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Materials
Exploring a Future Where Fabric Itself Becomes the Robot
An engineer imagines automotive, medical and more applications.
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Partner Insights
End-to-End Additive Solutions Bridge Physical-Digital Manufacturing Gap
ADM
These tools help move from concept to production-grade parts in hours rather than weeks.
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Operations
Toyota Supplier Betting $41M on Kentucky Factory
The project looks to impact nearly 640 jobs.
Fleet of white Toyota pickup trucks parked in organized rows at a dealership lot
Operations
Auto Parts Maker Invests $93M to Move Manufacturing From Korea to Michigan
The company supplies multiple automakers, including Stellantis and Volkswagen.
Row of new Volkswagen vehicles lined up at a dealership lot under clear sky
Materials
GM and Lockheed's Weapons-Making Pact Is Already Delivering Missile Parts
The contract was signed less than one month ago.
Military surface-to-air missile system launching illuminated rocket into starry night sky with smoke and flame
Supply Chain
Australian Developer of Battery Materials to Establish First U.S. Facility
The company will place its U.S. headquarters in Louisiana.
Array of cylindrical metallic battery cells or power modules arranged in organized rows
Materials
A $5 Billion Opportunity: The Case for Composite EV Battery Enclosures
A composite battery case can save up to 40% in weight compared with aluminum or steel.
Industrial battery modules with orange hardware arranged on assembly line in manufacturing facility
EVs
Brazil’s Senate Passes Rare Earth Minerals Regulation, Challenging China's Domination
Boosting exploration of rare earth elements for a wide range of products, including EVs.
Aerial view of active mining quarry with excavation equipment, earthen pits, and surrounding forest
Product Development
Komatsu to Help Develop Key Components of F1 Cars
The machinery maker will become an official hydraulic innovation partner.
Racing helmet with Atlassian and Williams F1 Team branding, featuring Komatsu partnership announcement and multiple sponsor logos
Materials
AFC Industries Acquires Chicagoland Fastener Distributor
SES provides engineered fasteners as well as third-party logistics services.
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Operations
Norm Fasteners Acquires Michigan Manufacturing Facility
The operation produces high-strength bolts for the automotive industry.
NORM Fasteners industrial facility exterior with company signage and American flag
Materials
Flex Machine Tools Acquires Michigan Counterpart
The company says it is adding one of the last U.S. makers of “exceptionally large CNC machine tools.”
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EVs
Dave Carroll Named President of Ford Energy, Lisa Drake to Retire
He will oversee the full scope of end-to-end operations, including battery cell manufacturing.
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