Automation Mag

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The Ontario government is supporting 26 small and medium-sized automotive parts suppliers with an investment of $3.5 million through the Ontario Automotive Modernization Program (O-AMP), an initiative to support local manufacturers and expand Ontario’s end-to-end automotive supply chain. The suppliers are investing almost $9.6

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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.

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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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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%

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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.

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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.

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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%

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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.,

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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%

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Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing

JUNE 10, 2022

After a subdued, pandemic-affected 2020, the global automotive aftermarket bounced back in 2021. Firstly, after a significant drop in annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) due to pandemic-related disruptions in 2020, VMT bounced back in the second half of 2021, with most markets recording VMT close to 2019 levels. over 2021-2022.

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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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SMMT

MARCH 1, 2024

Ghana Automotive Sector Article With a large overall market and several well developed automotive manufacturing centres, Africa’s automotive profile is on the rise. The JET programme is a UK Government funded initiative, aiming to help Ghana develop its automotive industry and also provide commercial opportunities for UK firms.

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Control Engineering

MARCH 21, 2023

Robotics insights Industrial robot market growth is expected to grow at a CAGR of 18% from 2019 to 2029 thanks to robotics being increasingly used in the automotive and electronics industry according to a report by Future Market Insights. This is especially true as robots get smaller and less expensive.

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SMMT

JANUARY 31, 2024

As India stands on the cusp of a revolution in electric mobility, the Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) was an excellent opportunity to unlock a significant global market for zero-emission vehicles and technology. This positive sentiment bodes well for the future of international collaborations in the automotive sector.

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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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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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SMMT

DECEMBER 22, 2023

up on 2019’s pre-pandemic level with output responding to demand from export markets, up 18.3% 4 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, UK CV production is on track to record its best year in more than a decade, testament to the competitiveness of automotive manufacturing in this country. 1 The November total is 51.1%

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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%

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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.

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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.

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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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Control Engineering

MAY 30, 2023

Robotics insights Total robotics installations in manufacturing rose more than 10% in 2022 with the automotive industry being the main driver. Non-automotive industries were led by electrical/electronics, which posted almost 30% growth. Sales to automotive declined by 36% with 1,258 units installed in 2022.

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Automation Mag

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The main growth driver was the automotive industry that displayed surging installations by more than 47 percent (14,472 units). The share of the automotive industry has now grown back to 37 percent, followed by the metal and machinery industry (3,900 units) and the electrical/electronics industry (3,732 units).

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Canadian Manufacturing

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

TORONTO – DesRosiers Automotive Consultants Inc. While up notably from last year, the total is still well off the close to 160,000 vehicles sold in the month in 2019, the last year before the COVID-19 pandemic. DesRosiers estimates that light vehicle sales for the month totalled 145,957 units.

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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Learning Objectives ZF Group, an automotive manufacturer, provides motion controls for automotive, industrial, wind power. 2023 ARC Industry Forum keynote insights Automotive, industrial and energy manufacturer ZF Group provides motion controls for automotive, industrial and wind power. Courtesy: Mark T.

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SMMT

DECEMBER 8, 2023

After a lengthy period of campaigning for a solution to the challenge of tougher UK-EU rules of origin on EVs, this week delivered a breakthrough as the European Commission responded with a proposal that would edge our respective automotive industries back from the brink.

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SMMT

JANUARY 26, 2024

The latest industry figures out this week show what a difference a year can make, with UK vehicle manufacturing output topping one million units in 2023, for the first time since 2019. Given automotive is Britain’s largest goods export sector by value, placing us at the heart of trade negotiations can also drive wider economic growth.

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SMMT

OCTOBER 26, 2023

on pre-pandemic 2019. An urgent and sensible resolution is needed – and a three-year delay would provide automotive sectors across Europe with more time to scale up their battery gigafactory capacity, while strengthening their green supply chains. That’s the best monthly performance of 2023, up 61.1% This September, there was a 10.3%

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Plastics News

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Westmeath-based Mergon will employ 150 at the new site, which will focus on production for automotive and industrial markets, officials said in a news release. That deal was the first for Mergon since London-based private equity firm Elysian Capital purchased a stake in the company in 2019. In March, Mergon acquired Weltonhurst Ltd. ,

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SMMT

AUGUST 31, 2023

To secure ongoing success, Britain urgently needs a green automotive transformation strategy that shores up skills, delivers cheaper energy and attracts investment. Notes to editors 1 Jan-July 2019 CV production: 40,184 The post UK CV production hits July eight year high appeared first on SMMT.

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Mold Making Technology

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Marion has been serving on MMT ’s editorial advisory board (EAB) since 2019. Marion joined West Michigan Tool and Die’s (WMTD) board of directors in March 2019. Marion served on the board of directors of the Automotive Women Alliance Foundation (AWAF) and currently serves on the Executive Advisory Council.

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SMMT

JULY 6, 2023

The new van market also enjoyed its share of good news, delivering the best first half year performance since 2019 and recording growth in every month of 2023. and a record-breaking 152,968 deliveries taking place so far this year – some 13 times greater than the same period in 2019.

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Robotics Business Review

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

January 2024: BMW announces that it will test Figure 01 at an automotive plant. In January 2024, BMW began testing a Figure robot at its automotive factory in Spartanburg, S.C. ” Back in 2019, OpenAI demonstrated impressive in-hand manipulation skills with the ability to solve a Rubik’s cube using neural networks.

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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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Control Engineering

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Learning Objectives Shell in the petrochemical industry and ZF Group in the automotive industry explained how digitalization efforts are helping with sustainability goals. Shell in the petrochemical industry and ZF Group in the automotive energy explain how digitalization efforts are helping with sustainability goals.

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Canadian Manufacturing

JULY 17, 2023

Musk unveiled the truck in late 2019, and Tesla had said production would start in late 2021, although the company has since cautioned that production would begin slowly and in smaller numbers than Tesla’s other vehicles. . The company tweeted a photo on Jul. “First Cybertruck built at Giga Texas!” So let’s see.”

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SMMT

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Light commercial vehicle registrations also pushed above 2019 volumes, and the used car market recorded its third successive quarter of growth with almost 1.9 Ahead of that, however, another automotive technological shift that received a boost this week was in the area of connected and automated mobility.

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