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Ford's Rouge Assembly Plant Turns 100

Vertical integration once thrived at Ford’s legendary manufacturing complex.

March 14, 2019

It has witnessed the production of some of the most iconic vehicles in history. It's also a veteran of two world wars and the Great Depression. And, it played a pivotal role in American labor history. Ford Motor Co.'s iconic manufacturing complex on the banks of the Rouge River in Dearborn, MI, has seen it all.

Rockwell Automation Brings More Control to Machine Builders

Jim Camillo

March 13, 2019

Like other manufacturers, machine builders do all they can to optimize the assembly processes in their plants. Industrial technology specialist Rockwell Automation understands this goal, and has developed several products to help companies achieve it.

Ensuring Adhesion for Medical Device Assembly

There are many factors to consider when adhesives are used to join hard-to-bond plastics.

Michelle Gumbert Patrick Vaughn

March 12, 2019

For medical devices such as catheters, syringes, vials, test tubes and injector pens, many manufacturers are turning to plastics that are formulated to resist harsh chemical and environmental conditions.

Air Force Engineers Focus on Metals Research

Austin Weber

March 11, 2019

Carbon-fiber composite materials have been the darling of the aerospace industry in recent years. But, metal still plays a critical role in commercial and military aircraft, especially for applications that involve high temperatures or high stresses, such as engines and landing gear.

Automakers Turn to Production-Ready Printable Parts

Automotive engineers are bullish on additive manufacturing technology.

Austin Weber

March 7, 2019

Recently, a startup Italian car company called XEV launched a two-seat electric vehicle. When it goes into production at a plant in Jiangsu, China, next month, the LXEV will become the world's first mass-produced printed car.

Steel Tariffs Backfire on Automakers, Suppliers

John Sprovieri

March 7, 2019

Remember the nursery rhyme about the old lady who swallows a fly? She swallows a spider to catch the fly, a bird to catch the spider, a cat to catch the bird, and so on, until she finally swallows a horse and dies.

Smart Appliances and a Future of Interoperability

Data communications standards can enable appliance manufacturers to achieve robust growth.

March 1, 2019

The smart appliance industry is currently at a crossroads. Analysts expect to see impressive growth for these products. But several challenges threaten to stymie its progression.

New Light-Based Process Speeds 3D Printing

February 19, 2019

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a new light-based additive manufacturing process that is up to 100 times faster than conventional 3D printing techniques.

Lotus Leaves Inspire Self-Cleaning Metal

February 18, 2019

PARMA, Italy—A team of engineers here have harnessed new photonics technology to develop the world's first fluid-repellent, antibacterial, metal surface.

Mazda Develops New Process to Stamp Metal Parts

February 18, 2019

HIROSHIMA, Japan—Engineers at Mazda Motor Corp. here have developed the world's first cold-stamped vehicle body parts made from 1,310-megapascal (MPa) high-strength steel.

Governors Urge End to Boeing Strike

Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers Amid Financial Struggles

XPENG AEROHT’s modular flying car “Land Aircraft Carrier, pre-sales slated for year-end.jpg

China Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility for Large-Scale Flying Car Production

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April 16, 2025

The ASSEMBLY Show South

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.