Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is urging the government to act on manufacturing funding commitments to the grow and foster competitiveness within the automotive manufacturing industry.

Automotive 97

Automotive Manufacturing Supply Chain 97

Gary Mintchell

JULY 22, 2024

Specializing in roll forming, stamping, laser welding and more, Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC creates efficient products and solutions for the automotive industry. The post Cloud-based ERP and MES Solution Improves Production at Automotive Parts Supplier appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

Automotive 130

Automotive Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 130

Dinesh Mishra

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The 5th edition of the Samurai Awards & Conference 2024 unfolded with grandeur at the iconic Taj Miramar in Goa, bringing together the brightest minds and the most innovative companies from the manufacturing and supply chain industries. Here’s a closer look at the winners who stood out for their exceptional contributions.

Supply Chain 52

Supply Chain Manufacturing Industry 4.0 Industry 4.0 52

SMMT

JUNE 14, 2024

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

Automotive 93

Automotive Supply Chain Form Manufacturing 93

Modern Machine Shop

AUGUST 27, 2023

The world has been through a global pandemic and is still dealing with the aftereffects in the form of supply chain disruptions and economic fluctuations. Photo Credit: DN Solutions Modern Machine Shop In 2022, DTR Automotive purchased Doosan and then created DN Solutions and DN Automotive.

Automotive 98

Automotive Supply Chain Automation Fit 98

Seeburger

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Last year, the automotive industry was still confident that they would overcome the semiconductor crisis in 2022. Even leading automotive manufacturers are quoting lead times of 15-18 months for […]. However, there are no signs of this easing up soon.

Automotive 98

Automotive Lead Time Manufacturing Supply Chain 98

SMMT

AUGUST 28, 2024

in July as model changeovers and temporary supply chain constraints restrict output. Factory lines rolled out 65,478 vehicles in the month, with the decline in output due predominantly to model changeovers and temporary supply chain challenges. UK car production declines -14.4% Export volumes down -16.3% Despite a -18.6%

Supply Chain 133

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 133

SMMT

JULY 9, 2024

25th automotive Sustainability Report shows UK vehicle manufacturers surpass major milestone with CO2 emissions per vehicle produced halved since 1999. Collaboration will be crucial, making the UK even more globally competitive, attracting investment not just in finished vehicle manufacturing but in its supply chains and adjacent sectors.

Supply Chain 108

Supply Chain Automotive Logistics Manufacturing 108

Canadian Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BRAMPTON — The Ontario government is investing $751,607 to support 3,914 laid-off automotive employees impacted by the recent closure of Stellantis automotive assembly plants in Peel and Durham regions.

Automotive 75

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 75

E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

The chip shortage was largely caused by Covid-related supply chain disruptions and the increase in demand that followed the move to remote working. The ongoing trade war between the US and China also played a role in restricting supply. Overall production for both home and overseas markets rose by double digits, up 20.3

Supply Chain 111

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 111

SMMT

OCTOBER 23, 2024

5 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, As UK Automotive undergoes its most radical transformation in more than a century, short term production declines were always anticipated, and they represent a temporary adjustment in exchange for long term growth. million by 2030. in the first half of 2024. billion in exports and £67.2

Automotive 85

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 85

Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns,” said Jeff Burnstein , president of A3, in a release.

Robotics 126

Robotics Robotics Automotive Electronics 126

Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Project Arrow makes use of Ontario’s complete end-to-end automotive supply chain and tries to demonstrate the province’s automotive capabilities and innovation on a global stage. This investment is just another part of this government’s incredible and unprecedented commitment to Ontario’s automotive industry.”.

Automotive 123

Automotive Electronics Supply Chain Prototype  123

SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

UK automotive manufacturing secures £20 billion in investment over the course of 2023 – more than in the previous seven years combined. Shift to zero emission cars, vans, trucks and buses delivers decarbonisation with potential to unlock further opportunities in battery and supply chain sectors.

Manufacturing 138

Manufacturing Supply Chain Automotive Advanced manufacturing 138

SMMT

APRIL 25, 2024

The performance reflects market normalisation as manufacturers have worked hard to meet strong pent up pandemic-related demand, as well as some temporary supply chain shortages and the early Easter bank holiday reducing working days in the month compared with 2023. Exports declined by -12.6% to 2,859 units.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Product Record Automotive Manufacturing 145

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

The company is North America’s top diagnostic and repair software supplier for automotive service shops, including large truck fleets and repair shops. Mitchell 1’s TruckSeries developers and product managers are also automotive and truck enthusiasts, and work directly with customers to continually improve the product.

Automotive 98

Automotive Supply Chain Function Sourcing 98

Gary Mintchell

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Consistent and reliable traceability: Tracing parts and components at any time throughout the entire supply chain starting with raw material and closing the loop with recycled parts. Traceability applications can give the possibility to display the entire value chain and help to find ways to increase supply-chain resilience.

Value chain 130

Value chain Manufacturing Automotive Supply Chain 130

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 12, 2024

MUMBAI, 11 December 2024 In the Industrial Manufacturing and Automotive sector 74 per cent CEOs are confident about the global economys growth prospects a survey of 240 sector leaders from across the world finds. Three-quarters of industrial manufacturing and automotive CEOs believe that engaging with communities is important.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Industry 4.0 52

Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold). There was a 34 percent drop in sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers over 2022 and a 25 percent total decrease in all other industries.

Robotics 112

Robotics Robotics Automotive Consumer Goods 112

SMMT

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This would give the necessary breathing space for automotive sectors on both sides of the Channel to scale up gigafactories and green supply chains, both of which are essential for a stable, long-term transition. 3 SMMT calculations covering BEVs (cars) only. The 10% tariff applies to the factory gate cost of the vehicle.

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 144

Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

“It’s particularly encouraging to see that non-automotive customers are continuing to grow their adoption of robots, demonstrating the expanding reach and impact of automation across various industries.” economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns.

Robotics 115

Robotics Robotics Automotive Artificial Intelligence 115

SMMT

AUGUST 23, 2024

High amongst its priorities will be measures to stimulate economic growth and the automotive sector can be the driver of that change. The post Time to deliver for UK Automotive appeared first on SMMT. In little more than a week the UK Parliament returns with a busy legislative agenda.

Automotive 59

Automotive Supply Chain 59

Gary Mintchell

MAY 12, 2023

Improving supply chain performance: Enable seamless data sharing and collaboration with partners for downstream and upstream visibility across an organization’s entire supply chain coupling its own data with data from third-party partners and data from Snowflake Marketplace.

Manufacturing 130

Manufacturing Supply Chain Smart manufacturing Automotive 130

Modern Machine Shop

OCTOBER 1, 2024

based supply chains. The speed of part creation that CAMWorks and SolidWorks enable, especially when paired with the training resources Speedway Motors has to hand, has helped the shop thrive in a post-COVID world as more suppliers have searched for U.S.-based

Automotive 98

Automotive Cycle time Benchmarking Supply Chain 98

SMMT

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Tech could help save 3,900 lives and prevent 60,000 serious accidents – while adding 342,000 additional jobs, with 12,250 directly in automotive manufacturing by 2040. It has the potential to boost the whole transport sector, creating new supply chains, manufacturing and deployment opportunities.

Automation 144

Automation Automotive Logistics Supply Chain 144

Robotics Business Review

MARCH 15, 2024

Credit: Apptronik Apptronik today announced that leading automotive brand Mercedes-Benz is testing its Apollo humanoid robot. As part of the agreement, Apptronik and Mercedes-Benz will collaborate on identifying applications for Apollo in automotive settings. Apollo moving a tote at the Mercedes factory.

Automotive 145

Automotive Robotics Robotics Logistics 145

SMMT

MARCH 29, 2023

Factories made an additional 8,050 cars, with volumes buoyed by an easing of supply chain shortages – notably of semiconductors – which have bedevilled the global industry since the early months of 2021. SMMT member Q1 Automotive Insights Survey conducted February 2023. UK car production rose 13.1% of exports.

Supply Chain 104

Supply Chain Automotive Electronics Manufacturing 104

SMMT

JUNE 26, 2023

UK Automotive calls for cross-party adoption of five pledges as part of an industrial strategy to drive industrial transformation, mobility for all, upskilling, global trade, and clean, affordable energy. Commitment would deliver green automotive manufacturing growth and consumer choice in a thriving, accessible EV market.

Automotive 106

Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing Lead Time 106

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

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 7, 2024

delivered a virtual keynote on Driving the Future: Innovations in Electric Mobility and Sustainable Automotive Solutions. He shared MG Motors strategies for advancing Indias position in electric vehicle (EV) innovation and sustainable automotive practices.

Aerospace 104

Aerospace Manufacturing Supply Chain Smart manufacturing 104

Gary Mintchell

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When it comes to managing applications at the edge, organizations, including manufacturers, must consider three dimensions for optimal edge management and security: configuration, continuous compliance, and secure software supply chain. The post Managing Applications at the Edge appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

Compliance 130

Compliance Supply Chain Automotive Automation 130

SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers. UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% respectively, October’s performance was still -48.4%

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2022

to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. market share, illustrating the volatility in the supply chain. UK new car registrations fall -9.0% Battery electric vehicles (BEV) buck trend, growing market share to 10.9%, but pace of growth slows. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND.

Supply Chain 134

Supply Chain Logistics Automotive Manufacturing 134

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

63,125 models rolled off factory lines, with output again restricted by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, driving volumes down by -47.7% Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are dependent on the automotive sector and, increasingly, on electrified vehicle production.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

Cisco Industrial Automation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Warehouses and distribution centers : Entirely autonomous loading systems are now taking and fulfilling orders from the supply chain. Forklifts and pickers fetch the product, deliver to the pallet, wrap for shipping, and transport to the shipping dock. That’s exactly where Cisco shines.

Automation 290

Automation Warehousing Cargo Supply Chain 290

E&T

MARCH 9, 2023

New global research commissioned by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, revealed that 59 per cent of respondents believe the shift to pure EV production is not achievable within current legislative timelines. The respondents cited a variety of reasons for their opinions.

Supply Chain 98

Supply Chain Automotive Robotics Robotics 98

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Despite the growth, August volumes were still the weakest for the month, bar 2021, since 2013 as supply chain pressures continued to constrain the market. 1 Large fleet registrations fell by -1.6%, although this was offset by a 3.2% increase in deliveries to private consumers.

Supply Chain 145

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145