Automated car assembly processes

The bright spots

Having visited Kim Long Motor Hue Automobile Manufacturing and Assembly Industrial Park (Kim Long Motor) many times, we were impressed with the automobile assembly technology here. The combination of modern technology with high-quality human resources has created a closed, automated production process.

Since its inception, Kim Long Motor has become a bright spot in the economic picture of Hue city. A complex of many factories has emerged, including a complex for manufacturing and assembling buses, mini buses, trucks of all kinds, and cars; manufacturing and manufacturing engines, axles, and gearboxes; a factory for stamping car bodies and cutting chassis; factories for manufacturing automotive auxiliary technology, semiconductor technology, etc.

The factories are equipped with automated production lines, meeting the requirements of manufacturing and assembling a variety of vehicle segments and types. The entire production process is automated, thereby creating synchronization and seamless connection in the workshops and stages.

“In 2025, we will continue to put into operation the truck assembly factory; engine manufacturing and manufacturing factory; axle manufacturing factory and mechanical factory complex...”, said Mr. Dao Viet Anh, General Director of Kim Long Motor.

Not only the automobile industry, other industries have also applied technology to production to the maximum. At Hue Textile and Garment Joint Stock Company, software modules applied to production are being further improved. Typically, modules for cutting process management; line design modules; sewing line map construction and management modules; textile dyeing production management software; fiber production management software...

“In the coming time, the company will continue to cooperate with the Vietnam Textile and Garment Group to upgrade and develop yarn production management software, apply production management software of customers and equipment manufacturers, integrate and link data of software to serve management work”, Deputy General Director of Hue Textile and Garment Joint Stock Company Nguyen Tien Hau shared.

According to data from the Management Board of Hue City Economic and Industrial Zones (EZZ, CN), up to now, there are 136 enterprises, accounting for 82.9% in the EZ, CN area that have applied digital transformation in a number of stages, such as internal administration, purchasing, logistics, production, marketing, sales and payment, tax declaration, electronic signature...

Innovation to increase productivity

From 2020 to 2024, the Department of Science and Technology has appraised and commented on technology for 24 investment projects in economic zones and industrial parks in the city. Many enterprises have proactively applied advanced technologies and automation in the production process and achieved good results such as: Automation in the production line of bottled drinking water and domestic water supply at Hue Water Supply Joint Stock Company; Beer production technology line of Carlsberg Vietnam Brewery Co., Ltd.; automobile manufacturing and assembly technology at Kim Long Motor; grinding and packaging technology in cement production at Dong Lam Cement Joint Stock Company...

According to Vice Chairman of the City People's Committee Phan Quy Phuong, the automation process of enterprises in the area is developing, enterprises have begun to apply automation technology to improve production and management efficiency mainly in the processing, textile and garment industries and some other manufacturing sectors. The development of enterprise management software solutions and digital technologies have begun to be applied to optimize processes and enhance competitiveness.

However, technology transfer and application of scientific and technical advances still have some limitations. Production, processing, preservation, consumption and product competitiveness are not high, and key products with high quality, brand and economic value have not been created. Capital sources to support technology transfer, innovation, development and innovation in the city are still difficult. In addition, some enterprises still face difficulties in accessing new technology and investing in automation infrastructure due to low financial resources and technological level. The shortage of highly skilled human resources in the field of information technology and automation is also a factor hindering the implementation of effective automation solutions.

To remove difficulties for businesses, the city has issued resolutions and plans to support businesses in technological innovation, technology transfer, IT application, digital transformation... to serve socio-economic development, promote industrialization and modernization. Typically, Resolution No. 22 of the City People's Council; Plan No. 311 and No. 444 of the City People's Committee...

The above policies contribute to creating conditions for enterprises in terms of capital to support investment in improving productivity, quality, innovating technology, brands, goods and applying systems, models, and innovative tools in modern management, connecting customers, accessing new markets, and at the same time attracting scientists to invest in creative research... Thereby increasing the proportion of contribution to the growth rate of the country and localities.

Article and photos: Le Tho