SMMT

JULY 28, 2022

We are facing a global supply crisis, strongly affecting the automotive sector, hindering its production chains and, therefore, its sales. Thus, we have learned that we must evolve towards more diversified supply chains, where components manufacturing sites are closer to assembly lines and consumer markets.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JULY 28, 2022

San Antonio –July 28, 2022– The increasing complexity of global supply chains across industries, such as unreported process delays and late deliveries, necessitates shippers to have real-time visibility into the status of their freight. As a result, the global supply chain management platform market will likely reach $32.31

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Seeburger

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Last year, the automotive industry was still confident that they would overcome the semiconductor crisis in 2022. The PlayStation 5, for which stocks were already low at Christmas 2021, is still suffering shortages. Even leading automotive manufacturers are quoting lead times of 15-18 months for […].

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i4.0 today

JANUARY 13, 2023

In July 2021, the German Association of the Automotive Industry, known as Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA), cut its forecast for production growth from 13 percent to 3 percent, citing supply-chain disruptions, including a shortage of semiconductors. billion pounds ($3.30 Euros) to costs. billion pounds ($3.30

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 12, 2024

“It’s particularly encouraging to see that non-automotive customers are continuing to grow their adoption of robots, demonstrating the expanding reach and impact of automation across various industries.” North American companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared with 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 19, 2023

THUNDER BAY — The Ontario government is increasing funding for the Ontario Junior Exploration Program (OJEP) to help more companies find critical minerals such as nickel and cobalt, which are necessary to support the growing supply chain for electric vehicles, and create jobs for northern and Indigenous communities.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JANUARY 27, 2023

According to a 2022 Frost & Sullivan research paper titled “Global Electric Vehicle Battery Manufacturer Profiles and Growth Opportunities,” automotive sales in 2021 continued the shift to EVs that started in 2020. million EVs sold in 2021 were battery electric vehicles (BEVs). million units sold, achieving 8.9%

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

2022’s growth was sparked by a rebound in the automotive industry as companies are looking to robots to keep the supply chain going and help in the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. billion last year, representing increases of 11% and 18%, respectively, over 2021, the previous record.

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SMMT

JUNE 1, 2023

Egypt’s automotive industry is considered small, underutilized, despite the country’s market size, geographical location, and potential diverse portfolio of activities in manufacturing, assembly, and distribution. These figures are expected to decline in 2023 as a result of current global and local economic and supply chain challenges.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

.” And while semiconductor chips remain the main supply constraint, there are all sorts of shortages that can lead to problems. The supply chain picture, while improving, led Magna to slightly revise down its outlook for this year as it sees 200,000 fewer vehicles being produced in North America and 400,000 in Europe — but 1.1

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Foley

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Over the last two years, the widespread shortages, stoppages, and other disruptions affecting much of the global supply chain have led manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers alike to examine their contract terms for an available excuse for nonperformance. In Drummond Coal Sales Inc. Tufco L.P. v Reckitt Benckiser (ENA) B.V.

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SMMT

JUNE 4, 2024

New analysis reveals importance of North West to UK Automotive, responsible for 20,000 jobs with £2.8 billion invested by global brands in region since 2021. A hotspot for automotive production for more than a century, some £2.8

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared to 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. These 2023 orders were divided almost equally among automotive (15,723 robots sold) and non-automotive companies (15,436 robots sold). This resulted in an increase of 20 percent over the previous quarter (Q3 2023).

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The organization said it expects the slowdown, particularly in automotive manufacturing, to continue until the second half of 2024. economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns,” said Jeff Burnstein , president of A3, in a release.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

to 82,997 units, marking the best January performance since 2021 and the fifth straight month of growth as global demand for British-built brands continued to grow and legacy supply chain challenges, notably semiconductor shortages, abated. Volumes rose 21.0% to 62,938 units – a rise of 6,559. million units. million units.

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SMMT

MARCH 29, 2023

Factories made an additional 8,050 cars, with volumes buoyed by an easing of supply chain shortages – notably of semiconductors – which have bedevilled the global industry since the early months of 2021. SMMT member Q1 Automotive Insights Survey conducted February 2023. UK car production rose 13.1% of exports.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2022

63,125 models rolled off factory lines, with output again restricted by severe supply chain issues affecting manufacturers, driving volumes down by -47.7% The data also reveals that, in 2021, the value of BEV, PHEV and HEV exports to the EU alone totalled £4.11 on 2021 at 547,231 units. million to £1.3 Notes to editors.

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E&T

MARCH 9, 2023

New global research commissioned by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, revealed that 59 per cent of respondents believe the shift to pure EV production is not achievable within current legislative timelines. The respondents cited a variety of reasons for their opinions.

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SMMT

JANUARY 27, 2023

2021 was challenging enough, but the latest UK automotive production figures out this week lay bare just how difficult was 2022. The UK has eminent strengths in advanced manufacturing including automotive and we must build on those foundations. Car manufacturing fell by -9.8% to 32,575 units, worth a total of £3.7

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2022

After a subdued, pandemic-affected 2020, the global automotive aftermarket bounced back in 2021. over 2021-2022. Marking a Comeback in 2021. In 2021, supply chain disruptions triggered higher raw material and finished goods prices, while pressurizing margins in the aftermarket.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

We acquired the Hambach factory from Mercedes-Benz in January 2021. It is one of Europe’s most modern automotive manufacturing sites with an established world-class workforce. Gary Pearson, Head of Sales & Marketing UK, MENA at INEOS Automotive. Gary Pearson, Head of Sales & Marketing UK, MENA at INEOS Automotive.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

The market saw record highs in 2021, and lows in revenues and shipments in 2023. “We originally expected robot prices to decrease again in 2023, but ongoing supply chain and inflation issues resulted in prices creeping up to levels close to those seen in 2022.

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SMMT

AUGUST 4, 2022

to 112,162 units as supply chain shortage continues to frustrate order fulfilment. up on 2021 as manufacturers prioritise private customers. market share, illustrating the volatility in the supply chain. market share, illustrating the volatility in the supply chain. SEE CAR REGISTRATIONS BY BRAND.

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SMMT

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

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. more of them were delivered to customers than in August 2021. 1 Large fleet registrations fell by -1.6%, although this was offset by a 3.2%

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AU Manufacturing

OCTOBER 12, 2022

in September, so it remains to be seen if the economic bounce back will continue as strongly in Q4” said Josh Brazil, VP Supply Chain Insights at project44. In contrast to Australia’s relative shipping boom, neighbouring New Zealand is still struggling with supply chain woes and port congestion. About project44.

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Robotics Business Review

MAY 30, 2024

As recently as 2021, global tech market advisory firm ABI Research also predicted that the cobot market would grow substantially over the coming decade. in 2023, despite a challenging year for manufacturing, tough economic conditions, and supply chain issues.

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Mold Making Technology

AUGUST 7, 2023

(HRI) has collaborated with AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) to develop “Electrifying Mobility: BEV Impact on the Automotive Supply Chain,” a market study that looks at the automotive industry’s electrification transformation and its impact on all automotive suppliers, from Tier 1 to Tier 3.

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The rise followed September’s fall, which came after four consecutive months of growth, illustrating how supply chain turbulence, in particular global chip shortages, continues to affect UK car manufacturers. on the same period in 2021. UK car production returned to growth in October, rising 7.4% Notes to editors.

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Robotics Business Review

JUNE 14, 2024

North American companies purchased 31,159 robots in 2023, compared with 44,196 ordered in 2022 and 39,708 in 2021. economy, higher interest rates, and even the over-purchasing of robots in 2022 from supply chain concerns. Non-automotive customers ordered 4,096 robots in Q1 2024, which accounted for 48% of total orders.

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Automation Mag

MARCH 1, 2023

billion last year, representing increases of 11 percent and 18 percent, respectively, over 2021, the previous record. More than 50 percent of sales came from the automotive industry, which ordered 23,807 robots, up from 16,752 in 2021. According to the A3 report, North American companies ordered 44,196 robots valued at $2.38

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E&T

JANUARY 26, 2023

per cent compared with 2021, but this failed to offset a 14 per cent decline in exports, with four out of five UK-built cars shipped overseas, the figures showed. “These figures reflect just how tough 2022 was for UK car manufacturing," said Mike Hawes, chief executive of the SMMT. The annual total for 2022 was 40.5

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AU Manufacturing

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The automotive sector is driven by the need for quality parts, delivered in a timely fashion, and at a competitive price. I design and manufacture parts for the automotive aftermarket and electric vehicle conversion industries. Article by Nick Allen, managing director at 3DPRINTUK.

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Robotics Business Review

APRIL 25, 2024

semi-trailers day and night in all weather conditions would require unique inventions to dramatically improve the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of the global supply chain.” “One of the biggest pain points we learned about was losing trailers,” he told The Robot Report at Manifest.

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SMMT

JANUARY 25, 2023

The annual total was 84,561 units down on 2021 and -40.5% The annual total was 84,561 units down on 2021 and -40.5% 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

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SMMT

JANUARY 5, 2023

Supply chain shortages subdue new car market to 1.61m units in 2022 – a -2.0% fall on pandemic-afflicted 2021 – but UK reclaims position as Europe’s second biggest market. 2 2020 market share: 10.7%; 2021 market share: 18.6%; 3 SMMT research comparing registrations with retail prices recorded by Auto Express.

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SMMT

JULY 12, 2023

Follows SMMT’s Bronze and Silver Award recognition in 2021 and 2022 and creation of Mission Automotive, the UK’s first ever industry-led initiative to unlock ex-Forces talent. Such has been its success that the initiative has already been replicated in the renewable energy sector, with the launch of Mission Renewable in 2021.

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E&T

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

“Today’s announcement, in which Ellesmere Port becomes the UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant and the first Stellantis plant globally dedicated to EVs, is a very visible demonstration that this government has got the right plan for the UK’s automotive sector,” said Kemi Badenoch, secretary of state for business and trade.

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