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Assembly Breaking News Electronics Assembly BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — East West Manufacturing has acquired electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider Vexos, expanding its engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities across North America and Asia. The acquisition adds Vexos' operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Vietnam to East West's global manufacturing network.

Assembly Breaking News Aerospace AssemblyElectronics Assembly DETROIT — Global drone revenue is expected to reach $77 billion by 2035, more than doubling from current levels as commercial adoption accelerates across manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure inspection, agriculture and public safety, according to a new report from Counterpoint Research. The market research firm projects annual drone shipments will grow from 8 million units in 2025 to more than 19 million units by 2035.

Wire Processing Assembly The equipment needed to cut, strip, crimp and assemble wiring is always changing. Here’s a look at some of the latest products. Daniels Manufacturing Corp. achieved Qualified Products List (QPL) status for its 51 Series of 6-ton form crimp tools. That means the tools meet military standards for terminating large-gauge insulated and uninsulated terminals and contacts.

That lack of consistency is becoming a major obstacle as manufacturers attempt to deploy AI and advanced analytics across operations. “If I just say the number 1086, what does that mean to you?” Semle asks. “Absolutely nothing.” ” He points out that a lot of data is a “whole lot of nothing” without context, and raw industrial data has limited value.

Automotive AssemblyAutomated Assembly Systems Tesla generates approximately $28,149 in profit per employee, more than five times the figure, $5,346, for its rival BYD. Last year, Chinese automaker BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top seller of electric vehicles, at least in terms of number of vehicles sold. However, when automakers are ranked by revenue and net income per worker, a different story emerges: a contest of scale vs. efficiency.

Assembly Breaking News Automated Assembly Systems MILWAUKEE — As manufacturers expand their use of robotics, cobots and connected production systems, motion control components are becoming increasingly important to flexible automation design. Regal Rexnord Corp. says manufacturers, machine builders and system integrators are looking for systems that can be deployed quickly, integrated with confidence and adapted as production requirements change.

Assembly Breaking News Automotive Assembly WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it will seek to renegotiate the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) rather than renew the trade pact, a move that could create new uncertainty for manufacturers with integrated North American supply chains. Administration officials said the United States will begin negotiations on amendments to the agreement, with the possibility of separate bilateral trade deals with Canada and Mexico.

Autonomous & Electric MobilityAerospace AssemblyElectronics AssemblyAssembly and TestingAV/EM NewsAutonomyElectrification The U.S. Army is exploring new ways to mass-produce drones for military applications. Photo courtesy DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory TOBYHANNA, PA—As part of a new Drone Dominance initiative, the U.S. Army is scaling up parts production at its facility here.

Autonomous & Electric MobilityAssembly and TestingAV/EM NewsElectrification Shell's concept EV features an innovative thermal management system. Photo courtesy Shell plc LONDON—Oil giant Shell has unveiled a concept vehicle that features an innovative thermal management system and an ultra-fast charging capability.

Autonomous & Electric MobilityAutomotive AssemblyAssembly and TestingAV/EM NewsElectrification Slate recently unveiled the design of its much-anticipated electric pickup truck. Photo courtesy Slate Auto LOS ANGELES—Slate, the EV start-up company backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently unveiled the design of its much-anticipated pickup truck. The bare-bones vehicle has an official price of $24,950.