Engineers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are using robots to improve the consistency of wind turbine blades.

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.

CHARLESTON, SC—Volvo Cars has started to produce the EX90 at its assembly plant here.

Having a larger, well-staffed U.S. manufacturing industry will provide a comprehensive framework to manage risk and support our national defense.

Liquid sealants provide a popular alternative to solid gaskets.

Torque, pressure and temperature sensors are playing a key role in designing new power trains for zero-emission airplanes.

SAN ANTONIO—JCB is building a $500 million factory here to mass-produce construction equipment for customers in North America.

Torsional welding offers many advantages for assembling plastic parts.

COLOGNE, Germany—Ford Motor Co. has ramped up production of a battery-powered Explorer SUV at its first dedicated electric vehicle facility in Europe.

Automated assembly requires speed and precision.