December - 20206 MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSWhen Henry Ford unveiled the moving assembly line, it sparked the journey of transformation in the automotive industry. Over the years, the industry has been disrupted continuously by innovations such as electric cars and autonomous vehicle prototypes, all slowly changing the mobility paradigm. Much of the massive transformation in the automotive industry is being driven by Industry 4.0 and the digital revolution of the value chain. With the changing market trends, automotive players are trying to future proof themselves through strategic partnerships and by investing heavily in technology solutions. To cater to such enterprises, automotive manufacturing companies are leveraging innovations such as smart factories, cobotics, digital supply networks, artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, and blockchain to offer solutions that will help automotive enterprises stay ahead of the game. As blockchain finds multiple applications in the automotive manufacturing industry, verifying supply chain spare parts and ensuring that the raw materials are from legal and trusted sources becomes all the more easier. Likewise, by deploying machine learning-based processes, manufacturers can accurately identify the defects beforehand and prevent failures. Another technology making waves in automotive manufacturing is 3D printing. 3D printed models are accelerating the design and testing phases of production. By combining state-of-the-art technologies with the manufacturing processes to produce better quality components, companies are able to develop stronger automobiles with greater fuel efficiency. The industry has undergone a makeover with lean management principles taking advantage of its immense potential to cut costs and improve efficiency.From testing materials for cars to improving fuel efficiency while adhering to environmental regulations, the automotive manufacturing landscape is continually changing and riding on the innovation bandwagon. On that note, this edition of Manufacturing Technology Insights features some of the leading-edge automotive manufacturing companies that are revolutionizing the industry with their innovations.Let us know your thoughts. In the Race to EvolveEditorialCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Contact Us:Phone:510.936.8381Fax:510-894.8405Email:sales@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comeditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.commarketing@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com December - 16 - 2020, Vol 06 - Issue 36 (ISSN 2644-2493) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Manufacturing Technology InsightsVisit www.manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com Editor-in-ChiefLaura DavisEditorial StaffSalesVisualizerJohn GouthamAnnie Mathewsannie@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.comAva Gracia Peter ThomasRose DcruzAaron PaulTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSTECHNOLOGY INSIGHTSLaura DavisEditor-in-ChiefManufacturing Technology InsightsWrite to useditor@manufacturingtechnologyinsights.com*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staff
< Page 5 | Page 7 >