Articles Tagged with ''flexible assembly''

Cobots are one of the hottest trends in factory automation.

Highly articulated motion enables more functionality and versatility.

Quickness and floor space reduction make up for a lack of payload capacity.

With their high speed, high accuracy, versatility and compact form factor, SCARAs are ideal for automation systems.

For many applications, a SCARA or six-axis robot is overkill.

Engineers can now program, monitor, perform diagnostics and access data from multiple dispensers directly through a PLC, PC or mobile device.

LOS ANGELES—The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $1.6 million contract to Machina Labs to advance and accelerate the development of the company’s robotic technology for manufacturing metal tooling for high-rate production of composites.

Last summer, Renault hit the start button on a new, highly automated line to assemble motors for electric vehicles at its historic factory in Cléon, France.

Since EV manufacturing is a relatively new industry, experienced assemblers are few and far between. Error-proofing technology is therefore critical to ensure quality and safety.  

Supply chain lessons learned during the coronavirus pandemic have spurred demand for products labeled “Made in USA.”