BREAKING: Elon Musk has just unveiled the next evolution in manufacturing tech — and it’s not just a step forward. It’s a leap so big, it might end traditional car factories forever.

At a closed-door demonstration at Giga Texas, Musk introduced Tesla’s newest Giga Press lineup, confirming that Tesla is moving beyond the legendary 50,000-ton machines that once revolutionized Model Y production. What’s coming next is faster, bigger, smarter — and possibly autonomous.

“The future of carmaking isn’t made of thousands of parts,” Musk said. “It’s one intelligent machine making one intelligent machine.”

Say Hello to the Giga Press X-Series

Developed in collaboration with Italian partner IDRA Group, the new machines — nicknamed the X-Series Giga Press — are built to replace up to 500 traditional assembly steps with a single ultra-high-pressure aluminum casting.

Here’s what’s inside the new monster machine:

65,000-ton clamping force, the most powerful die-casting press in automotive history

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Built-in AI monitoring systems that adjust metal flow, temperature, and pressure in real-time

Zero-waste aluminum recycling loop, meaning every excess gram is re-used instantly

Modular swap-out molds, allowing platform switching in under 20 minutes

Optional autonomous maintenance arms for self-cleaning and calibration

Tesla says the new presses can produce an entire vehicle underbody in 90 seconds — and soon, full structural frames for compact and truck platforms as well.

What This Means for the Model 2 and Cybertruck

Industry insiders are buzzing about what this means for upcoming models like the $11K Tesla Model 2 and the Cybertruck 2.0 refresh. Both vehicles are expected to be built using next-gen unibody gigacastings, a key to keeping prices low and production lightning fast.

Tesla’s ultimate goal? A fully automated, end-to-end manufacturing line, where cars are “printed” in modules — assembled with minimal human intervention.

Why “No More 50,000T”?

According to Musk, the 50,000-ton press — once the peak of Tesla’s innovation — is now “obsolete by Tesla standards.”

“The old machines got us here. The new ones will take us to Mars — or at least build the vehicles that will,” Musk said.

By reducing parts, labor, waste, and energy consumption all at once, the Giga Press X-Series could lower  EV costs by another 30–40% over the next 5 years — while increasing speed and scalability beyond what legacy automakers can currently compete with.

Industry Reaction: Awe and Anxiety

Executives at GM, VW, and Toyota are reportedly “deeply concerned,” with one anonymous source stating:

“This isn’t about catching up. This is about Tesla making the rules while the rest of us read the manual.”

Meanwhile, IDRA’s website crashed within minutes of the announcement due to overwhelming global traffic.

Final Thoughts

Elon Musk once redefined what a car could be. Now, he’s redefining how cars are born.

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The question now isn’t if the auto industry will adapt — it’s whether it can, before Tesla becomes the only factory worth watching.

 

What This Means for the Model 2 and Cybertruck

Industry insiders are buzzing about what this means for upcoming models like the $11K Tesla Model 2 and the Cybertruck 2.0 refresh. Both vehicles are expected to be built using next-gen unibody gigacastings, a key to keeping prices low and production lightning fast.

Tesla’s ultimate goal? A fully automated, end-to-end manufacturing line, where cars are “printed” in modules — assembled with minimal human intervention.