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Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Report
2021 Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Report
Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Report 2021
The 2021 edition of the Motorized Vehicle Manufacturing Industry Report is available as a digital magazine. Links to individual articles are below.
View Digital Industry Report
Industry Shifts to Zero-Emissions
September 8, 2021
Stephanie Brinley of IHS Markit provides an overview of the global auto industry, including how the drive for EVs is affecting automakers.
By
Stephanie Brinley
Principal Automotive Analyst,
IHS Markit
Manufacturing Management
Motorized Vehicles
Electric Vehicles
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Free SDA Automation Download
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Robots Offer Humanoid Touch
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
PRESS RELEASES
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
February 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.
Workforce Development
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Free SDA Automation Download
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Robots Offer Humanoid Touch
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
PRESS RELEASES
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
February 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.
Manufacturing Technology
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Free SDA Automation Download
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Robots Offer Humanoid Touch
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
PRESS RELEASES
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
February 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.
Manufacturing Management
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Free SDA Automation Download
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Robots Offer Humanoid Touch
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
PRESS RELEASES
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
February 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.
Techviews
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Free SDA Automation Download
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Robots Offer Humanoid Touch
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
PRESS RELEASES
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
February 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.
Workforce
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Free SDA Automation Download
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
Flexxbotics Inc., Boston, now offers its software-defined automation (SDA) as a free software download, providing direct access to industrial-grade automation technology for advanced manufacturing operations worldwide.
SOFTWARE UPDATE
Robots Offer Humanoid Touch
Staff Writer
February 18, 2026
XELA Robotics, a specialist in advanced 3D-tactile sensors, showcased a human sense of touch for humanoid and industrial robots earlier this year at CES in Las Vegas. The Tokyo-based spinoff of Waseda University displayed a working demonstration of its uSkin sensor technology integrated into robot hands and grippers.
PRESS RELEASES
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Announces Leadership Transition
PRESS RELEASE: Mitsubishi Electric Automation Inc.
February 18, 2026
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. announced that Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire following a distinguished 46 year career in the automation and industrial technology industry. Summerville will step down from his executive role and the company’s board of directors effective March 31, 2026.