Articles by Austin Weber

A radical concept may revolutionize the way vehicles are built.

Manufacturers grapple with reduced size, increased functionality, memory capacity and reliability.

A new museum exhibit in Chicago makes manufacturing look cool.

New designs and novel products spur healthy long-term growth.

New diesel engine emission rules and satellite technology spur demand for tractors.

What type of crayon would you use to color a pneumatic screwdriver? What about a power-and-free conveyor? Grade-school kids coloring scenes from a truck assembly line have 120 different

For more than 80 years, Kenworth Truck Co. (Kirkland, WA) has enjoyed a reputation for building vehicles known for their durability, reliability and dependability. The company's trucks are a common

Assembly cells are not suitable for all applications.

When it comes to ergonomics and environmental compliance, the Renton, WA, plant owned by Kenworth Truck Co. (Kirkland, WA) earns high marks. The recipient of ASSEMBLY magazine's 2004 Assembly

Assemblers at Kenworth's Renton, WA, factory use high-tech tools to build world-class trucks.