With an average of over 11 million vehicles made each year in the U.S., according to economic data analyst CEIC, the country has vast experience getting cars onto the warehouse floor. Have you ever wondered how vehicles are made, though, and what it takes to go from start to finish with the complete process? In… Read more »
Month: December 2024
Sustainable Design: Get More From Recycled Plastic Vacuum Forming
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) reports a seven billion tonnes global plastic waste production. However, less than 10% has been recycled, calling for more efficient eco-friendly methods. Sustainability is becoming a critical concern in auto manufacturing. As a result, plastic vacuum forming is now more popular, with many auto suppliers using it to… Read more »
How Long Does It Take to Build a Car?
The United States is a world leader in vehicle manufacturing, with AllAmerican.org reporting that we make around ten million units every year. However, it still takes a lot of time to get from the collection of the raw resources stage to a unit rolling out of a factory. With that in mind, have you… Read more »
Precise Results: Benefits of Automotive Custom Plastic Parts
The average car has around 30,000 unique parts. Each vehicle can take 30-35 hours to finish. What are these parts made of? The most common material is steel, but plastic comes in a close second. It accounts for about 50% of a vehicle’s raw materials but only 8% of its weight. What makes it such… Read more »
Secure Better Automotive Parts: Working With a Tier-One Supplier
The global automotive industry was valued at $3,564 billion in 2023 and is expected to almost double by 2033. In such a massive and diverse production market, it can be difficult to distinguish good manufacturers from mediocre ones. More precisely, it can be hard to find one that matches perfectly with your unique production… Read more »