Westfalia Technologies, Inc., provider of logistics solutions for manufacturers and distributors since 1992, has been selected by Supply & Demand Chain Executive as a recipient of a SDCE 100 Award for 2017.
Automotive Manufacturing Software, Production, Testing, PLM
The automotive industry involves the design, development, production, testing and sale of motor vehicles and related parts and equipment. Automotive manufacturing software solutions give automotive manufacturers the key capabilities needed to be more responsive to customers and suppliers. The manufacturing and supply chain software solutions can enable automotive companies and their suppliers to reduce time to market, improve plant floor production, and link supply chains more effectively through product lifecycle management (PLM).
Westfalia Technologies named to Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s SDCE 100 Top Supply Chain Projects List for 2017
Jul 05, 2017
UK businesses should trust local sourcing to combat political unrest, says Crimson & Co
Jun 27, 2017
Olivia Xu, Consultant at Crimson & Co, the end-to-end supply chain consultancy, comments on the current political climate and how it's time to trust local sourcing.
QAD announces Santa Rosa, solution enhancements and vertical segment solutions
Apr 20, 2017
QAD, provider of enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies, has announced the availability of enhancements to its QAD Cloud ERP and QAD Enterprise Applications solutions.
Accelerating IT development - Renault Sport Racing
Apr 19, 2017
Manufacturing & Logistics IT spoke with Pierre d'Imbleval, chief information officer, Renault Sport Racing, about how the organisation's IT estate plays a critical role in its success – covering everything from design and prototyping through to manufacturing, logistics and data analysis.
TIBCO and Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport form global partnership
Apr 19, 2017
TIBCO Software Inc., a global player in integration, API management, and analytics, has announced a global partnership with the 2016 FIA Formula One World Champions, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport.
Plasan grows using QAD Cloud ERP
Apr 13, 2017
Founded in 2006, Plasan Carbon Composites is at the forefront of the carbon fibre automotive components movement and the leading provider in North America.
Theorem’s Ford supplier JT-CATIA V5-6R2016 (Version 19.3.108) for Ford FEDE-C3PNG SER3.5 update released
Apr 05, 2017
Theorem Solutions, certified software supplier to Ford, has released the latest version of its JT to CATIA V5 Ford Supplier Production Software, which is now available for download via either the Covisint or Theorem websites.
Ford tests large scale 3D printing with light-weighting and personalisation in mind
Mar 08, 2017
Ford Motor Company is exploring how large one-piece auto parts, like car spoilers, could be printed for prototyping and future production vehicles, as the first automaker to pilot the Stratasys Infinite Build 3D printer.
BMW Group to start research with IBM Watson
Jan 04, 2017
IBM has announced a new collaboration with the BMW Group, through which the companies will work together to explore the role of Watson cognitive computing in personalising the driving experience and creating more intuitive driver support systems for cars of the future.
New call for digital manufacturing could revolutionise automotive supply chain
Dec 14, 2016
According to a new report from The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), digital manufacturing presents a £74bn opportunity for UK industry over the next 20 years, and a potentially step-change moment for the global automotive industry.
Automotive manufacturing software
Automotive manufacturing software is a broad term that encompasses a wide range of software applications used in the automotive industry. These applications can be used for a variety of purposes, including:
- Production planning and scheduling: This software helps to plan and schedule the production of automotive parts and vehicles. This can include tasks such as determining the optimal production sequence, allocating resources, and creating production schedules.
- Inventory management: This software helps to manage the inventory of automotive parts and materials. This can include tasks such as tracking inventory levels, identifying stockouts, and forecasting demand.
- Quality control: This software helps to ensure the quality of automotive parts and vehicles. This can include tasks such as testing parts, tracking defects, and implementing corrective actions.
- Manufacturing execution: This software helps to control the manufacturing process in real time. This can include tasks such as monitoring the status of production orders, tracking the progress of work orders, and issuing alerts.
The choice of automotive manufacturing software will depend on the specific needs of the business. There are a number of other software tools that can be used in the automotive manufacturing industry.
CAD software: CAD software is used to create 3D models of car parts and assemblies.
CAE software: CAE software is used to simulate the performance of car parts and assemblies under different conditions.
MES software: MES software is used to collect and track data from production machines and processes.
PLM software: PLM software is used to manage the product lifecycle from design to manufacturing to service.
These tools can help manufacturers to improve the design, manufacturing, and quality of their cars. They can also help manufacturers to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
