Automotive
Automotive
The Automotive industry comprises of companies, often called Automakers, that undertake designing, development, manufacturing, marketing and selling of motor vehicles. This however does not include the companies or industries committed to maintenance of automobiles post-delivery.
Out of 50 countries which have infrastructure to assemble and / or manufacture automobiles, only 13 (including India) have capability to design from scratch.
India was at No. 5 in the Top 20 motor vehicle producing countries in 2016.
Toyota, Volkswagen, GM, Hyundai, Ford, Nissan, Fiat Chrysler, Honda, Suzuki, Renault are Top Vehicle manufacturing Groups based on Volume.
Automotive or Automobile Industry, over last couple of decades, has contributed immensely to the economic growth of the country. Indian Automotive Industry has come a long way since 1991 sailing through de-licensing and opening of 100 percent FDI channels. Because of Mass Production and mass consumption essence, automotive industry is also called Industry of industries. And there’s a huge Automotive ‘ AfterMarket’ that is completely driven and dependent on how the Automotive Industry thrives.
Condition Monitoring Few Examples
- Online monitoring systems measuring various parameters across the product premises
- Engine monitoring systems
- Factory noise monitoring and insulation
- Temperature measurement with non contact and thermal imaging instruments
- Metal fault detection using Acoustic Emissions
Test & Measurement Few Examples
- Eye movement recorder for ergonomic design & development
- Perimeter surveillance for factory setups & facilities