AutoTestNews.Com: Reporting on the technology and business of automotive testing

Introduction to LXI standard Available for the Asking Interface Controls FlexRay or CAN

Modeling Manufacturing

April 4th, 2008

Ward’s Auto World is running a story on how Ford is using virtual manufacturing to improve quality and reduce worker injuries. Titled “Ford Virtual Manufacturing Technology Driving Quality Gains,” the article describes how the company is using “computer-aided design data to digitally piece together the vehicle and optimize the eventual final assembly process.” Ford says the process helped improve quality 11% last year in the U.S., far outpacing the industry average of 2%.

Entry Filed under: Everything Else

Leave a Reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.


Archives


AutoTestNews.Com is proudly powered by WordPress Themes by Isnaini Dot Com
Entries (RSS) . Comments (RSS) | Valid: XHTML . css . rss2 | Admin: login