Introduction
A Leaner, Greener More Advanced Industry
October marks the five-year anniversary of when the auto industry was in crisis. Fast forward from 2008 to 2013, and jobs are expanding, and Detroit carmakers are looking at another record year for sales (
nytimes.com, Sept. 4, 2013). Tis industry in particular continues to retool itself to become leaner, greener and more advanced by applying the latest design and manufacturing technologies. According to recent news reports, carmakers are using additive manufacturing technologies such as 3D printing to print such items as brake rotors, cylinder heads and rear axles for test ve- hicles. Tis technology is also being used to improve rear axles on trucks (technews.
tmcnet.com, July 2013). Advanced manufacturing processes are making it possible to do even more in
vehicle manufacturing facilities across the US. Te US Department of Energy has created Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing (ATVM) loans to support the development of advanced technology vehicles and associated components in the US. In fact, Nissan is using a $1.4 billion ATVM loan to retool its Smyrna, TN, manufacturing facility and to construct one of the largest advanced battery manu- facturing plants in the US. Te plant will be capable of producing 200,000 advanced- technology batteries a year. Te current loans total $34.4 billion, which have resulted in about 60,000 jobs (
lpo.energy.gov, Sept. 2013). With more than 816,000 people employed in the US motor vehicles and parts
manufacturing sector (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics; Michigan leads the way with 150,000), having a workforce that can support all of these advanced manufacturing processes and technologies is key to success of this industry. Tis is where SME comes in. Over the course of many years, it became apparent to SME that the manufactur-
ing industry was struggling to entice the younger generation to pursue careers in manufacturing. It’s one of the main reasons that, in its 33-year history, the SME Education Foundation has produced so many outreach programs geared toward K–12, which are designed to encourage students to study Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and pursue a career in manufacturing. It was also a prime motivation for acquiring Tooling U in 2010. Tooling U-SME has documented an average 20% increase in knowledge (pre-test to post-test) aſter indi- viduals have taken an online course. Tooling U-SME customers include Fortune 500 manufacturing companies, community colleges, high schools and middle schools, and of course, the individual who wants to enhance his/her manufacturing skills and knowledge. Tese efforts are what give SME’s new tagline “Making the future. Together.” so
much meaning because, as an organization, we want to make a difference in manu- facturing. Whether you are in automotive, recreational or on/off highway vehicles; agricultural/construction/mining equipment and vehicles; heavy truck; or motor- cycle manufacturing, we’re here to help. As you review the pages of this yearbook, please take note of all of the exciting advancements that are being developed every day. We live in a world where technology and manufacturing are taking us to places we never dreamed possible. As always, thank you all for being a member of this great organization. I have
enjoyed being your SME president in 2013 and wish all of you great success now and in the future.
Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing 1
Dennis S. Bray, PhD, FSME President SME
Advanced
manufacturing processes are making it possible to do even more in vehicle manufacturing facilities across the US.
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