Automotive Assembly

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Additive manufacturing allows engineers to create large, weight-optimized grippers for handling roof and floor assemblies.

ARLINGTON, TX—General Motors’ assembly plant here celebrated its 70th anniversary last week and assembled its 13 millionth vehicle. The milestone vehicle is a 2024 Cadillac Escalade-V powered by a 682-horsepower supercharged V8 engine.

TOKYO—Yazaki Corp. and Toray Industries Inc. have developed a new recycled plastic formulated specifically to mold connectors for automotive wire harnesses.

WASHINGTON—Three automotive recalls this year have been related to assembly defects in wire harnesses.

Software is enabling Modine Manufacturing to optimize its supply chain with predictive analytics and prescriptive execution recommendations.

AI-based vision system ensures that relays and other components are installed correctly.

DELO Dualbond EG6290 is a new sealant for CMOS image sensors, which are often used in driver monitoring systems.

AKRON, OH—An air intake manifold made of 100 percent recycled nylon has won an Automotive Innovation Award in the Power Train Category from the Society of Plastics Engineers.

Multimedia Editor and Host Jennifer Pierce shares highlights from the ASSEMBLY Audible podcast.

Henkel has introduced three new potting compounds to protect automotive components from moisture and fluid ingress.