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Rolls-Royce opens expanded generator assembly facility in Mankato, Minnesota, increasing U.S. production capacity for backup power systems.

Rolls-Royce Expands U.S. Generator Assembly Capacity

Moore
JJ Moore
July 10, 2026

MANKATO, Minn. — Rolls-Royce has expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new $24 million logistics and assembly facility in Mankato that will more than double production capacity for backup power systems used in critical infrastructure.


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Automotive

Volkswagen to Slash Half Its Vehicle Lineup in Sweeping Overhaul

Moore
JJ Moore
July 9, 2026

BERLIN — Volkswagen plans to reduce its global vehicle lineup by as much as half as part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at lowering costs and improving competitiveness amid rising pressure from Chinese automakers and global tariffs.


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ABB autonomous mobile robot lineup featuring an autonomous forklift, tug and mover for factory material handling and manufacturing automation.
Robotics

ABB Expands AI-Powered Mobile Robot Lineup With Autonomous Forklift

Moore
JJ Moore
July 9, 2026

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ABB Robotics has introduced the Flexley Stack F712, an autonomous forklift that expands the company's autonomous mobile robot lineup for manufacturing applications.


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Volkswagen employee assembles a vehicle at the company's Chattanooga, Tennessee, manufacturing plant.
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Volkswagen Considers Closing Four German Plants, Cutting 50,000 Jobs

Moore
JJ Moore
July 8, 2026

BERLIN — Volkswagen's supervisory board is scheduled to meet July 9 to consider a sweeping restructuring plan that could include plant closures, job cuts and changes to the automaker's corporate structure as it seeks to address mounting financial and competitive pressures.


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Manufacturers Expand Investments in Digital Innovation Centers

Mitsubishi Electric Creates U.S. Hub for AI, Manufacturing Innovation

Moore
JJ Moore
July 8, 2026

BOSTON — Manufacturing companies are increasingly developing software, data and AI platforms alongside traditional products as manufacturers look to connect production systems, workforce knowledge and operational data. Now Mitsubishi Electric has created a dedicated space just for that sort of innovation.


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Global Auto Industry Faces Strong Headwinds Ahead

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 7, 2026

DETROIT—Automakers around the world are entering a new chapter, faced with supply chain uncertainty and trade risks, according to a recent study by AlixPartners.


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Modular Housing Manufacturer to Redevelop Historic Factory in Cleveland

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 7, 2026

CLEVELAND—A historic factory here that once built huge material handling machines is being redeveloped by a modular housing manufacturer.


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Automated appliance assembly line at Oobotic's Arkansas manufacturing facility featuring industrial robots, conveyors and automated production equipment for consumer appliance manufacturing.
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Oobotic Opens Automated Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas

Moore
JJ Moore
July 7, 2026

MELBOURNE, Ark. — Oobotic has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Ark., where the company plans to produce consumer products using automated manufacturing systems and AI-enabled production technology.


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Toyota Invests Billions into Texas Manufacturing
Automotive

Toyota Invests $3.6 Billion in Texas, Calls for USMCA Resolution

Moore
JJ Moore
July 6, 2026

SAN ANTONIO — Toyota Motor North America will invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus, adding a second vehicle assembly line for the Tacoma pickup and creating approximately 2,000 jobs. 


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Crane Electronics WrenchStar Multi Plus digital torque wrench for controlled fastening and torque measurement in assembly environments.

Digital Torque Tools Strengthen Traceability on the Assembly Line

Moore
JJ Moore
July 6, 2026

HINCKLEY, England — Crane Electronics has launched the WrenchStar Multi Plus, a digital torque wrench designed for assembly and quality teams working in demanding manufacturing environments.


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