Manufacturing headlines from across the country and around the world. https://www.assemblymag.com/rss/2698-assembly-breaking-news en-us moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) MANKATO, Minn. — Rolls-Royce has expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new $24 million logistics and assembly facility in Mankato that will more than double production capacity for backup power systems used in critical infrastructure. MANKATO, Minn. — Rolls-Royce has expanded its U.S. manufacturing footprint with the opening of a new $24 million logistics and assembly facility in Mankato that will more than double production capacity for backup power systems used in critical infrastructure.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100209 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100209-rolls-royce-expands-us-generator-assembly-capacity moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BERLIN — Volkswagen plans to reduce its global vehicle lineup by as much as half as part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at lowering costs and improving competitiveness amid rising pressure from Chinese automakers and global tariffs. BERLIN — Volkswagen plans to reduce its global vehicle lineup by as much as half as part of a sweeping restructuring aimed at lowering costs and improving competitiveness amid rising pressure from Chinese automakers and global tariffs.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100211 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:52:45 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100211-volkswagen-to-slash-half-its-vehicle-lineup-in-sweeping-overhaul moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ABB Robotics has introduced the Flexley Stack F712, an autonomous forklift that expands the company's autonomous mobile robot lineup for manufacturing applications. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — ABB Robotics has introduced the Flexley Stack F712, an autonomous forklift that expands the company's autonomous mobile robot lineup for manufacturing applications.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100208 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100208-abb-expands-ai-powered-mobile-robot-lineup-with-autonomous-forklift moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BERLIN — Volkswagen's supervisory board is scheduled to meet July 9 to consider a sweeping restructuring plan that could include plant closures, job cuts and changes to the automaker's corporate structure as it seeks to address mounting financial and competitive pressures. BERLIN — Volkswagen's supervisory board is scheduled to meet July 9 to consider a sweeping restructuring plan that could include plant closures, job cuts and changes to the automaker's corporate structure as it seeks to address mounting financial and competitive pressures.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100207 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:01:02 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100207-volkswagen-considers-closing-four-german-plants-cutting-50-000-jobs moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BOSTON — Manufacturing companies are increasingly developing software, data and AI platforms alongside traditional products as manufacturers look to connect production systems, workforce knowledge and operational data. Now Mitsubishi Electric has created a dedicated space just for that sort of innovation. BOSTON — Manufacturing companies are increasingly developing software, data and AI platforms alongside traditional products as manufacturers look to connect production systems, workforce knowledge and operational data. Now Mitsubishi Electric has created a dedicated space just for that sort of innovation.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100125 Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100125-mitsubishi-electric-creates-us-hub-for-ai-manufacturing-innovation webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) DETROIT—Automakers around the world are entering a new chapter, faced with supply chain uncertainty and trade risks, according to a recent study by AlixPartners. DETROIT—Automakers around the world are entering a new chapter, faced with supply chain uncertainty and trade risks, according to a recent study by AlixPartners.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100205 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100205-global-auto-industry-faces-strong-headwinds-ahead webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) CLEVELAND—A historic factory here that once built huge material handling machines is being redeveloped by a modular housing manufacturer. CLEVELAND—A historic factory here that once built huge material handling machines is being redeveloped by a modular housing manufacturer.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100204 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100204-modular-housing-manufacturer-to-redevelop-historic-factory-in-cleveland moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) MELBOURNE, Ark. — Oobotic has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Ark., where the company plans to produce consumer products using automated manufacturing systems and AI-enabled production technology. MELBOURNE, Ark. — Oobotic has opened its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Melbourne, Ark., where the company plans to produce consumer products using automated manufacturing systems and AI-enabled production technology.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100202 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100202-oobotic-opens-automated-manufacturing-facility-in-arkansas moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) SAN ANTONIO — Toyota Motor North America will invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus, adding a second vehicle assembly line for the Tacoma pickup and creating approximately 2,000 jobs. SAN ANTONIO — Toyota Motor North America will invest $3.6 billion to expand its San Antonio manufacturing campus, adding a second vehicle assembly line for the Tacoma pickup and creating approximately 2,000 jobs. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100203 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:19:59 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100203-toyota-invests-36-billion-in-texas-calls-for-usmca-resolution moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) HINCKLEY, England — Crane Electronics has launched the WrenchStar Multi Plus, a digital torque wrench designed for assembly and quality teams working in demanding manufacturing environments. HINCKLEY, England — Crane Electronics has launched the WrenchStar Multi Plus, a digital torque wrench designed for assembly and quality teams working in demanding manufacturing environments.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100167 Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100167-digital-torque-tools-strengthen-traceability-on-the-assembly-line moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — East West Manufacturing has acquired electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Vexos, expanding its engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities across North America and Asia. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — East West Manufacturing has acquired electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Vexos, expanding its engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities across North America and Asia.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100200 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100200-east-west-manufacturing-acquires-vexos-expands-global-manufacturing-network moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) DETROIT — Global drone revenue is expected to reach $77 billion by 2035, more than doubling from current levels as commercial adoption accelerates across manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure inspection, agriculture and public safety, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research. DETROIT — Global drone revenue is expected to reach $77 billion by 2035, more than doubling from current levels as commercial adoption accelerates across manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure inspection, agriculture and public safety, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100178 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100178-drone-industry-forecast-sees-77-billion-market-by-2035 moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) MILWAUKEE — As manufacturers expand their use of robotics, cobots and connected production systems, motion control components are becoming increasingly important to flexible automation design. MILWAUKEE — As manufacturers expand their use of robotics, cobots and connected production systems, motion control components are becoming increasingly important to flexible automation design.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100169 Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100169-integrated-motion-systems-help-manufacturers-build-more-flexible-automation-cells moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it will seek to renegotiate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rather than renew the trade pact, a move that could create new uncertainty for manufacturers with integrated North American supply chains. WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it will seek to renegotiate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rather than renew the trade pact, a move that could create new uncertainty for manufacturers with integrated North American supply chains.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100195 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:48:11 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100195-usmca-renegotiation-could-create-manufacturing-uncertainty webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) WASHINGTON—General Motors and Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently received top honors in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition sponsored by the Manufacturing Leadership Council. WASHINGTON—General Motors and Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently received top honors in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition sponsored by the Manufacturing Leadership Council.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100190 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100190-gm-and-rheem-honored-for-digital-manufacturing-transformation webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) WASHINGTON—The Alliance for American Manufacturing has compiled a list of “made in USA” products to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday. WASHINGTON—The Alliance for American Manufacturing has compiled a list of “made in USA” products to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100189 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100189-made-in-america-showcase-spotlights-domestic-manufacturers moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) FARGO, N.D. — GoodBulb has opened a factory in Fargo that the company says is the only U.S. facility assembling A19 LED light bulbs. FARGO, N.D. — GoodBulb has opened a factory in Fargo that the company says is the only U.S. facility assembling A19 LED light bulbs.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100162 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100162-goodbulb-brings-a19-led-bulb-manufacturing-back-to-the-us moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) WASHINGTON — Siemens Small Business Lending Inc. has been approved as a Small Business Lending Company, allowing the Siemens Financial Services-owned company to originate U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans for small businesses. WASHINGTON — Siemens Small Business Lending Inc. has been approved as a Small Business Lending Company, allowing the Siemens Financial Services-owned company to originate U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans for small businesses.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100153 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100153-siemens-financing-unit-targets-manufacturing-equipment-loans moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Ford has rehired some 300 experienced engineers and technical specialists over the past three years after determining that artificial intelligence and automated quality systems alone were not enough to improve vehicle quality. BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Ford has rehired some 300 experienced engineers and technical specialists over the past three years after determining that artificial intelligence and automated quality systems alone were not enough to improve vehicle quality.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100186 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:25:23 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100186-ford-rehires-veteran-engineers-to-improve-ai-vehicle-quality webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Group is expanding its use of humanoid robots at its assembly plant here. SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Group is expanding its use of humanoid robots at its assembly plant here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100183 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100183-humanoids-take-on-new-role-at-bmws-us-assembly-plant webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) BENTON HARBOR, MI—Whirlpool Corp. is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year. BENTON HARBOR, MI—Whirlpool Corp. is celebrating its 115th anniversary this year.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100182 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100182-whirlpool-celebrates-its-american-manufacturing-heritage webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SPRING HILL, TN—General Motors plans to invest $275 million to upgrade its 36-year-old flexible assembly plant here. SPRING HILL, TN—General Motors plans to invest $275 million to upgrade its 36-year-old flexible assembly plant here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100181 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100181-gm-to-invest-275-million-at-tennessee-engine-assembly-plant moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Coretura, the software-defined vehicle platform company founded by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has signed an engineering agreement with Accenture to accelerate development of a software platform for trucks, buses and other medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. GOTHENBURG, Sweden — Coretura, the software-defined vehicle platform company founded by Daimler Truck and Volvo Group, has signed an engineering agreement with Accenture to accelerate development of a software platform for trucks, buses and other medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100176 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100176-daimler-volvo-joint-venture-advances-software-defined-truck-platform moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) DEARBORN, Mich. — ABB Robotics has been named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year. DEARBORN, Mich. — ABB Robotics has been named a 2026 Ford Supplier of the Year.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100168 Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100168-abb-robotics-named-ford-supplier-of-the-year webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) DETROIT—General Motors is facing a backlash from the UAW for installing collaborating robots at its Factory Zero complex here, which recently laid off more than 1,000 workers. DETROIT—General Motors is facing a backlash from the UAW for installing collaborating robots at its Factory Zero complex here, which recently laid off more than 1,000 workers.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100172 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100172-robots-cause-a-ruckus-in-the-motor-city webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SALEM, OR—Agility Robotics Inc. will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “AGLT.” SALEM, OR—Agility Robotics Inc. will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol “AGLT.”

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100171 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100171-agility-robotics-to-go-public webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) STUTTGART, Germany—Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. STUTTGART, Germany—Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its 100th birthday this year.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100170 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100170-mercedes-benz-turns-100 moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) AURORA, Ill. — Quaker Houghton has installed a custom dynamometer at its Center of Innovation in Aurora to support grease development and qualification for CV joint and universal joint manufacturers and automotive OEMs. AURORA, Ill. — Quaker Houghton has installed a custom dynamometer at its Center of Innovation in Aurora to support grease development and qualification for CV joint and universal joint manufacturers and automotive OEMs.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100137 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100137-quaker-houghton-adds-cv-joint-grease-testing-system moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BRISTOL, England — Q5D Technologies has signed a 20-month agreement with Molrix to deliver three automated wire harness manufacturing cells to the U.S. Army. BRISTOL, England — Q5D Technologies has signed a 20-month agreement with Molrix to deliver three automated wire harness manufacturing cells to the U.S. Army.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100154 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100154-q5d-to-supply-wire-harness-automation-cells-to-us-army moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) NEW YORK — AI-enabled digital twins are moving deeper into high-volume manufacturing as producers look for faster ways to reduce waste, improve quality and adjust production processes in real time. NEW YORK — AI-enabled digital twins are moving deeper into high-volume manufacturing as producers look for faster ways to reduce waste, improve quality and adjust production processes in real time.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100150 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100150-accenture-ai-digital-twins-help-cut-waste-improve-throughput