CHICAGO—Ford Motor Co. will invest $1 billion in its manufacturing operations here to expand production of its Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator sport utility vehicles.
Automotive manufacturers face several ongoing challenges, such as being able to introduce new products onto an assembly line without long retooling times.
FOREST CITY, IA—Winnebago Industries Inc. announced Monday plans to move the manufacturing of its Class A diesel motorhomes here from Junction City, OR.
Robots have always struggled to match human touch. But, recent advances in sensor technology now enable machines to process the sensitive forces needed for delicate assembly tasks, such as placing, inserting and tightening parts.
In November, General Motors stunned the nation by announcing that it will cut 15 percent of its salaried workforce and idle assembly plants in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland and Canada.
LONDON--Manufacturers in a wide variety of industries are investing in smart manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing, augmented reality and collaborative robots.
FLINT, MI—Over the next few months, hundreds of General Motors employees will be relocating, and some of those will be coming to the automaker’s assembly plant here.