Vehicle Manufacturing and Production

Vehicle manufacturing processes and systems have been going through drastic changes recently. These changes are attributed to the adoption of more material options such as composites, plastics, and more exotic high-strength steel alloys. Additionally, the changes in powertrain technologies, such as electric and electric-hybrid propulsion, have also affected production techniques and sequences. Sustainable manufacturing techniques and models have also been adopted in different parts of the production and supply chain. Thus, the automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) manufacturing and their suppliers’ fabrication techniques require novel research efforts to help adapt to these aforementioned changes and requirements; while adopting the industry 4.0 connectivity platforms and architectures. This Special Issue aims at highlighting the research efforts in advancing automotive production systems, processes, and vehicle fabrication technologies. All research in the areas of manufacturing, production lines, supplier integrations, automated inspection, process control, robotic assembly, and advanced material for vehicular applications are invited to contribute to this Special Issue.

Prof. Dr. Mohammed A. Omar
Guest Editor

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• Automotive manufacturing
• Assembly lines
• Advanced materials
• Light-weighting
• sustainable manufacturing
• Industry 4.0
• Production line control
• Suppliers integration
• Hybrid and electric hybrid assembly
• Automotive painting
• Quality control