How comfortable would you feel letting a car drive itself? For many drivers, the idea still feels uncertain, but it’s already becoming part of everyday life. In fact, according to Tech Crunch, more than 1,400 vehicles with automated driving systems are being tested on public roads across the country. From parking assistance to full… Read more »
Month: May 2025
How Hybrid Vehicle Trends are Shaping Automotive Parts Manufacturing Today
A report by CNBC claims that electric/hybrid vehicle sales comprised 20% of total US car sales in 2024. Hybrid vehicles are changing how automakers think about design, materials, and supply chains. Every new model brings demands that traditional parts can’t meet without major upgrades. As expectations shift, automotive parts manufacturing must evolve to keep… Read more »
3 Green Automotive Trends Powering the Next Generation of Vehicles
E-vehicle charging company WiTricity recently reported that almost 50% of drivers are interested in upgrading to EVs, leading to major overhauls in how the industry produces vehicles to handle quickly changing design. However, these are not the only updates for the automotive industry in the near future. Below, Mayco International discusses several upcoming technologies… Read more »
The Design Process: The Art That Shapes Quality Automotive Parts
With the recent upheavals in the automotive industry due to the rise in electric vehicles, we have seen major changes in how quality automotive parts go from “art-to-part”. Siemens has spoken about how 50% of part manufacturers use outdated software, impeding their process, and how they have aimed to solve that problem. However, the modern industry demands accelerated… Read more »
Why Are Precision Automotive Plastics Key to Design Success?
In modern vehicles, plastics and polymers account for only 10% of a vehicle’s weight, but, according to American Chemistry, over 50% of its volume. Having such a high ratio of the vehicle formed out of plastic significantly helps reduce the vehicle’s mass. However, the plastic must be well-formed to ensure that it does not… Read more »