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Home » Authors » Austin Weber
Austin Weber

Austin Weber

Austin has been senior editor for ASSEMBLY Magazine since September 1999. He has more than 21 years of b-to-b publishing experience and has written about a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering topics. Austin is a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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ARTICLES

American Honda Motor Co.

Honda Recalls SUVs Due to Bolt Tightening Issue

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 10, 2026

TORRANCE, CA—American Honda Motor Co. has recalled almost 4,000 late-model sport utility vehicles due to a fastening snafu.


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Stellantis

Global Auto Industry Faces Strong Headwinds Ahead

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 7, 2026

DETROIT—Automakers around the world are entering a new chapter, faced with supply chain uncertainty and trade risks, according to a recent study by AlixPartners.


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Library of Congress

Modular Housing Manufacturer to Redevelop Historic Factory in Cleveland

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 7, 2026

CLEVELAND—A historic factory here that once built huge material handling machines is being redeveloped by a modular housing manufacturer.


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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

U.S. Army Invests in New Assembly Technology to Boost Drone Production

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 1, 2026

TOBYHANNA, PA—As part of a new Drone Dominance initiative, the U.S. Army is scaling up parts production at its facility here.


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General Motors

GM and Rheem Honored for Digital Manufacturing Transformation

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON—General Motors and Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently received top honors in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition sponsored by the Manufacturing Leadership Council.


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Alliance for American Manufacturing

Made in America Showcase Spotlights Domestic Manufacturers

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON—The Alliance for American Manufacturing has compiled a list of “made in USA” products to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.


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Manufacturing History

25 People Who Shaped American Manufacturing

Key breakthroughs and innovations have transformed U.S. factories over the last 250 years.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 1, 2026

In honor of the country’s 250th birthday, here’s a brief look at 25 people who were responsible for breakthroughs and innovations that helped U.S. manufacturers grow and thrive.


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Zoox Inc.

Zoox Unveils Next-Generation Robotaxi

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
June 30, 2026

HAYWARD, CA—Zoox Inc. recently unveiled the next-generation version of the driverless ridehailing vehicle that it plans to assemble at its factory here.


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Shell plc

Shell Concept EV Features Innovative Thermal Management System

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
June 29, 2026

LONDON—Shell has unveiled a concept EV that features an innovative thermal management system and an ultra-fast charging capability.


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BMW Group

Humanoids Take on New Role at BMW’s U.S. Assembly Plant

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
June 26, 2026

SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Group is expanding its use of humanoid robots at its assembly plant here.


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