COURTLAND, Ala. — Lockheed Martin has opened an 88,000-square-foot missile assembly facility in Courtland to support production of the Next Generation Interceptor for the Missile Defense Agency.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Researchers are developing AI-powered robotic systems capable of learning physical tasks directly from human experts, a capability that could eventually influence how robots are trained across industries, including manufacturing.
CINCINNATI – GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, marking the company’s first validation of a fully integrated hybrid electric propulsion system and moving the technology closer to future flight demonstrations.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in May at its fastest pace in four years, driven by strong demand for AI-related infrastructure, increased factory output and efforts by companies to secure materials ahead of anticipated cost increases.
ITASCA, Ill. — Maintenance teams in automated manufacturing environments are increasingly turning to AI-driven planning and operational support tools as factories struggle with aging workforces, growing asset complexity and pressure to reduce unplanned downtime.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Manufacturers generating the strongest returns from artificial intelligence are concentrating investments on production planning, quality, maintenance and supply chain operations, according to a new report from NTT DATA.
BOSTON — Artificial intelligence, advanced automation and rising tariff pressure are beginning to reshape where automotive and aerospace manufacturers choose to build products, potentially reducing some of the long-standing cost advantages of lower-wage production regions, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Growing operational pressure, outdated systems and slow decision-making are increasing frustration among frontline workers across manufacturing and other industrial sectors, according to new research from SafetyCulture.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Siemens has launched a workforce development initiative aimed at helping military veterans and transitioning service members move into manufacturing, automation and digital engineering careers as manufacturers continue struggling with skilled labor shortages.