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BUFFALO, WV—Production of the new drivetrain components—critical for hybrid electric vehicles—is set to begin in late 2026 and will support Toyota and Lexus models assembled in North America.

BRUSSELS—A coalition of 17 European manufacturers, technology suppliers and research organizations are collaborating to develop the next generation of laser-based production systems.

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BOLOGNA, Italy—IMA Automation, a division of the IMA Group and a manufacturer of automated assembly systems, has created IMA Med-Tech, a new business unit specifically for designing and building assembly systems for medical equipment and devices.

DANVILLE, VA—RBW EV Cars, a British manufacturer of electric sports cars, has begun construction of a new assembly plant here, its first in the United States. 

ARMONK, NY—IBM Corp. plans to invest $150 billion in America over the next five years.

EL PASO, TX—Schneider Electric USA Inc. is modernizing and expanding its electrical equipment manufacturing facilities here. The project, funded in part by a $1.5 million Texas Enterprise Fund grant, is expected to generate 300 new jobs.

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC—Swiss manufacturer SHL Medical has opened a new state-of-the-art assembly plant here to produce of autoinjectors. The project represents a $220 million investment.

ELIZABETHTOWN, NC—Italian manufacturer Vulcanair Aircraft is opening a new assembly plant here to make training aircraft for U.S. flight schools and aviation programs. Construction of the 40,000-square-foot plant began in January 2025 and the grand opening is planned for Sept. 1.