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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.
An electric vehicle receives a power boost at a charging station.

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

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.