Canadian Manufacturing

MARCH 21, 2025

OTTAWA — The Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) met on March 20, 2025, to discuss current challenges facing the industry. Members emphasized the highly integrated nature of the North American automotive industry and the existential threat posed by tariffs on the industry in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 28, 2025

At a time when we face a new administration in the White House and the potential threat of tariffs on Canadian goods, this investment will create good-paying jobs, strengthen our homegrown electric vehicle supply chain and accelerate the production of Ontario-made EVs.

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Gary Mintchell

DECEMBER 22, 2022

here is a report Zebra compiled regarding attitudes and expectations of both consumers and managers in the automotive industry. However, navigating the growing demand comes with challenges as 68% of automotive industry decision-makers say they are under high pressure to produce next-generation (i.e., electric) vehicles.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JANUARY 14, 2025

Even as the EV market slows globally, ASEAN is poised to revolutionize its automotive industry, creating a fertile environment for automakers, charging infrastructure providers, and customers to leverage the right EV business strategy and thrive. Indonesia is leveraging its nickel reserves to build a robust EV supply chain.

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Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 7, 2024

delivered a virtual keynote on Driving the Future: Innovations in Electric Mobility and Sustainable Automotive Solutions. He shared MG Motors strategies for advancing Indias position in electric vehicle (EV) innovation and sustainable automotive practices.

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Robotics Business Review

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The successful collaboration of robots and labor in the automotive manufacturing industry is instructive and reveals a path forward The perceived labor vs. automation debate is one of a few trends that will dominate the robotics industry in 2025. According to Oxford research, nearly half of U.S.

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SMMT

JANUARY 31, 2025

Growing pains are inevitable as automotive manufacturers ramp up the transition to zero emission vehicles and, with significant retooling underway in UK factories, the publication of SMMTs annual production figures this week revealed no real surprises. The post Automotive can kickstart UKs growth mission appeared first on SMMT.

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SMMT

JULY 11, 2022

The UK automotive industry’s production carbon footprint fell by -11.2% SMMT’s latest annual Sustainability Report , now in its 23rd year, shows that automotive production and the supply chain emitted 81,095 fewer tonnes of CO 2 in 2021 compared with the previous year. Average vehicle CO 2 emissions meanwhile, were -11.2%

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Automation Mag

JANUARY 28, 2025

Linamar s expansion will drive the development of key components for the automotive supply chain, including powertrain solutions and technologies for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). Linamars investment marks another major milestone in the companys ongoing success in Ontario, said Premier Doug Ford.

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SMMT

JULY 25, 2024

Latest independent outlook expects factories to turn out some 111,000 light vans this year as sector looks forward to working with new government on an industrial strategy with automotive at its core. As a result, automotive is ideally placed to deliver economic growth in the short and long term.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Image: THINK b/stock.adobe.com The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) is urging the government to act on manufacturing funding commitments to the grow and foster competitiveness within the automotive manufacturing industry.

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Robotics Business Review

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Germany’s strong logistics market, advanced automotive infrastructure, and progressive legislation surrounding autonomous vehicles make it the ideal location for us to further our middle-mile and mobile distribution projects.” The post LOXO expands into Germany with self-driving logistics subsidiary appeared first on The Robot Report.

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Gary Mintchell

JULY 22, 2024

Specializing in roll forming, stamping, laser welding and more, Advanced Vehicle Assemblies, LLC creates efficient products and solutions for the automotive industry. The post Cloud-based ERP and MES Solution Improves Production at Automotive Parts Supplier appeared first on The Manufacturing Connection.

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SMMT

AUGUST 23, 2024

High amongst its priorities will be measures to stimulate economic growth and the automotive sector can be the driver of that change. The post Time to deliver for UK Automotive appeared first on SMMT. In little more than a week the UK Parliament returns with a busy legislative agenda.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025, held from January 17 to January 22, 2025, in New Delhi , marked a pivotal moment for Indias automotive industry, reinforcing the countrys commitment to electrification, sustainable mobility, and smart vehicle technologies. Is your company prepared to survive and thrive through the coming transformation?

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Canadian Manufacturing

OCTOBER 28, 2024

WOODBRIDGE — Hanon Systems, an automotive parts supplier, is investing $155 million to build a new 284,200-sq-ft facility in Woodbridge, Ontario. The new facility will manufacture e-compressors, an essential component for electric vehicles, creating 300 jobs and strengthening the province’s growing EV supply chain.

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SMMT

APRIL 14, 2025

Thats why SMMT International delivers a year-round calendar of overseas activity enabling UK automotive businesses to connect with key international stakeholders, explore new markets, and stay competitive in an increasingly global arena.

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SMMT

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

SMMT partners with Mission Automotive to launch veterans career guide and boost recruitment of ex-Armed Forces personnel. Veterans offer years of relevant expertise and transferable skills, making them mission-ready for a long-term, well-paid automotive career.

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SMMT

JUNE 14, 2024

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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Automotive Supply Chain Form Manufacturing 93

Dinesh Mishra

DECEMBER 29, 2024

o9, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, shares key insights from its supply chain experts and leaders, highlighting interesting trends that will redefine Supply Chain Management (SCM) across retail, EV, and pharma in 2025.

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Manufacturer's Monthly

APRIL 1, 2025

After a 2024 that saw the industrys landscape continue to evolve, businesses are striving to find ways to enhance supply chain efficiency and product quality. RSM also advises on sustainability, regulatory compliance, and supply chain resilience while addressing skills shortages through workforce development.

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Plastics Today

APRIL 16, 2025

Regulators acknowledge that the automotive supply chain lacks the infrastructure and material availability to meet goals in the originally proposed timeframe.

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i4.0 today

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This event will bring together six leading exhibitions, providing a comprehensive platform for innovation and synergy across key industries in the world of advanced manufacturing, including automotive, electronics, smart display and advanced materials industries.

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Automation Mag

APRIL 15, 2025

Reshoring to overcome supply chain challenges, artificial intelligence, flexible automation systems, reliance on data and purpose-built robots are some of the trends that experts believe will be mainstays in the industrial automation space for the manufacturing industry. Adaptability will be key in 2025 and beyond.

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

APRIL 7, 2025

Saudi Arabia remains the largest market within the GCC for new and used CVs as well as automotive parts. It is also the leading importer of automotive products from the United States, with a notable portion re-exported to other nations. Meanwhile, the regions economic diversification strategies are stimulating CV demand.

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Canadian Manufacturing

APRIL 10, 2025

billion in 2023, SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, reported on Apr. billion, due to weakened demand in the automotive and industrial sectors amid economic challenges. MILPITAS Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 10% to $117.1

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Manufacturer's Monthly

MARCH 31, 2025

A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain. Drawing inspiration from previous experiences in the automotive industry, where a target of 10 PPM (parts per million) returns was set, Elexon sought to create a similar benchmark. A critical factor in achieving zero defects is managing the supply chain.

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SMMT

AUGUST 28, 2024

in July as model changeovers and temporary supply chain constraints restrict output. Factory lines rolled out 65,478 vehicles in the month, with the decline in output due predominantly to model changeovers and temporary supply chain challenges. UK car production declines -14.4% Export volumes down -16.3% Despite a -18.6%

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Compression of Value Chains Optimizing Supply Chains with AI Precision Dismantling the unpredictability of global supply chains with AI-driven supply chain management , demand forecasting AI, and logistics automation.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JANUARY 8, 2025

. “Generative AI and high-performance computing are fueling advancements in the leading-edge logic and memory segments, while mainstream nodes continue to underpin critical applications in automotive, IoT and power electronics. million wpm in 2025.

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Automotive Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain 104

The Guardian Manufacturing

JANUARY 29, 2025

The number of cars made in the UK fell to 780,000 during the year, the lowest since 1954, except for during the pandemic when first factories were forced to close and then supply chain problems caused shortages of computer chips , according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. Continue reading.

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SMMT

JULY 9, 2024

25th automotive Sustainability Report shows UK vehicle manufacturers surpass major milestone with CO2 emissions per vehicle produced halved since 1999. Collaboration will be crucial, making the UK even more globally competitive, attracting investment not just in finished vehicle manufacturing but in its supply chains and adjacent sectors.

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Automation Mag

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

According to A3, 2024 saw a notable shift as non-automotive industries captured a larger market share. Semiconductor and electronics orders fell by 37 percent annually, reflecting supply chain pressures and cooling demand. Metals and automotive components saw declines of four percent and 15 percent, respectively.

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

“Having attracted $45 billion in new electric vehicle and EV battery investments over the last four years, our government is delivering on a plan to build a fully integrated end-to-end EV supply chain in Ontario” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. “By

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Dinesh Mishra

JANUARY 22, 2025

The demand for metal-cutting solutions is being shaped by the growing preference for lightweight materials and customized designs, particularly in industries like aerospace and automotive. The metal-cutting industry faces significant challenges, including supply chain disruptions, escalating material costs, and a widening skills gap.

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SMMT

DECEMBER 19, 2024

64,216 cars rolled off factory lines, 27,711 fewer than in November last year, due to a combination of factors, including strategic product decisions, weakness in key global markets, calendarisation and the fact that production grew significantly in November 2023 as Covid-related supply chain challenges faded.

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E&T

MARCH 30, 2023

The chip shortage was largely caused by Covid-related supply chain disruptions and the increase in demand that followed the move to remote working. The ongoing trade war between the US and China also played a role in restricting supply. Overall production for both home and overseas markets rose by double digits, up 20.3

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