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Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the automotive industry.

]]> https://www.assemblymag.com/rss/2631-automotive-assembly en-us Manufacturing Industry "AI Leaders" Focus on Production, Quality and Maintenance moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) 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. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100117 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100117-manufacturing-industry-ai-leaders-focus-on-production-quality-and-maintenance Chinese Automaker Chery May Hire Nissan to Assemble Cars in the UK SUNDERLAND, UK—Nissan may soon produce cars for Chinese automotive OEM Chery International at its assembly plant here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100123 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:59:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100123-chinese-automaker-chery-may-hire-nissan-to-assemble-cars-in-the-uk Tariffs, AI and Automation Reshape Global Manufacturing Strategy moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BOSTON — Artificial intelligence, advanced automation and rising tariff pressure are beginning to reshape where automotive and aerospace manufacturers choose to build products, potentially reducing some of the long-standing cost advantages of lower-wage production regions, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100116 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100116-tariffs-ai-and-automation-reshape-global-manufacturing-strategy Volvo Redesigns EV Manufacturing 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.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100095 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100095-volvo-redesigns-ev-manufacturing PODCAST | Why OEM-Supplier Relationships Improved Despite Tariffs and EV Uncertainty moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100098 Thu, 28 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100098-podcast-why-oem-supplier-relationships-improved-despite-tariffs-and-ev-uncertainty Drones, Humanoids and AI Vehicles Are Driving Robotics Growth moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100100 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100100-drones-humanoids-and-ai-vehicles-are-driving-robotics-growth Schaeffler to Deploy Hundreds of Humanoid Robots webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) HERZOGENAURACH, Germany—Schaeffler AG plans to deploy hundreds of humanoid robots in its factories.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100105 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100105-schaeffler-to-deploy-thousands-of-humanoid-robots Top Five Assembly Articles From the Week of May 17-23 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

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100099 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100099-top-five-assembly-articles-from-the-week-of-may-17-23 Ferrari Unveils Four-Door EV webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) MARANELLO, Italy—Ferrari has unveiled a four-door electric vehicle called the Luce.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100101 Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100101-ferrari-unveils-four-door-ev Volvo Deploys Gigacasting Technology to Assemble New EV webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) TORSLANDA, Sweden—Volvo Cars has begun assembling a new electric vehicle at its flagship assembly plant here using gigacasting technology.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100102 Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100102-volvo-deploys-gigacasting-technology-to-assemble-new-ev Top Five Assembly Articles from the Week of May 11-15 Here’s a look at the top five assembly articles from the past week.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100087 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:05:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100087-top-five-assembly-articles-from-the-week-of-may-11-15 Automaker-Supplier Relations Improve Despite Tariff, EV Pressures moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Supplier relations improved for all six major North American automakers in 2026 despite tariff pressures and electric vehicle cost challenges, according to Plante Moran’s annual Working Relations Index study.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100083 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100083-automaker-supplier-relations-improve-despite-tariff-ev-pressures Toyota Has Big Plans in Texas webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SAN ANTONIO—Toyota Motor Corp. plans to open a new assembly line at its 20-year-old facility here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100085 Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100085-toyota-has-big-plans-in-texas Honda Posts First Annual Loss TOKYO—Honda Motor Co. reported its first annual loss since becoming a publicly traded company in Japan in 1957.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100078 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:05:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100078-honda-posts-first-annual-loss RV Manufacturer Issues Recall Due to Faulty Adhesive MIDDLEBURY, IN—Grand Design Recreational Vehicles is recalling more than 1,200 model year 2025-2026 Lineage motorhomes. The epoxy adhesive securing solar panels to the roof may fail, allowing the panels to detach. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100076 Fri, 15 May 2026 05:15:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100076-rv-manufacturer-issues-recall-due-to-faulty-adhesive GM Thinks Building in Batches Is Better webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) KANSAS CITY, KS—General Motors is experimenting with batch production at its Fairfax assembly plant here that builds the Chevy Bolt EV.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100082 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100082-gm-thinks-building-in-batches-is-better Automotive Manufacturing Expected to Fuel Humanoid Robot Growth moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Humanoid robots are moving closer to commercial deployment in manufacturing and logistics operations, with automotive assembly expected to become one of the largest early adoption markets, according to a new report from market intelligence firm IDTechEx. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100074 Thu, 14 May 2026 00:18:32 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100074-automotive-manufacturing-expected-to-fuel-humanoid-robot-growth Stellantis, UAW Start Process to Reopen Illinois Assembly Plant BELVIDERE, IL—Leaders from the United Auto Workers and Stellantis have begun discussions to reopen the automaker’s assembly plant here, which has been shuttered since February 2023.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100067 Tue, 12 May 2026 15:02:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100067-stellantis-uaw-start-process-to-reopen-illinois-assembly-plant VIDEO | Policy Shifts Complicate the EV Transition for Manufacturers moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) For many automakers, early investments in EV infrastructure were driven in part by regulatory pressure and incentives aimed at accelerating adoption. But as those policies evolve, manufacturers are being forced to reassess their strategies.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100064 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100064-video-policy-shifts-complicate-the-ev-transition-for-manufacturers Solar-Powered Vehicle Technology webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Photovoltaic-integrated body panels could extend the range of EVs.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100060 Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100060-solar-powered-vehicle-technology Alfa Romeo at 150: The Industrial Vision of Nicola Romeo moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) TURIN, Italy — Alfa Romeo is marking the 150th birthday of Nicola Romeo, the engineer and entrepreneur who transformed the company into a leader in automotive manufacturing and racing.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100032 Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100032-alfa-romeo-at-150-the-industrial-vision-of-nicola-romeo Articulating Roller Forming with 3-Axis Servo Technology The BalTec ELECTRIC EA30 is a roller forming machine with 3-axis servo technology.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99778 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99778-articulating-roller-forming-with-3-axis-servo-technology Fully Automatic Wire Harness Production Omega 750 S enables fully automated wire harness production for automotive manufacturers.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99775 Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99775-fully-automatic-wire-harness-production Spray Support from Start to Finish The right nozzle helps precision spray systems reduce defects, save fluid, ensure long‑term stability, and integrates smoothly into automated or robotic environments.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100059 Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100059-spray-support-from-start-to-finish Precision Link Conveyor for Automotive Parts Manufacturing Motion Index Drives designed and manufactured a custom 9-inch precision link conveyor for an automotive application.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100058 Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100058-precision-link-conveyor-for-automotive-parts-manufacturing Automotive Trim Panel Clip Insertion Gear Automatically feed and install metal or plastic clips with verifiable precision.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100057 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:50:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100057-automotive-trim-panel-clip-insertion-gear Powering the EV Revolution Demand for advanced power electronics is forcing engineers to explore next-generation components.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100056 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100056-powering-the-ev-revolution UAW Members Move Toward Strikes at Multiple Manufacturing Plants moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — United Auto Workers members at multiple manufacturing facilities are moving toward potential labor actions while others have reached tentative agreements, highlighting ongoing contract pressures across the sector.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100054 Thu, 07 May 2026 08:01:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100054-uaw-members-move-toward-strikes-at-multiple-manufacturing-plants Battery Factory Switches From GM to Tesla LANSING, MI—A Michigan battery factory once meant for General Motors’ electric vehicles has a new partner: Tesla.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100041 Thu, 07 May 2026 03:05:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100041-battery-factory-switches-from-gm-to-tesla BMW Marks EV Production Milestone webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) MUNICH—BMW AG recently produced its 2 millionth electric vehicle at its assembly plant in Dingolfing, Germany.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100052 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100052-bmw-marks-ev-production-milestone