Smaller plants may be the future of EV manufacturing.

STUTTGART—Engineers at Porsche AG and Alumobility recently developed an aluminum “top hat” that weighs 40 percent less than its steel counterpart.

Real-time data acquisition prevents defective parts at an auto parts manufacturer.

Tesla Inc.’s highly anticipated Cybertruck features a modular wiring system that reduces weight and complexity.

Yamaha Motor Co.’s flagship factory here is using state-of-the-art automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that address the challenges of assembling motorcycles in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

Rising demand for new commercial and defense aircraft is driving market growth.

Anaerobic adhesives are a popular alternative to interference fits.

BRISTOL, England—Q5D Technology Ltd. has received a $3 million investment led by Lockheed Martin Ventures to develop an automated wiring harness assembly process.

Cloud-based software helps manufacturer of safety products prevent stock-outs and part shortages.

Artificial intelligence brings a new dimension of precision and efficiency to automated inspection applications.