CHICAGO—A video showcases some of the robots that were on display at McCormick Place this week.

BOSTON—According to a new study from Northeastern University, manufacturing is poised for a promising future in the Northeast because of recent investments in cutting-edge technology.

ST CLOUD, MN—Geringhoff Worldwide plans to build a $20 million factory here to assemble corn harvesting equipment.

FLAT ROCK, MI—Ford Motor Co. plans to invest more than $500 milion in its assembly plant here to build next-generation models of the Fusion and Mustang.

MUNICH—BMW has implemented more than a dozen changes at its Dingolfing assembly plant to accommodate its aging workforce.

NEW YORK MILLS, MN—Lund Boat and its parent company, Brunswick Corp., have agreed to pay $295,000 in back wages and interest to 185 female job applicants who were denied entry-level positions at Lund’s assembly plant here.

INDIANAPOLIS—Crosspoint Solutions plans to hire up to 75 people to work at its new assembly plant here. The company makes battery-powered auxiliary power units for trucks.

PEORIA, IL—Midwestern contract manufacturer Advanced Technology Services finds that U.S. military veterans can ably fill its urgent need for skilled workers.