JJ joined ASSEMBLY Magazine in 2026. He has over a decade of writing and editing experience. As a lifelong learner, he particularly enjoys covering topics that are new to him and likes to keep up on emerging trends.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Growing operational pressure, outdated systems and slow decision-making are increasing frustration among frontline workers across manufacturing and other industrial sectors, according to new research from SafetyCulture.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Siemens has launched a workforce development initiative aimed at helping military veterans and transitioning service members move into manufacturing, automation and digital engineering careers as manufacturers continue struggling with skilled labor shortages.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Manufacturers are increasingly treating automation maintenance as a production strategy rather than a reactive repair function as factories become more dependent on robotics, automated systems and continuous uptime.
CHICAGO —
Manufacturers in highly regulated industries are increasingly consolidating ERP, quality management and traceability systems into unified digital platforms as companies work to reduce compliance overhead, simplify audits and improve production visibility across complex operations.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. —
Hexagon AB has spun off its industrial intelligence and AI software business into a standalone company, Octave Intelligence plc, signaling the growing importance of connected operational data, digital infrastructure and AI-driven industrial analytics across manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations.
Despite tariffs, EV disruption and supply chain pressure, supplier relationships improved across all six major North American OEMs for the first time in 26 years. Dr. Angela Johnson explains what changed — and why communication and trust are becoming critical competitive advantages.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Robotics technologies are expanding across manufacturing, logistics and autonomous driving applications as advances in artificial intelligence, sensing and automation continue accelerating development, according to research firm IDTechEx.
NISKAYUNA, NY— GE Aerospace researchers have developed a generative AI-powered design tool capable of producing preliminary hypersonic ramjet engine layouts in seconds, significantly reducing early-stage aerospace engineering design cycles.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in May at its fastest pace in four years as companies increased inventories ahead of potential supply disruptions and rising costs tied to the war with Iran, according to S&P Global data.
MACON, Ga.— Unified Legacy plans to invest $125 million in a new manufacturing facility in Macon, Ga., expanding domestic production capacity for the aerospace, defense and industrial sectors while creating 500 jobs over the next several years.
