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30 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2025 trification is not simply about energy efficiency or emissions reduction. It is about building systems that last: systems that perform under adverse con- ditions, and can scale across geographies, climates, and consumer expectations. Mapping the EV application landscape shows us the many roads we must travel. But each road must lead to one place, which is reliability by design— sustainably, at scale, and for the long haul. SMT007 References 1. Electric Vehicle Outlook 2025, BloombergNEF. 2. E-GMP Platform Overview, Hyundai Motor Group, Dec. 2, 2000. 3. Ballard-Powered Fuel Cell Electric Buses: The Experienced ZEB Solution for CALACT 2023," Ballard Power Systems (2023). 4. "Ensuring Battery Reliability for Commercial Vehicles: A Comprehensive Testing Approach," Proterra, Aug. 1, 2024. 5. "Global EV Outlook 2024: Moving towards increased affordability," IEA, 2024. 6. "Mechanical Design Considerations for Elec- tric Vehicle Power Electronics," by D. Abu- Zama, R. Badawi, M. Teimor, and I. Suciu, SAE Technical Paper, 2023. 7. "New twists in the electric-vehicle transition: A consumer perspective," McKinsey & Co., April 2025. 8. "U.S Electric Vehicle Adoption is Slow, but Often Permanent: McKinsey," by I. McCaf- ferty, Digital Dealer, May 2, 2025. 9. "The Importance of Reliable Charging Sta- tion Electronics for Building a Sustainable EV Ecosystem: 'R' YOU READY?" EV Quality and Reliability Group, Global Electronics Associa- tion, July 2025. 10. "Optimized drivetrain and new semicon- ductor technologies enable the design of energy-efficient electric vehicles," Infineon, White Paper, July 2023. 11. "Understanding the Importance of Power System Reliability Modelings," Infineon, White Paper, June 2024. The new World Robotics 2025 statistics on industrial robots showed 542,000 robots installed in 2024, more than double the number 10 years ago. Annual installa- tions topped 500,000 units for the fourth straight year. Asia accounted for 74% of new deployments in 2024, compared with 16% in Europe and 9% in the Americas. "The transition of many industries into the digital and automated age has been marked by a huge surge in demand. The total number of industrial robots in oper- ational use worldwide was 4,664,000 units in 2024, an increase of 9% compared to the previous year," says Takayuki Ito, president of the International Federation of Robotics. China is the world's largest market in 2024; 295,000 industrial robots have been installed, the highest an- nual total on record. And there is still a lot of potential in Chinese manufacturing for 10% growth on average each year until 2028. Japan is the second-largest market for industrial ro- bots, with 44,500 units installed in 2024, a slight 4% de- crease. The market in the Republic of Korea installed 30,600 units in 2024, down 3%. The country is the fourth largest robot market in the world in terms of annual instal- lations in 2024, after the United States, Japan, and China. India continues to grow with a record of 9,100 units in- stalled in 2024, up 7%. The automotive industry was the strongest driver with a market share of 45%. Europe fell 8% to 85,000 units in 2024. Robot demand in Europe benefited from the nearshoring trend. Ger- many is the largest robot market in Europe and instal- lations fell 5% to 26,982 units in 2024. The number of in- stallations in Italy, the second largest European mar- ket, fell by 16% to 8,783 units. Spain is now in third place (5,100 units), with a strong demand from the automo- tive industry. France (4,900 units) moved down to fourth place, with a 24% decrease. The Americas exceeded 50,000 units for the fourth year in a row. The United States accounted for 68% of installations in the Americas in 2024. Mexico reached 5,600 units in 2024, a decrease of 4%. In Canada, robot installations declined by 12% to 3,800 units. Installation figures in Mexico and Canada largely depend on auto- motive investment cycles. (Source: International Federation of Robotics) Global Robot Demand in Factories Doubles Over 10 Years