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New STEM precinct and automotive training facility opens

Manufacturer's Monthly

A new STEM precinct and automotive training facility worth a combined $24.8 The $4 million automotive training facility is the first of 26 projects to be delivered under the Local Schools, Local Jobs program, a $45 million commitment we made at the last election that we are delivering on,” Education minister Grace Grace said. .

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Automotive manufacturing alive and well

Manufacturer's Monthly

Prodrive bought Tickford Vehicle Engineering in 2001 and the Australian operation became Prodrive Automotive Technology Australia (PATA) and established Ford Performance Vehicles in a joint venture with Ford Australia. A change in Australian ownership saw Prodrive Automotive Technology Australia become Premcar in 2012.

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Creaform achieves new certifications

Canadian Manufacturing

These achievements underscore the company’s development towards standards of information security, environmental management, and compliance with industry-specific security requirements, complementing its existing ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025:2017 certifications. ”

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Formant partners with Holman on cloud robotics platform

Robotics Business Review

Formant, a developer of a leading cloud robotics platform, has partnered with Holman, a global automotive services company. This collaboration will combine Formant’s cloud robotics platform with Holman’s fleet and automotive expertise. ” According to Crunchbase, Formant has raised $45 million since it was founded in 2017.

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EVs account for one in four new car registrations in flat February market

SMMT

1 Relative to the rest of the market, BEVs are disproportionately affected as higher production costs meaning the average BEV retails above the ECS threshold, a threshold which remains unchanged since its introduction in 2017. PHEV 7,273 6,098 19.3% HEV 11,431 10,591 7.9% PETROL 39,865 48,211 -17.3% DIESEL 4,241 4,995 -15.1% Email address.

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Production down in September as UK Auto seeks stability to sustain record £7.9bn EV exports

SMMT

since 2017, with value rising six-fold to £7.9bn. billion, since 2017. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, Billions of pounds and thousands of jobs are dependent on the automotive sector and, increasingly, on electrified vehicle production. Battery electric vehicle output up 16.6% Electrified models make up record 37.4%

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IFR: world sets record for operational robots in 2022

Robotics Business Review

Its robot density has increased by 6% on average each year since 2017. Its economy benefits from two large robot buyers, as well as a strong electronics industry and automotive industry. Its robot density has grown by 5% CAGR since 2017. South Korea’s robotics industry is still growing strong.

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