Articles by Austin Weber

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is developing an affordable battery-powered truck that features extended range capabilities.

 Smart technology that is transforming manufacturers in a variety of industries.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—BorgWarner has secured a contract with a major North American automaker to provide an 800-volt secondary integrated drive module.

WASHINGTON—Implementing a domestic content threshold on EV chargers could undermine the U.S. clean vehicle industry.

AUSTIN, TX—John Deere and Mercedes-Benz are among several companies that are investing more than $500 million in Apptronik, a startup that has developed a humanoid robot called Apollo.

RALEIGH, NC—Engineers at North Carolina State University have developed a self-healing composite that is tougher than materials currently used to assemble aircraft, automobiles and other products.

WOLFSBURG, Germany—Volkswagen recently produced its 5 millionth electric drive unit.

FRANKFURT—According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), artificial intelligence remains the top automation trend affecting manufacturers today.

CHICAGO—ASSEMBLY is seeking nominations for its 2026 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

PRINCETON, IN—Toyota Motor Corp.’s 4T Academy encourages high school students to pursue careers in manufacturing.