{"id":36579,"date":"2026-06-24T12:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olikrom.com\/?p=36579"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T10:36:50","slug":"automotive-towards-zero-defects-thanks-to-smart-materials","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.olikrom.com\/en\/blog\/oeil-de-lexpert\/olikrom-et-l-automobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Automotive : towards zero defects thanks to smart materials"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In the automotive industry, every vehicle placed on the market involves the manufacturer's responsibility, user safety and brand reputation. At a time when production lines are becoming more complex and regulatory requirements are tightening, even the slightest anomaly can have significant consequences.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Faced with these challenges, the automotive industry must rethink its control methods and explore innovative approaches that can enhance existing systems, such as the technologies developed by OliKrom, which transform the material itself into a detection tool.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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The automotive industry faces the challenge of <\/strong>\u00ab <\/strong>zero defects<\/strong>\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong><\/h2>\n

One of the most demanding industries in the world in terms of quality<\/h3>\n

In the automotive industry, the quest for \u00ab zero defects \u00bb is a constant requirement.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every part, from electronic components to bodywork, must meet strict standards<\/strong> despite the increasing complexity<\/strong> of vehicles. With assemblies made from different materials and the integration of sophisticated electronic systems, modern cars have become technological marvels.<\/p>\n

However, many defects remain invisible to the naked eye <\/strong>: early signs of corrosion under a coating, structural microcracks, assembly defects, material anomalies or localised overheating. These alterations, imperceptible in their early stages, can develop silently until they compromise the reliability of a component or even the safety of the vehicle.<\/p>\n

In a context marked by an increase in recalls for technical defects that are difficult to detect and an 8% increase in business failures in the automotive trade and repair sector in 2025, quality control<\/strong> is becoming a major industrial, economic and strategic issue.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manufacturers and equipment suppliers are now looking for control solutions that are more reliable, faster, easier to deploy and less expensive.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The automotive industry is one of the most demanding sectors in terms of quality and safety.<\/p>\n

The slightest failure can result in :<\/p>\n