Automation

Mcity is the world's first controlled environment to test self-driving cars -image courtesy of the University of Michigan.

University of Michigan creates mini city to test self-driving cars

Within just 18 months, it is expected that new production faciolities will increase Jeep's manufacturing capacity by as much as 590,000 units - image courtesy of Jeep.

Hack of a Jeep Cherokee prompts 1.4m vehicle recall

Manufacturing the connected enterprise

The one millionth TorqueFlite 845RE eight-speed automatic transmission moves down the assembly line at the Fiat Chrysler Kokomo Transmission Plant in Indiana - image courtesy of FCA.

Fiat Chrysler celebrates one millionth eight-speed transmission

The Audi plant in Ingolstadt celebrates topping out of new paint shop A new topcoat paint line is being built in the north of the plant site - image courtesy of Audi.

Audi celebrates ‘topping out’ of new A4 paint shop

An experimental exoskeleton developed by Panasonic. Image courtesy of ActiveLink.

Panasonic to release new exoskeleton in September

Google self-driving Lexus RX450h SUV takes to the streets - image courtesy of Google

One step closer to self-driving cars as Google takes testing to Austin

businessman hand use smart phone computer as concept

IoT System provides foundation for Transformation of Industries

Volkswagen factories make heavy use of automation. Image courtesy of Volkwagen.

Worker killed during Volkswagen robot assembly

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Media sensationalises VW worker killed in robot accident

The expertise which built Honda's Asimo robot will be used for the new Robot Revolution Initiative. Image courtesy of Honda.

Japan launches countrywide ‘Robot Revolution’