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REDWOOD CITY, CA—Some 230 small and midsized manufacturers have begun the digital transformation process by taking advantage of an offer by software supplier Pico MES to use its digital work instruction suite of tools for free.

BROOKSHIRE, TX—Waaree Solar Americas has begun production of photovoltaic modules at its new assembly plant here.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group will invest $21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. The investment reflects Hyundai’s strategic focus on expanding its manufacturing capabilities, advancing future technologies, and enhancing energy infrastructure in America. Since entering the U.S. market in 1986, the Korean automaker has invested approximately $20.5 billion in this country.

DEBRECEN, Hungary—Key advancements include just-in-sequence delivery to the production line, modularized components, a simplified wiring harness, digital quality checks integrated directly into the production line, and an innovative cockpit assembly.

BOWLING GREEN, KY—Investigators believe at least nine individuals were involved in the heist, using a hole cut in a chain-link fence to drive the stolen cars off the lot. More arrests are expected as police work to identify the remaining suspects. Walker has no known ties to the GM plant.

DURHAN, NC—IPS Adhesives, a manufacturer of high-performance structural adhesives, has launched SCIGRIP® SG2000 in North America. This two-part methyl methacrylate adhesive (1:1 mix ratio) is designed for ease of use, offering an extended working time of 100-120 minutes.

ELLABELL, GA—Hyundai Motor Group has opened a new assembly plant here that will produce a variety of electric and hybrid vehicles.

DEBRECEN, Hungary—BMW AG is ramping up its new state-of-the-art assembly plant located 155 miles east of Budapest.

BOLLINGER HOFE, Germany—Audi AG is using a virtual programmable logic controller in its assembly plant here that produces the e-tron GT sedan.

WASHINGTON—The next generation of manned fighter jets will be built at a Boeing assembly plant in St. Louis.