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ASSEMBLY News Now, episode-30: Volvo Redesigns EV Manufacturing
Episode 30—Assembly News Now

Volvo Redesigns EV Manufacturing

June 2, 2026

Volvo Cars has begun production of its new, fully electric EX60 SUV at its assembly plant in Torslanda, Sweden. The plant has been heavily upgraded in recent years in preparation for production of the EX60 and other EVs.




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Digital Transformation Is Essential, Claims New Study

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 27, 2026

MILWAUKEE—Manufacturers are no longer debating whether to adopt digital technologies, but how to execute, scale and deliver measurable value from them.


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Top Five Assembly Articles From the Week of May 17-23

Detente between automotive OEMs and their suppliers heads the list of last week's top stories.
May 26, 2026

Miss a little, miss a lot. In a busy work week, it can be difficult to keep up with what’s happening in manufacturing. Here’s a look at the top five assembly articles from the week of May 17-23


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ASSEMBLY News Now, Episode 29: Mercedes-Benz to Invest $4 billion in Alabama Assembly Plant
Episode 29—Assembly News Now

Mercedes-Benz to Invest $4 billion in Alabama Assembly Plant

May 5, 2026

Over the next four years, Mercedes-Benz will invest $4 billion in its assembly plant in Tuscaloosa, AL. The plant assembles a range of SUVs for both the U.S. and export markets.




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ASSEMBLY News Now, episode 28: ASSEMBLY News Now, episode 28: GE Appliances Automates Assembly of Water Filters
Episode 28—Assembly News Now

Touring the Automated Assembly Line at Appliance Park

April 7, 2026

GE Appliances' first in-house water filter manufacturing operation includes fully automated assembly and packaging, robotic pick-and-place systems guided by machine vision, 100 percent in-line leak testing, and end-to-end traceability.




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Audi Scales Up Deployment of AI in Assembly Plants

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 4, 2026

INGOLSTADT, Germany—Audi is using artificial intelligence technology to improve productivity and quality in its assembly plants.


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Arm Holdings plc

Physical AI Creates New Roles for Humans and Robots

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
March 2, 2026

Although Industry 5.0 is still a relatively new term, engineers are already talking about another buzz word called Physical AI. The term refers to augmenting physical systems with intelligence that scales.


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Automation

Conference Program Announced for Manufacturing & Automation eXchange

Topics include AI, 5G, automation, robotics, smart factories and mixed-model production.
February 17, 2026

NASHVILLE, TN—The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) has announced details of its MAX eXperience educational program, featuring a comprehensive lineup of six immersive workshops, a keynote presentation, and targeted education sessions designed to equip manufacturing professionals with practical strategies for today’s rapidly evolving production environment.


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Rockwell Automation Inc.

Rockwell Automation Tackles Industry 5.0

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
February 16, 2026

 Smart technology that is transforming manufacturers in a variety of industries.


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Assembly News Now episode 26: Inside BMW’s New State-of-the-Art Assembly Plant
Episode 26—Assembly News Now

Inside BMW’s New State-of-the-Art Assembly Plant

February 3, 2026

BMW’s newest assembly plant makes the iX3 electric SUV, the first vehicle based on the automaker’s Neue Klasse platform.




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