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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.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

In September, Toyota announced that it will invest $391 million in its truck assembly plant in San Antonio. Hyundai announced that it is investing nearly $300 million in its factory in Montgomery, AL. Brake manufacturer Bendix Spicer began construction on a $65 million expansion of its assembly plant Bowling Green, KY. And, automotive supplier Hirotec Group said it will invest $48 million to build a new assembly plant in Fayetteville, TN.

State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

Increasing demand for smart devices and embedded intelligence is driving manufacturers in a variety of industries to invest in new production tools and technologies. Additive manufacturing, advanced sensors, augmented reality, cloud-based computing, collaborative robots and digital twins are just a few of the many trends transforming factory floors today.

GM to Invest C$1 Billion in Canada Plant to Build Electric Vans

January 19, 2021

INGERSOLL, ON—General Motors Co. and labor union Unifor have reached a deal for the automaker to invest nearly C$1 billion ($785.42 million) in its CAMI Assembly Plant here to manufacture commercial electric vans.

FCA, Unifor Reach Deal to End Blockade of Assembly Plant

January 14, 2021

WINDSOR, ON—A blockade at the delivery gate of FCA’s Windsor Assembly Plant has been removed after the company and Unifor Local 444 reached a temporary agreement on Jan. 10.

What’s New With Cut, Strip and Crimp Machines

These fully automated machines simultaneously process the ends of one or more different wires to optimize productivity

Jim Camillo

January 13, 2021

Component uniformity and product quality often go hand in hand. Knowing this, manufacturers do all they can to find the right equipment that ensures such uniformity batch after batch, day after day.

Parts Shortage Stops Work at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant

January 13, 2021

LOUISVILLE, KY—Ford Motor Co.’s assembly plant here has been shut down this week because of difficulties getting parts needed to make its vehicles, putting about 3,900 hourly workers temporarily out of work.

Automotive Supplier Adding 300 Jobs in Kentucky

January 13, 2021

ELIZABETHTOWN, KY—Automotive supplier Metalsa is adding 300 new jobs at its assembly plant here to meet increased demand for the company’s signature product: vehicle frames for light- and heavy-weight trucks.

3D-Printed Parts Rev Up the UVic Race Car

Jim Camillo

January 12, 2021

Though simple in design, the oil pan is a vital part of a vehicle engine's lubrication system. It is typically made of steel and contains a rubber gasket that prevents the oil from leaking.

Reliable Bonding for Autonomous Driving

Ultrasonic welding is a fast, reliable method for attaching connectors to cables used in self-driving cars

Christian Huber

January 12, 2021

For a long time, autonomous driving seemed like science fiction. Now, it is increasingly becoming a reality. In the next 10 years, driving as we know it will undergo greater changes than in the last 30 years.

Partnership Promotes Quality Welding of Vehicle-Chassis Parts

Jim Camillo

January 11, 2021

Increasingly, manufacturers are learning that artificial intelligence (AI) can provide them with actual benefits. One of those manufacturers is Gestamp Automocion, a global designer and producer of metal components (chassis, bodies and mechanisms) for automobiles.

Engineers Race to Develop Wireless Charging Technology

Austin Weber

January 11, 2021

One of the stumbling blocks to widespread acceptance of electric vehicles is a recharging infrastructure that’s convenient, easy to use, fast and readily accessible.

Electric Vehicle Parts Manufacturer to Open Assembly Plant in Georgia

January 10, 2021

CALHOUN, GA—TEKLAS, a Turkish manufacturing company and supplier of parts for electric vehicles, is investing $6.5 million to open its first North American assembly plant and headquarters here.

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

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

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GM to Invest C$1 Billion in Canada Plant to Build Electric Vans

FCA, Unifor Reach Deal to End Blockade of Assembly Plant

What’s New With Cut, Strip and Crimp Machines

Parts Shortage Stops Work at Ford’s Louisville Assembly Plant

Automotive Supplier Adding 300 Jobs in Kentucky

3D-Printed Parts Rev Up the UVic Race Car

Reliable Bonding for Autonomous Driving

Partnership Promotes Quality Welding of Vehicle-Chassis Parts

Engineers Race to Develop Wireless Charging Technology

Electric Vehicle Parts Manufacturer to Open Assembly Plant in Georgia

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