resources at its Technical Assessment Centre (TAC) in Bristol, UK. The TAC is used by customers for feasibility studies and prototyping for embedding wiring directly into the structure of a product, rather than using separate wire harnesses.  The patented process, which uses a 5-axis manufacturing robot, is particularly in demand in the automotive and aerospace industries. Three additional robots are being installed, including one with a build v...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

FAW Group establishes new company for AI, robot operations According to multiple press releases dated June 26, FAW Qixin Power (Changchun) Technology Co., Ltd. (FAW Qixin Power), an FAW Group wholly-owned subsidiary, was established. With a registered capital of CNY 500 million, FAW Qixin Power is engaged in areas such as research and experimental development of engineering technology, R&D of automotive parts, R&D of motors and their control syst...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

duo-tone paintwork of DS Automobiles’ new DS N°8 flagship. The technology will ramp up production during the second half of 2025 in a fully automated and highly sustainable process. PixelPaint consists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an ABB robot. Combined with a 3D vision system and coordinated by ABB’s RobotStudio planning and programming software, the head tracks very closely to the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

South Korea’s Polaris Sewon to supply header condenser assemblies for autonomous driving EVs Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Polaris Sewon Co., Ltd. will supply header condenser assemblies for air-conditioning electric vehicles (EVs). The purchaser is an autonomous driving business company based in Silicon Valley, the U.S., which operates commercial robot taxi services in multiple cities in North America. Polari...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

Comau unveils new smart automation solutions at Automatica 2025, Germany On June 24, Comau unveiled its wide range of new products aimed at making automation smarter, more mobile, and easier to use for all industries at Automatica 2025 from June 24–27 in Munich. MyCo series of six lightweight collaborative robots: designed to work safely with humans, they offer payloads from 3 kg to 15 kg and are ideal for businesses of any size, regardless of...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/27

Europe’s auto industry installed 23,000 new robots in 2024 On June 17, the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) announced that Europe’s auto industry installed 23,000 new robots in 2024. In terms of automation activity, the combined number of 23,000 European robot installations in the car sector was ahead of the 19,200 units installed in North America in 2024.  Six European countries are among the top ten in the world's robot density r...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/19

istry in Slovenia, it’s a modular, flexible solution designed for small-batch and lab-scale battery cell testing. It supports different battery sizes, works at varied temperatures, and speeds up validation and time-to-market while improving safety and efficiency. Racer-5 SE: a compact, high-speed robot built for use in cleanrooms and dry rooms. Ideal for battery and electronics manufacturing, it offers precision handling and is designed to meet...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/04

of annual production. The complete solution covers concept design, system simulation, assembly, and commissioning. The automation system handles key parts of the line—interior, exterior, cylinder head, and piston-rod assembly. It includes 45 automated/semi-automated machines and 15 collaborative robots, which improve reliability, efficiency, and flexibility. It’s also built to quickly adapt to future models. A highlight is Comau’s SmartCel...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

olo and Polo Vivo on the same line. VW announced the plan in February 2025, revealing that 60% of the upgrade work had already been done during the December 2024 shutdown. From April 14 to May 12, production paused to complete the remaining 40% of upgrades, including final touches in the Body Shop, robot programming in the Paint Shop, and conveyor changes in Final Assembly. Now that upgrades are complete, the plant has entered the commissioning p...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/27

Denso unveils Jullie generative AI drive agent at Automotive Engineering Exhibitions Denso Corporation (Denso) unveiled its “Jullie” generative artificial intelligence (AI) drive agent at the Automotive Engineering Exhibition 2025. Jullie is a robot that utilizes generative AI, voice recognition and speech synthesis technologies to make various operating decisions based on interactions with humans. Users can experience the Jullie as a driving...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

d that Mercedes-Benz has deployed its PixelPaint technology in the Sindelfingen plant in Germany. Mercedes-Benz will first use PixelPaint on the Mercedes-Maybach SL 680 Monogram Series. PixelPaint consists of a paint head with more than 1,000 tiny, individually controlled nozzles, mounted on an ABB robot such as the IRB 5500 paint series.  Combined with ABB’s 3D vision system and coordinated by ABB’s RobotStudio planning and programming soft...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Sumitomo Rubber develops rubber material for 3D printers with aim to commercialize in 2026 Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Rubber) has developed a new rubber material for 3D printers. The company will first consider adopting the new material for medical and robot hand applications, aiming to achieve commercialization in 2026. Optical molding printers, which use ultraviolet light for solidification, normally use epoxy and other liquid r...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

lity of such welding and aim to spread the use of it. Kobe Steel and Panasonic Connect will develop a new arc welding technique that combines both welding performance such as robustness and high-speed welding by optimizing a wide range of bead and penetration shapes. Based on Kobe Steel’s welding robot system, Panasonic Connect will tune welding techniques for automobiles and motorcycles. At the same time, Kobe Steel will sell welding wire spec...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

FANUC, Inbolt pioneer robots that think, act at assembly line speeds On May 6, Inbolt and FANUC announced they are launching a manufacturing breakthrough enabling FANUC robots to perform production tasks on continuously moving parts at line speeds, one of the most complex challenges in workflow automation. With Inbolt’s AI-powered 3D vision, manufacturers can now automate screw insertion, bolt rundown, glue application and other high-precision ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

assisted driving system will be released, catering to varying user needs, with the LiDAR PRO version set for mass production by late 2025. ChangAn will invest over 200 billion yuan in new automotive technologies in the next decade, launch test flights for flying cars this year, and target humanoid robot production by 2028. Under its Vast Ocean Plan, ChangAn will invest over USD 15 billion globally by 2030, targeting annual international sales of...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/02

on of a new product, the steering bevel box. An order has been secured from an existing global commercial vehicle OEM, contributing INR 1.1 billion to the order book. The production for this program is scheduled to start in Q3 FY 2026. In addition, Sona Comstar is developing components for humanoid robot applications, utilizing its existing capabilities in gears, sensors, motors, controllers, embedded hardware, and software. During Q4 FY25, the c...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

lo Vivo production will pause so teams can carry out the necessary changes in the body shop, paint shop, and final assembly areas. The work continues the upgrades started in December 2024 during the plant’s annual shutdown. At that time, 60% of the work was completed, including 38 new fixtures, 7 robots, and other updates. The remaining 40% will now be done over the next month. This includes finishing the body shop upgrades, robot programming i...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

KAMAZ, Russia announces plans for production modernization and expansion of robotic systems On April 11, KAMAZ announced that the Council of Masters at its Press and Frame plant had discussed plans for production modernization and the implementation of innovative projects. In 2025, the plant will launch a new powder coating line for small parts in Paint Shop No. 1, reducing the painting process by three times. A new line for longitudinal cutting...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

to the Tochigi Plant. The new Leaf will adopt the same “CMF-EV” platform as the Ariya, which has been produced at the Tochigi Plant. The Tochigi Plant, which has adopted Nissan’s most advanced production technology, has been reducing manpower by utilizing its simultaneous powertrain mounting robot system and other technologies. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on April 14, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/14

GWM, Unitree Robotics forge strategic partnership for robot technology On April 8, Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Hangzhou Yushu Technology Co., Ltd. (Unitree Robotics). The two companies will cooperate on robot technology and intelligent manufacturing, including but not limited to humanoid robots, quadruped robots, robot body hardware and software develo...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11