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Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the automotive industry.
2020 Capital Spending Survey: Cautious Optimism

2020 Capital Spending Survey: Cautious Optimism

Slowly but surely, U.S. manufacturing is recovering from the pandemic-related slowdown.
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2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

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Daimler Truck and Cummins Establish Partnership to Produce Engines

February 23, 2021
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Honda Investing $200 Million to Expand Ohio Assembly Plant

February 23, 2021
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Valeo to Build Alabama Assembly Plant

February 23, 2021

BESSEMER, AL—Automotive supplier Valeo North America will invest $5 million to open a new assembly plant here, creating 70 jobs.


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Ford Ranger

Ford to Shut Down Louisville Assembly Plant—Again

February 23, 2021

LOUISVILLE, KY—Ford Motor Co. will once again shut down its Louisville Assembly Plant for a week, this time due to weather-related parts shortages.


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Toyota to Upgrade West Virginia Assembly Plant

February 23, 2021

BUFFALO, WV—Toyota Motor Co. will invest $210 million to upgrade its assembly plant here. The project is expected to increase the plant’s capacity and create 100 new jobs.


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Grippers Handle Various Tasks for Plastic- and Metal-Part Suppliers

Grippers Handle Various Tasks for Plastic- and Metal-Part Suppliers

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Jim Camillo
February 11, 2021
Some Tier II suppliers provide a wide range of parts to the automotive industry, while others are better suited to focus on only one type of part. Grand Rapids, MI-based Erwin Quarder Inc. (EQI) specializes in making plastic-injection overmolded, two-shot-molded and insert-molded parts.
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Stellantis Temporarily Shuts Down Illinois Assembly Plant

February 11, 2021

BELVIDERE, IL—Production at Stellantis’ assembly plant here came to a halt on Monday due to the widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts. The shutdown is expected to last a week.


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AGVs Keep Seats on the Move in Faurecia Assembly Plant

AGVs Keep Seats on the Move in Faurecia Assembly Plant

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Jim Camillo
February 10, 2021
Faurecia has been the world's largest manufacturer of vehicle interiors for the past several years. Automotive OEMs all over the globe install the company’s seats, dashboards, center consoles, door panels, acoustic modules and decorative elements.
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We Fed It: Flex Feeder Handles Plastic Clips

We Fed It: Flex Feeder Handles Plastic Clips

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John Sprovieri
February 10, 2021

Plastic clips and fasteners are becoming increasingly popular in the automotive industry. They are lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and quick and easy to install.


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Brake Pad Manufacturer to Build Assembly Plant in Georgia

February 10, 2021

LONE OAK, GA—KB Autosys, a manufacturer of brake pads, will invest $38 million to build its first U.S. assembly plant here, creating 180 jobs.


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Behind the Scenes at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant

People are the heart and soul of the 2012 Assembly Plant of the Year. This slideshow shows some of the men and women who build three different types of electrified vehicles alongside traditional gas-powered cars on the auto industry’s most flexible assembly line—Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI. Photos courtesy Ford Motor Co.

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Fastener Fair USA, North America's fastest-growing exposition for the fastener industry, will hold its third annual trade show and conference in May in Charlotte, NC, a major manufacturing hub. The event for the entire fastener supply chain runs March 23 - 25, 2021 at the Huntington Convention Center. Read More
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As more companies automate their screwdriving processes with collaborative robots, there are many factors to consider to ensure employee safety, consistent required torque high degree of repeatability and zero defect products. Join Universal Robots and screwdriving experts Atlas Copco for this joint webinar featuring the latest developments in automated screwdriving.

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Automation 201 – Clarifying Your Requirements for Project Success

In our popular "Automation 101" webinar, Epson helped guide automation professionals with a simple step-by-step framework for getting started with robotics. Automation 201 picks up where 101 left off by taking a deeper dive into the critical topic of understanding your project requirements and their associated performance trade-offs. 

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