Remove 2016 Remove Automotive Remove Manufacturing
article thumbnail

UK Auto manufacturing charges up with £20bn investment boost in 2023

SMMT

UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Private sector commitments bolstered by government funding and as part of advanced manufacturing plan to ensure UK remains a global manufacturing, innovation and trade hub.

article thumbnail

SMMT International Automotive Summit: Manifesto for growth

SMMT

With countries around the world accelerating their efforts to attract international investment in advanced manufacturing, Britain’s automotive sector has called on all political parties to back the UK by committing to five key pledges as part of a dedicated industrial strategy.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Eliminating Automotive Defects Per Million With Automated Visual Inspection

Modern Machine Shop

The manufacturer of shock absorbers and suspension systems made its first attempt at automation in 2016. A key performance indicator for the automotive industry is the parts per million (PPM), a measure of the number of defective parts per million produced. presidents. So that’s where the pain point really comes in.”

article thumbnail

UK commercial vehicle output continues growth with best July for six years

SMMT

to 8,097 units in the best July since 2016 and eleventh consecutive month of growth. UK manufacturing is up 46.9% in July, with 8,097 units of the latest vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory lines, according to the figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Freight 129
article thumbnail

Skills set: encouraging fresh talent into the automotive sector

SMMT

The UK has one of the most advanced and diverse automotive sectors in the world, home to well-known commercial vehicle brands, engineering excellence and a highly skilled and productive workforce. However, future growth will depend on attracting top talent to drive the transition to zero emission commercial vehicles.

article thumbnail

3D printing — driving business in the automotive sector

AU Manufacturing

The automotive sector is driven by the need for quality parts, delivered in a timely fashion, and at a competitive price. As such, for various applications, 3D printing is a good fit, allowing the manufacture of impossibly complex geometries in a variety of robust materials in a speedy and cost-effective fashion.

article thumbnail

China bets on robots for rapid growth, says IFR

Robotics Business Review

Massive investment in the country ‘s automotive industry has boosted demand since 2010. Since 2016, the electrical and electronics industry has replaced the automotive industry as the main customer and growth driver of industrial robots in China. Register now. Chinese robots going abroad started only a few years ago.

Robotics 124