Did you know that when Henry Ford introduced the automotive assembly line in 1913, the time it took to produce a car was slashed from 12 hours to 93 minutes? This ingenious revolution changed the world, as it transformed how people worked and lived their lives. But you may be wondering to yourself: how does… Read more »
Month: January 2022
A Look at the Future: Trends and Designs Defining Vehicle Interiors
What if you’ve been judging a book by its cover when it comes to cars? We tend to focus on exciting new exterior designs. And there is nothing quite like the look of a sleek, new vehicle. But lately, the most exciting thing about the automobile industry is what’s going on inside the car…. Read more »
What Are the Benefits of Outsourcing Product Assembly?
The Covid-19 pandemic and other global economic issues have placed a significant burden on the automotive industry. According to experts, just the semiconductor chip shortage alone will cost automakers more than $200 billion. With diminishing production capacity, vehicle manufacturers are naturally looking to increase profit margins. One place to look is the assembly… Read more »
What Is Tooling? A Quick Guide
In the US a whopping 8.8 million cars were manufactured in 2020. Not only does that mean a lot of cars out to the market, it means a lot of manufacturing. Of course, there are actual automotive makers like Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors. Also, it means there must be a whole bunch of… Read more »
What Is Assembly Sequencing?
If you’ve worked in the manufacturing and assembly world, chances are you’ve heard the term “assembly sequence”. You may know that this is an important part of improving manufacturing efficiency. But how does this process work and why is it more efficient? Assembly sequencing helps car manufacturers and parts suppliers to keep their processes… Read more »
Looking Back On 2021: A Letter From The Mayco International President
Looking back on the year 2021 for Mayco International stirs up many emotions for me, but to sum it up, I would say that the year was both a challenge and a success. Labor shortages, supply disruptions, and there have been personal losses as well; I don’t need tolist the challenges as they are… Read more »