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Pratt and Whitney has deployed a six-axis robot at its factory in Singapore to automate assembly of high-pressure compressor modules for jet engines.

These fasteners have been designed to assemble unconventional materials, such as ultra high-strength steel and bioplastics.

NEW YORK—According to Statistica Inc., BYD Auto Co. has surpassed Tesla Inc., to become the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles.

Engineers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) have developed a way to precisely determine the health of batteries by only using small amounts of electrical current.

Electric vehicle batteries are bulky items that demand automation to address ergonomic risks and meet throughput requirements. Whether it’s a battery cell, module or pack, conveyors can address these concerns while making assembly lines faster, flexible and efficient.

TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. and Nissan Motor Co. are planning to join forces to compete in the fast-changing automotive landscape.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group recently revealed the smart factory technologies that it is deploying in assembly plants.

KARIEGA, South Africa—Plant Kariega, part of Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA), has set a new production record of 167,084 vehicles in 2024, surpassing its previous high of 161,954 vehicles achieved in 2019.

REGENSBURG, Germany--BMW's state-of-the-art facility here was cited for its flexibility and digital production prowess.