Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the electronics industry. https://www.assemblymag.com/rss/2727 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) 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 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 webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) TOBYHANNA, PA—As part of a new Drone Dominance initiative, the U.S. Army is scaling up parts production at its facility here. TOBYHANNA, PA—As part of a new Drone Dominance initiative, the U.S. Army is scaling up parts production at its facility here.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100194 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100194-us-army-invests-in-new-assembly-technology-to-boost-drone-production Today’s sealants offer very good resistance to common oils and coolants, as well as stable mechanical performance at elevated temperatures. Today’s sealants offer very good resistance to common oils and coolants, as well as stable mechanical performance at elevated temperatures.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100164 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100164-sealants-protect-pins-and-busbars-in-evs sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026. According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100144 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100144-cobot-automates-avionics-testing-process moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) AHMEDABAD, India — Adani Group and Jabil Inc. plan to form a strategic alliance to manufacture AI data center infrastructure hardware in India, including liquid-cooled AI racks, servers, storage, networking systems and related power and thermal management equipment. AHMEDABAD, India — Adani Group and Jabil Inc. plan to form a strategic alliance to manufacture AI data center infrastructure hardware in India, including liquid-cooled AI racks, servers, storage, networking systems and related power and thermal management equipment.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100145 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100145-jabil-partners-with-adani-on-ai-infrastructure-manufacturing moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) BAC NINH, Vietnam — Orbbec has broken ground on a new manufacturing base in Vietnam as the company expands production capacity for 3D vision sensors, smart hardware and robotics-related products. BAC NINH, Vietnam — Orbbec has broken ground on a new manufacturing base in Vietnam as the company expands production capacity for 3D vision sensors, smart hardware and robotics-related products.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100133 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100133-robotics-vision-supplier-expands-manufacturing-footprint webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) Adhesive bonding enables engineers to create strong joints. But industrial adhesives have several drawbacks, such as outgassing, which can cause problems in some applications. Adhesive bonding enables engineers to create strong joints. But industrial adhesives have several drawbacks, such as outgassing, which can cause problems in some applications.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100121 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:30:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100121-best-practices-to-prevent-outgassing webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) In today’s age of artificial intelligence, smartphones, video games and virtual reality, pinball has undergone a resurgence. A handful of companies still make pinball machines in the United States. The largest of them all is Stern Pinball Inc. In today’s age of artificial intelligence, smartphones, video games and virtual reality, pinball has undergone a resurgence. A handful of companies still make pinball machines in the United States. The largest of them all is Stern Pinball Inc.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100120 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100120-stern-pinball-keeps-old-school-fun-alive webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) NEWCASTLE, England—Electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University have developed a reversible adhesive that makes disassembling and recycling electronics much easier. NEWCASTLE, England—Electrical and chemical engineers at Newcastle University have developed a reversible adhesive that makes disassembling and recycling electronics much easier.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100104 Tue, 26 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100104-reversible-adhesive-aids-disassembly-and-recycling moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) WINDSOR, Ontario—NextStar Energy has opened a 4.23 million-square-foot battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, marking a major expansion of electric vehicle supply chain capacity in North America. WINDSOR, Ontario—NextStar Energy has opened a 4.23 million-square-foot battery manufacturing facility in Windsor, marking a major expansion of electric vehicle supply chain capacity in North America.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100029 Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100029-nextstar-energy-opens-large-scale-battery-plant-in-windsor-ontario webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100016 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100016-humanoid-robot-market-is-on-the-brink-of-explosive-growth sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) 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. 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.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100017 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100017-assemblers-urge-renewal-of-the-usmca workers at a Honda assembly plant Honda is among several automakers calling for renewal of the USMCA. Total Goods & Services Bilateral Trade, 2005 - 2024 Over the past six years, the USMCA has increased trade between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) SEOUL—Samsung Electronics plans to transition all manufacturing operations into AI-driven factories by 2030. SEOUL—Samsung Electronics plans to transition all manufacturing operations into AI-driven factories by 2030.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99888 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99888-samsung-electronics-to-adopt-ai-driven-factories sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) In January, Samsung Electronics forecast a worsening chip shortage this year, thanks to burgeoning demand for AI data centers. The race to build AI infrastructure has prompted chipmakers to divert manufacturing capacity toward high-bandwidth memory for AI servers, squeezing the supply ‍of conventional memory chips. In January, Samsung Electronics forecast a worsening chip shortage this year, thanks to burgeoning demand for AI data centers. The race to build AI infrastructure has prompted chipmakers to divert manufacturing capacity toward high-bandwidth memory for AI servers, squeezing the supply ‍of conventional memory chips.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99830 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99830-heads-up-manufacturers-get-ready-for-chip-shortage-part-2 sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) The new machine replaces a legacy system that was in operation for more than 40 years, offering at least twice the throughput and close to double the efficiency of the previous equipment. The new machine replaces a legacy system that was in operation for more than 40 years, offering at least twice the throughput and close to double the efficiency of the previous equipment.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99819 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99819-robotic-automation-system-assembles-switches moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Products with nonremovable batteries are the target of a new state recycling fee structure in California that expands the state’s electronic waste program, targeting everything from power tools with embedded batteries to video game consoles. SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Products with nonremovable batteries are the target of a new state recycling fee structure in California that expands the state’s electronic waste program, targeting everything from power tools with embedded batteries to video game consoles.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99803 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99803-new-california-fee-targets-products-with-nonremovable-batteries sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Harvesting the valuable materials locked away in this waste stream could generate some $95 billion in reusable resources. Harvesting the valuable materials locked away in this waste stream could generate some $95 billion in reusable resources.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99804 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99804-robots-recycle-electronic-waste moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) LONDON—A proof of concept to test humanoid robots in industrial logistics has been successfully completed by Siemens and Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company. LONDON—A proof of concept to test humanoid robots in industrial logistics has been successfully completed by Siemens and Humanoid, a UK-based AI and robotics company. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99780 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99780-siemens-tests-humanoid-robots-in-industrial-logistics NANJING, China—The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Siemens’ electronics assembly plant here to its Global Lighthouse Network of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world. NANJING, China—The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Siemens’ electronics assembly plant here to its Global Lighthouse Network of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99773 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:03:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99773-ai-powered-assembly-plant-named-global-lighthouse-factory Siemens Nanjing assembly plant 2 Photo courtesy Siemens AG ASSEMBLY is launching a bi-monthly newsletter—Automation News—dedicated to the systems, trends, and technologies shaping the future of automation. http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99770 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:05:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99770-assembly-launches-newsletter-dedicated-to-automation SKANDERBORG, Denmark—Kamstrup, a Danish manufacturer of smart water meters, is using selective soldering equipment from Nordson Electronics Solutions to assemble through-hole components on circuit boards. The technology has enabled Kamstrup to increase throughput by 20 percent and reclaim 6 meters of factory floor space. SKANDERBORG, Denmark—Kamstrup, a Danish manufacturer of smart water meters, is using selective soldering equipment from Nordson Electronics Solutions to assemble through-hole components on circuit boards. The technology has enabled Kamstrup to increase throughput by 20 percent and reclaim 6 meters of factory floor space.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99753 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:04:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99753-selective-soldering-system-boosts-output-at-meter-manufacturer SUSSEX, WI—Generac Holdings Inc. is opening a new assembly plant here to make commercial and industrial backup power systems for data centers and other industrial applications. The facility will employ more than 100 people. SUSSEX, WI—Generac Holdings Inc. is opening a new assembly plant here to make commercial and industrial backup power systems for data centers and other industrial applications. The facility will employ more than 100 people.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99740 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:04:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99740-new-assembly-plant-to-produce-generators-for-data-centers webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) GAITHERSBURG, MD—The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance AI-based manufacturing. GAITHERSBURG, MD—The National Institute of Standards and Technology is investing $20 million to establish two centers to advance AI-based manufacturing.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99732 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99732-nist-launches-center-for-ai-in-manufacturing BorgWarner was struggling with inconsistent dispensing of thermal paste. To solve the problem, the automotive supplier turned to ViscoTec, which specializes in equipment for dispensing two-part materials and filled materials. BorgWarner was struggling with inconsistent dispensing of thermal paste. To solve the problem, the automotive supplier turned to ViscoTec, which specializes in equipment for dispensing two-part materials and filled materials.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99704 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99704-system-dispenses-thermal-paste-without-bubbles Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years. Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99680 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99680-epson-robot-wins-new-product-of-the-year MILWAUKEE—Rockwell Automation Inc. will build a new greenfield manufacturing site in southeastern Wisconsin. MILWAUKEE—Rockwell Automation Inc. will build a new greenfield manufacturing site in southeastern Wisconsin. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99677 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:16:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99677-rockwell-automation-to-build-assembly-plant-in-wisconsin IBERIA PARISH, LA—First Solar Inc. has opened a new, vertically integrated assembly plant here. IBERIA PARISH, LA—First Solar Inc. has opened a new, vertically integrated assembly plant here. 

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99676 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:01:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99676-first-solar-opens-11-billion-ai-enabled-assembly-plant-in-louisiana