Material handling in the automotive industry has gone through several transformations in the past few decades. The assembly lines that were once manned by workers increasingly rely on automated material-handling robots and machines. Owing to these transformations, the safety, production efficiency, and output levels have scaled nearly eight times over the years.
With the auto industry entering a new era of ‘smart’ manufacturing plants, Hovair Systems supports its growth journey by helping automotive businesses incorporate the best material handling systems to make rapid production possible.
From vehicle turntables to air bearing kits, we offer a range of lifting & rigging equipment that improves safety, accessibility, and efficiency in many industries, including automotive operations.
From auto manufacturing to dealerships, mechanics, and car shows, our ergonomic equipment moving systems are trending across all stages of production, sales, and repair and maintenance.
Our sustainable heavy equipment moving systems use compressed air to lift loads quickly, easily, and ergonomically. Give us a call to find out more about our range of auto industry heavy equipment handling solutions.
Top Trends Impacting the Auto Industry
#1- Agility
Projections highlight that, when it comes to vehicles, the average customer’s wants and expectations aren’t very stable. It’s unknown whether the demand will rise for smaller cars, SUVs, or an unknown mix of e-cars, standard engines, and hybrids.
It’s challenging for the production line to respond to desired changes regarding features that car buyers will appreciate more. Procedures and equipment that support variant, tight, and cross-linked production are becoming vital for this cell-based and responsive automotive manufacturing.
The increasing need for agility can be addressed with flexible material handling equipment. As workers and machines interact in fenceless production areas, autonomous heavy load carriers with new safety features are the key to handling a number of problems concerning logistics.
#2- Simulation
Process simulation supports massive assembly design and manufacturing operations in the auto industry. The right simulation offers valuable insights into total operational costs, time and labor requirements, and quality, among other things.
Since they put parts, fasteners, and finished products in motion, material handling mechanisms play a crucial role in simulating all aspects, from holistic to individual processes. The idea behind the popularity of process simulation is to improve planning, adaptions, and modifications before design implementation, resulting in improved return on investment.
#3- Efficiency and Sustainability
As is the case with almost all sectors worldwide, the auto industry is also on the lookout for ways to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Energy-efficient, sustainable, and automated material handling solutions will play a key role in the success of this industry’s future.
Ergonomic equipment by Hovair Systems is helping business owners reduce energy consumption, adopt optimized logistics, and reduce the chances of injuries or damage. Our pneumatic material handling solutions help companies meet compliance laws and emissions regulations.
Check out our brochures for more information on air casters, air beams, air skates, air bearing kits, load leveling airbags, and lifting and rigging equipment. We also provide industrial turntables and air bearing modules with different specifications tailored to your needs.
Over the years, we’ve developed a deep understanding of how to move bulky weights safely. Schedule a consultation with our experts to streamline versatile, durable, and sustainable material handling systems that help improve workplace safety and ergonomics while reducing operational costs.
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