LONDON—A materials research company has used artificial intelligence to develop a new permanent magnet that does not contain rare earth elements.

Ultrasonic welding creates solid-state metallurgical bonds with high conductivity.

HUNTSVILLE, AL—Toyota Motor Co. is investing $282 million to increase production at its engine assembly plant here. The automaker is also adding more than 350 new jobs at the plant.

Liquid sealants provide a popular alternative to solid gaskets.

Torsional welding offers many advantages for assembling plastic parts.

COLOGNE, Germany—Ford Motor Co. has ramped up production of a battery-powered Explorer SUV at its first dedicated electric vehicle facility in Europe.

Automated assembly requires speed and precision.

Ford Motor Co. began producing cars in Chicago 10 years before the current assembly plant opened a century ago.

The historic factory has made everything from Model T’s to SUVs since 1924.

Infrared system locates position of fastening tools in real time with no latency.