Assembly Lines BMW Deploys Robo Dog to Monitor Production Equipment Austin Weber June 14, 2024 Equipped with visual, thermal and acoustic sensors, the machine is used to collect valuable data for the plant’s digital twin, while also serving as a watchdog overseeing operations. Read More
Volvo Begins Electric SUV Production at U.S. Plant Austin Weber June 12, 2024 CHARLESTON, SC—Volvo Cars has started to produce the EX90 at its assembly plant here. Read More
Managing U.S. Defense Industry Risk Harry Moser June 10, 2024 Having a larger, well-staffed U.S. manufacturing industry will provide a comprehensive framework to manage risk and support our national defense.Read More
New Technology for Form-in-Place Gaskets Austin Weber June 7, 2024 Liquid sealants provide a popular alternative to solid gaskets.Read More
Swiss Engineers Develop Electric Airplanes Cara Märcklin June 6, 2024 Torque, pressure and temperature sensors are playing a key role in designing new power trains for zero-emission airplanes.Read More
JCB to Build New Assembly Plant in Texas Austin Weber June 6, 2024 SAN ANTONIO—JCB is building a $500 million factory here to mass-produce construction equipment for customers in North America. Read More
Linear vs. Torsional Ultrasonic Welding Jessica Lange June 5, 2024 Torsional welding offers many advantages for assembling plastic parts.Read More
Ford Ramps Up EV Production at German Assembly Plant Austin Weber June 5, 2024 COLOGNE, Germany—Ford Motor Co. has ramped up production of a battery-powered Explorer SUV at its first dedicated electric vehicle facility in Europe. Read More
Robots Automate Assembly of Engine Valves Ralf Högel June 4, 2024 Automated assembly requires speed and precision.Read More
Ford’s Forgotten Chicago Assembly Plant Austin Weber June 4, 2024 During the 1950s, Ford Motor Co. operated two assembly plants in Chicago.Read More