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PHILADELPHIA—Authentise has launched a new AI platform designed to capture and act on engineering knowledge across the product development and manufacturing lifecycle, addressing a longstanding gap in how technical decisions are documented and executed.

MIAMI, FL—Mikala Sposito has been selected as the United States’ welding competitor for the 2026 WorldSkills Competition, becoming the first woman to represent the country in the event.

NEW YORK—Accenture has invested in General Robotics through its venture arm, expanding its push into physical AI and humanoid robotics as manufacturers and logistics operators look to scale autonomous systems across operations.

EVANSVILLE, IN—PIA Automation is launching a new business segment focused on embodied AI and humanoid robotics, expanding its automation portfolio as manufacturers seek more flexible systems to handle complex and variable production environments.

QUAKERTOWN, PA—Demco Automation has donated a new automated assembly system designed and built specifically for the mechatronics program at Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) in Perkasie, PA. The state-of-the-art automation training system, valued at $73,000, offers students hands-on access to the same technology used in modern manufacturing.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Medline is highlighting the role of safety in manufacturing performance, naming three U.S. production facilities as winners of its 2025 Golden Cone Awards.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Six years without a lost-time incident in a plant running stamping, machining and final assembly sounds improbable. At Magna’s Sterling Heights, MI, division, it’s the result of a deliberate focus on people, daily engagement and a few unconventional ideas.

FRANKFURT, GERMANY—Robot density increased across major manufacturing regions in 2024, as companies continued investing in automation to improve productivity and address labor challenges, according to new data from the International Federation of Robotics.

CHATTANOOGA, TN—Volkswagen is ending assembly of its ID.4 electric vehicle at its Chattanooga plant and shifting production toward higher-volume models, as the automaker adjusts its U.S. manufacturing strategy to align with market demand.

ARLINGTON, VA—Electrical manufacturing groups across North America are calling on trade officials to renew and strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), citing its role in supporting regional supply chains, manufacturing investment and energy infrastructure.