Ford says Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee, will be its vehicle operations primary controls and solutions provider for its next three electric vehicle assembly sites. By jointly collaborating on assembly tooling designs and architectures that will increase speed to market, Rockwell can help machine builders to meet production customer demands and achieve on-time successful launches, according to the press release.
"We are strengthening the commitment to build world-class electric vehicles for the future and fortifying the relationship between Rockwell and Ford that has been in place for more than 75 years," said Blake Moret, chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation, in the release. "We look forward to working closely with Ford and its ecosystem over the next several years to accelerate business outcomes and advance the company’s position as a global leader in the electric vehicle market."
Rockwell products and services will be utilized across Ford’s automotive production complexes located in Oakville, Canada; Blue Oval City, TN; and Avon Lake, OH.