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New applications are powering vehicles on land, sea and air.

The EV revolution reflects a growing desire within the auto industry to be more sustainable.

SHANGHAI, China—Shen Bo, COMAC's Deputy General Manager, announced during the annual “Two Sessions” plenary parliamentary meeting in Shanghai on January 17, 2025, that the company plans to achieve a production capacity of 50 C919 aircraft by 2025.

The AMT center is a collaborative, connected, and flexible environment designed to enable rapid development and deployment of new manufacturing technology and training for teams.

Automation helps to cut assembly time in half.

Pratt and Whitney has deployed a six-axis robot at its factory in Singapore to automate assembly of high-pressure compressor modules for jet engines.

COVINGTON, GA—Archer Aviation Inc. has received a certificate of occupancy for its new 400,000-square-foot assembly plant here.

CAPE CANAVERAL, FL—A new R&D project will study cold welding techniques for in-orbit spacecraft repairs.

SEATTLE, WA—Boeing workers on the U.S. West Coast voted to accept a new contract, ending a seven-week strike that had halted much of the company’s jet production. 

RENTON, WA—Should the vote pass, workers could return as early as Wednesday, with a deadline for return by November 12.