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. — Boeing Co. is preparing to open a new 737 MAX production line this summer in Everett, Wash., expanding single-aisle manufacturing capacity as demand for the aircraft grows.
WEINHEIM, GERMANY—Freudenberg Sealing Technologies has introduced a new surface treatment process designed to eliminate the need for wet-chemical bonding in manufacturing, while improving efficiency and environmental performance.
PERRYSBURG, Ohio—Whirlpool Corp. is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with new investment in Ohio, building on decades of production history and positioning its operations for future growth.
Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, explains how the “silver tsunami” is exposing gaps in maintenance data and why companies that fail to capture that knowledge now risk falling behind.
ZURICH—Mosaic SoC has raised $3.8 million in pre-seed funding to develop low-power perception chips designed to enable real-time spatial intelligence in consumer and industrial devices.
DETROIT—General Motors said it has secured enough renewable energy to match 100% of the electricity used across its U.S. operations, making it the first U.S. automaker to reach that milestone.
PERRYSBURG, Ohio—Whirlpool Corp. plans to invest more than $60 million to convert an existing facility in Perrysburg into a manufacturing site supporting appliance assembly operations in the United States.
DETROIT—General Motors said its Super Cruise driver assistance system has surpassed 1 billion hands-free miles, marking a milestone in the company’s development of autonomous driving technology.
BIRMINGHAM, Mich.—As manufacturers mark International Automation Professionals Day, the focus turns to the people and systems behind some of the most advanced assembly operations in the United States.
Disruptions are inevitable—but being unprepared isn’t. Eddy Azad, founder and CEO of Parsec Automation, explains how manufacturers can build resilience through continuous improvement, visibility and long-term thinking to stay competitive.
