Austin Weber is a Senior Editor at ASSEMBLY Magazine. With over 21 years of experience in b-to-b publishing, he specializes in manufacturing and engineering topics, including manufacturing automation, industrial robots, and collaborative robots. Austin's work has been featured in Metal Injection, Quality Magazine, Harvard Magazine, and ASSEMBLY Magazine.
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Austin Weber's coverage primarily focuses on industry-specific topics related to manufacturing and automotive sectors, particularly battery production and electric vehicles. Given his emphasis on press releases and industry-specific content, he is likely interested in receiving updates directly from companies within these industries.
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July 15, 2026 SAN ANTONIO, TX—Engineers at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and Southern Methodist University (SMU) are collaborating
July 24, 2026 FARNBOROUGH, England—Engineers at Airbus are leading a joint effort to develop a next-generation electrical system for commercial aircraft.
July 27, 2026 DETROIT—A new suspension bridge named after a hockey icon that is opening here today should vastly improve the supply chain in the North American auto industry.
WOODRUFF, SC—BMW Group is in the process of ramping up high-voltage battery production at a new factory here.
SPRINGFIELD, OH—Electra Aero plans to build an $850 million assembly plant here to produce a nine-passenger hybrid-electric aircraft. The EL9 Ultra Short is designed for a new commercial aviation segment that involves trips between 50 and 250 miles.
WENTZVILLE, MO—General Motors is investing $157 to upgrade its assembly plant here. The 43-year-old facility northwest of St. Louis produces mid-size pickup trucks, such as the Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon. It also assembles full-size vans such as the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana.
August 3, 2026 COLUMBUS, OH—Anduril Industries Inc. has rolled out its first fighter jet at its new factory here.
WASHINGTON—The latest U.S. trade war with China involves humanoid robots.
DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than 565,000 Bronco sport utility vehicles due to a wiring harness defect. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the device could "become damaged and short circuit," posing a possible fire risk.
August 3, 2026 SEOUL—Engineers at Hyundai Mobis, a Tier One automotive supplier, are developing robots to mass-produce wiring harnesses.
