Automotive Assembly

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The 42-year-old facility in Smyrna, TN, is home to the Murano, Pathfinder and Rogue.

CHANGZHOU, China—Global systems integrator Comau has designed and built an automated line to assemble small “range extender” engines for EV manufacturer Li Auto Inc.

TOKYO—Kawasaki Heavy Industries has developed a four-legged robot, called Corleo, for use as an all-terrain vehicle.

MUNICH—The three-millionth electrified vehicle rolled off the assembly line May 27 at the BMW Group’s factory here. 

BUFFALO, NY—General Motors plans to invest $888 million in its Tonawanda Propulsion plant to support production of a new line of V-8 engines for full-size trucks and SUVs. 

Modeling and forecasting can help manufacturers cope with tariffs.

Digital ecosystem provides systematic controls for work instructions, change management and data collection.

Self-clinching fasteners solve problem of metal oxide layers on copper and aluminum parts.

BOWLING GREEN, KY—General Motors’ assembly plant here isn’t just the home of the Chevrolet Corvette. It also produces the engine that equips GM’s most powerful performance vehicles.

DETROIT—For decades, General Motors has used additive manufacturing to create functional prototypes of vehicle components. Now, the automaker is using the technology to make production parts for low-volume vehicles.