SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Industry outlook highlights strategic importance of Automotive to Britain’s economic recovery, with growth worth £14 billion targeted in 2023. The UK automotive industry has today urged government to take rapid action to secure the long-term future of one of the country’s most important assets, while accelerating its decarbonisation.

Automotive 80

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 80

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Given that any new funding needs to be invested by January 2025, there is no time to lose. tonnes, minibus drivers will not be able to do so until 2025. About SMMT and the UK automotive industry The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK.

Automotive 132

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 132

Automation Mag

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Non-automotive industries drove demand, accounting for 56 percent of orders (4,113 units), while automotive customers contributed 44 percent (3,216 units). The automotive-specific segment showed mixed results, as automotive component orders surged 61 percent, while automotive OEM orders contracted by 15 percent.

Consumer Goods 52

Consumer Goods Robotics Robotics Automotive 52

SMMT

MARCH 12, 2023

Industry urges government to get behind £67 billion automotive sector and pitch positively to the world to win green growth, jobs and prosperity. Sector sets out Green Automotive Transformation Strategy in response to global competition for EV production.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Electronics Manufacturing 98

SMMT

JULY 28, 2022

We are facing a global supply crisis, strongly affecting the automotive sector, hindering its production chains and, therefore, its sales. Thus, we have learned that we must evolve towards more diversified supply chains, where components manufacturing sites are closer to assembly lines and consumer markets.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Additive manufacturing 3D printing Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

1 The main reasons for the depressed output were the crippling global shortage of semiconductors, which limited the ability to build cars in line with demand; significant structural changes, reflecting a loss of production at two volume manufacturing sites; and the impact of supply chain pauses in China due to Covid lockdowns.

Automotive 143

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

. “Inventory levels have declined throughout the supply chain but generally remain high. However, the silicon wafer demand for automotive and industrial uses continues to be muted, while the demand for silicon used for handset and other consumer products has seen some areas of improvement.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Electronics Automotive Manufacturing 98

i4.0 today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

OEMs who want to sell new vehicles in UNECE-regulated markets must hold a valid type approval certificate and implement cybersecurity practices throughout the supply chain to minimize the risk of attack throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. The TRAVEO T2G family of automotive microcontrollers will also be on display.

Compliance 52

Compliance Automotive Supply Chain 52

SMMT

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

SMMT’s flagship Meet the Buyer back at Automechanika Birmingham 2025 as part of Automotive Supply Chain Forum. Key event matches automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections. Automotive as a whole accounts for 13.9%

Supply Chain 40

Supply Chain Automotive Electronics Form 40

SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2023

Supply chain shortages subdue new car market to 1.61m units in 2022 – a -2.0% For instance, while the industry recognises the need for fair vehicle taxation, plans to introduce VED on BEVs from 2025 with the same ‘premium’ threshold as internal combustion-engine cars will disproportionately penalise those moving to electric.

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

Fabricating & Metal Work

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

(HRI), a leading authority to the manufacturing industry, recently released the results of the Harbour IQ in-depth study on the current state of the automotive vendor tooling industry. The analysis indicates automotive vendor tooling spend in North America will increase year-over-year at a rate of 13.4% resulting in $8.3B

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Sourcing Manufacturing 52

i4.0 today

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The grants, as part of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility: Supply Chain competition, will help 43 British companies across 13 projects seize early opportunities to develop self-driving technologies, products and service ready for the connected and automated mobility market.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automation Cargo Automotive 52

Fabricating & Metal Work

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

As the goal of its sustainability strategy, the company aims to solidify its leadership in sustainability for the hard metal and cutting tool industry by 2025. In a CERATIZIT press conference, Executive Board Member Thierry Wolter announced the company’s sustainability goals, which will affect and change the entire supply chain.

Value chain 96

Value chain Supply Chain Aerospace Automotive 96

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

The country’s new Automated Vehicles ( AV ) Act 1 is expected to take effect in early 2025. The companies said they are collaborating to exploit this potential, create value, and meet the increasing demands on urban supply chains. At the center of the project is “Mathilde,” a Volkswagen ID Buzz cargo van.

Logistics 121

Logistics Cargo Supply Chain Freight 121

E&T

JANUARY 26, 2023

This means shaping a strategy to drive rapid upscaling of UK battery production and the shift to electric vehicles based on the UK automotive sector’s fundamental strengths – a highly skilled and flexible workforce, engineering excellence, technical innovation and productivity levels that are among the best in Europe.”

Automotive 116

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 116

SMMT

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

market uplift in 2023 to reach 1.79m units despite straitened economy and strained supply chains. Electrified vehicles notably drove the increase, as manufacturers continue to bring ever more choice to the market despite ongoing strains on the supply chains. Latest outlook anticipates 11.1% of new cars reaching the road.

Supply Chain 134

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 134

Robotics Business Review

MAY 30, 2024

in 2023, despite a challenging year for manufacturing, tough economic conditions, and supply chain issues. Demand for cobots in the automotive and new energy industries remained high last year, but demand for cobots in electronics and semiconductors fell significantly, leading to a small V-shaped trajectory between 2022-24.

Robotics 115

Robotics Robotics Supply Chain Logistics 115

Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Surging demand for automotive and other applications are driving the capacity expansion for power semiconductors and MEMS. 18 in its 200mm Fab Outlook to 2025 report. 18 in its 200mm Fab Outlook to 2025 report. The SEMI 200mm Fab Outlook to 2025 report tracks more than 330 fabs and lines. Regional Outlooks.

Automotive 52

Automotive Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain 52

Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending to 2027 MILPITAS — Global spending on 300mm fab equipment is expected to reach US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027, SEMI highlighted in its quarterly 300mm Fab Outlook Report to 2027 report. billion in 2025, surpassing the US$100 billion level. billion in 2027.

Artificial Intelligence 93

Artificial Intelligence Automotive Electronics Supply Chain 93

E&T

MAY 17, 2023

Stellantis added there will be “insufficient battery production” in the UK or Europe to meet government targets in phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2025 and 2030. This view was supported by a submission sent by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Manufacturing 110

Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain 110

E&T

JANUARY 5, 2023

Mizuno said Afeela hoped to begin sales of the car in 2025, with those first vehicles delivered to North America by spring 2026. The automotive sector footprint at CES has mushroomed in recent years, becoming an increasingly dominant and pervasive presence at the tech show, as technology converges with the future of transport.

Prototype  117

Prototype  Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 117

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Figure said it plans to use the funding to grow its AI training, manufacture more robots, and hire the engineers necessary to get production units to market in the 2024-2025 timeframe. Its stated goal is autonomous, general-purpose humanoid robots to address labor shortages, unsafe or undesirable jobs, and global supply chain needs.

Robotics 137

Robotics Robotics Prototype  3D printing 137

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Chinese Tier 1 automotive suppliers have emerged as pivotal players in the rapidly transforming global automotive market, leveraging their technological capabilities and innovation to capture significant global market share. Strategic partnerships with established global players are another significant growth driver.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Form 52

E&T

JANUARY 13, 2023

Based on data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), this could be the result of different factors that are currently affecting the automotive industry, including rising inflation and cost of raw materials. Dominic Tribe is a partner and automotive sector specialist at management consultancy  Vendigital.

Automotive 111

Automotive Agile manufacturing Supply Chain Manufacturing 111

Dinesh Mishra

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

With the founding of “Feintool System Parts India Pvt Ltd” and a new production site in the metropolitan region of Pune, Feintool is consolidating its strategic position as an important supplier of high-precision parts in Asian automotive production. Feintool production in Pune is expected to start in the summer of 2025.

Automotive 59

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 59

Canadian Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

“The relocation and modernization of NAMCO enables Neo to continue to service global automotive supply chains to meet more stringent emissions requirements across hybrid vehicle and internal combustion engine platforms. As of June 2024, the company has invested US$46.4 million, a US$5.0 million savings.

Supply Chain 59

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 59

Automation Mag

MAY 29, 2024

percent in 2023, despite a challenging year for manufacturing, tough economic conditions, and supply chain issues. Demand for cobots in the automotive and new energy industries remained high last year, but demand for cobots in electronics and semiconductors fell significantly, leading to a small V-shaped trajectory between 2022-24.

Supply Chain 71

Supply Chain Robotics Robotics Logistics 71

SMMT

JANUARY 27, 2023

2021 was challenging enough, but the latest UK automotive production figures out this week lay bare just how difficult was 2022. The UK has eminent strengths in advanced manufacturing including automotive and we must build on those foundations. Car manufacturing fell by -9.8% to 32,575 units, worth a total of £3.7

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 52

Manufacturer's Monthly

AUGUST 1, 2023

The ASI CoC Standard sets out requirements for the creation of a Chain of Custody for material that is produced and processed through the value chain into diverse downstream sectors. ASI’s Standards apply throughout the supply chain, from bauxite mining through to downstream sectors that use Capral’s aluminium in their products. “For

Value chain 97

Value chain Supply Chain Sourcing Benchmarking 97

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 5, 2024

” Micropsi said that it already works with leading automotive and electronics manufacturers and that it expects to continue growing in the U.S. ” Jackson also said he expects the economic constraints of the past year to loosen up in 2024 and 2025 in response to ongoing supply chain and labor challenges.

Robotics 124

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Supply Chain 124

SMMT

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We begin November by leading a UK automotive trade mission to Slovakia, centred on this year’s exciting CEE Automotive Supply Chain event. With our sights already long set on 2025, we’ll kick off the year at Bharat Mobility Global Expo (formally Auto Expo) in India in January.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive 52

E&T

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The UK must secure investments in EV and battery manufacturing by 2025 or risk the UK’s car manufacturing industry shrinking significantly,” the report stated. . However, with such plants taking around five years to build, investment decisions need to be made in the next two years.

Manufacturing 98

Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain Lead Time 98

SMMT

JULY 27, 2022

uplift in overall output this year, with firmer recovery to follow as supply chain issues recede. 1 The main cause remains shortages of key components, most notably semiconductors, exacerbated by additional supply issues caused by the war in Ukraine, as well as significant structural and model changes within the sector.

Supply Chain 64

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 64

SMMT

APRIL 24, 2024

Free and fair trade deals must be secured, energy costs reduced and the workforce upskilled if we are to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain. to some 940,000 units this year, mainly due to multiple model changeovers, before returning to growth in 2025.

Supply Chain 87

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 87

SMMT

DECEMBER 20, 2024

UK manufacturing this year also reflects an automotive sector in transition as the investment announcements of 2023 gradually become reality, with factories of all vehicle types retooling and battery capacity scaling up for EVs. With automotive at its heart, the UK could steer some 50 billion of growth green growth in the next decade.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 52

SMMT

AUGUST 14, 2024

After a year of significant investment from industry and government, the UK has underlined its place on the global map as a leading location for automotive companies to do business. Contact international@smmt.co.uk to get in touch.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 52

E&T

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

million in 2025 to 31.1 To provide transparency across its supply chains, a British start-up called Circulor is using blockchain – a shared, immutable ledger for recording transactions, tracking assets, and building trust – to track everything from the raw materials in batteries to carbon dioxide emitted during the construction of cars.

Supply Chain 73

Supply Chain Sourcing Manufacturing Automotive 73