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Electrical Manufacturers Urge USMCA Renewal, Stronger Trade Alignment
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (257+ words) The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), Mexico's CANAME and Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) issued a joint appeal ahead of the agreement's scheduled July 2026 review, urging policymakers to build on the current framework to support continued growth in manufacturing, grid reliability and…...
FANUC, NVIDIA Partner to Advance Physical AI in Industrial Robotics
13+ hour, 14+ min ago (494+ words) ROCHESTER HILLS, MI " FANUC America is collaborating with NVIDIA to advance the use of physical AI in industrial robotics, combining automation systems with AI computing and simulation technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing environments. The partnership focuses on integrating NVIDIA's…...
Where Robotics Is Headed: From Pilot Projects to Production Reality
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (252+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. " As National Robotics Week highlights advances in automation, one trend is becoming clear: robotics is no longer confined to pilot projects or isolated applications. It is being deployed across production lines to solve specific manufacturing challenges. In many…...
GAC, Magna Launch EV Assembly Program In Austria To Localize European Production
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (218+ words) GRAZ, AUSTRIA'GAC and Magna have launched a vehicle assembly program to accelerate electric vehicle production in Europe, with serial production of the AION V electric SUV now underway at Magna's Graz facility. The collaboration is aimed at expanding localized manufacturing,…...
Heavy-Duty Gripping System Supports Human-Robot Collaboration at Scania
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (362+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. " Manufacturers handling large, complex components are increasingly turning to hybrid automation systems that combine robotics with human expertise. At Scania, a new gripping system is helping address that challenge by enabling safe, precise handling of heavy engine components…...
As AI and Automation Expand, Manufacturers Are Rethinking the Network Behind the Factory
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (644+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. " Manufacturers are accelerating investments in automation and artificial intelligence, but many are encountering a common obstacle: the networks supporting those systems were not designed for the demands they now face. From mobile robots to sensor-driven analytics, modern production…...
Where Robotics Is Headed: AI, Humanoids and the Rise of Physical Intelligence
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (243+ words) That shift is often described as "physical AI," where machines combine sensing, computing and control to operate in dynamic environments. Instead of following fixed instructions, robots are beginning to respond to changing conditions, interact with human workers and take on…...
Mercedes-Benz To Invest $4 Billion In Alabama Assembly Plant
1+ week, 1+ day ago (348+ words) TUSCALOOSA, AL" Mercedes-Benz will invest $4 billion in its Tuscaloosa, AL, assembly plant by 2030, reinforcing the facility's role as a central hub in the company's global SUV production network. The investment is part of a broader plan to spend more than…...
GM To Invest $30 Million In Workforce Training At Fairfax Assembly Plant
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (362+ words) KANSAS CITY, KS'General Motors will invest $30 million in workforce training at its Fairfax Assembly Plant to support the launch of three new vehicles and expand manufacturing flexibility at the facility. The investment will prepare employees to produce the next generation…...
GM To Invest More Than $150 Million In Saginaw Metal Casting Plant
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (298+ words) SAGINAW, MI'General Motors will invest more than $150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations to support production of next-generation V-8 engine components for full-size pickup trucks. The investment will fund new equipment and tooling at the facility, enabling production of sixth-generation…...