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SMYRNA, GA—Flock Safety has opened a new assembly plant here that will create 210 jobs over the next three years.

ANN ARBOR, MI—For the 11th consecutive year, Toyota has secured more patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) than any other automotive company, according to the annual report by the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO). Toyota also remains in the top 10 among all patent recipients with 2,428 U.S. patents in 2024.

GREENVILLE, SC—Isuzu North America Corp. will invest $280 million to establish a new assembly plant here to produce electric commercial vehicles for the North American market. The company has purchased a 1,000,000 square foot facility in Greenville County that it is converting into a state-of-the-art assembly plant.

NEW YORK—Dirac Inc. has released a new version of its BuildOS software, which uses CAD data to generate work instructions for complex mechanical assemblies.

BROOKSHIRE, TX—Waaree Solar Americas has begun production of photovoltaic modules at its new assembly plant here.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group will invest $21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. The investment reflects Hyundai’s strategic focus on expanding its manufacturing capabilities, advancing future technologies, and enhancing energy infrastructure in America. Since entering the U.S. market in 1986, the Korean automaker has invested approximately $20.5 billion in this country.

DEBRECEN, Hungary—Key advancements include just-in-sequence delivery to the production line, modularized components, a simplified wiring harness, digital quality checks integrated directly into the production line, and an innovative cockpit assembly.