AIAG’s Electroplating Workgroup is requesting your support with a new survey to facilitate a more in-depth understanding of industry initiatives to eliminate hexavalent chromium in decorative electroplating. The workgroup seeks to identify roadblocks and enablers to foster this transition with minimal disruption. 

The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) today announced the appointment of Micron Technology to its board of directors to provide electric vehicle (EV) subject matter expertise and guidance. Representing a cross-section of member companies, AIAG’s board is comprised of executives from mobility OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and supplier organizations who provide future direction for the association and oversee collaborative efforts to enhance supply chain efficiency.

EV expert Brian Engle says we are in the midst of a new era of supply chain management, one of reducing dependencies and vertically integrating your manufacturing process. As business development director, electrification for Amphenol’s Advanced Sensor group, and president of NAATBatt, Engle provides insight on what AIAG members can do to make their supply chain less vulnerable.

AIAG participated in the recent U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s 2024 Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit (TFCS) at the end of March in Philadelphia. Here are some highlights from the event of interest to AIAG members.

As the days add up after the March 26 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, companies that gather data from trucks and supply chains are beginning to get an idea of where trucks are rerouting in the catastrophe’s wake. Data on ship rerouting is less conclusive.

With every advance in communications technology comes a fresh vulnerability that opens the user to cyberattack.

So it goes with 5G, the so-called fifth generation of cellular connectivity, which has been touted as the new gold standard for network speed, bandwidth, availability and reliability.

Now's the time to plan ahead for June training at AIAG! Explore the following list of sessions to learn more, and be sure to check back often as we add additional courses.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced February 22 that it had given preliminary approval to almost $710 million in loans for electric vehicle manufacturing projects.

If you haven't checked out the new APQP 3rd Edition and standalone Control Plan yet, now's the time! 

Now's the time to explore upcoming events (and webinars) at AIAG! From IMDS and Canadian ACE ("CARM"), to UFLPA trade policy, APQP/CP in the supply chain, and more, we're working with subject matter experts to address critical topics impacting today's industry.