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INCHEON, South Korea — It may sound nuts, but researchers at Inha University have developed a high-performance, biodegradable adhesive derived from cashew nut byproducts, offering a potential alternative to petroleum-based materials widely used in manufacturing.

WINDSOR, Ontario—NextStar Energy has opened a 4.23 million-square-foot battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, marking a major expansion of electric vehicle supply chain capacity in North America.

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Boeing Co. is preparing to open a new 737 MAX production line this summer in Everett, Wash., expanding single-aisle manufacturing capacity as demand for the aircraft grows.

WEINHEIM, GERMANY—Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a new surface treatment process designed to eliminate the need for wet-chemical bonding in manufacturing, while improving efficiency and environmental performance.

DETROIT—Stellantis is deploying firearm-sniffing dogs at several U.S. assembly plants.

STOCKHOLM—Swedish appliance maker Electrolux has agreed to form three joint ventures in North America with its Chinese rival Midea.

CHESTERFIELD, VA—Dover Food Retail, a manufacturer of commercial and industrial refrigeration systems and refrigerated display cases, will invest more than $25 million to expand its assembly plant here.

HAYWARD, CA—A vertically integrated humanoid robot factory has opened here.

PERRYSBURG, Ohio—Whirlpool Corp. is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with new investment in Ohio, building on decades of production history and positioning its operations for future growth.

DETROIT—General Motors is doubling down on internal combustion engine (ICE) production at three U.S. facilities