5 Types of Manufacturing Processes

manufacturing process graphical representation

A manufacturing process is a series of steps, including manufacturing methods, operations scheduling software, machinery, and labor, used to transform raw materials into finished products. Broadly, there are five manufacturing processes, and most businesses that create products will fall into one of these five categories.

What Goes into the Production of Automotive Paint and Coatings?

requirements of high performance pigments diagram

Courtesy of Guest Blogger Gina Tabasso, marketing director for dar-tech, inc., a regional specialty chemical and raw material distributor
Automotive paints provide both protection and decoration for automobiles. Water-based paints currently are the most common types for reduced environmental impact. Contemporary automotive paint is applied in several layers that must all work together to provide the overall desired performance.

The Drive Towards a More Digital Organization

The Drive Towards a More Digital Organization

Eyelit Technologies proposed implementation of its planning (slotting) and sequencing solutions to address these challenges. Over the course of several months, both Eyelit Technologies solutions were successfully deployed for all vehicle manufacturing facilities in North America and immediately started generating optimal plans and schedules.

Modern CTO Podcast | Episode #284 | Erwin Paes

Modern CTO Podcast | Episode #284 | Erwin Paes

Erwin Paes spoke with Modern CTO Podcast host Joel Beasley on the intricacies of planning and scheduling in manufacturing, how Optessa’s greatest strength is their people, and the near future of automated car manufacturing facilities.

Enterprise Production Scheduling Solutions

Enterprise Production Scheduling Solutions

Enterprise manufacturers need manufacturing scheduling software that can simultaneously simplify the complexity of the detailed scheduling process, boost the efficiency of the production process, and ensure on-time production of orders.