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Ford, University of Michigan Team Up on Robotics Research

July 7, 2021

For decades, the University of Michigan has been at the forefront of robotics engineering. That's why Ford Motor Co. recently partnered with the school to build a new robotics research facility on campus.

Dispensing Filled Materials

Robust equipment is required to accurately dispense filled adhesives, sealants and encapsulants.

Jim Camillo

July 7, 2021

Fillers are one of the most important ingredients in an adhesive, sealant or encapsulant. Some materials contain a single filler, while others have multiple fillers. These fillers may account for up to 50 percent of the product's ingredients.

Oshkosh to Build New USPS Trucks With Ford Engines and Transmissions

July 5, 2021

SPARTANBURG, SC—Defense contractor Oshkosh has won the $6 billion contract to build the U.S. Postal Service's upcoming Next Generation Delivery Vehicles here.

What Makes Assembly in the United States Attractive?

Harry Moser

June 29, 2021

The volatility and uncertainty resulting from trade wars and the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with increased consumer demand for faster delivery, customization and responsiveness, is helping to promote reshoring and foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States. Reshoring and FDI are both motivated by the same logic: the agility and financial advantages that companies achieve by producing near their customers.

General Motors Breaks Ground on Charlotte Technical Center

June 23, 2021

CONCORD, NC—General Motors recently broke ground on its new Charlotte Technical Center, a 130,000-square-foot facility that will accelerate strategic knowledge transfer between the company's motorsports and production vehicle development.

Ford Kicks Off Bronco Production at Revamped, Upgraded MI Plant

June 22, 2021

WAYNE, MI—Ford has invested $750 million and added approximately 2,700 direct jobs at its assembly plant here to build the sixth-generation Bronco.

EV Company Picks Oklahoma for US Assembly Plant

June 21, 2021

PRYOR, OK—Los Angeles-based electric vehicle company Canoo announced last week that it will build its U.S. manufacturing plant here, a facility expected to employ 2,000 people.

Workers Needed at Honda Assembly Plant

June 15, 2021

LINCOLN, AL—Honda Motor Co. is looking to hire more than 100 full-time production workers at its assembly plant here.

Volvo’s Assembly Plant in Sweden Earns Climate-Neutral Status

June 14, 2021

TORSLANDA, Sweden—Volvo’s assembly plant here has attained fully climate-neutral status.

New Materials, New Fasteners

As automakers replace steel with lightweight materials, new fasteners will replace conventional screws.

John Sprovieri

June 11, 2021

Steel has been, is now, and will continue to be the predominant material for vehicle structures and body parts, such as doors, hoods, liftgates and fenders. But, other materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, plastics and composites, are becoming increasingly important.