Articles by Austin Weber

DETROIT—Experts warn that widespread tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration could have catastrophic effects on the U.S. auto industry, especially when it comes to key components such as wiring harnesses.

NEW YORK—The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has launched a series of free courses that delve into various Industry 4.0 topics.

 FRANKFURT—Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed, according to a new report by the International Federation of Robotics. 

FONTANA, CA—ZM Trucks, a subsidiary of ZO Motors Co., plans to build medium-duty battery-powered trucks at a new 210,000-square-foot assembly plant here. 

BANNOCKBURN, IL—IPC/WHMA has launched an online instructor-led training course focusing on wire harnesses. 

NEW YORK, NY— By the end of this decade, manufacturers worldwide will generate 4.4 zettabytes of data. Many organizations currently lack the expertise needed to leverage this massive influx of data fully, resulting in inefficiencies and revenue losses of hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

Engineers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving both speed and quality while reducing waste.

COLUMBUS—Anduril Industries Inc. plans to build a large factory here to mass-produce autonomous vehicles for defense applications.

Bioplastics and natural fibers help automakers address recyclability and lightweighting.

Hand operation is ideal for low-volume, low-force applications.