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Winnebago to Move Diesel Motorhome Assembly Back to IA

February 4, 2019

FOREST CITY, IA—Winnebago Industries Inc. announced Monday plans to move the manufacturing of its Class A diesel motorhomes here from Junction City, OR.

Force-Controlled Assembly With Robots

Tactile sensing technology opens up new applications for automation

Austin Weber

February 1, 2019

Robots have always struggled to match human touch. But, recent advances in sensor technology now enable machines to process the sensitive forces needed for delicate assembly tasks, such as placing, inserting and tightening parts.

GM plant closures a slap in the face

John Sprovieri

February 1, 2019

In November, General Motors stunned the nation by announcing that it will cut 15 percent of its salaried workforce and idle assembly plants in Michigan, Ohio, Maryland and Canada.

Toyota Opens Biotope at Flagship Assembly Plant

January 23, 2019

TOYOTA CITY, Japan--Toyota Motor Corp.'s 50-year-old Tsutsumi assembly plant here has been the home of many innovations over the years.

Hyundai Develops Exoskeletons

January 23, 2019

SEOUL--Engineers at Hyundai Motor Group have developed exoskeleton technology to address ergonomic issues and concerns on its assembly lines.

High-Tech Tools Improve Material Handling at BMW

January 23, 2019

MUNICH--The BMW Group is increasingly relying on advanced technology to streamline logistics and material handling in its assembly plants.

Automakers Lead Smart Manufacturing Revolution

January 23, 2019

LONDON--Manufacturers in a wide variety of industries are investing in smart manufacturing technologies, such as additive manufacturing, augmented reality and collaborative robots.

GM to Transfer Workers to Flint Assembly Plant

January 16, 2019

FLINT, MI—Over the next few months, hundreds of General Motors employees will be relocating, and some of those will be coming to the automaker’s assembly plant here.