ForwardX Robotics, a global leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), has deployed 435 AMRs at Chery Automobile’s Dalian factory, one of the largest EV production sites in China. The project marks the largest just-in-time AMR deployment in the automotive industry, powering Chery’s transformation into a smart manufacturing leader.
As OEMs face mounting pressure to reduce costs, boost speed, and increase production flexibility, ForwardX delivers scalable automation built for the complex demands of EV manufacturing.
Tailored for complex automotive production
One of the largest in AMR history — spans 435 AMR working across welding, final assembly, and material handling.
Flex Series: Accelerating material flow in tight spaces
- 195 Flex AMRs streamline delivery across welding and assembly zones
- 40% increase in material handling speed
- 30% labor cost reduction during initial rollout
- Operating across 80% of key workshops
Max Series: Heavy-duty end-to-end automation, syncing seamlessly with robotic arms
- 226 Max1500L and Max2500O AMRs deployed for large payloads
- Max1500L- Support 5,500 lbs payload, transport of large racks
- Max2500O- support 2.5-ton payload, engineered for heavy-duty transport
- Omnidirectional navigation for flexible maneuvering
- 24/7 automated charging ensures continuous operation
Lynx Series: Intelligent towing automation
- Designed for solve pain point in automotive manufacturing
- Fully integrated with Chery’s SPS system
- Optimized for high-mix, narrow-space environments
Smart manufacturing in action
Across key areas such as welding, final assembly, and material handling, ForwardX Robotics helps Chery streamline operations by reducing manual touchpoints, improving delivery accuracy, and boosting workflow reliability. The result is optimized material flow that supports a vehicle rollout every two minutes. With this record-breaking deployment, ForwardX delivers the scalability and agility needed for fast-paced, just-in-time production environments—addressing OEMs’ core challenges of speed, flexibility, and cost optimization.
Long-term partnership, proven results
“Our ongoing collaboration with Chery highlights how scalable automation solutions can evolve as OEMs’ needs grow,” said Nicolas Chee, CEO at ForwardX. “Starting with 100+ AMRs at Chery’s Super One factory in 2023 and expanding to 435 AMRs at Dalian, our solutions have continuously adapted to meet Chery’s expanding production requirements. The ability to scale and integrate seamlessly into production lines showcases ForwardX’s commitment to long-term partnerships with OEMs. With reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), enhanced safety, and readiness for Industry 4.0, we are proud to support Chery’s mission to drive efficiency and innovation across their operations.”
SOURCE: ForwardX
