake Marketplace, while maintaining privacy and compliance. Its AI/ML capabilities democratise access to predictive tools across organisations, accelerating innovation in vehicle design, production quality, and predictive maintenance.
Additionally, the platform improves supply chain resilience and operational efficiency by providing real-time visibility across suppliers and logistics partners, enhancing forecasting, reducing excess inventory, and enabling collaborative, data-driven decision-making.
Snowflake’s expansion into the automotive sector supports the industry’s transformation from traditional manufacturers to digital-first mobility companies. Its partner ecosystem—including Accenture, AWS, Deloitte, and EY—delivers automotive-specific solutions that accelerate innovation.
Through Snowflake Marketplace, businesses can access third-party data sets covering EV charging stations, dealer insights, consumer behaviour, and vehicle inventory. Partners like Siemens Digital Industries Software, Blue Yonder, DXC Technology and many more are already developing solutions on the platform. These tools enhance software-defined vehicle development, optimise manufacturing processes, and strengthen supply chain visibility. Snowflake equips automotive players with analytics and decision-making capabilities to lead in a data-driven future.
