Robot Kills Worker at VW Assembly Plant

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BAUNATAL, Germany—A robot accidentally killed a worker at Volkswagen’s automotive assembly plant here. The robot pressed the worker up against a metal plate, crushing his chest. MORE

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September 17, 2020

Automated Screwdriving with Collaborative Robots

As more companies automate their screwdriving processes with collaborative robots, there are many factors to consider to ensure employee safety, consistent required torque high degree of repeatability and zero defect products. Join Universal Robots and screwdriving experts Atlas Copco for this joint webinar featuring the latest developments in automated screwdriving.

February 23, 2021

Collaborative Robots in Today’s Automotive Factory

While automotive was one of the first industries to automate its factories, todays OEMs and tier suppliers still have employees managing far too many manual tasks which can lead to bored workers, inconsistent product quality and workplace injuries. Collaborative robots or “cobots” are small, flexible and easy to program, making them the fastest growing segment in industrial automation.

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