Next-Generation Line Layouts Improve Efficiency Austin Weber October 3, 2025 Automotive engineers are developing new ways to streamline production, cut costs, improve quality and boost throughput.Read More
Workstations Help Speaker Manufacturer Hit All the Right Notes John Sprovieri September 17, 2025 Adjustability is key to improving ergonomics and productivity.Read More
Ford to Build Mass-Market EV Using a New Assembly Process Austin Weber August 11, 2025 LOUISVILLE—Ford Motor Co. plans to build a midsized electric pick-up truck at its assembly plant here using a new production system.Read More
Pool Manufacturer Dives into Automation Debra Schug June 12, 2025 Robotic assembly of steel pool panels helps Latham Pools control costs and labor challenges.Read More
Assembly Lines Virtual Reality Lab Helps Stellantis Engineers Improve Assembly Lines Austin Weber June 3, 2025 AUBURN HILLS, MI— Engineers at Stellantis are using virtual reality tools to optimize plant layouts and refine installation procedures. Read More
See It at the Show Modular Components Lend Flexibility to Assembly Lines John Sprovieri May 19, 2025 Flexibility on assembly lines is more important than ever. A product that was run one week may not get produced at all the next. Assembly cells must be rearranged; part supplies must be repositioned; and it all must be done quickly and efficiently.Read More
Stellantis Increases Efficiency of Body-in-White Assembly Nicolas Imholz Stéphane Prat April 24, 2025 Simulation software enables Stellantis engineers to save time and money when commissioning a robotic welding line.Read More
Assembly Lines BMW Assembly Plant Named ‘Factory of the Year’ Austin Weber December 17, 2024 REGENSBURG, Germany--BMW's state-of-the-art facility here was cited for its flexibility and digital production prowess.Read More
Mixed-Model Lines Enable Multiple Power Train Configurations Austin Weber November 8, 2024 Flexible assembly lines mass-produce electric, hybrid and ICE vehicles.Read More
2024 Plant of the Year 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year: GE Appliances Uses Advanced Automation to Dish Out Productivity Digital transformation gives an old-school plant in Louisville a bright future. Austin Weber October 1, 2024 The 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year uses digital tools and advanced manufacturing technology to mass-produce dishwashers.Read More