Articles Tagged with ''flexible assembly''

The EV revolution reflects a growing desire within the auto industry to be more sustainable.

 FRANKFURT—Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed, according to a new report by the International Federation of Robotics. 

Engineers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving both speed and quality while reducing waste.

Hand operation is ideal for low-volume, low-force applications.

Automation helps to cut assembly time in half.

SEOUL—Hyundai Motor Group recently revealed the smart factory technologies that it is deploying in assembly plants.

REGENSBURG, Germany--BMW's state-of-the-art facility here was cited for its flexibility and digital production prowess.

When US Digital introduced the E4T, a new, miniaturized optical encoder, the assemblers who processed components during production faced difficulties. To improve the operators’ working conditions and free up their time for higher-level tasks, the company developed a new system to automate a process that had always been done by hand.

Automotive manufacturers are using the technology to inspect battery compartments and other safety-critical assemblies.

Digital work instructions ensure error-proof fastening of safety-critical joints.