Machinery Assembly

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.

Humanoid Robot Market Is on the Brink of Explosive Growth

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

MUNICH—A new report by Roland Berger Strategy Consultants claims that recent advances in AI and humanoids wlll enable manufacturers to address the skilled labor shortage.

Assemblers Urge Renewal of the USMCA

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400

Overall, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has been net positive for all three countries, and it has contributed to a dynamic, robust North American economy. However, the Trump Administration has indicated that without concessions from Mexico and Canada, the U.S. will not renew the agreement.

Volvo Automates Welding

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Volvo's skilled workers were spending more time on non-value-added tasks—moving material, hooking it up to a crane, and setting it in a fixture—instead of doing what they do best: complex welds. The automated process has improved ergonomics and requires less manual intervention.

3D-Printing Platform Rapidly Produces Electric Motors

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

CAMBRIDGE, MA—Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a multimaterial additive manufacturing platform that can be used to print electric machines in a single step.

Siemens Energy to Invest $1B to Expand U.S. Manufacturing, Add 1,500 Jobs

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Siemens Energy plans to invest $1 billion to expand U.S. production of grid and gas turbine equipment and hire more than 1,500 workers as electricity demand surges from data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure and industrial electrification.

Deere and Mercedes-Benz Invest in Humanoid Robots

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:01:00 -0500

AUSTIN, TX—John Deere and Mercedes-Benz are among several companies that are investing more than $500 million in Apptronik, a startup that has developed a humanoid robot called Apollo.

EOS Expands Metal Additive Manufacturing Assembly in Texas

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas—EOS is expanding metal additive manufacturing assembly and logistics operations in Texas as part of a $3 million investment aimed at increasing U.S.-based production capacity and shortening delivery times for North American customers.

Deere to Build New Factory in North Carolina

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:00:28 -0500

MOLINE, IL—Deere & Co. plans to build a new assembly plant in Kernersville, NC, to produce next-generation excavators.

ASSEMBLY Launches Newsletter Dedicated to Automation

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:05:00 -0500

ASSEMBLY is launching a bi-monthly newsletter—Automation News—dedicated to the systems, trends, and technologies shaping the future of automation.

Caterpillar Teams With Nvidia to Deploy AI in Factories

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:45:00 -0500

LAS VEGAS—Caterpillar is investing millions of dollars in artificial intelligence technology to transform its factories and products.

NIST Launches Center for AI in Manufacturing

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

GAITHERSBURG, MD—The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance AI-based manufacturing.

Robots Automate Assembly at Machinery Factory

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Krone’s state-of-the-art, smart factory in Ibbenbüren produces complex welded assemblies for the company’s tractors and trailers.

Automation Boosts Efficiency at Drive Manufacturer

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Automated material handling system replaces forklifts and manual transport.

New Holland Unveils Autonomous Orchard Tractor

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

HANNOVER, Germany—New Holland has unveiled an autonomous tractor here that is designed to help orchard and vineyard owners address severe labor shortages.

Servo Hydraulic Press Saves Energy

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Pump manufacturer increases efficiency with programmable press.

Deere wins Assembly Plant of the Year

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Deere & Co.'s flagship factory in Davenport, IA is transforming itself with productivity enhancing tools, such as 5G networks, data analytics and digital twins. We take you behind the scenes at this world-class facility.

2025 Assembly Plant of the Year: Deere Leaps Ahead With 5G Connectivity

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400

John Deere Davenport Works has recently implemented productivity enhancing tools such as 5G connectivity, artificial intelligence, data analytics and digital twins.

Hitachi to Build New Power Transformer Factory in Virginia

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

RALEIGH, NC—Hitachi Energy plans to invest more than $1 billion in the United States, including a new factory in South Boston, VA.

GE Vernova Invests in Schenectady Plant

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

SCHENECTADY, NY—GE Verona is investing $41 million to expand its historic generator factory here.

Right-to-Repair Laws Gain Momentum

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Lawmakers in every state in the union have filed legislation to ensure that consumers have access to the parts, tools, and documentation needed to repair their stuff. This year alone, right-to-repair legislation is being actively debated in 24 states.

Manufacturers Win, and Lose, With OBBBA

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400

U.S. manufacturers should be happier with lower tax bills. On the downside, the OBBBA repeals many of the green energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act.

CNH Enhances Ergonomics With AI Technology

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Sensors, machine vision and AI help workers avoid back injuries and other ergonomic issues.

NAM Proposes ‘Manufacturing Investment Accelerator’

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The proposal is intended to boost domestic manufacturing investment.

Historic Sites Preserve and Promote Industrial Heritage

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Factories and workers are celebrated in several U.S. locations.

Alstom Opens New Railcar Assembly Plant in New York

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0400

HORNELL, NY—Alstom opened a state-of-the art railcar assembly plant here.

MES Helps Battery Maker Achieve ISO 9001 Certification

Thu, 22 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Digital ecosystem provides systematic controls for work instructions, change management and data collection.

Bike Maker to Build Indiana Assembly Plant

Tue, 06 May 2025 04:04:00 -0400

SEYMOUR, IN—Guardian Bikes has secured $19 million in financing to build a large-scale bicycle frame manufacturing operation here.

Caterpillar—A Bold New Era of Manufacturing and Assembly

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 01 May 2025 17:00:00 -0400

Competitive market pressures forced Cat to adopt new technology and implement lean manufacturing processes.

Software Analyzes Fastening Data

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

CNH Industrial uses data-driven software to solve problems on the assembly line before they occur.