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SINGAPORE—Researchers at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have unveiled an AI-powered “factory line” that automates the creation of cyborg insects—dramatically accelerating the once painstaking process of outfitting live cockroaches with electronic control systems.

NEW YORK—According to a recent study by Deloitte, smart factories have enabled manufacturers to achieve a 20 percent increase in employee productivity.

STUTTGART—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics have developed an analytical concept that combines measurements of temperature, air quality, lighting and noise with workers’ subjective perceptions.

American isn’t alone in facing setbacks. Delta Air Lines is also dealing with stranded Airbus jets in Europe, reportedly due to pending regulatory certification for their seats.

ALEXANDRIA, VA—The National Science Foundation is investing $25.5 million to support fundamental research and workforce development that will enable next-generation U.S. manufacturing.

BERWYN, PA—Ametek Inc. has acquired Faro Technologies Inc., a manufacturer of 3D measurement and imaging technology. 

FRANKLIN, WI—Yaskawa America Inc. will build a new factory here to make industrial robots.

ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at Arizona State University and the University of Michigan are establishing a Center for Digital Twins in Manufacturing.

AIKEN, SC—The expansion will create 60 new jobs, bringing the total workforce at the facility to 434. This move is part of a broader $100 million U.S. investment, including a previously announced $24 million expansion in Mankato, Minnesota, which added 100 jobs.

Despite a challenging quarter, electric vehicle (EV) sales more than doubled, helped by new models like the electric Chevy Equinox. GM now holds 16% of the U.S. EV market, second to Tesla.