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).

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How AI Is Revolutionizing The Manufacturing Industry

1 How AI Is Revolutionizing The Manufacturing Industry

By Ed Knight, guest writer.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the study of how machines can interpret data and information without the need for human involvement. The goal of Artificial intelligence, according to popular belief, is to reflect the way people perceive. However, this isn't always the scenario.

Motorcycle exhaust manufacturer takes brakes off innovation and growth with Made Smarter

2 Motorcycle exhaust manufacturer takes brakes off innovation and growth with Made Smarter

A manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle exhausts is unlocking its capacity to innovate and grow with the support of Made Smarter.

VisionTrack confirmed as official video telematics provider for British Truck Racing Championship

3 VisionTrack confirmed as official video telematics provider for British Truck Racing Championship

VisionTrack is the official video telematics provider to the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) for the second year running. The company has teamed up with Truck Sport UK to deliver an advanced vehicle camera solution for 20 race trucks that will compete in the BTRC’s Division One and Division Two. It will support race activity management throughout the seven-round event, as well as provide high-quality footage for broadcast and media opportunities.

Visual Components enters into a collaboration with NVIDIA and Lotus Technology

4 Visual Components enters into a collaboration with NVIDIA and Lotus Technology

Visual Components has announced its collaboration with NVIDIA and Lotus Technology to roll out an immersive simulation solution that the company claim will redefine how the manufacturing industry plans its systems.

Omdia: Surging automotive semiconductor industry to grow at 12.3% CAGR through 2025

5 Omdia: Surging automotive semiconductor industry to grow at 12.3% CAGR through 2025

The automotive semiconductor industry is set to surge at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% through 2025 on the heels of a strong comeback from the pandemic, according to a new report from Omdia.

Cazoo to enhance customer experience and improve visibility with Zetes

6 Cazoo to enhance customer experience and improve visibility with Zetes

Cazoo, the European online car retailer, which makes buying and selling a car as simple and seamless as ordering any other product online, has partnered with Zetes as their trusted advisor to enhance visibility, traceability and inventory management within their rapidly expanding operations.

Epicor acquires WMS provider JMO Business Systems, expanding presence in automotive aftermarket and OE parts sectors

7 Epicor acquires WMS provider JMO Business Systems, expanding presence in automotive aftermarket and OE parts sectors

Epicor has acquired JMO Business Systems Ltd, a provider of warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise mobility solutions and related services for automotive aftermarket and original equipment (OE) parts distributors. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Silex Insight offers low-power embedded video solution for manufacturing and automotive

8 Silex Insight offers low-power embedded video solution for manufacturing and automotive

Silex Insight, provider of video codec and AV over IP solutions, has engineered a hardware solution for easy, low-energy, low-resource compression, and transport of high-quality video in industrial environments.

Epicor gives Scuderia AlphaTauri a competitive edge

9 Epicor gives Scuderia AlphaTauri a competitive edge

Epicor, provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, and Scuderia AlphaTauri, have announced that Epicor has been named the Team’s Official ERP Partner.

Practical Tips To Reduce Costs For Your Manufacturing Business

10 Practical Tips To Reduce Costs For Your Manufacturing Business

By John Moran, freelance writer.

Manufacturing is an industry that will definitely always be around, although that does not mean that manufacturers don't often find themselves needing to reduce costs for various impending reasons.

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.

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