Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. The company has been a pillar of manufacturing activity in the Seattle area since 1923, operating out of a series of four different local factories, including its current flagship plant in Renton.

CHICAGO—Ford Motor Co.’s factory here opened its doors 100 years ago this week.

Here’s a brief look at the diverse facilities that have received the Assembly Plant of the Year award.

Localized heating can enhance the strength of clinch joints in high-strength steel.

DOVER, OH— Schaeffler is investing over USD 230 million in building the new greenfield manufacturing facility, strategically located in Dover, Ohio, as well as future expansions in the state until 2032. As part of an agreement with the State of Ohio and JobsOhio, the company will receive incentives via grants and tax credits for these investments that will create 650 jobs in the state. 

DELTA TOWNSHIP, MI—A temporary supply chain issue is caused the Mid-Michigan assembly plant to pause production. The pause started on Friday, February 23rd. Automotive News reported the plant had resumed production on February 26th. 

Engineers at Harvard University have developed a lithium-metal battery that can be charged and discharged thousands of times and recharged in a matter of minutes.

The Assembly Plant of the Year has been going 20 years strong. Who will be the next to claim the award?

Autonomous & Electric Mobility recently asked John Nunneley, senior vice president of design engineering and IT at Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc., to talk about how the company is meeting the needs of electric vehicle manufacturers.

SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Manufacturing Co. plans to use humanoid robots at its flagship assembly plant here.