Austin Weber

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI— FANUC America Corp. recently established a $1 million scholarship with the SME Education Foundation. The goal of the initiative is to foster the next generation of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing and automation.

A new R&D initiative hopes to improve the dexterity of machines and enhance human-robot interaction.

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MANNHEIM, Germany—Mercedes-Benz Trucks has begun assembling a key component of its new eActros 600 long-haul truck at its factory here. The “front box” is a complex module that contains several control units, high-voltage components and an electric air compressor. It’s located in the space previously occupied by an internal combustion engine.

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ITHACA, NY—Finding the best place to install electric vehicle charging stations can be challenging. In order to be profitable for investors, they must be convenient for drivers. Random placement is less ideal for both parties.

Automakers around the world are faced with an unprecedented production challenge. They’re scrambling to operate flexible assembly lines that can produce both gas- and battery-powered vehicles simultaneously, while ensuring productivity and quality goals.

Engineers at the University of Virginia have developed a system that integrates AI agents that work together to optimize production processes.

Manufacturers in a variety of industries are slowly adopting extended reality technologies like smart glasses.

Students and teachers had an opportunity to meet Honda employees and participate in hands-on activities such as building a model car on a simulated assembly line, virtual welding and a vehicle painting simulation.