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Q5D to Supply Wire Harness Automation Cells to U.S. Army

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BRISTOL, England — Q5D Technologies has signed a 20-month agreement with Molrix to deliver three automated wire harness manufacturing cells to the U.S. Army.

Sealants Protect Pins and Busbars in EVs

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Today’s sealants offer very good resistance to common oils and coolants, as well as stable mechanical performance at elevated temperatures.

The “Diet Coke Problem” as Manufacturers Face Experts Retiring

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte, explains the “Diet Coke problem” — a real example of tribal manufacturing knowledge that often exists only inside the heads of experienced operators and how manufacturers can solve this issue before workers leave for good.

Real-Time Monitoring Brings Process Control to Two-Part Adhesive Dispensing

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Unlike one-part adhesives, which are ready to use straight from the container, two-part systems require precise metering and mixing before they can be applied.

Appliance Manufacturer Uses Robots and AI to Disassemble Products

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Panasonic uses AI-powered robots to automatically disassemble appliances, enabling recycling, material recovery, and circular-economy sustainability.

Consumers Question Autonomous Vehicle Safety

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

TROY, MI—Despite growing adoption of self-driving vehicle technology on American roads, consumers remain skeptical of the technology.

Accenture AI Digital Twins Help Cut Waste, Improve Throughput

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK — AI-enabled digital twins are moving deeper into high-volume manufacturing as producers look for faster ways to reduce waste, improve quality and adjust production processes in real time.

New UV-Cure Adhesives Do Not Contain TPO

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Adhesive suppliers have begun introducing new versions of their products that do not contain TTrimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO).

U.S. Robot Industry Experiences Double Digit Growth

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO—The number of industrial robot installations in the United States increased 11 percent to reach 38,000 units in 2025, according to new data just released by the International Federation of Robotics.

GM and Lockheed Martin to Collaborate on Defense Manufacturing

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

DETROIT—General Motors and Lockheed Martin plan to collaborate on a defense manufacturing initiative.

PODCAST | AI in Manufacturing: A Force Multiplier Still Stuck in Pilot Mode

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers are rapidly adopting AI, but most deployments remain limited to small-scale pilots. In this episode, Mike Sabin, CEO of Revalize, explains why scaling AI across the enterprise is proving far more difficult than expected.

Automotive Manufacturers Expand AI Use in Assembly Operations

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Automotive manufacturers are expanding AI and automation deeper into assembly, validation, inspection and production coordination as mixed powertrains and rising electronics content make vehicle production more complex, according to a new report from Rockwell Automation and the Center for Automotive Research.

Cobot Reduces Cycle Time, Enhances Ergonomics

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

We developed a “quick assessment algorithm” intended to help engineers identify assembly tasks that have the potential to be performed in collaboration with a robot.

Cobot Automates Avionics Testing Process

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026.

VIDEO | Sight Machine Expands AI Platform for Factory Operations

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Jon Sobel, CEO and co-founder of Sight Machine, discusses how the company’s updated AI platform is designed to help process experts turn plant-floor signals, equipment data and operational knowledge into recommendations that can improve production performance.

Improving Robotic Dexterity & Gripping Using Human Prosthetic Data

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ABB Robotics is collaborating with PSYONIC to advance robotic gripping and dexterity by using real-world manipulation data generated from human prosthetic use.

Jabil Partners With Adani on AI Infrastructure Manufacturing

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

AHMEDABAD, India — Adani Group and Jabil Inc. plan to form a strategic alliance to manufacture AI data center infrastructure hardware in India, including liquid-cooled AI racks, servers, storage, networking systems and related power and thermal management equipment.

UAW Members End Strike at American Axle Plant

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:14:23 -0400

THREE RIVERS, Mich. — United Auto Workers Local 2093 members have ratified a new agreement with American Axle, ending a two-week strike at the company’s Three Rivers plant.

Robotics Vision Supplier Expands Manufacturing Footprint

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400

BAC NINH, Vietnam — Orbbec has broken ground on a new manufacturing base in Vietnam as the company expands production capacity for 3D vision sensors, smart hardware and robotics-related products.

New Welding Systems Improve Quality, Process Control and Throughput

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Manufacturers continue to seek joining technologies that deliver greater process consistency, lower operating costs and improved production efficiency.

eBook | How AI-driven Vision Systems Are Transforming Automotive Quality Control

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Discover the future of quality manufacturing with the power of automation.

VIDEO | USMCA Review Could Reshape Nearshoring Economics

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Mexico has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of recent supply chain shifts, but much of the value in those products still comes from components sourced in Asia. Patrick Van den Bossche explains how upcoming USMCA discussions could reshape nearshoring strategies, regional content rules and the future economics of North American manufacturing.

New Chrome Metal Plant Strengthens U.S. Manufacturing Supply Chain

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — AMG Critical Materials is expanding chrome metal production in New Castle by adding aluminothermic manufacturing capacity for a material used in aerospace, defense, energy and other high-performance applications.

Toyota Deploys Geekplus Robots for Factory Material Handling

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BEIJING — Toyota Motor Corp. is using 436 Geekplus autonomous mobile robots at multiple plants in Japan to automate in-plant material movement from inbound receiving to picking and processing areas.

PODCAST | AI Vision on the Plant Floor: Where It Works and Where It Doesn’t

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

AI is changing machine vision, but not in the way many manufacturers expect. Matt Moschner, CEO of Cognex, explains where AI vision systems outperform traditional tools, where they don’t and why most real-world applications rely on a hybrid approach.

Lockheed Martin Opens Missile Assembly Facility in Alabama

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

COURTLAND, Ala. — Lockheed Martin has opened an 88,000-square-foot missile assembly facility in Courtland to support production of the Next Generation Interceptor for the Missile Defense Agency.

AI-Powered Robots Learn Real-World Tasks From Human Experts

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Researchers are developing AI-powered robotic systems capable of learning physical tasks directly from human experts, a capability that could eventually influence how robots are trained across industries, including manufacturing.

GE Aerospace Completes Hybrid Electric Engine Ground Test

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

CINCINNATI – GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, marking the company’s first validation of a fully integrated hybrid electric propulsion system and moving the technology closer to future flight demonstrations.

VIDEO | The “Roomba Problem” Inside Modern Factories

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

What do factory robots and robot vacuums have in common? According to Aron Semle, CTO of HighByte: they both get stuck. In this clip from an upcoming episode of ASSEMBLY Audible, Semle explains how disconnected factory systems create what he calls the “Roomba problem” — and why standardized industrial data is becoming critical for AI and automation on the plant floor.

U.S. Manufacturing Activity Reaches Four-Year High

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in May at its fastest pace in four years, driven by strong demand for AI-related infrastructure, increased factory output and efforts by companies to secure materials ahead of anticipated cost increases.