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PERRYSBURG, Ohio—Whirlpool Corp. plans to invest more than $60 million to convert an existing facility in Perrysburg into a manufacturing site supporting appliance assembly operations in the United States.

DETROIT—General Motors said its Super Cruise driver assistance system has surpassed 1 billion hands-free miles, marking a milestone in the company’s development of autonomous driving technology.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Automation is often discussed in terms of technology — robotics, AI and advanced systems — but behind every implementation are the professionals responsible for making those systems work on the plant floor.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—As manufacturers mark International Automation Professionals Day, the focus turns to the people and systems behind some of the most advanced assembly operations in the United States.

CAMBRIDGE, MA—Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology here have developed a wearable device that can control robotic movements.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland—Engineers at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne have developed a new framework that makes it possible to teach robots new skills.

PARIS—A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute claims that AI technology will unlock new opportunities for manufacturers.

DALLAS—Pudu Robotics is opening a new U.S. headquarters in Dallas as part of a broader effort to expand its robotics footprint across industrial and commercial environments.

AYER, Mass.—Creative Materials Inc. has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities for regulated industries after achieving new certifications tied to quality, environmental management and defense-related production.

HANNOVER, GERMANY—Humanoid robots equipped with physical AI are being piloted by Accenture, SAP and Vodafone Procure & Connect to perform inspection and safety monitoring tasks in industrial environments. The pilot focuses on using humanoid robots to identify inefficiencies, safety risks and process issues by performing visual inspections and reporting findings into enterprise systems in real time. The robots are designed to operate alongside existing automation and human workers, providing additional visibility into day-to-day operations.