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SEOUL, South Korea—Hyundai Motor Group says it will deploy humanoid robots at its factories beginning in 2028.

To increase collaboration up and down the supply chain, a coalition of European automotive manufacturers created Catena-X, the first end-to-end, collaborative and open data ecosystem for the automotive industry.

The $100 million smart factory will employ 460 people and produce up to 20 railcars per month.

Spectro Physics designed a system to test eight batteries at a time.

GAITHERSBURG, MD—The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance AI-based manufacturing.

Krone’s state-of-the-art, smart factory in Ibbenbüren produces complex welded assemblies for the company’s tractors and trailers.

Automakers are investing in new technology that enables them to produce large castings. The goal is to consolidate parts, reduce complexity and eliminate weight.

APPLETON, WI—Pierce Manufacturing Inc. plans to enlarge its assembly plant here.

Overall, these plant shutdowns are not due to falling demand but rather a combination of maintenance, preparation for new product updates, and inventory management to better align production with market conditions.

BorgWarner was struggling with inconsistent dispensing of thermal paste. To solve the problem, the automotive supplier turned to ViscoTec, which specializes in equipment for dispensing two-part materials and filled materials.