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ForwardX Automates Chery Dalian Factory

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jun 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Sentiment
70
Attention
4
Articles
8
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The successful brownfield automation by ForwardX Robotics at Stellantis — DS Automobiles's China — Dalian facility demonstrates the viability of modernizing existing factories without production downtime. This could lead to increased adoption of similar automation solutions across the automotive industry, benefiting robotics companies like ForwardX Robotics and improving efficiency for automotive manufacturers.

Automotive Robotics Manufacturing
Event Summary

ForwardX Robotics successfully deployed 484 Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at Stellantis — DS Automobiles's China — Dalian manufacturing facility. This brownfield automation project, one of the largest in the automotive industry, was implemented over a year without disrupting the facility's daily production of approximately 1,000 vehicles. The AMRs support intralogistics processes in the bodyshop and final assembly workshops, covering 127 material categories. Nicolas Chee, CEO of ForwardX Robotics, emphasized the challenges of brownfield automation and the importance of integration and orchestration. This project serves as a model for other OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers looking to upgrade existing facilities.

Entities Involved
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ForwardX Robotics
ForwardX Robotics successfully deployed 484 AMRs at Stellantis — DS Automobiles's China — Dalian manufacturing facility, showcasing its expertise in brownfield automation and expanding its market presence in the automotive industry.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 75.0
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Stellantis — DS Automobiles
Stellantis — DS Automobiles's China — Dalian manufacturing facility successfully integrated ForwardX Robotics' AMR system without disrupting production, improving its intralogistics processes and demonstrating a successful brownfield automation transformation.
Importance 85.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Nicolas Chee
Nicolas Chee, Founder and CEO of ForwardX Robotics, highlighted the complexities and successes of brownfield automation, emphasizing the need for integration, orchestration, and deep manufacturing understanding.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 70.0
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China — Dalian
The city of China — Dalian is the location of the Stellantis — DS Automobiles manufacturing facility where the automation project took place.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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