HUNTSVILLE, AL—Toyota takes one step closer to carbon-neutral operations with the addition of a 30-megawatt solar energy system at its assembly plant here.

COLOGNE, Germany—Igus, a manufacturer of automation components, has designed a new bicycle that consists of more than 90 percent plastic, from the frame to the bearings to the toothed belt. At least 50 percent of the plastic for the bike is derived from recycled fishing nets.

GETAFE, Spain—The final assembly line for SIRTAP's first two prototypes is now operational at Airbus facilities in Getafe, near Madrid, Spain. 

Fain makes it clear that the union is committed to advocating for its members and the working class as a whole, regardless of who occupies the White House. 

WASHINGTON—In an internal message to employees, Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope praised Lund for her leadership during this challenging period, noting her “remarkable contributions to Boeing.” Lund, in her farewell message, reflected on her long career with the company, expressing that Boeing had been an integral part of her life.

NORCROSS, GA—Suniva, a U.S. solar company, has begun producing solar cells at its Georgia factory. 

AUGSBURG, Germany—Kuka has introduced a new, higher-payload model to its line of SCARA robots.

SEATTLE, WA—Boeing workers on the U.S. West Coast voted to accept a new contract, ending a seven-week strike that had halted much of the company’s jet production. 

RENTON, WA—Should the vote pass, workers could return as early as Wednesday, with a deadline for return by November 12.

PAMPLONA, Spain—Volkswagen has placed an order with Kuka for more than 700 robots for its assembly plant here.