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STOCKHOLM—Introduced during the Hexagon LIVE Global event, AEON represents a major milestone in industrial automation, blending state-of-the-art locomotion, sensor fusion, and AI-powered spatial intelligence to address pressing labor challenges and operational efficiency.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL—Electronics manufacturer Jabil Inc. will invest approximately $500 million over the next several years to expand its footprint in the southeast United States to support cloud and AI data center infrastructure customers.

PRINCETON, IN—The landmark unit—a 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum—was completed earlier this month at the Princeton facility, underscoring the plant’s role in Toyota’s commitment to vehicle electrification.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—On June 12 and 13, Filosa, accompanied by members of his regional leadership team, met with employees and conducted operational reviews at the Detroit Assembly Complex – Jefferson, home of the Jeep brand, and the Sterling Stamping Plant. 

BRIGHTON, MI—Promess Inc., a manufacturer of sensing and assembly technology, has promoted John Lytle to the role of president.

PARIS—Supported by over $485 million in state and local incentives, including a $34.9 million package from the Jacksonville Aviation Authority and more than $430 million from the State of Florida, the new facility will serve as the primary site for assembly and future operations.

MUNICH—MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched a series of production of its battery-electric trucks at the company’s main manufacturing facility in Munich. For the first time, electric and diesel trucks will be assembled on the same production line in a fully integrated, flexible process.

GREENSBORO, NC—JetZero has selected Greensboro, North Carolina, as the location for its first advanced manufacturing facility to produce the Z4, a next-generation all-wing aircraft. 

COLOGNE, Germany—Ford has launched mass production of electric vehicle battery packs at its new, state-of-the-art assembly facility in Cologne.

MUNICH—The BMW Group is expanding the use of its Virtual Factory. One major application is the automated collision check, a critical step before launching new vehicle models.