SEOUL, Korea/NASHVILLE, TN—This deal, SK On's first partnership with a Japanese automaker, contributes to U.S. manufacturing growth, supporting 1,700 jobs, and involves a $661 million investment from SK On. This investment is in addition to Nissan's $500 million investment in EV production at Canton.
SAN JOSE, CA—General Motors and Nvidia Corp. are collaborating on next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using artificial intelligence, simulation and accelerated computing technology.
BRISTOL, CT—Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (AGR), a leading provider of automated assembly systems, has acquired ProMATIC Automation Inc., based in Fletcher, NC. The acquisition strengthens AGR’s ability to serve a broader range of customers by offering a more diverse portfolio of automation technology.
FRANKFURT—According to the International Federation of Robotics, artificial intelligence and humanoid technology are the top two trends affecting the automation industry in 2025.
CHATTANOOGA, TN—The automaker cited declining demand for electric vehicles as the reason for reducing production to two shifts and offering voluntary severance packages.
WASHINGTON—According to Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, almost 2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs could be left unfilled within the next 10 years.
MAGDEBURG, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation here are developing an automated process for electronics recycling..
NEW YORK—
As a wave of Baby Boomers reach retirement age during the next five years, collaborative robots will help manufacturers cope with the skills gap.
The mobile factories are deployed on-site, where they assemble and position completed solar farm sections, significantly reducing installation time and costs.
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