Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle (EV) brand and OEM, has partnered with Schuler to supply and install the first completely automatic press shop at its state-of-the-art Ceer Manufacturing Complex (CMC) in King Abdullah Economy City – said to be the most advanced manufacturing facility in the MENA region.

The CMC encompasses every stage of vehicle production, from press shop and body shop to paint shop and general assembly. It also integrates comprehensive logistics, waste management, warehousing, offices, a water treatment system and a dedicated vehicle test track.

Ceer’s latest milestone at the facility, just four months after raising of the first steel frame, is the start of the installation of the Schuler press shop, an important step in building the country’s EV sector. The partnership with Schuler is central to the manufacturing process, which is rapidly taking shape.

The press shop – including two press lines, a try-out press and a laser blanking line – is the nucleus of vehicle production where precisely cut metal blanks are transformed into chassis parts, and where body components like side frames, doors and bonnets are formed from sheet metal. Schuler’s presses and laser blanking lines offer an output of up to 64 parts per minute. Overall, the press and laser blanking lines offer high availability, flexibility and output, as well as decreased power consumption. Ceer’s press lines, powered by cloud-based applications, prioritise energy efficiency and sustainability.

This landmark partnership with Schuler marks a crucial first step in Ceer’s manufacturing process and will form the backbone of its EV production, paving the way for a new era of smart manufacturing in the region.

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