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Jan 21, 2026 8:00 AM

Rockwell Powers Up Lucid's Saudi Factory In A Big EV Push

On Wednesday, Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK) said it had deepened its collaboration with Lucid Group (NASDAQ:LCID) to support the automaker’s expanding manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.

The plant, located in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), represents a milestone as the Kingdom’s first vehicle manufacturing site and aligns with Saudi Arabia’s broader industrial development ambitions under Vision 2030.

FactoryTalk MES to Drive Production Efficiency

As part of the agreement, Lucid will deploy Rockwell Automation’s enterprise software solutions, including its FactoryTalk manufacturing execution system (MES), to manage and optimize production across key operations such as general assembly, paint, stamping, body, and powertrain. The platform is designed to deliver real-time visibility, traceability, and control, supporting Lucid’s efforts to ...