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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.

NEW YORK—According to Statistica Inc., BYD Auto Co. has surpassed Tesla Inc., to become the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles.

Engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a way to precisely determine the health of batteries by only using small amounts of electrical current.

Electric vehicle batteries are bulky items that demand automation to address ergonomic risks and meet throughput requirements. Whether it’s a battery cell, module or pack, conveyors can address these concerns while making assembly lines faster, flexible and efficient.