Lithium-Ion Battery Improvements Will Drive Big Increase in Production Austin Weber October 5, 2023 NEW YORK—Achieving ambitious EV adoption targets will require massive growth in battery manufacturing and raw material supply chains, claims a new report by ABI Research. Read More
What’s New With Robotic Soldering? Austin Weber October 3, 2023 Labor shortages are driving demand for automation.Read More
Digital Systems Will Help Reduce ‘Cable Clutter’ in EVs Austin Weber October 2, 2023 A new R&D project called Next2OEM is tackling the challenges of mass-producing wiring harnesses. Read More
2023 Assembly Plant of the Year: Hand Craftsmanship Meets High Tech at Taylor Guitars Austin Weber September 27, 2023 Automation and sustainability combine to produce high-quality instruments in El Cajon, CA.Read More
New Production Process Could Make Lithium-Ion Batteries More Durable Austin Weber September 25, 2023 Engineers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have developed a dry battery manufacturing process.Read More
Toyota Uses AI to Teach Robots New Behaviors Austin Weber September 19, 2023 LOS ALTOS, CA—Engineers at the Toyota Research Institute are using generative AI technology to quickly teach robots new, dexterous skills.Read More
Joby Aviation to Build Air Taxi Assembly Plant in Ohio Austin Weber September 19, 2023 DAYTON, OH—Joby Aviation Inc. plans to build a $500 million factory here to produce electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Read More
Origami-Inspired Manufacturing Technology Could Make Trains ‘Greener’ Austin Weber September 19, 2023 STOCKHOLM—STILFOLD has formed a strategic partnership with Alstom to make train manufacturing more environmentally sustainable.Read More
V2V and V2X Technology Paves the Way for Autonomous Driving Austin Weber September 18, 2023 Ukraine-based Intellias is at the forefront of developing vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.Read More
Electric Vehicles Take Top Honors in Altair Enlighten Awards Austin Weber September 14, 2023 The 2024 Polestar 2 recently received the Altair Enlighten Award for sustainability and lightweighting advancements. Read More