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The best time to tweak assembly lines and identify potential issues is before actual production begins. That’s why engineers at Stellantis are using virtual reality tools to simulate workstations, optimize layouts and refine installation procedures. They’re using it to analyze hundreds of postures to find optimal configurations, tailored for a variety of physical requirements. The goal is to enable workers to assemble vehicles smarter, faster and safer. We take you inside the carmaker’s state-of-the-art VR lab in Michigan. 

This episode also covers:

• Automotive suppliers rank Toyota as the No. 1 OEM.
• New technology speeds up robotic inspection.
• Researchers help robots solve complex assembly problems.
• Raccoons cause trouble at an Airbus assembly plant.

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