ANN ARBOR, MI—For the 10th consecutive year, Toyota has been awarded more patents from the United States patent office than any other automaker.

CHATANOOGA, TN—Workers at Volkswagen’s assembly plant here began voting today on whether to be represented by the United Auto Workers union.

GREENSBORO, NC—The Volvo Group will build a new assembly plant in Mexico to produce heavy-duty trucks for the North American market.

MARYSVILLE, OH— Honda is working towards the start of EV production set for late 2025. Retooling efforts are well underway, including preparation for vehicle production and in-house assembly of the Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), which houses the EV battery and serves as part of the vehicle platform. Based on its goal to achieve carbon neutrality, Honda is targeting 100% zero-emissions vehicle sales by 2040. Honda expects to hire 300 associates at its Ohio EV Hub, while 300 associates at the Marysville Auto Plant will upskill for IPU assembly. 

Anaerobic adhesives are a popular alternative to interference fits.

Heron Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd. of Danville, IN, is a leading manufacturer of CD welding equipment. Among the company’s latest models is the DR-35000J.

Multimedia Editor and Host Jennifer Pierce shares highlights from the ASSEMBLY Audible podcast.

Humanoid robots were once the stuff of science fiction. Now, robots with two arms and two legs may soon be deployed in assembly plants and warehouses.

EL MARQUÉS, Mexico—Nexteer Automotive has broken ground on its new Mexico Technical Center here. 

Heat and vibration can facilitate disassembly of press-fit parts.