Oregon startup increases productivity by improving design, getting lean, and automating assembly.

The basis for solving our economic, social and environmental challenges can be found in a surprising place: the Toyota Production System.

LAFAYETTE, GA—GE Appliances recently unveiled a revamped cooking products plant here that assembles ranges and ovens.

LOUISVILLE, KY—UAW is applying pressure on the Detroit Three automakers, which include General Motors, Ford and Stellantis—which owns the Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, Dodge and Fiat brands—by hosting a nationwide strike authorization vote.

The advantages of robotic assembly can be negated by poor fixturing or parts that slip out of grippers.

The hazards of supply chain gaps and the advantages of domestic manufacturing became painfully clear during the pandemic. Unprecedented pressures are compelling companies to innovate and reshore production back to the U.S. to mitigate global risk and augment resiliency.

To improve ergonomics, Waupaca Foundry is using an innovative adaptive technology to support workers who manually grind castings.

When it was making axles for gas-powered vehicles, Liuzhou AAM used hydraulic presses. However, axles for EVs were a different animal.

Last summer, Renault hit the start button on a new, highly automated line to assemble motors for electric vehicles at its historic factory in Cléon, France.

Since EV manufacturing is a relatively new industry, experienced assemblers are few and far between. Error-proofing technology is therefore critical to ensure quality and safety.