Disruptive innovation has led to Industry 4.0 which accounts for speed, efficiency, scalability and variety in automated processes. Smartness is the keyword here!

You might take a look at the FISITA 2030 Study and my Technology Trend Reports from Geneva Motor Show. The files are available for download.

A prediction is difficult, but we know the challenges ahead. Urbanization, environmental protection, aging population, to name a few. There are disruptive changes in technology, combined with new legislation and new customer expectations. In addition, a lot of the technologies depend on infrastructure, e.g. charging of electric vehicles.

Demand drives the product. People want eco-friendly, hybrid (infrastructure driven) and electric vehicles high on tech such as autonomous drive etc.

The products then drive the manufacturing requirements but they are also influenced heavily by the cost of manufacture or Total Delivered Cost (TDC) and by technological advancements.

So to reduce manufacturing costs and increase the margin in the cars you must look at producing more cars per employee. To do this you need to be lean in your operation i.e. Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, TQM, TPM, etc reducing all wastes SWIMTOOTT - Scrap, Waiting, Inventory, Movement, Transport, Over production, Over processing, Talent and Training.

Then secondly or simultaneously we need to look at Industry 4.0 applications:

•Automation

•Connectivity

•Cloud Computing

•Blockchain Technology

•Big Data – identify inefficacies or production defects

•Cyber Security

•Augmented Reality

•Industrial IOT – Machines / Internet Connectivity

•Integrated Enterprise Resource Planning

How can we use these whilst supporting advanced manufacturing technologies require to deliver the new electric autonomous vehicles:

•Carbon Composite – Manufacturing ready

•Additive Manufacturing

•Laser Welding

•Advances in paint technology – dirt repellent paint

•Advanced Robotics

•Advanced QA techniques – In line CT Scanning

•Advanced Battery Assembly Technology

•Advancements in Battery and Hybrid systems – Nissan e-Power

Hope this helps. Feel free to contact me, if you would like to discuss further.

What do you mean by changing emerging trends?

From the product architecture perspective, the adoption of automobile modular platforms. See the paper referenced:

Lampón, F.J., Frigant, V. and Cabanelas, P. (2019) "Determinants in the adoption of new automobile modular platforms: What lies behind their success?", Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, Vol. 30 Issue: 4, pp.707-728.

I hope this information was useful.

Regards

There are many facettes. I tried to collect a few and bundle them in categories:

People

work life balance versus career aspiration dominating life

regional shortage of engineers versus supply fits demand everywhere

life long learning versus expectation to be fully educated after graduation

trans-continental labour market versus regional market

pi-shaped scientist / engineer versus experts in single domain

Economy

Polycentric versus oligopoly

Fintech versus contracts

regional large blocks versus globalization

platforms versus brands

volatile boundary conditions versus stable economic conditions

open innovation versus closed innovation

Sustainability

holistic x-domain approach versus separated domains

resources are short versus resources can be made available

CO2 generation becoming expensive versus green is an aspiration

new shortages (e.g. water supply) versus typical problems

ethical discussions drive legislation versus no business impact

Technology

AI, machine learning versus people's knowledge and expertise

almost unlimited computer power versus clever model generation required

technical domains merging versus separated domains

cost effective custom made solutions versus mass production

mixed modal transportation versus competition of modes

industry 4.0 networks versus traditional production

complexity exceeding the scope of a single engineer versus experts know their system

Organization

digital co-location versus physical colocation

mobility and flexible working hours versus 9-5 culture

start-up culture versus large companies

scrum approach versus stage gate process

multi-disciplinary teams versus monocultures

Dear Mohammad,

Here are the top 5 emerging trends, which are transforming the automotive industry:

· Autonomous Driving. This is undoubtedly the emerging trend that has been ruling the automotive field. ...

· Connected Vehicles. ...

· Blockchain. ...

· 3D Printing. ...

· Increase in Electric Vehicles.

At the root of automotive trends, one can find changing customer behaviour and use patterns as both a driving force and a consequence of evolving automotive technology. Electric powertrains continue their march to success, and the growth of EV (electric vehicle) sales seems unstoppable as gas prices mount and environmental regulations tighten. Consumer preferences, too, are pointing to the increased use of electric cars, and as the necessary infrastructure of charging stations develops, EVs are expected to become even more popular.

With digital transformation, the growing focus on user experience is evident in all industries and is already affecting automotive OEMs and suppliers, too. Customers increasingly demand an integrated tech environment that connects all their devices over the IoT and provides a seamless user experience across devices including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets, and on-board vehicle infotainment systems.

We’re already seeing smartphone integration systems (Apple AirPlay or Android Auto) on offer in the latest models. Similar features are only expected to grow in significance as the tech ecosystem surrounding drivers further expands.

All this, of course, has widespread implications for automotive developers that are still building out their digital capabilities through hiring, acquisitions, or partnering with established tech innovators.

Hope it work out for you.

Ashish