Automotive Interior∣Savings with digitization

March 22, 2024
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In 2023, BYD released a video titled “Together, We Are Chinese Cars,” which garnered widespread attention and enthusiastic response across the internet.

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This video not only serves as a declaration of the BYD brand but also symbolizes the confidence and determination of China’s new energy vehicle industry. It marks the shift towards new energy vehicles becoming a major trend for the Chinese automotive industry to compete globally, continuously leading into the future.

The global promotion and development of new energy vehicles not only demonstrate advancements in new energy technology but also underscore the importance of precision manufacturing of various car components for automakers. Among these components, the manufacturing process of car seats is particularly crucial.

When selecting seat suppliers, major automotive brands follow a set of evaluation criteria, preferring suppliers who can provide comprehensive solutions, demonstrate excellent environmental records, and possess innovative capabilities. These criteria include meeting standards in cutting processes, effectively saving leather materials to enhance cost-effectiveness, and other key indicators, all aimed at providing consumers with the ultimate comfort experience.

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However, manufacturers are confronted with challenges brought about by the complexity of production due to changes in user demands and material types, especially in leather nesting and cutting processes. This process not only requires high levels of manual skill and time but is also prone to errors, often resulting in unnecessary production bottlenecks and capacity decline. Considering the high cost of leather materials themselves, maximizing savings in every inch of leather has become a major challenge.

 

GBOS Leather Nesting + Cutting Solution for Automotive Interiors

Addressing this challenge, GBOS has introduced a set of solutions for leather nesting and cutting in the automotive interior industry. This solution digitizes operations, reduces labor, minimizes material waste, simplifies cutting operations, and enhances product quality, laying a solid foundation for automotive manufacturers to improve production efficiency and profitability.

 

With proprietary algorithms, GBOS digital solution achieves the highest material utilization rate, reaching 85% or more, to achieve optimal nesting results in the most material-saving manner.

 

Compared to traditional manual methods, GBOS digital one-stop intelligent nesting + cutting solution [ITS5-3012 + KC3060TTX2] can:

Achieve over 85% material utilization rate;

Further increase material utilization through integrated nesting by 1.5%;

Support continuous nesting of multiple leather sheets without interruption;

Digitize operations, reduce the need for skilled leather craftsmen, and enable 24-hour uninterrupted operation.

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Let’s work together! Together, let’s empower China’s intelligent manufacturing! Together, let’s make Chinese car interiors more beautiful and comfortable, with even higher quality! Together, let’s help Chinese cars run faster and farther!

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