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SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have invented a “wearable robot” that promises to increase worker efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries.

TROY, MI—A golf club is deceptively simple. It has no moving parts. Its sole purpose is to strike the ball and propel it forward.

SOUTHFIELD, MI—SME has announced that nominations are now open for its 2025 30 Under 30 program, which honors young leaders shaping the future of manufacturing.

CLEVELAND—The new BRF30PB-20 cordless riveting tool from Stanley Assembly Technologies captures data from the rivet-setting process in real time. By measuring variables such as force and distance, the tool detects errors such as incorrect rivets, missing parts and incorrect hole sizes.

WASHINGTON—Trump plans to speak with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today before tariffs aimed at the country are due to take effect early Tuesday. 

COLUMBUS, OH—The first deployment includes 100 next-generation robots at Ohio State, designed to handle high-volume deliveries on a large campus.

MARYSVILLE, OH—The first EV to be produced at the hub will be the all-new Acura RSX SUV in late 2025, followed by models based on the Honda 0 Saloon and Honda 0 SUV prototypes unveiled at CES 2025.

CAMBRIDGE, MA—The investment aims to meet rising electricity demand, strengthen domestic supply chains, and enhance U.S. energy innovation. 

DETROIT—Experts warn that widespread tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration could have catastrophic effects on the U.S. auto industry, especially when it comes to key components such as wiring harnesses.

LOUISVILLE, KY—After months of negotiations, workers at GE Appliances have ratified a new four-year labor contract.