Magna opens new electronics plant in Michigan
The new facility allows Magna to accelerate large-scale deployment of future technologies such as ADAS, advanced robotics and micro-LED lighting.
Magna has inaugurated a new electronics manufacturing facility in
By opening the 230,000-square-foot facility with an investment of nearly
Serving many of the world’s automakers, Magna Electronics Holly ships ADAS components to more than 330 different locations in
Magna now combines cameras with other sensors such as radar and LiDAR to develop the advanced driver assistance systems that make up the building blocks of autonomy. Thanks to Magna’s systems, drivers can activate adaptive cruise control to maintain a safe following distance and speed, use lane-keeping assist to center the vehicle, and check blind spots to monitor adjacent travel lanes.
“We provide features to improve the daily commute and add a layer of safety,” said Magna CTO
In addition to manufacturing ADAS components, the new facility is home Magna’s advanced robotics R&D testing lab. With continued advancements in AI the company is bringing more smart factory concepts into its operations, and this new lab allows the testing and implementation of robotics that are adaptable, flexible and work in collaboration with people.
The plant is also the home of
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