Detroit Insights

What is Detroit?

Detroit, often referred to as the "Motor City," is known for its significant role in the automotive industry. While not a technology in itself, it was the epicenter of technological advancements related to mass production, assembly lines, and automotive engineering. These innovations revolutionized manufacturing processes globally and continue to influence modern technology and industrial practices. Detroit's historical contributions include breakthroughs in engine design, vehicle assembly, and manufacturing automation.

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What other technologies are related to Detroit?

Detroit Competitor Technologies

Cummins

Cummins is a major competitor in diesel and natural gas engines, and related technologies, for heavy-duty vehicles and industrial applications, directly competing with Detroit Diesel.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 23% (679) of relevant job posts

Paccar

Paccar is a competitor through their engine manufacturing as well as being a complete vehicle manufacturer.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 26% (68) of relevant job posts

CAT

Caterpillar is a significant competitor in diesel engines for various applications, including on-highway trucks and industrial equipment, placing them in direct competition with Detroit Diesel.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 3% (183) of relevant job posts

Caterpillar

Caterpillar is a significant competitor in diesel engines for various applications, including on-highway trucks and industrial equipment, placing them in direct competition with Detroit Diesel.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 4% (98) of relevant job posts

Volvo

Volvo Group manufactures trucks and engines, thus competes with Detroit Diesel.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 3% (62) of relevant job posts

John Deere

John Deere manufactures diesel engines for off-highway applications that competes with Detroit Diesel.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 4% (55) of relevant job posts

Detroit Complementary Technologies

Allison

Allison Transmission produces transmissions for commercial vehicles, often used in conjunction with Detroit Diesel engines. They are therefore strongly complementary.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 25% (105) of relevant job posts

Freightliner

Freightliner is a manufacturer of commercial vehicles that commonly use Detroit Diesel engines. They are therefore complementary.

mentioned alongside Detroit in 22% (74) of relevant job posts