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Home » manufacturing history

Articles Tagged with ''manufacturing history''

Peter Pan ride at Disneyland
Manufacturing History

Disney’s Automation Legacy

Automation developed by Ford, General Motors and other manufacturers helped create Disneyland
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 1, 2026

Assembly line tools and production processes played an important behind-the-scenes role in the development of many of the most popular attractions at Disney theme parks.



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General Motors

Pentagon Asks Ford and GM for Assembly Assistance

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
April 17, 2026

WASHINGTON—In a move that harkens back to World War II, U.S. defense officials have held talks with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors about producing military equipment and weapons. 


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XP-500 experimental car
Manufacturing History

GM Tech Center—70 Years of Innovation

The trendsetting R&D campus was hailed as an ‘Industrial Versailles’ when it opened in 1956.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
April 1, 2026

When the GM Tech Center opened in 1956, its engineers were busy working on projects related to automatic transmissions, gas turbine engines and turbochargers. Today, the R&D facility's focus has shifted to artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles, batteries, connectivity, lightweight materials, power electronics, robotics and other topics.


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Dodge Darts and Plymouth Satellites being assembled in Windsor in the early 1970s
Manufacturing History

Chrysler Thrived, But Also Struggled to Survive

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 25, 2025

Detroit’s No. 3 automaker had a topsy-turvy existence, with lots of highs and lows.


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Chrysler Six and Chrysler Halycon concept car
Manufacturing History

Chrysler: A Century of Innovation

Detroit’s “other” automaker has an important legacy and unique heritage.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
October 27, 2025

For decades, Chrysler was synonymous with innovation, pioneering automatic transmissions, hydraulic four-wheel brakes, streamlined bodies, supercharged engines and turbine power trains.


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Boott Cotton Mills Museum
Manufacturing History

Historic Sites Preserve and Promote Industrial Heritage

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
June 30, 2025

Factories and workers are celebrated in several U.S. locations.


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Stellantis employees celebrate the Chrysler brand's centennial

Chrysler Turns 100

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
June 10, 2025

AUBURN HILLS, MI—The Chrysler brand recently celebrated its 100th anniversary with a special employee gathering at its tech center here.


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new commemorative U.S. coin
Assembly Lines

New U.S. Coin Honors the Moving Assembly Line

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
June 5, 2025

WASHINGTON—The United States Mint has issued a commemorative $1 coin that honors the moving assembly line.



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Caterpillar tractor from the 1970s
Manufacturing History

Caterpillar—A Bold New Era of Manufacturing and Assembly

The tractor manufacturer pioneered numerous new assembly technologies.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 1, 2025

Competitive market pressures forced Cat to adopt new technology and implement lean manufacturing processes.


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Caterpillar tractor

Caterpillar—A Century on Track

The construction equipment giant’s assembly lines have crawled through decades of progress.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 27, 2025

During the last 100 years, Caterpillar has grown and prospered by subscribing to a unique philosophy of vertical integration, globalization, lean production processes, high quality products and state-of-the-art metal fabrication technology.



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