Top Five Assembly Articles From the Week of May 17-23
Detente between automotive OEMs and their suppliers heads the list of last week's top stories.
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Miss a little, miss a lot. In a busy work week, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s happening in manufacturing. Here’s a look at the top five assembly articles from the week of May 17-23.
Automaker-Supplier Relations Improve Despite Tariff, EV Pressures
Supplier relations improved for all six major North American automakers in 2026 despite tariff pressures and electric vehicle cost challenges, according to Plante Moran’s annual Working Relations Index study.
Collins Aerospace Expands Florida Radar Manufacturing Facility
Collins Aerospace is investing $26.5 million to expand its assembly plant in Largo, FL, to increase production of commercial aviation radar systems and defense-related security technologies.
FANUC, Google Collaborate on Physical AI for Manufacturing
FANUC Corp. is collaborating with Google to advance “physical AI” capabilities in industrial robots, combining FANUC’s automation systems with Google’s artificial intelligence technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing applications.
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Industrial Mapping Platform Targets Digital Twin, Smart Manufacturing Workflows
Artec 3D and Pelf Infotech have introduced the Artec Jet mobile SLAM LiDAR platform in India, targeting industrial mapping, plant digitization and digital twin applications across manufacturing and engineering environments.
Best Practices for Cycle Time Optimization
In automated assembly, every second matters. But cycle time optimization isn’t about running equipment faster. It’s about eliminating waste, streamlining processes and applying best practices that improve consistency across the entire system.
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