Design World

AUGUST 4, 2022

In October 2019, FANUC America opened North Campus, a 461,000 ft 2 facility built by General Development Company, who is also constructing the new West Campus. With its historical links to the automotive industry, the town has become a thriving business center and home to more than 80 international corporations. “We

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

UK automotive industry launches new Diversity & Inclusion Charter in collective commitment to make workforce reflective of wider society and attract more talent to fill critical skills gaps. Sixteen of the UK automotive industry’s biggest brands have come together to launch the sector’s first Automotive Diversity & Inclusion Charter.

Automotive 98

Automotive Aerospace Manufacturing 98

SMMT

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

million cars and light vans made in 2019 pre-Covid. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These are deeply concerning times for the automotive industry, with massive investments in plants and new zero emission products under intense pressure. 1 With weak new car markets in the UK and EU, the latter up just 0.7%

Automotive 85

Automotive Manufacturing 85

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

to 46,227 units in 2023 – the best performance since 2019. Some 46,227 new trucks of all types, sizes and technologies were put on the road last year, representing the best annual total since 2019 1 as more businesses invested in their fleets. or 2,308 units below pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Notes to editors 1 2019: 48,535 units.

Automotive 131

Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 131

SMMT

APRIL 5, 2023

As a result, the first quarter of 2023 is the strongest since 2019, with just under half a million new cars joining the road. on Q1 2019. With eight consecutive months of growth, the automotive industry is recovering, bucking wider trends and supporting economic growth. March 2019: 458,054 units 2. Notes to editors 1.

Supply Chain 143

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

SMMT

APRIL 25, 2024

on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with demand driven by overseas orders. This means reducing energy costs, upskilling our workforce and maintaining free and fair trade deals, the result of which will allow us to attract further investment to improve productivity and decarbonise automotive manufacturing and its supply chain.

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Supply Chain Product Record Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

down on 2019. below 2019 levels. Notes to editors 1 2019 bus registrations: 5,874 units. About SMMT and the UK automotive industry The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is one of the largest and most influential trade associations in the UK. Market up 44.6% on previous year but remains -16.0%

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Automotive Supply Chain Logistics Manufacturing 132

Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

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. Neura Robotics (Germany) , founded in 2019, said it is a player in the cognitive robotics field. KUKA’s sales have exceeded €4 billion ($4.2

Robotics 112

Robotics Robotics Automation Automotive 112

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

down on pre-pandemic 2019. on last year at 983,099 units – more than a third (-35.3%) lower than during the first eight months of pre-pandemic 2019 – demonstrating the scale of the challenge ahead in terms of recovery. Registrations Jan-Aug 2019 – 1,519,016. UK new car registrations stabilise, up 1.2%

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Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

DECEMBER 20, 2024

UK manufacturing this year also reflects an automotive sector in transition as the investment announcements of 2023 gradually become reality, with factories of all vehicle types retooling and battery capacity scaling up for EVs. With automotive at its heart, the UK could steer some 50 billion of growth green growth in the next decade.

Automotive 52

Automotive Supply Chain Automation Manufacturing 52

SMMT

JANUARY 24, 2024

in best year since 2019. The easing of pandemic-related challenges, from chip shortages to lockdowns, and increasing electrified model production, combined to drive annual output above one million for the first time since 2019. UK vehicle production tops one million units, up 17.0% Overall, UK car production rose 16.8% billion.

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing Advanced manufacturing 144

SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

off 2019’s total of 134,669 units and -52.8% Getting the sector back on track in 2023 is a priority, given the jobs, exports and economic contribution the automotive industry sustains. Although positive, with production for both home and overseas markets up 12.5% respectively, October’s performance was still -48.4%

Supply Chain 144

Supply Chain Energy Optimization Automotive Manufacturing 144

SMMT

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The growth delivered the best total for November since 2019, 1 with manufacturers continuing efforts to fulfil orders amid erratic global components supply. below 2019 levels and, while further recovery is anticipated in 2023, global and domestic economic challenges mean that the market will remain below pre-pandemic levels.

Automotive 145

Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2023

up on 2019’s pre-Covid 7,363 units. of all exports headed into the EU, reinforcing the need for tariff free automotive trade across the Channel. above the same period in 2019 and representing the best first nine months since 2011. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production dipped in September, down -5.2% to 85,540 units – 61.1%

Automotive 135

Automotive Manufacturing 135

SMMT

AUGUST 30, 2023

lower than pre-pandemic July 2019. If we are to attract further investment and produce the next generation of zero emission models and technologies, we need a coherent strategy that builds on our strengths and supports all aspects of advanced automotive manufacturing. UK car production surged in July, rising 31.6%

Automotive 144

Automotive Manufacturing 144

Robotics Business Review

APRIL 17, 2025

” “Our robotics business had increased orders from the automotive segment, and our paint technology is the best on the market, and we had customers choosing to remain with us as they expanded their international footprint,” he noted. “In overview, this change will support value creation for both companies.”

Robotics 80

Robotics Robotics Automation Artificial Intelligence 80

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The automotive sector is committed to Net Zero but the diminishing time threatens the ability of the market to move. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, With the automotive industry beginning a second year of growth, recovery is underway with EVs energising the market. Hybrid volumes remained relatively stable with a 6.8%

Automotive 145

Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In the eighth month of growth this year, 91,512 units left factory gates marking the best October performance since 2019. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, These figures, coming on the back of a series of significant investment announcements, signpost a bright 2024 for the UK automotive sector. to 751,422 units.

Automotive 145

Automotive Supply Chain Advanced manufacturing Manufacturing 145

SMMT

JULY 4, 2024

in June to reach 179,263 units – and breaks million motors mark at the half year point for first time since 2019. With the UK heading to the polls today, the automotive industry calls on the next government to provide greater support to the consumer on the journey to zero emission mobility. New car market grows 1.1%

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Automotive Manufacturing 110

Robotics Business Review

JULY 10, 2024

Robot maker invests in North American production Since 2019, FANUC has invested more than $187 million, including a 461,000-sq.-ft. m) North Campus facility in 2019, and new headquarters in Mexico and Canada in 2023. “We FANUC says industry growth and customer demand helped create over 400 jobs in Michigan since 2019.

Robotics 110

Robotics Robotics Automation Warehousing 110

SMMT

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

to 8,740 units, marking best October since 2019 and 10th consecutive month of growth this year. Output in October was the highest for the month since 2019, as production volumes increased to round off 10 consecutive months of growth this year. 1 October 2019: 9,087 units. UK CV production rises 10.7% Notes to editors.

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Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 105

Automation Mag

MAY 23, 2023

According to IFR, the number one adopter is the automotive industry. The United States, Canada, and Mexico are key markets in the global growth of robotics automation, and the automotive sector is leading the way.” Sales to automotive declined by 36 percent with 1,258 units installed in 2022. Companies based in the U.S.,

Robotics 92

Robotics Robotics Automotive Manufacturing 92

SMMT

JULY 5, 2024

When the automotive sector succeeds, so does Britain. Automotive’s role as a driving force for economic growth is clear: our businesses employ 800,000 people in well paid and rewarding jobs across the country, we remain Britain’s largest export sector and we are essential to the nation’s decarbonisation goals.

Automotive 106

Automotive Energy Optimization Automation Manufacturing 106

SMMT

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Since 2019, BSI, in its role as the UK National Standards Body, has been working closely with industry, supported by the UK Government Centre for Connected and Automated Vehicles (CCAV), to develop a programme of standards to support safe trialling and development of self-driving, or automated, vehicles.

Automotive 59

Automotive Freight Automation Manufacturing 59

SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

off the 1,303,135 cars made in 2019 pre-pandemic, equivalent to a loss of more than half a million cars. These manufacturers play an important role in the development of advanced automotive technologies such as light-weighting and electrification which, in turn, can help advance wider industry. million to £1.3 drop in exports.

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Automotive Supply Chain Manufacturing 143

Canadian Manufacturing

JUNE 30, 2023

provided an updates on the company’s advances in its current technical and business development initiatives, predominantly for its architectural, automotive, and military verticals, which are now expected to generate revenue on or before fiscal year end. MISSISSAUGA — Cymat Technologies Ltd.,

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Automotive Composites Prototype  Manufacturing 59

SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

from the 120,729 cars built in the same month in pre-Covid 2019. 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. UK car manufacturing output declined by -6.0% This September, exports declined -7.4%

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Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 145

SMMT

JULY 27, 2023

up on pre-pandemic 2019 volumes, with growth driven by overseas demand, exports of the latest British-built CVs rising 26.7% UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing grew 16.0% 1 First half year production was 67.0% compared to the same period last year, at 37,803 units. to 20,872 units.

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Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 98

Gary Mintchell

MARCH 28, 2024

In short: Refit will support customers and ABB’s leadership in growing US robotics segments, including Packaging & Logistics, Food & Beverage, Construction, Lifesciences & Healthcare and Automotive electric vehicle production New factory serves as US hub, developing and manufacturing AI-enabled technology to help businesses respond to labor (..)

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Robotics Robotics Logistics Beverage 130

i4.0 today

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

It is designed to transform sensing in the automotive sector, and emerging markets in robotics, commercial vehicle applications, consumer, and mobile devices. The post Breakthrough Tech from TriEye Revolutionizes Sensing for Automotive and Other Emerging Applications appeared first on i4.0 Today Magazine.

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Automotive Robotics Robotics Sourcing 52

Robotics Business Review

JANUARY 21, 2025

Watch Out offers machining cells that use patented sensors and machine learning for precision manufacturing in aerospace and defense, automotive, medical, and other industries. ” In 2016, Laporte and Perret launched Watch Out, and Mariette joined them in 2019. Nearly 2 million U.S.

Aerospace 67

Aerospace Artificial Intelligence Robotics Robotics 67

Robotics Business Review

MAY 14, 2024

Kyle Vogt, then president and CTO of Cruise, delivered a Robotics Summit & Expo keynote in 2019. In 2019, he was a keynote speaker at the Robotics Summit & Expo. Source: WTWH Media Kyle Vogt, the co-founder and former CEO of autonomous vehicle developer Cruise LLC, has launched a new startup: The Bot Company.

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Robotics Robotics Sourcing Automotive 120

Robotics Business Review

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Inbolt’s customers also include Ford, Whirlpool, Thyssenkrupp Automotive, and Atlas Copco. The company was founded in 2019 after completing a four-month pre-accelerator program at the University of California, Berkeley. Inbolt ready to open U.S. office Inbolt’s Series A funding followed a €3 million ($3.3

Robotics 120

Robotics Robotics Artificial Intelligence Automotive 120

SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2023

Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, The automotive market remains adrift of its pre-pandemic performance but could well buck wider economic trends by delivering significant growth in 2023. 1 2019 new car registrations: 2,311,140. 1 2019 new car registrations: 2,311,140. million new car registrations in 2023, worth around £8.4

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Supply Chain Automotive Manufacturing 143

E&T

MAY 17, 2023

Malicious cyber-attacks on vehicles and/or the automotive ecosystem can have disastrous outcomes affecting not just the public image of automakers and OEMs, but also having a direct impact on human lives, infrastructure, and other aspects. Warships could be taken over and used to attack or ambush unsuspecting entities.

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Automotive Function Manufacturing Automation 132

AU Manufacturing

JUNE 14, 2023

Melbourne automotive manufacturer Premcar has opened its newest vehicle assembly factory to meet the increasing demand for new-vehicle manufacturing from global automakers and authorised new-car importers. The latest Engineering and Production Centre of Premcar began operations in July 2019.

Manufacturing 81

Manufacturing Automotive 81

Robotics Business Review

OCTOBER 24, 2024

.” Customers continue validating autonomous yard trucks With more than $250 million in equity capital raised to date, Outrider said it is working closely with customers to grow its service across industries such as package shipping, retail and e-commerce, consumer packaged goods, and automotive.

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Logistics Supply Chain Freight Automotive 119