North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

Hyundai and GM announce first co-developed vehicles for Americas

Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors (GM) have announced the first five vehicles to emerge from their strategic collaboration, signalling a major step forward in cross-brand manufacturing partnerships. More via The Manufacturer

Trioworld announces new state-of-the art manufacturing facility in Indiana

Trioworld Group has announced the opening of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, strategically located to enhance service and production capabilities across North America. More via The Manufacturer

New AI model promises to transform U.S. manufacturing

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system developed with support from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) could make American factories smarter, safer and more competitive. More via The Manufacturer

Op-ed: An increase in U.S. manufacturing is coming – what do training programs need to do to meet demand?

In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Invest Buffalo Niagara’s Thomas A. Kucharski looks at how the U.S. manufacturing resurgence faces a critical skills gap and highlights Buffalo’s collaborative, industry-aligned workforce training model as a scalable solution for preparing a modern, diverse labor force to sustain industrial growth. More via The Manufacturer

Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event raises over $3m for Southwest Michigan youth

Hundreds of golfers from across the United States and abroad gathered in Southwest Michigan on August 3–4 for the 22nd annual Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event, raising more than $3.2m for youth organizations in Berrien County. More via The Manufacturer