TMUK’s 25 Objects – 9: Osprey
Green-fingered folk, discover how Toyota Manufacturing UK has built a nature reserve with a little help from the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
New Tech
In New Tech we describe some of the innovations Toyota is bringing to its range of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 10: Roll of Steel
Every Auris and Avensis starts its life as a roll of sheet steel. Here’s how the metal is shaped into a vehicle for the road.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 11: Microscope
Imperfections in the steel used to build TMUK’s cars – some of which are invisible to the naked eye – are taken care of by world-leading microscope tech.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 12: Delivery Forklift
Imagine if as well as making cars, you made the machinery which helps build them. Toyota does just that with its factory’s forklifts.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 13: Engine Block
Here’s how the engine block, beating heart of every Toyota, is produced.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 14: Blue Parts Boxes
Every part has its place and that’s thanks to these humble blue plastic totes.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 15: Paint Shop Mister and Water Trap
Walls of running water ensure a first-rate paint finish on every Auris and Avensis produced at TMUK Burnaston. Here’s how.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 16: TMUK Members’ Uniform
Every Toyota factory around the world has its own unique uniform design. Here’s TMUK’s.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 17: Polynet
Natural stone delivers the smoothest steel for your Toyota. Here’s how its used.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 18: Godzilla the Robot
Meet Godzilla; the Toyota-building robot.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 19: Andon Cord
The Andon Cord gives members the power to stop the production line. Here’s how it works.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 20: Parts Delivery Robot
Self-propelled robots called Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) ferry parts to members on TMUK’s production line. Oh, and they play songs too!
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 21: Dojo and Training
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK members train at a facility that gets its name from Japanese martial arts. Find out what it takes to be a part of the team here.
TMUK’s 25 Objects – 22: The Spanner
25 years ago, a single spanner sparked a revolution in UK car manufacturing. This is its story.
