This video is part of a series focused on 7 Tips to Reliably Scale Autonomous Vehicle Production. The sixth tip is to choose the right things to optimize. The following questions are addressed in this video: What variables should be optimized during prototype builds? What should be optimized for low volume production? Why is supplier delivery and quality so important? Key themes include: Cost Manufacturing optimization Continuous improvement Production strategy About Edison: Edison Manufacturing & Engineering is a niche contract manufacturer, focused on flexible and capital efficien ..read more

This video is part of a series focused on 7 Tips to Reliably Scale Autonomous Vehicle Production. The fifth tip is to build and execute within a robust supply chain. The following questions are addressed in this video: What is the biggest risk posed to AV manufacturing operations? Why is supplier selection and supplier quality so important? What elements are most critical when establishing a supply chain? What activities are required following goods receipt to assure that materials and components are available when and where they are needed? Key themes include: Supply chain optimization ..read more

This video is part of a series focused on 7 Tips to Reliably Scale Autonomous Vehicle Production. The fourth tip is to optimize for human-centric production processes. The following questions are addressed in this video: Why will AV upfits and retrofits be a manual-heavy process? How should automation be applied for AV assembly? What are the most important considerations for controlling quality for manual processes? Key themes include: Poka-yoke Production process Operator work instructions Repeatability Operator screening and selection Operator training About Edison: Edison Manufacturing ..read more

This video is part of a series focused on 7 Tips to Reliably Scale Autonomous Vehicle Production. The third tip is to plan for traceability in manufacturing processes. The following questions are addressed in this video: How can AV companies assure quality throughout production How does the APQP process apply to AV assembly? What role does traceability play for AV production? How should product genealogy be handled? Key themes include: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Quality plannin ..read more

This video is part of a series focused on 7 Tips to Reliably Scale Autonomous Vehicle Production. The first tip is to Begin the Production Planning Process Early. The following questions are addressed in this video: - When should production planning begin? - What should be considered during early production planning? - What aspects should an initial manufacturing strategy include? - How does the APQP process apply to production planning? - Why is early production planning crucial? Key themes include: - Design for Manufacturing - Design for Assembly - Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP ..read more

Autonomous vehicles are generally software forward products that rely on a physical hardware product to bring their software to the world. As such, effective manufacturing and production is critical for an company looking to scale in the autonomous vehicle space. This series aims to answer some of the following questions: How can autonomous vehicles be built at-scale? How can AV companies bring their hardware products to the market? How can common manufacturing mistakes be avoided? How does automotive know-how and experience apply in the AV space? Applications include last mile delivery, mid ..read more

Brandon Bartneck is Vice President & General Manager of Edison. Solo episode this week, in which Brandon talks about the five most important factors that enable a manufacturing entity to be truly product-centric and customer-centric while executing low volume production in the electrification and autonomy spaces. About Edison: Edison Manufacturing and Engineering is your low volume contract manufacturing partner for capital light assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't fit neatly within traditional high volume production. ⁠⁠https://www.edison-mfg.com ..read more

Frank Webb is Director of Engineering at Edison, leading both engineering and program management functions. Frank joins this discussion to explore the strategic approaches to minimize costs during low volume, complex assembly activities. About Edison: Edison Manufacturing and Engineering is your low volume contract manufacturing partner for capital light assembly of complex mobility and energy products that don't fit neatly within traditional high volume production. ⁠⁠https://www.edison-mfg.com ..read more

Chris Timmons is vice president of engineering at Group14 Technologies, the world's leading commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology. Chris joins to explore Group14's approach to manufacturing, and how they've approached their product and business to assure that they can scale effectively and efficiently. Company Description: Founded to enable the coming electrification of everything, Group14 Technologies is the world's leading commercial manufacturer and supplier of advanced silicon battery technology. Group14 currently operates a commercial-scale Battery Ac ..read more

Michael Robinet is Executive Director of Consulting for S&P Global. Michael joined the Capital Light Assembly Podcast to explore the impact of the technology shifts in the automotive space, and the decisions legacy suppliers must make as they seek to build and sustain a viable business About Michael: Michael Robinet is the Executive Director of Consulting for S&P Global, serving as a valued source for forecasts, industrial transition strategies, and market dynamics. He has more than 35 years of experience in automotive market analysis, forecasting, and supplier strategy functions. Prio ..read more