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ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

The past year brought blockbuster headlines for U.S. manufacturing. Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn unveiled plans to build a $10 billion assembly plant in Wisconsin that would make liquid-crystal display panels and employ as many as 13,000 people.

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.

Electric Truck Manufacturer Buys GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant

November 13, 2019

LORDSTOWN, OH—Startup company Lordstown Motors Corp. has purchased GM’s shuttered assembly plant here to produce a new all-electric pickup truck.

Ford Workers Close to Ratifying New Contract

November 13, 2019

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co.’s new proposed pact with the United Auto Workers is cruising toward ratification with nearly two-thirds of workers voting in favor of it so far, even winning over factories that face uncertain futures.

3D-Printed Engine Gets Ready for Racing

Jim Camillo

November 11, 2019

Although 3D printing is a relatively quick process, creating a final prototype or a production-ready product with the technology can take months or even years.

Combustion Test System is Well-Suited for Engine Prototypes

Jim Camillo

November 8, 2019

As a leading developer of engines and drivetrain systems, Suter Industries Ltd. understands the importance and benefit of accurate, working prototypes.

Volkswagen Begins Manufacturing ID.3 Electric Car

November 6, 2019

GERMANY— Volkswagen Group started manufacturing its ID.3 electric car this month. This is the company’s first electric car based on its Modular Electric Drive Toolkit or MEB platform.

Auto Industry Drives New Vision Technology

Bin picking and parts inspection applications address quality concerns

Austin Weber

November 6, 2019

The automotive industry experienced a record number of vehicle recalls in 2018, and this year's tally isn't far behind. Many of those issues have been caused by electronics or software glitches.

Electric vehicle makers rethink assembly processes

Austin Weber

November 6, 2019

One of the main issues in the recent strike against General Motors revolved around the increasing electrification of automobiles. The shift to electric- and hybrid-powered vehicles is expected to radically alter the shape of the auto industry in the decade ahead. It will also change the look of assembly lines.

Agile automation system assembles automotive inverters

The flexible system can produce three variants of the product

John Sprovieri

November 5, 2019

The automotive industry is at the threshold of a disruption not seen since the Brass Era of the 1900s. Electric vehicles, connectivity, mobility-as-a-service, and autonomous vehicles promise to change the future of transportation in the same way that the "horseless carriage" did a century ago.

IoT Boosts Productivity at Bosch Assembly Plant

Bosch Rexroth’s assembly plant in Bethlehem, PA, is a proving ground for Industry 4.0 technology

Rodney Rusk

November 5, 2019

As one of the world's leading manufacturing companies, Bosch strives to be both a lead provider and a lead user of Industry 4.0 technologies. Worldwide, the company has more than 70 Internet of Things (IoT) projects running in a variety of industries and applications.

AW Texas Inc. Breaks Ground on $400 Million High-Tech Transmission Plant

November 5, 2019

CIBOLO, TX—AW Texas Inc. broke ground Monday on a 159-acre automatic transmission plant to be built here. Upon completion, the new plant will provide capital investments up to $400 million and bring approximately 900 new jobs to the area over the next five years.

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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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Introduction to Parts Feeding – Parts Singulation for Robot Automation

If you have an assembly application and need to build parts, chances are, you will need parts feeding. From bowl feeders to vibratory feeders, there are many solutions available today. Figuring out which one to go with can be daunting. With nearly 4 decades of automation experience, Epson Robots has the expertise to walk you through the process and explain the various feeder types available in the market.

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ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2018: Spending Increases due to Economic Growth and Tax-Cuts

State of the Profession 2018: Smart Factories Demand Smarter Engineers

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Electric Truck Manufacturer Buys GM’s Lordstown Assembly Plant

Ford Workers Close to Ratifying New Contract

3D-Printed Engine Gets Ready for Racing

Combustion Test System is Well-Suited for Engine Prototypes

Volkswagen Begins Manufacturing ID.3 Electric Car

Auto Industry Drives New Vision Technology

Electric vehicle makers rethink assembly processes

Agile automation system assembles automotive inverters

IoT Boosts Productivity at Bosch Assembly Plant

AW Texas Inc. Breaks Ground on $400 Million High-Tech Transmission Plant

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