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BELVIDERE, IL—UAW leaders credited the success to members’ solidarity, including rallies, grievances, and ongoing advocacy. They highlighted the role of Antonio Filosa, Stellantis' North American COO, in fostering a collaborative relationship. 

A poll asked Koreans what they would prefer to be: an automotive assembler with a high school degree earning a good salary or an office worker with a liberal arts degree earning less. Some 76 percent chose the automotive job.

Built-in functionality for wire harness design streamlines the modeling of brake cable assemblies.

LAS VEGAS, NV—“For me, it’s quite exciting,” Toyoda said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they cooperate and develop innovative, competitive products. This would be a positive step not just for Japan but for the global automotive market.”

Bioplastics and natural fibers help automakers address recyclability and lightweighting.

"Our 125th anniversary isn’t just about celebrating our past – it’s about driving toward an even more innovative future," Roy emphasized, highlighting the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation as it enters its next chapter.

Feedback from test data is used to improve production processes.

New products include adhesives for electronics assembly and a benchtop dispensing robot.

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.

These fasteners have been designed to assemble unconventional materials, such as ultra high-strength steel and bioplastics.