Palantir Technologies Inc. and Lear Corporation have announced a five-year expansion of their partnership to enhance automotive technology using Palantir’s AI-driven platforms. This collaboration drives efficiency, automation, and innovation across Lear’s global manufacturing operations, achieving significant cost savings.
Palantir and Lear extend partnership for five years to advance automotive tech.
Lear expands use of Palantir Foundry, Warp Speed, and AIP globally.
Over 11,000 Lear employees leverage Palantir for efficiency and innovation.
IDEA by Lear program saves $30M+ in 2025, with more benefits expected.
Supports tariff management, workflow automation, and manufacturing balance.
Partnership began in 2023, now scaling for future manufacturing innovation.
On September 4, 2025, Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) and Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) announced a five-year extension of their partnership, expanding Lear’s use of Palantir’s Foundry, Warp Speed manufacturing operating system, and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP). This deepened collaboration, initially formed in 2023, integrates Palantir’s AI solutions across Lear’s global manufacturing footprint, enhancing operations in seating and E-Systems. Lear President and CEO Ray Scott stated, “Palantir is a key component of our IDEA strategy to automate and streamline manufacturing processes and administrative functions across the company.”
Palantir’s platforms enable Lear to manage tariff exposure, automate administrative workflows, and dynamically balance manufacturing lines, connecting functions across quality, supply chain, procurement, manufacturing, finance, and design. Over 11,000 Lear employees utilize these technologies, driving significant efficiency gains. The IDEA by Lear program, powered by Palantir, has delivered over $30 million in savings in the first half of 2025, with compounding benefits expected. This positions Lear as a more agile and adaptable leader in automotive technology.
The partnership leverages Palantir’s Warp Speed and AIP to modernize Lear’s manufacturing processes, creating what Alex Karp, Palantir’s co-founder and CEO, calls “the manufacturing plants of the future.” By digitizing operations, Lear enhances employee productivity and operational excellence. The collaboration supports Lear’s goal to innovate in the automotive sector, delivering advanced technologies to major automakers while maintaining sustainability and efficiency.
This expanded partnership solidifies Palantir and Lear’s commitment to revolutionizing automotive manufacturing through AI. By scaling innovative solutions, the collaboration drives operational excellence and positions Lear as a global leader in mobility solutions.
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Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA) is a global automotive leader in Seating and E-Systems. The company designs, manufactures, and delivers advanced technologies to the world’s major automakers. Building on more than 100 years of heritage, Lear is the largest U.S.-based automotive supplier, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability, Lear’s global team of talented employees is shaping the future of mobility by developing solutions that enhance comfort, safety, and efficiency.
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