Automotive Assembly

Auto Industry Drives New Vision Technology

Bin picking and parts inspection applications address quality concerns

November 6, 2019

The automotive industry experienced a record number of vehicle recalls in 2018, and this year's tally isn't far behind. Many of those issues have been caused by electronics or software glitches.

Electric vehicle makers rethink assembly processes

Austin Weber

November 6, 2019

One of the main issues in the recent strike against General Motors revolved around the increasing electrification of automobiles. The shift to electric- and hybrid-powered vehicles is expected to radically alter the shape of the auto industry in the decade ahead. It will also change the look of assembly lines.

Agile automation system assembles automotive inverters

The flexible system can produce three variants of the product

John Sprovieri

November 5, 2019

The automotive industry is at the threshold of a disruption not seen since the Brass Era of the 1900s. Electric vehicles, connectivity, mobility-as-a-service, and autonomous vehicles promise to change the future of transportation in the same way that the "horseless carriage" did a century ago.

IoT Boosts Productivity at Bosch Assembly Plant

Bosch Rexroth’s assembly plant in Bethlehem, PA, is a proving ground for Industry 4.0 technology

Rodney Rusk

November 5, 2019

As one of the world's leading manufacturing companies, Bosch strives to be both a lead provider and a lead user of Industry 4.0 technologies. Worldwide, the company has more than 70 Internet of Things (IoT) projects running in a variety of industries and applications.

AW Texas Inc. Breaks Ground on $400 Million High-Tech Transmission Plant

November 5, 2019

CIBOLO, TX—AW Texas Inc. broke ground Monday on a 159-acre automatic transmission plant to be built here. Upon completion, the new plant will provide capital investments up to $400 million and bring approximately 900 new jobs to the area over the next five years.

Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot Owner PSA Agree to Merge

November 5, 2019

MILAN, Italy—Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and Peugeot maker PSA Group of France agreed last week to merge in a deal that creates one of the world’s largest auto makers by volume with a market value of $48.4 billion.

What’s New With Manual Torque Tools

Today’s manual torque wrenches and screwdrivers collect more data and transfer it wirelessly, providing greater assurance that each threaded fastener is accurately tightened

Jim Camillo

November 4, 2019

Whenever the 1920s are discussed in documentaries, they are first referred to as roaring and then as depressing. Too often, too little attention is paid to what happened in between these two extremes.

Toyota to Add Hundreds of Jobs at Kentucky Assembly Plant

October 31, 2019

GEORGETOWN, KY—Toyota plans to add 400 workers as soon as possible to its assembly plant here, the Japanese automaker announced Tuesday.

UAW Members Approve Contract and End Strike Against GM

October 29, 2019

DETROIT—The longest nationwide strike against General Motors in half a century ended last Friday after a solid majority of the company’s union members delivered their support for the four-year contract hammered out by their leaders.

A Mixed Bag: UAW Voting Continues on Tentative Agreement With GM

October 22, 2019

DETROIT—Early results from several United Auto Workers locals show that the new contract with General Motors Co. is receiving mixed support from members. The UAW wants local unions representing employees across 55 GM facilities in 19 states to submit their ratification vote totals by this Friday afternoon.