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Motion Index Drives designed and manufactured a custom 9-inch precision link conveyor for an automotive application.

Automatically feed and install metal or plastic clips with verifiable precision.

Demand for advanced power electronics is forcing engineers to explore next-generation components.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — United Auto Workers members at multiple manufacturing facilities are moving toward potential labor actions while others have reached tentative agreements, highlighting ongoing contract pressures across the sector.

LANSING, MI—A Michigan battery factory once meant for General Motors’ electric vehicles has a new partner: Tesla.

MUNICH—BMW AG recently produced its 2 millionth electric vehicle at its assembly plant in Dingolfing, Germany.

Over the next four years, Mercedes-Benz will invest $4 billion in its assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, AL. The plant assembles a range of SUVs for both the U.S. and export markets.

GOTHENBURG, Sweden—Volvo Cars has begun production of its new, fully electric EX60 SUV. Customer deliveries will begin in early summer.

DETROIT—Stellantis is deploying firearm-sniffing dogs at several U.S. assembly plants.

Approximately 80 percent of the materials used to build a garbage truck could be replaced with recycled materials and renewable materials.