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17 Non-Functional Airbags Installed in Vehicles – Why You Need Automotive Manufacturing Traceability

17 Non-Functional Airbags Installed in Vehicles – Why You Need Automotive Manufacturing Traceability

When a car crashes into an object, there’s a timeframe of 60 milliseconds to save the driver’s life. Six one-hundredths of a second are all it takes for the driver to make contact with the airbag. And if not the airbag, then the dashboard or windshield.

In an industry where milliseconds mean life or death, perfection is the standard.

Don’t Let Defects Defeat You

Don’t Let Defects Defeat You

In the manufacturing world, things don’t always go as planned. It’s common for manufacturers to end up with broken part tabs, scratched car doors or stripped screws.

This causes production slowdowns, long delays and low-quality products which ultimately leads to unhappy customers, lost revenue and possibly a dreaded recall. These consequences make defect tracking and reporting especially important.

What is Intelligent Manufacturing?

What is Intelligent Manufacturing?

“Intelligent manufacturing” (IM) means using the combined intelligence of people, processes and machines, to impact the overall economics of manufacturing. Its purpose is to optimize manufacturing resources, improve business value and safety, and reduce waste – both on the floor and in back office operations, all while meeting customer demands for delivery and quality.