Microfactory Model for Manufacturing New Generation Electric Vehicles

Abstract

The electromobility presents a potential opportunity for nations to develop and produce their domestic cars especially for emerging markets. This paper proposes a new concept, called microfactory, for manufacturing Electric Vehicles (EV). It is a big challenge for newcomers to enter the automotive market as this industry remains heavily under the control of large OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer). There are three main de facto monopolies in the automotive industry; the first two of them are the required technology and knowledge to manufacture the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) and the chassis, and the third one is the difficulty of reaching government funding. The microfactory represents an alternative solution to overcome the existing monopolies with the electric motor, a tubular chassis, and a novel business model respectively. A detailed analysis of the difference between conventional techniques and new production paradigm is presented in this work. The principles of the microfactory from the layout to the supply chain management including the sharing economy are presented. This study indicates that the microfactory is a sustainable production model for manufacturing of safe, secure, customized and efficient urban electric vehicles using smart manufacturing tools in small-scale production with low investment. The aim of this paper is to propose a new disruptive manufacturing method that allows a quicker entry for new players to the automotive industry especially for EVs.

Keywords

• automotive industry
• electric vehicles
• flexible manufacturing
• microfactory
• smart manufacturing
• sustainable production

Mikrofabrika Yöntemiyle Yeni Nesil Elektrikli Araç Üretimi

Abstract

Bu çalışmanın öncelikli amacı, sayıları az büyük otomotiv üreticilerinin tekelinde olan sektöre yeni bir üreticinin girmesine olanak sağlayan yeni bir üretim konsepti sunmaktır. Mikrofabrika konsepti ile içten yanmalı konvensiyonel araç üreticilerinin domine ettiği sektörde yeni nesil elektrikli konsept araçların üretimi için kobilere ve yerli otomobilini üretmek isteyen ülkelere rekabet edilebilir bir alternatif sağlanmaktadır. Geleneksel otomotiv üretimi, içten yanmalı motor ve şasiyi üretmek için gerekli teknoloji ve bilgi birikimi, ve devlet teşviklerine ulaşmanın zorluğu nedeniyle birkaç büyük OEM (Orijinal Ekipman Üreticisi)’in kontrolü altındadır. Mikrafobrika konsepti bu zorluklara karşı sırasıyla elektrik motor, tubuler şasi yapısı ve paylaşım ekonomisine dayanan iş modeli sunarak yeni üreticilere pazarda bir fırsat yaratmaktadır. Makalede mikrofabrika teriminin literatürdeki karşılıkları analiz edilmiş, ve bu çalışma kapsamında sunulan konseptle literaturden farklı olarak elektrikli araç üretimi için özgün bir mikrofabrika yöntemi tarif edilmiştir. Konvansiyonel teknikler ile yeni üretim paradigması arasındaki farkın ayrıntılı bir analizi yapılmıştır. Mikrofabrika konsepti için, yerleşim planı, operasyon aşamaları, paylaşım ekonomisine dayanan tedarik zinciri yapısı ve iş modeli detay- larıyla sunulmuştur. Önerilen yöntem sürdürülebilirlik açısından da incelenmiştir. Bu çalışma, mikro- fabrikanın, akıllı imalat araçlarını kullanarak, düşük ölçekli yatırımla küçük ölçekli üretimde güvenli, kişiselleşmeye uygun ve verimli şehir tipi elektrikli araçların üretimi için sürdürülebilir bir üretim modeli sunduğunu göstermektedir.

Keywords

• akıllı üretim
• elektrikli araçlar
• esnek üretim sistemleri
• mikrofabrika yöntemi
• otomotiv endüstrisi
• sürdürülebilir üretim

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