Austin Weber

Vertical integration once thrived on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

SEOUL—Engineers at Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have developed a paradigm-shifting drive system called the Uni Wheel.

DETROIT—The nation’s first wireless-charging public roadway recently opened at the Michigan Central innovation district here.

CHICAGO—A new display of Industry 4.0 innovations at MxD is showcasing how state-of-the-art tools can improve efficiency and productivity.

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN—Engineers at Purdue University are developing new types of adhesives that are sustainable. They’re turning to nature for inspiration.

VATICAN CITY—Pope Francis and other Vatican officials will soon be driving electric vehicles provided by Volkswagen AG.

HARTFORD, CT—The 2023 Travelers Risk Index claims that 25 percent of manufacturers have been the victim of a data breach or cyber event.

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), 553,052 industrial robots were installed in factories last year, a 5 percent increase over 2021.

A new “direct joining” method recently developed at the University of Michigan can be used to attach a variety of plastic and metal components.

SELMER, TN—GE Appliances is using an autonomous truck to deliver air conditioners and refrigerators from its assembly plant here to a nearby warehouse.