MANNHEIM, Germany—Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun assembling a key component of its new eActros 600 long-haul truck at its factory here.

A new R&D initiative hopes to improve the dexterity of machines and enhance human-robot interaction.

RESTON, VA—The U.S. Geological Survey has discovered a large deposit of lithium located beneath southwestern Arkansas.

LISLE, IL—A new report from Molex LLC examines the challenges of transitioning from traditional 12- to 48-volt automotive electrical architectures.

The award-winning seat design re-envisions the manufacture and component materials to introduce a lighter, circular product that meets the demands of large-scale vehicle production.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Scania AB, a leading European manufacturer of trucks and buses, is installing remanufactured gearboxes in new vehicles at its flagship assembly plant here.

The goal of the initiative is to foster the next generation of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing and automation.

ToyotAbility’s mission is to support individuals and groups across a broad spectrum of visible, invisible, temporary and permanent disabilities within and beyond the walls of Toyota.

GWANGJU, South Korea—Cats have inspired engineers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology to develop a vision system that enhances accuracy in challenging environments.

Engineers at the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) recently developed a new joining and additive manufacturing process that enables adhesive-free joining of metal and wood components.