4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (239+ words) CINCINNATI " GE Aerospace has completed ground testing of a megawatt-class hybrid electric engine system, marking the company's first validation of a fully integrated hybrid electric propulsion system and moving the technology closer to future flight demonstrations. During testing at GE…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (707+ words) As manufacturers weigh new investments in U. S. capacity, automation and reshoring, trade certainty is becoming a central factor in where companies source components and place final assembly. The U. S. -Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, is heading toward its first formal review on July…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (195+ words) Assembly Magazine Chinese Automaker Chery May Hire Nissan to Assemble Cars in the UK Nissan could begin making Chery vehicles in 2027. SUNDERLAND, UK'Nissan may soon produce cars for Chinese automotive OEM Chery International at its assembly plant here. Under the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (229+ words) The company's latest "Feedback from the Field" report found that 88% of U. S. frontline workers report frustration in their roles, while 27% said they feel pressure to cut corners to save time or reduce costs. Workers cited unrealistic expectations from leadership, slow responses…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1711+ words) This Pokemon-themed pinball machine features a variety of unique obstacles and toys. Pinball is a nostalgic world full of bells, buzzers, chimes, flashing lights, metal balls, paddles and other electromechanical gizmos that are intricately packaged inside a glass-topped case. The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (247+ words) BIRMINGHAM, Mich. " Siemens has launched a workforce development initiative aimed at helping military veterans and transitioning service members move into manufacturing, automation and digital engineering careers as manufacturers continue struggling with skilled labor shortages. The new program, called Expedite for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (308+ words) Assembly Magazine Predictive Maintenance Reshapes Automated Production Operations BIRMINGHAM, Mich. " Manufacturers are increasingly treating automation maintenance as a production strategy rather than a reactive repair function as factories become more dependent on robotics, automated systems and continuous uptime. The shift…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (278+ words) Assembly Magazine Aerospace, Medical Manufacturers Seek to Modernize Compliance Infrastructure CHICAGO " Manufacturers in highly regulated industries are increasingly consolidating ERP, quality management and traceability systems into unified digital platforms as companies work to reduce compliance overhead, simplify audits and improve…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (181+ words) HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " Hexagon AB has spun off its industrial intelligence and AI software business into a standalone company, Octave Intelligence plc, signaling the growing importance of connected operational data, digital infrastructure and AI-driven industrial analytics across manufacturing and critical infrastructure…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (330+ words) Automakers and suppliers are facing tariffs, EV uncertainty and continued supply chain disruption, but this year's Working Relations Index from Plante Moran revealed an unexpected trend: all six major North American OEMs improved their supplier relationship scores for the first…...