Articles by Austin Weber

WASHINGTON—A new report by the National Association of Manufacturers claims that more than 50 percent of U.S. companies plan to increase investments in artificial intelligence technology during the next two years.

MAGDEBURG, Germany—Engineers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation have developed new technology that enables better human-machine collaboration.

DEBRECEN, Hungary—When BMW's new assembly plant here ramps up production later this year, it will feature a cutting-edge quality management system.

TROY, MI—Plug-in hybrid vehicles tend to have more defects than their battery electric counterparts, according to a recent study conducted by J.D. Power.

PHILADELPHIA—Engineers at Drexel University have developed a benchtop tool that enables automakers and suppliers to get a better look at the electrochemical and mechanical functions of EV batteries.

New materials enable new applications for an old joining process.

BIRMINGHAM, England—GKN Aerospace recently completed the first high-voltage electrical wiring interconnection system for the European Union’s Clean Aviation SWITCH project. 

Factories and workers are celebrated in several U.S. locations.

CHICAGO—Tesla Inc. produces the “most American” vehicle, according to a recent study by Cars.com that analyzed where cars were assembled.

New technology recently developed in France enables six-axis robots to work on moving parts on assembly lines.