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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Revolutionary vehicle manufacturer implements EFACS E/8 at lean manufacturing facility

1 Revolutionary vehicle manufacturer implements EFACS E/8 at lean manufacturing facility

Exel Computer Systems plc have announced that Coventry based Modec Limited have selected EFACS E/8 - the fully integrated business solution as part of a major investment programme.

SSA Global and Unipart Form Strategic Alliance to Optimize Supply Chain Management

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SSA Global today announced that it has formed a strategic alliance with the Unipart Group to market optimized supply chain management services.

DLOG WINS 200,000 ORDER FOR PRODUCTION DATA AND SHOPFLOOR REPORTING SYSTEM AT BORG-WARNER

3 DLOG WINS 200,000 ORDER FOR PRODUCTION DATA AND SHOPFLOOR REPORTING SYSTEM AT BORG-WARNER

Shopfloor networking and hardware specialist, DLoG (UK) Ltd has won a 200,000 order to supply and install a production data management and shopfloor data reporting system at Yorkshire-based Borg Warner Turbo Systems.

2006 Enterprise and Supply Chain Management Solutions Company of the Year Award

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Award Recipient: INFOR

Knorr-Bremse and TNT Logistics Celebrate 10 Year Partnership

5 Knorr-Bremse and TNT Logistics Celebrate 10 Year Partnership

TNT Logistics and German brake systems manufacturer Knorr-Bremse celebrate 10 years of partnership this month.

RFT S.p.A. seals production planning improvements

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When you're zooming down the road in a Ferrari, the last thing you want to think about is dirt or debris entering the sports car's bearings or other vital engine parts. RFT S.p.A. does the worrying for you.

Metaldyne forges ahead with Preactor International

7 Metaldyne forges ahead with Preactor International

Metaldyne is a leading global designer and supplier of low cost, high quality metal-based components, assemblies and modules for the automotive industry.

AME announces special offer for UK and Ireland delegates

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The Association of Manufacturing Excellence has announced it is offering discounted rates for UK and Ireland delegates attending its annual conference in Dallas.

Five Reasons Why Logistics is Moving from the Basement to the Boardroom - New White Paper from IBM

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The most obvious reason why global logistics is now getting C-level attention is a four-letter word: COST!

DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE TACHOGRAPHS MADE EASY BY MICROLISE

10 DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE TACHOGRAPHS MADE EASY BY MICROLISE

The release by Microlise of the Drivers Hours Management System will make it easy for companies to automate the storage and analysis of both digital and analogue tachograph data to ensure their compliance with drivers hours and working time directives.

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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