The AI Impact Timeline: What to Expect
AI automation is set to transform the tire building industry significantly. By 2032, approximately 40% of current tasks will be handled by advanced robotic systems. Entry-level tire assemblers and tread builders are most vulnerable, with potential displacement as early as 2028.
The early wave of automation will focus on core tasks like building rubber treads onto casings and operating tire-building machines. Companies are deploying sophisticated AI-powered vision and precision handling capabilities to manage these repetitive assembly processes.
The mid-wave transformation will see further integration of collaborative robots (cobots) and automated manufacturing systems. While 40% of tasks are targeted for automation by 2032, experienced builders with specialized skills can extend their careers well beyond this timeframe.