Munro Live

Media division of Munro & Associates. We showcase Lean Design® — our design first approach to reimagine products, cut costs, and boost efficiency & quality.

[Munro & Associates @MunroAssociates]

We're excited to join industry leaders at the A2MAC1 Americas Symposium 2026 in Detroit. Jason Hill will share how benchmarking, cost engineering, and DFM/A help build more competitive products. Stop by and connect with the Munro team!

https://t.co/W8T4T2XMAL

[Munro & Associates @MunroAssociates]

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Augmented: The Human + Machine Intelligence Advantage at Munro.

From automotive innovation and AI to advanced manufacturing, robotics, and intelligent systems, one theme stood out: organizations that best combine human expertise with machine intelligence will create the greatest competitive advantage.

The future won’t be built by humans or machines alone. It will be built by both working together.

Thank you to the Society of Automotive Analysts, our sponsors, speakers, and attendees for making this event such a success.

[Munro Live @live_munro]

@mybluecx @RedwoodMat @MunroAssociates @arocha_jordan No, lightship.

[Munro Live @live_munro]

Excited to hear about the collaboration between @GM and Peak Energy announced at the GM Empower Event in San Francisco. Purpose-built sodium-ion batteries for grid-scale energy storage are an important step toward a more resilient energy ecosystem and a more sustainable, electrified future.

[Sino Auto Insights @SinoAutoInsight]

Great bumping into @live_munro @arocha_jordan at the @GM #Empower event in sF earlier this week.

[Redwood Materials @RedwoodMat]

The future of energy isn't just about making new things, it's about getting more out of what we've already built.

Redwood's Chief Commercial officer, Cal Lankton sat down with @live_munro and @arocha_jordan to talk second-life batteries, grid resilience, and 7.2 MWh of repurposed @GM packs in action.

[Munro Live @live_munro]

Great time at the @GM Empower Event in San Francisco connecting with leaders shaping the future of energy and transportation.

A highlight was catching up with @RedwoodMat and hearing from Cal Lankton about Redwood's plan to deploy ~100 repurposed GM battery packs at a Michigan GM plant, creating a 1.5 MW / 7.2 MWh energy storage system.

@arocha_jordan sat down with Cal to discuss how giving EV batteries a second life can support energy resilience and a more sustainable future.

[Eric Platzke @eric_platzke]

Just had my first @zoox ride in San Francisco tonight! It was smooth and enjoyable with 4 of us inside. Plenty of space and loved being able to control the audio. What a cool experience! @CorySteuben @arocha_jordan

[Humanoid Scott @GoingBallistic5]

Botopsy incoming

[Humanoid Scott @GoingBallistic5]

Coming attractions

@live_munro @alaamakke

[Munro Live @live_munro]

Sandy, Sandy, Sandy! 🗣️

[Tesla Owners Silicon Valley @teslaownersSV]

Sandy Munro coming up

[Munro Live @live_munro]

In this video, we take an look at the Unitree G1, exploring its design, capabilities, and key features.

Most importantly, this video marks the beginning of our upcoming full @MunroAssociates teardown of the Unitree G1. Our engineering team will be disassembling the robot to analyze its actuators, drivetrain, sensors, electronics, manufacturing strategy, and overall design efficiency.

[Munro Live @live_munro]

New @MunroLive_Pod! In this episode, Jason talks with Ian Coke, VP of Technical Strategy & Customer Relations North America at @Pirelli, for a fascinating conversation about the world of tires, motorsports, and the technology that keeps vehicles performing at their best.

From everyday driving to the highest levels of racing competition, Ian shares his unique insights into how tire engineering influences safety, handling, efficiency, and performance.

https://t.co/DTL5LNSyHw

[Munro Live @live_munro]

Munro Live will be in the Bay Area early next week!

If your company is building something cool and you’d like us to stop by for a visit, drop a comment below or DM us. Would love to see what you’re working on.

Let’s make it happen!

[ChargePoint @ChargePointnet]

Big thanks to @live_munro for the conversation and deep dive into the future of EV infrastructure. ⚡

As EV adoption accelerates, the conversation is shifting beyond charging speeds alone.

The next chapter is about building intelligent energy systems that help fleets and site operators deploy faster, scale smarter, and operate more efficiently.

That’s exactly what drove the development of ChargePoint Express Grid, powered by Eaton:
• DC-first architecture
• Megawatt charging capabilities
• Integrated energy storage + renewables
• Microgrid and V2X readiness
• Smaller footprint + lower operating costs

We appreciated the opportunity to discuss how charging infrastructure can evolve from standalone hardware into a connected energy ecosystem.

Thanks again to the Munro Live team for the thoughtful discussion around where electrification is headed next.

#ChargePoint #EVCharging #Electrification #FleetCharging #Microgrid #EnergyTransition #MunroLive

https://t.co/yB6WtGOKZz

[Munro Live @live_munro]

Dexterous robotic hands are critical for enabling precision, adaptability, and real-world human interaction. The Inspire RH56DFQ represents one of the more accessible advanced robotic hand platforms currently available.

In this demo, we examine the hand’s capabilities before conducting a full teardown to better understand the engineering behind its human-like motion and control systems.

[Munro Live @live_munro]

In this teardown, we take a closer look at the @YASAMotors YM360 axial flux motor and the engineering decisions driving its impressive performance.

We analyze the motor’s compact architecture, rotor and stator design, cooling strategy, material selection, and power density advantages while comparing it to conventional radial flux motors.

https://t.co/GQhKQhoWBP

[Munro Live @live_munro]

In this video, we explore the evolution of the Cross Car Beam and the engineering decisions shaping modern automotive architecture. From traditional steel assemblies to advanced lightweight, highly integrated designs, each approach offers unique advantages in cost, weight, manufacturability, structural performance, and system integration.

Using @MunroAssociates Lean Design approach, we show how OEMs evaluate these tradeoffs to select the right solution for their vehicle program goals, whether focused on mass reduction, cost optimization, manufacturing efficiency, or performance integration.

[Munro Live @live_munro]

Rivian R2 First Look at ACT Expo | Improvements From the R1
https://t.co/NwP8rbxf6g

[Don Burnette @don_burnette]

Good sequel, Jordan! You're exactly right. @KodiakRobotics' SensorPod solution is scalable, serviceable and reliable. Appreciate you spending time with us at #ACTexpo.