With automotive manufacturers taking action to reduce the environmental impact of production, many are turning to mobile mapping technologies and digitalization for essential solutions. Automotive manufacturers around the world are facing numerous challenges with making production greener, which requires the upgrade to green factories to accommodate changing industry demands.
Many automotive manufacturers are investing heavily to deliver the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as the phasing out of new petrol and diesel engines begins within the next decade. GlobalData predicts that by 2025, BEVs will account for 18% of the total market share, with global production reaching 17.3 million units. Provided the upward trajectory continues, BEVs will rise to 28.3 million units by 2028 to make up a 28% share of the light vehicles market.
However, changes required by the industry go beyond the zero-emission electric vehicles on the road. Production processes must also be adapted to reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing and comply with the latest regulations. For many, green factories are the end objective. Yet the substantial changes to production lines and the switch to renewable energy supplies require careful planning.
According to Paul Hänchen – Lead Industry Strategist – Automotive & Digital Factory at NavVis – automotive manufacturers face two major hurdles.
“One key challenge for manufacturers is reducing their carbon footprint,” he says. “While installing new equipment or improving the factory infrastructure can help lower energy consumption, the use of renewable energy, and focusing on water effluent management and waste management is equally important.
“Another challenge is when machines are not performing well. Technology can help users monitor their performance via sensors, and receive data on the temperature of the machine, hours of usage, and the amount of pressure in the machine.”
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