Dow Tackles EV Thermal Management Challenges Austin Weber April 18, 2025 Thermal interface materials are designed to dissipate heat to ensure the reliable operation of electric vehicles.Read More
Wire Processing Braiding Machines Protect Wire Harnesses Austin Weber April 15, 2025 Semiautomated equipment puts a twist on wire harness protection.Read More
Assembly Lines Hyundai 5G Technology Enables ‘Smart’ Manufacturing Austin Weber April 8, 2025 SEOUL— Hyundai Motor Group recently completed a successful pilot project for private 5G connectivity technology.Read More
Assembly Lines Flexible, Connected ‘Smart Factories' Are Vital to Mixed-Model Auto Assembly Austin Weber April 7, 2025 ZURICH— Advanced manufacturing technology will play a key role as the automotive industry continues to transition to mixed-model assembly lines.Read More
New EV Motor Contains No Copper or Rare-Earth Materials Austin Weber April 7, 2025 SHOREHAM, England—Ricardo Group engineers have developed an electric traction motor that does not contain any cobalt, copper or rare-earth materials. Read More
Assembly Lines Smart, Energy-Efficient Robotic Gripper Cuts Production Costs Austin Weber April 4, 2025 SAARBRUCKEN, Germany— Engineers at Saarland University recently used lightweight, shape-memory materials to create a non-pneumatic robotic gripper.Read More
Assembly Lines Apple to Invest Billions in U.S. Manufacturing Austin Weber April 3, 2025 CUPERTINO, CA— Apple Inc. plans to invest more than $500 billion in America over the next four years.Read More
New Battery Manufacturing Process Addresses Cold Weather Issues Austin Weber April 3, 2025 ANN ARBOR, MI—Engineers at the University of Michigan have addressed the issue by developing a new process for manufacturing electrodes.Read More
New Report Examines Electrical Connectivity in Defense Applications Austin Weber April 2, 2025 LISLE, IL—To ensure reliability and performance in extreme environments, aerospace and defense vehicles demand rugged electrical wiring and connectors. Read More
Hyundai Opens EV Assembly Plant in Georgia Austin Weber March 28, 2025 ELLABELL, GA—Hyundai Motor Group has opened a new assembly plant here that will produce a variety of electric and hybrid vehicles.Read More