Jun 23, 2026 | Auto Industry, Automation, Featured, Jobs, Robots
Dozens of new robot arms have been installed at General Motors’ flagship electric vehicle factory in Detroit—even as 1,300 workers remain out of work following what was supposed to be a temporary layoff. The latest automation push has spurred union pushback over a...
Jun 22, 2026 | AI Stories, Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Manufacturing
In the volatile world of manufacturing, one factor is emerging as the ultimate differentiator in 2026: speed, and in particular, operational velocity. This is the ability to sense market changes, make decisions quickly and decisively, and recover swiftly across the...
Jun 18, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Robots, Shipping
Sparks flew continuously inside HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Hull Assembly Plant 2 in Ulsan, where ship blocks stretching dozens of yards filled the production floor. From a distance, the scene appeared to show welders at work. Up close, however, the welding...
Jun 18, 2026 | AI Stories, Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Manufacturing
Nvidia revealed plans to upgrade a new chip factory in Texas on Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. Nvidia expects power consumption to be cut by 50% at its new location, dramatically increasing operational efficiency. Factory owner Coherent estimates that the...
Jun 18, 2026 | Featured, Hydrogen, Power
A large-scale power engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain’s national grid using 100% pure hydrogen fuel. The trial, conducted by technology group Wärtsilä in the northern town of Bermeo, is the first time an engine of this scale has operated entirely...
Jun 18, 2026 | AI Stories, Artificial Intelligence, Featured, Manufacturing
On June 17, Artificial Intelligence with Real Results: How Manufacturing Can Benefit or Risk Losing Out was co-hosted by TUV Rheinland, Automation Alley and Global Auto Mobility. Moderator Robert Scipione from the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, lead a...
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