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Investment in R&D and Automobile Manufacturing
Investment in R&D and manufacturing in the automotive sector is [...]
Investment in R&D and manufacturing in the automotive sector is booming. Discover the cutting-edge technologies that can help you!
Current Context
It is well known that the automotive sector is one of the leading sectors within the Spanish industrial landscape. It accounts for a large portion of the national GDP and is a key component of Industry 4.0. Furthermore, it is a sector with endless possibilities for transformation and the application of digital solutions to its processes. These range from processes directly related to manufacturing to those involving research, development, and quality improvement.
“R&D&I investment by European automotive companies accounts for nearly 30% of the sector’s total costs and is the highest among all industries on the continent“
– Guipuzkoa News
The processes involved in this sector require a high degree of control and compliance with specific regulations, which must be taken into account. There are tools available that allow you to automate these processes, get the most out of them, and ensure their quality. In this article, we’ll show you the main applications of our technology in the automotive sector. Don’t miss all the details!
What happens if I decide to invest in R&D and manufacturing?
By testing products, materials, complete vehicles, or some of their components using technologies applicable to manufacturing processes, quality control, and R&D—such as environmental, mechanical, dynamic, and structural testing, materials testing, and electromobility testing—it is possible to:
- See how they might react in certain situations
- To know what environmental conditions they will be subjected to
- Understanding the properties of materials and how they behave
- Identify and measure defects in specific parts
- Ensure compliance with the specific regulations applicable in each case
“The path to innovation focuses primarily on creating a transportation system that is less dependent on energy and much more sustainable, with vehicles that are more eco-friendly, interconnected, and smart.”
– MITMA, Government of Spain
There are other technologies that can be used in manufacturing and quality control processes, such as machine vision, sensor, and calibration systems; predictive asset monitoring; Augmented Reality; and Virtual Reality, all of which can:
- Improve the quality and efficiency of processes through remote asset monitoring
- Improve plant safety and minimize travel by expert personnel
- Detect defective parts and reduce unexpected production downtime
- Become more efficient through process automation and reduced maintenance times
- Increase productivity, knowledge retention, and improve materials inventory management
These sensor and calibration technologies are also applicable to R&D environments, along with certain data acquisition systems, crash testing, noise and vibration testing, and EMC testing. These can help evaluate and optimize the performance of vehicle restraint and passive safety systems, ensure electromagnetic compatibility among different components, and more.
You won’t be alone
Thanks to our many years of experience working in this industry, our team of experts has extensive expertise in solutions that will help you improve your profitability and increase your efficiency. Now that investment in R&D and automotive manufacturing is booming, do you want to improve your profitability and increase your efficiency? Contact us, and we’ll be happy to advise you on the solution you need 😊
Lluis Llauradó
KAM-Automotive
lluis.llaurado@grupoalava.com
+34 617 128 304
