Audi FAW NEV introduces humanoid robot into production lines for first time On March 25, Audi FAW New Energy Vehicle Co., Ltd. (Audi FAW NEV) announced the recent first-time introduction of UBTech Robotics’ Walker S1 industrial humanoid robot for training and detection of air conditioning pipeline leaks at its manufacturing site. For detection of air conditioning pipeline leaks, the Walker S1 uses its wrist to connect a customized end effector...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

f Mission Island for about CAD 3.4 million.  “In addition to housing our planned lithium processing facility, regional office and innovation center, Thunder Bay is ideally positioned to support the broader regional lithium supply chain as new resources come online,” Frontier Lithium CEO Trevor Walker said in a release. Thunder Bay Mayor Ken Boshcoff said Frontier will serve as an “anchor” for further critical mineral processing operation...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/06

mployee's length of service, will be paid on top of the legally required redundancy compensation, totaling more than double the legal minimum.   Thomas Bogus, CEO of Audi Brussels, expressed satisfaction with the agreement, highlighting its focus on employees despite challenging negotiations. Gerd Walker, Production Board Member at AUDI AG, emphasized Audi's commitment to social responsibility and the importance of a collaborative solution with ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

the recent signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with FAW-VW Qingdao Branch for the exploration of the in-depth application of humanoid robots in automobile manufacturing as well as the construction of highly intelligent and flexible production lines and a super automobile plant. The UBTech Walker S Lite industrial humanoid robot has been introduced into an FAW-VW Qingdao Branch national-level intelligent manufacturing demonstration plant...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/22

in China, announced a strategic partnership with Geely and Miracle Automation to promote the application of humanoid robots in intelligent manufacturing for the automotive and auto parts sectors, aiming to create innovative demonstration applications. Designed for smart manufacturing and logistics, Walker S Lite, UBTECH's industrial humanoid robot, is a lightweight, rapidly deployable new product. This marks the first full-process execution and p...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/09

FAW-VW, UBTech Robotics form partnership for humanoid robots On July 1, FAW-VW and UBTech Robotics formed a partnership for the exploration of the in-depth industrial application of humanoid robots at the FAW-VW East China Site, a national-level intelligent manufacturing demonstration plant in Qingdao, Shandong. FAW-VW will introduce the UBTech Walker S industrial humanoid robot for operations in vehicle manufacturing, such as bolt tightening, co...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/04

rs from AKTRION.As each Mach-E is inspected, an electronic report is generated which will immediately flag any concerns and relay the information to the Cuautitlan Assembly Plant in Mexico where Mach-E is manufactured.“The quality of the vehicles arriving in Europe has been very good,” said Lee Walker, Director, Quality, Ford of Europe. “But, if necessary, we can address pretty much any issue at the inspection center. It’s like a mini pro...

News  Updated at: 2021/04/08

t enabling greater energy storage.The cathode in their study is 89% nickel, with manganese and aluminum making up the other key elements.That increased energy density can lead to longer battery life greater range for an electric vehicle or longer life for a phone.Professor Arumugam Manthiram at the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Texas Materials Institute, Ph.D. student Steven Lee, Ph.D. graduate Wangda Li and form...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/21

. Ohio officials say the Lordstown closing violated the terms of two state economic development agreements that GM signed in 2009, in which the company had pledged to maintain operations at the Lordstown site until at least 2027 in return for USD 60.3 million in state tax breaks.ODSA spokesman Todd Walker said the authority would consider the matter at an upcoming meeting, but declined to specify a date, though the authority’s next session is J...

News  Updated at: 2020/06/17

Allison acquires Walker Die Casting and C&R Tool & Engineering On September 20, Allison Transmission Inc. (Allison), a manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, announced that it has acquired Walker Die Casting, Inc. (Walker), a manufacturer of aluminum die castings, and C&R Tool & Engineering, Inc. (C&R), a supplier of die cast die tooling. Allison paid USD103 million for the assets and certain liabilities of the two...

News  Updated at: 2019/09/24

, manufacture and supply OEMs with shock absorbers, struts, NVH performance and brake friction materials. DRiV’s aftermarket business, encompassing 56% of the total volume and known as “Motorparts,” will develop, manufacture and distribute a broad portfolio of brands including Monroe, Ohlins, Walker, Clevite Elastomers, MOOG, Fel-Pro, Wagner, Ferodo, Champion, Thrush, National, Sealed Power and Axios. (From a press release on February 14, 2...

News  Updated at: 2019/02/14

Magna considers GM Oshawa plant acquisition for contract manufacturing On January 15, Magna CEO Don Walker said that if his company were able to secure multiple deals with manufacturers to build between 20,000 and 50,000 vehicles each, for a total of 120,000 to 150,000 vehicles per year, it would consider GM’s Oshawa plant, or a brand-new plant, as a North American venue for contract manufacturing.One vehicle that may be a candidate for North A...

News  Updated at: 2019/01/18

in May, all 120 Michelin distributors in Argentina will also sell Fric-Rot and Monroe shock absorbers and suspension components. Owned by Tenneco, which provides components to both the OEM and replacement markets. Fric-Rot operates in Argentina under the brands Fric-Rot, Monroe shock absorbers and Walker exhaust systems. Its product lines include Fric-Rot and Monroe for light vehicles; Ranch, Adventure & Monroe Dakar for off road vehicles; Monro...

News  Updated at: 2018/05/18

latively closed roads during the early stages of operation.For cooperation with other OEMs, JAC and BAIC aim to produce vehicles based on the Apollo autonomous driving platform in 2019, while Chery plans to do the same in 2020. In addition, the technology of Apollo has already been used in the Wise-walker sweepers in the Beijing Olympic Forest Park.From an announcement of Baidu’s official WeChat account ...

News  Updated at: 2017/11/20

Tenneco receives 2017 Supplier award from Toyota Tenneco announced that it was recognized with an Excellent Supplier Diversity award from Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Tenneco is honored to be recognized by Toyota for the third consecutive year for excellence in supplier diversity. Tenneco’s principal brand names are Monroe, Walker, XNOx and Clevite Elastomer. (From a press release on April 11, 2017)...

News  Updated at: 2017/04/11

Bharat Forge completed acquisition of U.S. companies Bharat Forge Limited informed that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bharat Forge America has completed acquisition of two U.S. companies, Walker Forge Tennessee LLC (WFT) and PMT Holdings Inc. The total consideration is USD 14 million. With completion of the transaction on December 1, both WFT and PMT has become indirect subsidiaries of Bharat Forge, and  renamed as Bharat Forge Tennessee Inc. and...

News  Updated at: 2016/12/02

Bharat Forge to acquire Walker Forge Tennessee LLC Bharat Forge Limited announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of 100% of Walker Forge Tennessee LLC (WFT) through its U.S. subsidiary, Bharat Forge America. WFT is a leading supplier of complex, steel and high alloy steel, engine & chassis components to a diverse group of customers across the automotive and industrial sectors. WFT is expected to record revenues of USD 28...

News  Updated at: 2016/11/18

illion square meters, it has a maximum annual capacity of 160,000 units, which can increase to 360,000 units in a second phase.“We are building an advanced platform and a modular production system based on the smart manufacturing model”, said Chairman and Global CEO of Borgward Group AG, Ulrich Walker.The new plant is based on the German Industry 4.0 concept, and will strictly comply with the most rigorous German manufacturing and quality man...

News  Updated at: 2016/03/22

Magna International interested in forming cooperation with Japanese parts suppliers Donald Walker, CEO of Canadian-based Magna International, said in an interview with the Daily Automotive News of Japan, “We are interested in collaboration with Japanese parts makers that are willing to expand their overseas operations.” Leveraging its global supply network, Magna expressed its intention to form cooperative relationships with Japanese parts su...

News  Updated at: 2011/10/26

irst time in the U.S. The new tire sold by the name of “Versado Eco” delivers low rolling resistance, long life and riding comfort. For this environmentally friendly product, Toyo Tire uses technology called “Green Powder,” which is based on the technology for eco-friendly tires like “Eco Walker” in the Japanese market. Toyo aims to sell the new eco-tire   targeting users of green vehicles, including hybrids. (From an article in the...

News  Updated at: 2011/07/07