Industries

Wood Pallet Trash Solution, Sustainable Outcome

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

A turnkey engineered system helps manufacturers safely and efficiently remove wood pallet waste from the production floor, then convert wood and metal materials into sustainable secondary uses.

Manufacturing Industry "AI Leaders" Focus on Production, Quality and Maintenance

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Manufacturers generating the strongest returns from artificial intelligence are concentrating investments on production planning, quality, maintenance and supply chain operations, according to a new report from NTT DATA.

Clean Energy Manufacturing Ramps Up in USA

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 27 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON—Solar, wind and other types of clean energy manufacturing has become an important part of the U.S. industrial economy, according to the American Clean Power Association.

Schaeffler to Deploy Hundreds of Humanoid Robots

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

HERZOGENAURACH, Germany—Schaeffler AG plans to deploy hundreds of humanoid robots in its factories.

Reversible Adhesive Aids Disassembly and Recycling

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

NEWCASTLE, England—Electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University have developed a reversible adhesive that makes disassembling and recycling electronics much easier.

Ferrari Unveils Four-Door EV

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

MARANELLO, Italy—Ferrari has unveiled a four-door electric vehicle called the Luce.

Volvo Deploys Gigacasting Technology to Assemble New EV

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

TORSLANDA, Sweden—Volvo Cars has begun assembling a new electric vehicle at its flagship assembly plant here using gigacasting technology.

Toyota Has Big Plans in Texas

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

SAN ANTONIO—Toyota Motor Corp. plans to open a new assembly line at its 20-year-old facility here.

GM Thinks Building in Batches Is Better

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

KANSAS CITY, KS—General Motors is experimenting with batch production at its Fairfax assembly plant here that builds the Chevy Bolt EV.

Humanoid Robot Factory Opens in California

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 -0400

HAYWARD, CA—A vertically integrated humanoid robot factory has opened here.

GM to Invest in ICE Manufacturing

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

DETROIT—General Motors is doubling down on internal combustion engine (ICE) production at three U.S. facilities

Boeing Goes on Hiring Spree to Boost 737 Production

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

SEATTLE—Boeing is in the process of hiring more than 100 assemblers a day at its local factories here.

Pentagon Asks Ford and GM for Assembly Assistance

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

WASHINGTON—In a move that harkens back to World War II, U.S. defense officials have held talks with Ford Motor Co. and General Motors about producing military equipment and weapons.

NASA Supplier Wins Illinois ‘Makers Madness’ Contest

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

SPRINGFIELD, IL—Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. was recently named the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.”

Survey Highlights “Discovery Gap” in Manufacturing Workforce as Satisfaction Reaches Record Levels

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A new manufacturing workforce study shows employees are highly satisfied and optimistic about the industry — but most did not plan to enter it, highlighting a growing “discovery gap” that continues to limit the talent pipeline.

Uber to Deploy Fleet of Rivian R2 Robotaxis

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SAN FRANCISCO—Uber has formed a strategic partnership with Rivian aimed at accelerating both companies’ autonomous vehicle plans.

Renault to Deploy Hundreds of Humanoids

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

PARIS—Renault Group plans to deploy more than 300 humanoid robots in its auto plants by the end of next year. T

Drone Market Will Skyrocket in Next Decade

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK—The UAV market is projected to grow more than 16 percent annually over the next decade, according to a new report.

Miele Reaches Production Milestone at Alabama Assembly Plant

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400

OPELIKA, AL—Miele Manufacturing Inc. recently assembled the 10,000th oven at its new factory here.

EV Production Shifts From Disruption to Delivery

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:00:00 -0400

ZURICH—Automakers around the world are showing growing confidence in their ability to build electric vehicles efficiently and at scale.

New Technology Ensures Fast, Accurate Leak Testing

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Here’s a look at some of the latest leak testing equipment.

Ford Explorer Travels From Chicago to the Vatican

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:00:00 -0500

CHICAGO—Ford Motor Co.’s historic Chicago Assembly Plant recently built a one-of-a-kind Explorer for Pope Leo XIV, who grew up just a few miles from the factory.

Samsung Electronics to Adopt AI-Driven Factories

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

SEOUL—Samsung Electronics plans to transition all manufacturing operations into AI-driven factories by 2030.

Amidst New Round of Scrutiny, Are Tariffs Working for U.S. Manufacturing?

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0500

In imposing tariffs, Trump said his goal is to reduce the trade deficit and spur more manufacturing in the United States. One year into his second term, neither goal has been achieved. In fact, the opposite occurred.

Rivian Plans to Build Next-Gen EV With Advanced Production Technology

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

NORMAL, IL—Rivian Automotive Inc. will assemble its much-anticipated R2 on a "technologically advanced production line that runs on smart and connected digital systems."

Tesla to End Model X, S Production, Convert Fremont Space for Optimus Robots,

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

FREMONT, Calif. — Tesla plans to end production of its Model S and Model X vehicles and convert part of its Fremont factory into a robot-manufacturing operation capable of producing up to 1 million Optimus humanoid robots per year, CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s fourth-quarter financial report.

Zonal Wiring Architecture Will Make EVs Easier to Assemble

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

Zonal architecture organizes electrical components and their connections by physical zones within a vehicle, rather than by functions or domains.

Toyota to Deploy Humanoids at Canadian Assembly Plant

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

CAMBRIDGE, ON—Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plans to deploy humanoid robots at its assembly plant in Woodstock that builds RAV4 sport utility vehicles.

Conference Program Announced for Manufacturing & Automation eXchange

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:02:00 -0500

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.

Ford Outlines Next-Generation EV Strategy

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is developing an affordable battery-powered truck that features extended range capabilities.