ASSEMBLY Magazine

01/23/2025

Caterpillar Inc. is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, and ASSEMBLY is putting together a retrospective article on the company's rich manufacturing history. Are you a long-time manufacturing professional at Cat? We'd love to chat with you, whether you're currently employed at the company or retired. How has manufacturing changed in your time? What trends or innovations have made a big impact on your job? Email [email protected]

01/23/2025

ASSEMBLY Audible guest, Marcease Warren, Vice President of Manufacturing at Sentry Equipment, was recently recognized as a Digital Transformation Leader by the National Association of Manufacturers Manufacturing Leadership Council. Marcease joins us to talk about digital transformation leadership, maintaining a 25-year safety record, plus how the latest technologies are incorporated in a high-mix, low-volume manufacturing setting. Listen to Digital Transformation in High-Mix, Low-Volume Manufacturing 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/media/podcasts/6446-assembly-audible/play/324-digital-transformation-in-high-mix-low-volume-manufacturing

Thank you, Marcease, for joining us on the !

01/23/2025

Know of a world-class factory? Nominate it for our 22nd annual award: https://brnw.ch/21wQcsD

01/22/2025

BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) is investing in its U.S. manufacturing network to add capacity for critical medical devices, including syringes, needles and IV catheters. Read the news 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99016-becton-dickinson-boosts-us-manufacturing-of-critical-medical-devices

FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ—Becton, Dickinson and Co. (BD) is investing in its U.S. manufacturing network to add capacity for critical medical devices, including syringes, needles and IV catheters.

01/22/2025

🌟 What’s driving manufacturing growth in 2025?

Join us as we uncover:
📊 Changing capital spending plans
🤖 Assembly technologies manufacturers will purchase
🌍 Industries and regions driving growth

Don't miss these insights from ASSEMBLY magazine’s 29th annual survey!

🔗 Register now: https://brnw.ch/21wQaDJ

01/21/2025

A new "arsenal of democracy" is coming to Ohio:
https://brnw.ch/21wQ9mP

COLUMBUS—Anduril Industries Inc. plans to build a large factory here to mass-produce autonomous vehicles for defense applications.

01/19/2025

Anduril Industries, a leader in autonomous systems and weapons manufacturing, has selected Columbus, Ohio, as the site for Arsenal-1, its first hyperscale manufacturing facility. Read the news 👉

COLUMBUS, OH—The $1 billion investment by Anduril represents the largest single job-creation project in Ohio’s history, promising over 4,000 direct jobs and an additional 8,500 indirect jobs.

01/18/2025

BMW's plant in Spartanburg has unveiled its newly expanded assembly line following a nearly $2 billion investment. Read the news 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99003-bmw-spartanburg-plant-unveils-expanded-assembly-line

SPARTANBURG, SC—The expansion, which increased the assembly hall by over 50%, positions the plant to produce fully electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles as part of BMW's Technology Openness Approach.

01/17/2025

💥 This year for the first time, three events: The ASSEMBLY Show South, The Quality Show, and Adhesives in Action will be held together under one roof! Get a preview of what you'll discover on the tradeshow floor at our LinkedIn live on February 21st. Attend the live event preview here 👉https://www.linkedin.com/events/theassemblyshowsouth2025eventpr7282820868643201024/theater/

Join Assembly Magazine’s John Sprovieri, Quality MagazineAdhesives & Sealants Industry's Karen Parker for an exclusive preview of The Assembly Show South.

01/16/2025

Most EV manufacturing investment in the U.S. is confined to just 10 states: https://brnw.ch/21wQ3eh

WASHINGTON—According to a new study by the Environmental Defense Fund, the majority of new EV manufacturing activity is located in 10 states.

01/16/2025

💡 What assembly technologies will dominate 2025?

Find out in our exclusive webinar, where John Sprovieri explores how manufacturers are planning their investments in automated assembly systems, robots, fastening tools, and more. Gain insights into spending motivations and industry growth drivers!

🔗 Save your spot today: https://brnw.ch/21wQ32w

01/16/2025

Some 26 years ago, Nissan merged with Renault. A few years later, Mitsubishi Motors joined the party. Now, Nissan and Honda are considering a merger to become the world’s third-largest car company. What will this mean?

According to Auto Josh, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda expressed enthusiasm about the potential merger between Honda and Nissan at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas.

Read the story here 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98997-toyota-chairman-akio-toyoda-calls-prospect-of-nissan-honda-merger-exciting

LAS VEGAS, NV—“For me, it’s quite exciting,” Toyoda said. “I’m looking forward to seeing how they cooperate and develop innovative, competitive products. This would be a positive step not just for Japan but for the global automotive market.”

01/15/2025

📋 Need help crafting work instructions that actually work? Join our webinar tomorrow to learn the essentials from Becca Resnik (Translations by Becca) and Bryan Bauw (Pico MES)

⏳ Just 30 minutes—perfect for busy schedules!

Register now 👉 https://brnw.ch/21wQ1rm

01/14/2025

Nature inspires EV thermal management: https://brnw.ch/21wPZZs

LAS VEGAS—Engineers at Mahle have developed new thermal management technology that was inspired by nature, including a battery cooling plate and a bionic fan.

01/13/2025

Pneumatic and electric presses provide tremendous force and a lot of bells and whistles for precision assembly. Benefits include closed-loop control of ram position, speed, and force for accurate and repeatable pressing. However, for many applications, a simple, hand-operated press is all that’s needed.

🆚 Manual presses offer high precision, reliability, and flexibility without the need for automation. They are ideal for small production runs, precise assembly tasks, or high-mix production environments that don’t merit more expensive power presses. Learn more. https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98989-flexible-assembly-with-manual-presses

Hand operation is ideal for low-volume, low-force applications.

01/12/2025

Aptera Motors Corp. has unveiled its much-anticipated solar-powered vehicle at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Read about it 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98977-aptera-unveils-solar-powered-ev

LAS VEGAS—Aptera Motors Corp. has unveiled its much-anticipated solar-powered vehicle at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show here.

01/11/2025

🚗 Manufacturing quiet, high-quality transmissions is the job of VW’s assembly plant in Kassel, Germany. With 15,500 employees from 52 nations, the plant is the company’s largest, most diverse production facility for gears and transmissions. The factory makes transmissions from start to finish: from milling the gears to final assembly. Read how 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/98986-sensors-software-aid-testing-of-transmissions-at-vw

Feedback from test data is used to improve production processes.

01/10/2025

Lockheed Martin's Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Center in Grand Prairie, Texas, is designed to accelerate manufacturing technology development and enhance collaboration across teams. Join us as we discuss the importance of early collaboration in product development, the cutting-edge technologies engineers are experimenting with, and how the AMT Center is already delivering tangible results—like solving challenges for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System program using collaborative robots.

Thank you, George Kaniamos, Advanced Manufacturing Technologies Director, for joining us on . Listen to the podcast 👉 https://www.assemblymag.com/media/podcasts/6446-assembly-audible/play/322-inside-lockheed-martin-s-advanced-manufacturing-technology-center