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One New Car Rolls Off the Production Line Every 100 Seconds
BEIJING, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 manufacturing.
Tailored for Complex Automotive Production
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, stamping, and final assembly, ForwardX Robotics helps Chery streamline operations by reducing manual touchpoints, improving delivery accuracy, and boosting workflow reliability. The optimized material flow supports the automaker in reaching a production milestone of one car every 100 seconds.
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 automobile 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 automobile 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."
Experience ForwardX Live at Automate 2025
ForwardX will be showcasing its advanced AMR portfolio and the record-setting 435-unit deployment for Chery's Dalian factory at Automate 2025. Join now to discover how can ForwardX revolutionize your operation.
- Booth: #5632
- Dates: May 12–15, 2025
- Location: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Learn more about ForwardX Robotics at https://www.forwardx.com/
One New Car Rolls Off the Production Line Every 100 Seconds
BEIJING, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 manufacturing.
Tailored for Complex Automotive Production
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, stamping, and final assembly, ForwardX Robotics helps Chery streamline operations by reducing manual touchpoints, improving delivery accuracy, and boosting workflow reliability. The optimized material flow supports the automaker in reaching a production milestone of one car every 100 seconds.
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 automobile 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 automobile 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."
Experience ForwardX Live at Automate 2025
ForwardX will be showcasing its advanced AMR portfolio and the record-setting 435-unit deployment for Chery's Dalian factory at Automate 2025. Join now to discover how can ForwardX revolutionize your operation.
- Booth: #5632
- Dates: May 12–15, 2025
- Location: Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
Learn more about ForwardX Robotics at https://www.forwardx.com/
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
435 AMRs Transform Chery's Dalian Factory: ForwardX Delivers Largest Just-in-Time Automation in Automobile Manufacturing
435 AMRs Transform Chery's Dalian Factory: ForwardX Delivers Largest Just-in-Time Automation in Automobile Manufacturing
435 AMRs Transform Chery's Dalian Factory: ForwardX Delivers Largest Just-in-Time Automation in Automobile Manufacturing
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- Regional Events in February Drive Travel Demand Following Tokyo and Osaka
- Seasonal events such as Fukuoka's "Path of Light," Sapporo's "Sapporo Snow Festival," and Okinawa's "Cherry Blossom Festival" contribute to rising interest in regional cities
TOKYO, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda, operated by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquartered in Singapore, CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), today announced the top five domestic destinations in Japan gaining booking momentum this winter (December 2025 – February 2026), based on search data from Japanese travelers.
In the 2025 winter travel search trends, Tokyo and Osaka continued to lead the ranking, maintaining the top two positions from the previous year. At the same time, regional cities again demonstrated strong appeal, with Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa Main Island all placing in the top five. The data suggests that seasonal winter events have significantly contributed to increased search interest in these cities.
Domestic Winter Travel Destination Ranking (Dec–Feb)
| Ranking | 2024 | 2025 |
| 1 | Tokyo | Tokyo |
| 2 | Osaka | Osaka |
| 3 | Fukuoka | Fukuoka |
| 4 | Kyoto | Sapporo |
| 5 | Okinawa Main Island | Okinawa Main Island |
February Regional Events Fuel Search Growth
A notable trend revealed in the search data is the strong influence of February seasonal events in boosting interest in regional destinations.
- Fukuoka: Miyajidake Shrine "Path of Light" (February) - A mystical sunset phenomenon visible only twice a year, the "Path of Light" has become popular on social media, contributing to increased February travel searches.
- Sapporo: Sapporo Snow Festival (Early February) - Japan's largest winter event, attracting visitors from Japan and abroad. With its ice sculptures, illuminated displays, and food festivals, Sapporo remains a leading city for winter travel demand.
- Okinawa Main Island: Cherry Blossom Festival (Early February) - Okinawa is the first place in Japan where cherry blossoms bloom each year. The island's warm climate combined with early-blooming sakura maintains its steady popularity as a winter getaway.
Overall, the data clearly indicates that seasonal events concentrated in February are a major driver of domestic winter travel demand.
Tadashi Ikai, Senior Country Director, Agoda International Japan, shared: "Agoda's latest search data shows that, in addition to major metropolitan areas such as Tokyo and Osaka, regional cities hosting rich seasonal events in February are also receiving a high volume of searches. Experiences unique to winter - such as Fukuoka's 'Path of Light,' Sapporo's 'Sapporo Snow Festival,' and Okinawa Main Island's 'Cherry Blossom Festival', are capturing travelers' interest and strongly driving demand for winter travel. At Agoda, we remain committed to helping travelers fully enjoy these diverse winter experiences. By continuing to offer a wide range of domestic options and a seamless booking experience, we aim to make every journey more fulfilling and memorable for our users."
Travelers can seamlessly search and book more than 6 million accommodations, 130,000+ flight routes, and 300,000+ activities through Agoda's platform. Attractive accommodation deals can be easily found via the Agoda mobile app or official website (Agoda.com).
- Regional Events in February Drive Travel Demand Following Tokyo and Osaka
- Seasonal events such as Fukuoka's "Path of Light," Sapporo's "Sapporo Snow Festival," and Okinawa's "Cherry Blossom Festival" contribute to rising interest in regional cities
TOKYO, Dec. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda, operated by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. (Headquartered in Singapore, CEO: Omri Morgenshtern), today announced the top five domestic destinations in Japan gaining booking momentum this winter (December 2025 – February 2026), based on search data from Japanese travelers.
In the 2025 winter travel search trends, Tokyo and Osaka continued to lead the ranking, maintaining the top two positions from the previous year. At the same time, regional cities again demonstrated strong appeal, with Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa Main Island all placing in the top five. The data suggests that seasonal winter events have significantly contributed to increased search interest in these cities.
Domestic Winter Travel Destination Ranking (Dec–Feb)
Ranking
2024
2025
1
Tokyo
Tokyo
2
Osaka
Osaka
3
Fukuoka
Fukuoka
4
Kyoto
Sapporo
5
Okinawa Main Island
Okinawa Main Island
February Regional Events Fuel Search Growth
A notable trend revealed in the search data is the strong influence of February seasonal events in boosting interest in regional destinations.
- Fukuoka: Miyajidake Shrine "Path of Light" (February) - A mystical sunset phenomenon visible only twice a year, the "Path of Light" has become popular on social media, contributing to increased February travel searches.
- Sapporo: Sapporo Snow Festival (Early February) - Japan's largest winter event, attracting visitors from Japan and abroad. With its ice sculptures, illuminated displays, and food festivals, Sapporo remains a leading city for winter travel demand.
- Okinawa Main Island: Cherry Blossom Festival (Early February) - Okinawa is the first place in Japan where cherry blossoms bloom each year. The island's warm climate combined with early-blooming sakura maintains its steady popularity as a winter getaway.
Overall, the data clearly indicates that seasonal events concentrated in February are a major driver of domestic winter travel demand.
Tadashi Ikai, Senior Country Director, Agoda International Japan, shared: "Agoda's latest search data shows that, in addition to major metropolitan areas such as Tokyo and Osaka, regional cities hosting rich seasonal events in February are also receiving a high volume of searches. Experiences unique to winter - such as Fukuoka's 'Path of Light,' Sapporo's 'Sapporo Snow Festival,' and Okinawa Main Island's 'Cherry Blossom Festival', are capturing travelers' interest and strongly driving demand for winter travel. At Agoda, we remain committed to helping travelers fully enjoy these diverse winter experiences. By continuing to offer a wide range of domestic options and a seamless booking experience, we aim to make every journey more fulfilling and memorable for our users."
Travelers can seamlessly search and book more than 6 million accommodations, 130,000+ flight routes, and 300,000+ activities through Agoda's platform. Attractive accommodation deals can be easily found via the Agoda mobile app or official website (Agoda.com).
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Agoda Releases Ranking of Japan's Most Popular Domestic Winter Travel Destinations
