Transformation of the Automotive Industry by Connected Manufacturing

1. Home // Company // Systems // Services // Products // Resources 0151 558 0810 Transformation of the Automotive Industry by Connected Manufacturing Posted by Martin on August 29, 2017 // No Comments To search type and hit enter Recent Posts Managing Large LabVIEW Applications with LabVIEW Projects Transformation of the Automotive Industry by Connected Manufacturing Fully Connected Factories Predicted by 2022 LabVIEW Developer Days Manchester The current state of the UK automotive industry is extremely healthy, with vehicle manufacturing at its highest level since 2005. Vehicles built in the UK now have 15% more UK content than they did in 2012. Metis Automation Joins LCR4.0 Connected Manufacturing & Production Test Systems However, there are dramatic changes happening in the industry with cleaner, safer and more efficient and technologically advanced vehicles being developed . The main objective of the UK automotive industry is that it must remain globally competitive. Find Out the Key Lessons Learnt from Implementing Connected Manufacturing The opportunity presented by Connected Manufacturing, is to reduce manufacturing costs and respond more effectively to customer demand. This will help UK automotive manufacturers remain globally competitive. North West LabVIEW User Group May 2017 Globally, the automotive industry is prioritising digitalisation with initiatives underway in Germany, Japan and the USA. On average the UK’s vehicle plants are the most productive in Europe, but to maintain and improve on this, the UK will need to embrace Connected Manufacturing. Categories Automotive Connected Manufacturing Datalogging Embedded LabVIEW Tips Mass Customization NI Days North West LabVIEW User Group Software Design Uncategorized Many UK vehicle manufacturers have only initiated pilot projects so far, with a lot of SME suppliers not embarking on any connected manufacturing projects. Manufacturers and suppliers predict substantial benefits from connected manufacturing including shorter lead time, productivity gains and more customised vehicles. However, lack of knowledge and skills to implement connected manufacturing, are causing key barriers to entry for many companies. Technology is Accelerating Change in the Fourth Industrial Revolution Manufacturing processes have been automated for many years, with data being used for analysis and process improvement. However, some key technologies are causing an exponential growth in the use of manufacturing data: Collecting, Storing and Transmitting Data – It is now possible to connect devices and sensors using ethernet, Wi Fi and RFID technology, at low costs throughout a factory. These sensors allow a huge amount of data about the manufacturing process to be stored. Analysing Data – Artificial Intelligence and predictive analytics can now be performed on large manufacturing data sets, to give insights into manufacturing processes. Interacting with Data – Intuitive interactions can now occur between the physical and digital world with touchscreens, augmented reality and virtual reality. Producing DigitalOrganisation – The entire production system can be re- imagined with digital manufacturing technologies like 3D printing, robotics and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). Protecting Data – Security of data is becoming less of a concern, with improvements in cyber security and blockchains allowing companies to store vast amounts of data in the cloud. Connected Manufacturing in the Automotive Factory Once an automotive factory has implemented Connected Manufacturing, businesses will see immediate benefits in the following areas: Designing Production Lines Quickly – Virtual reality and analytics can be used to design and optimise the flow of materials and production assets. Improving Vehicle and Product Launches – Using sensors to collect and store product development and pre-production data, which can then be automatically shared

2. with customers. This can cut product development and approval time in half. Read more about our product Metest for rapid R&D product development testing. Optimising Factory Throughput– Digital Twins of entire production lines can be used to simulate alternative production processes, to remove bottlenecks and respond to production demand. Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), can be used to reschedule production plans based on logistics disruption of supplier failures. Improving Vehicle Quality – Connected sensors and product diagnostics can be used to immediately identify defects at the earliest stage in manufacture. This significantly reduces the cost of rework and helps identify the root cause of quality issues. Read more about our product Tascus for automotive MES. Improving Plant Maintenance – Machine sensors and predictive and preventative maintenance software are used to reduce machine downtime. Read more about our product Preventt for managing predictive and preventative maintenance. Reducing Inventories – Real time estimates of supplies with track and trace inbound supplies. Benefits to the UK Automotive Industry There are substantial benefits to be gained from the UK automotive industry adopting connected manufacturing, including the following: Information Source: SMMT & KPMG Automotive Industry Survey 2017 Summary The UK is ready to capitalise on Connected Manufacturing. We have the most productive automotive factories in Europe, with a diverse range of supplier manufacturing companies and IT specialists, that can work together to fully implement the business opportunities of Connected Manufacturing. We need to capitalise on this opportunity in the UK immediately, to remain competitive with the automotive industries in Germany, Japan and USA. Leave a Reply Name * Mail (will not be published) * Website

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