BERLIN—Mercedes-Benz’s oldest factory, which was built in the late 1800s, has deployed some of the most advanced manufacturing technology in the world, including humanoid robots.
SEOUL, Korea/NASHVILLE, TN—This deal, SK On's first partnership with a Japanese automaker, contributes to U.S. manufacturing growth, supporting 1,700 jobs, and involves a $661 million investment from SK On. This investment is in addition to Nissan's $500 million investment in EV production at Canton.
SAN JOSE, CA—General Motors and Nvidia Corp. are collaborating on next-generation vehicles, factories and robots using artificial intelligence, simulation and accelerated computing technology.
BRISTOL, CT—Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (AGR), a leading provider of automated assembly systems, has acquired ProMATIC Automation Inc., based in Fletcher, NC. The acquisition strengthens AGR’s ability to serve a broader range of customers by offering a more diverse portfolio of automation technology.
CHATTANOOGA, TN—The automaker cited declining demand for electric vehicles as the reason for reducing production to two shifts and offering voluntary severance packages.
The mobile factories are deployed on-site, where they assemble and position completed solar farm sections, significantly reducing installation time and costs.
Simulation software lets engineers evaluate and fine-tune stamping lines before dies are cut or parts are produced.
March 12, 2025
PFÄFFIKON, Switzerland—AutoForm Engineering GmbH, a supplier of software for stamping and body-in-white (BiW) assembly processes, has released a new version of its AutoForm Forming R12 software. This version provides new capabilities and enhancements for the sheet metal forming process, in particular for the feasibility and validation phases of stamping processes.
SAO PAULO, Brazil—According to news reported by Reuters, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced today that it is exploring the possibility of setting up a final assembly line for its KC-390 military cargo aircraft in Poland.
TOYOTA CITY, Japan—As a result, Toyota will temporarily close one of two lines at its Takaoka plant and two additional lines at a Toyota Industries Corp. factory. This disruption could impact RAV4 and Harrier deliveries, though Toyota is exploring recovery production.
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