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BMW testing Figure 01 humanoid at South Carolina automotive plant

Robotics Business Review

BMW said its Spartanburg facility is the largest automotive exporter in the U.S., STR is an AMR optimized for intralogistics work in BMW’s automotive factories. ” It also claimed that the Spartanburg plant as the first automotive plant in the world to use an exoskeleton for overhead work. and it has assembled more than 6.3

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SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes recognised for services to the UK automotive industry

SMMT

Mike Hawes, Chief Executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), has been awarded an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the automotive industry in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

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Europe has a key role to play in the development of robots, humanoids

Robotics Business Review

The company’s portfolio includes LBR iiwa cobot introduced in 2013, and it is expanding into new markets and regions beyond its traditional stronghold in the automotive industry. KUKA’s sales have exceeded €4 billion ($4.2 billion U.S.) and it employs around 15,000 people across more than 50 countries.

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New car market ends five months of decline ahead of plate change

SMMT

Despite the growth, August volumes were still the weakest for the month, bar 2021, since 2013 as supply chain pressures continued to constrain the market. Registrations August 2013 – 65,937. 1 Large fleet registrations fell by -1.6%, although this was offset by a 3.2% increase in deliveries to private consumers.

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Exploring Growth Strategies in China’s Electric Vehicle and Truck Industry

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry is redefining the global automotive landscape, with Chinese car brands now dominating the international stage. COMPANIES TO WATCH IN CHINA’S AUTOMOTIVE LANDSCAPE Foton Joint venture with Daimler Truck AG. Dongfeng Joint venture with Nissan (2003 ) and AB Volvo (45% stake acquired in 2013).

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COMPANIES TO ACTION: UNLOCKING RAPID GROWTH IN THE DIGITAL AUTOMOTIVE ERA

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

The shift towards digitalization in vehicles is giving rise to an increasingly transformative automotive landscape. Finally, the importance of cybersecurity automotive solutions cannot be overstated, given the vulnerability of software-oriented vehicles to security threats.

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Former Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt launches new venture

Robotics Business Review

Vogt brings startup experience to new venture Vogt started Cruise in 2013 with Dan Kan. The round also included participation from Quiet Capital, Patrick Collison, John Collison, Elad Gil, Fifty Years, and more. General Motors acquired Cruise in 2016. In 2019, he was a keynote speaker at the Robotics Summit & Expo.

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